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ZULFIQAR ALI

Thornhill,VIC

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting professional with proven expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, and compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in accounting and finance, process improvement, and internal controls. Completed a six-week internship at Deloitte in 2020, gaining valuable hands-on experience in audit and corporate accounting. Recently relocated permanently from Brisbane to Melbourne to pursue enhanced career opportunities and professional growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Accountant

CQ Dwell Construction (Fixed Term Contract)
Brisbane, Qld
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Managed general ledger operations, ensuring accurate transaction recording, reconciliations, and timely month-end and year-end adjustments in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Maintain and update fixed asset and borrowing schedules, ensuring proper capitalization in line with installation dates, and alignment with the general ledger.
  • Continuously update cash flow forecasts with real-time transaction data to maintain optimal liquidity and financial stability.
  • Contribute to financial planning by assisting in project budgeting and forecasting, ensuring cost efficiency, and adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Uphold internal control frameworks, assess financial processes, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Partner with finance teams and key stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of financial data and alignment with business objectives.
  • Prepare and submit statutory lodgements, including Business Activity Statements (BAS), GST, and PAYG, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Accounts Payable Officer

Aveo Retirement Villages (Fixed Term Contract)
Brisbane, Qld
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by developing and implementing efficient procedures.
  • Maintained accurate financial data by resolving discrepancies in payment records.
  • Worked with purchasing department on appropriate expense coding for purchase orders.
  • Promptly addressed inquiries from vendors via management of Accounts Payable inbox.
  • Ensured all invoices were verified for accuracy prior to timely payment processing.
  • Handled high-volume accounts payable transactions with precision and speed.
  • Tracked invoicing activities using accounting software and spreadsheet applications.
  • Conducted general office duties, including handling routine correspondence and answering calls.

Finance Officer

Freedom Fuels Australia (Casual Contract)
Brisbane, Qld
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw meticulous record-keeping and supplier data management tasks.
  • Achieved efficient processing of high-volume accounts payable transactions.
  • Generated comprehensive weekly aging reports for outstanding invoices due within 30 days.
  • Ensured timely month-end reporting for clear financial insights.
  • Facilitated the preparation of payment runs, including EFT, BPay, and international transfers.
  • Conducted vendor account monitoring, statement reconciliation, and issue resolution as necessary.
  • Nurtured strong relationships with key stakeholders to support business objectives.
  • Accurately coded and processed high volumes of invoices daily.
  • Reconciled bank accounts regularly to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends in customer payment patterns.
  • Performed research into disputed invoices or payments as needed.
  • Assisted with month-end closing procedures such as preparing journal entries for revenue recognition.

Accountant

AlphaVenture - Tech Company
Remote, United States
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Prepared and reviewed end-to-end monthly financial statements and financial position reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Assist in the annual audit, taxation, and statutory reporting obligations.
  • Supporting the financial decision-making process by providing relevant financial information and analysis.
  • Recording and classifying financial transactions in the general ledger.
  • Proficiently handled accounts receivable and payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely payments.
  • Preparation of payroll is done monthly.
  • Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices within the finance department.
  • Developed and implemented financial management systems to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Implemented streamlined processes for invoicing, payment, and collections to optimize cash flow.
  • Developed relationships with external vendors and service providers.
  • Other ad-hoc and general finance-related tasks, as required by the business.

Management Trainee Accountant

Al-Karam Textile Mills
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Preparing the costing P&L for each client every month.
  • Prepare, analyze, and report weekly, monthly, and quarterly gross margin analyses by brand, and by customer type.
  • Assist in month-end closing and inventory roll-forward.
  • Coordinate with the IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development, such as production, accounts payable, accounts receivable, shipping, and others.
  • Worked on implementing QuickBooks, Intuit, Pronto, MYOB, and Xero for tech companies based in Canada.

Trainee Accountant

Accounting Bookkeepers
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Worked in a team for the inventory reconciliation project for different e-commerce platforms.
  • Implementation from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online for a U.S.-based client.
  • Completed an income tax return filing through TurboTax software (Forms 1120, 1040, Schedule J, K, etc.).
  • Worked on a consolidation project according to IFRS 10.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts every month, ensuring the accuracy of balances across entities.

Education

Certified Public Accountant - Accounting and Finance

CPA Australia (Enrolled)
Ann Street, Brisbane City Qld, Australia
01-2027

Bachelor of Commerce - Major In Accounting & Finance

Sindh University
Hyderabad, Pakistan
01-2020

Association of Certified Chartered Accountancy - Foundation in Accountancy

ACCA UK
The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street, London
01-2018

Skills

  • SAP
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks Intuit
  • MYOB
  • Pronto
  • TechOne
  • Oracle
  • Accounting principles
  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounting Ratios
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Cost analysis
  • Team player
  • Fixed asset management
  • Accounting standards
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Balance sheet reconciliation

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

CQ Dwell Construction (Fixed Term Contract)
10.2024 - 05.2025

Accounts Payable Officer

Aveo Retirement Villages (Fixed Term Contract)
04.2024 - 09.2024

Finance Officer

Freedom Fuels Australia (Casual Contract)
11.2023 - 04.2024

Accountant

AlphaVenture - Tech Company
06.2022 - 10.2023

Management Trainee Accountant

Al-Karam Textile Mills
12.2021 - 05.2022

Trainee Accountant

Accounting Bookkeepers
09.2021 - 11.2021

Certified Public Accountant - Accounting and Finance

CPA Australia (Enrolled)

Bachelor of Commerce - Major In Accounting & Finance

Sindh University

Association of Certified Chartered Accountancy - Foundation in Accountancy

ACCA UK

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