Candidate Summary:
The candidate is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial and management accounting. They have worked in various industries including hedge fund, securities, mining technology, retail, construction and marketing. The candidate has a strong skill set in processing accounting data, analysing and evaluating data in Excel, GAAP and IFRS, financial accounting, management accounting, tax and compliance, and financial analysis.
They also have excellent communication skills and are proficient in using accounting software like Xero, MYOB, Reckon & PeopleSoft.
Employment: Finance Control and Reporting Contractor
2023 - 2024
Worked with various teams to produce journal entries, audit support, and financial statement footnotes. They prepared monthly management information close packages, performed and reviewed monthly financial analysis, and presented results to senior management. They also substantiated various general ledger accounts with detailed reconciliations and analysis, monitored processes and controls, and assisted in the progression and improvement of process and accounting system efficiencies.
Senior Accountant
2021 - 2022
Responsible for the preparation of financial accounts and income tax returns for larger family groups and companies. They managed financial accounts, income tax returns, and business activity statements, and reviewed financial accounts and income tax returns prepared by graduate and undergraduate accountants. They also had direct contact with clients to assist with the collation of information and data required for the preparation of financial accounts and income tax returns.
Junior Accountant
2019 - 2021
Prepared financial accounts, income tax returns, and business activity statements for small family groups and companies. They also prepared bank and loan account reconciliations, assisted in general validation work on the data collected, and corresponded with the Australian Tax Office and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients.
Education:
Bachelor of Business International, Accounting and a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. They passed all subjects on the first attempt.
Skills:
The candidate is proficient in processing accounting data using Xero, MYOB, Reckon & PeopleSoft, and in analysing and evaluating data in Excel. They have 5 years of applied accounting experience and are proficient in GAAP and IFRS. They also have excellent management accounting skills including budgeting, cash flows, and variance analysis, and strong skills in tax and compliance. They are experienced in all aspects of financial accounting including accounts payable, general ledger, monthly close processes, and preparation and review of financial statements.
