Chaitanya Samardhi (Sam)
**** * ******* ** *****: 321-***-****
Melbourne, FL 32901 Email: *********.********@*****.***
Business & Accounting Management Professional
Dedicated and knowledgeable accounting leader with expertise in all facets
of project management oversight, personnel management, financial
management, financial analysis and accounts payable and receivable within
respected organizations. Experience in various aspects of reconciliations
including preparing cash flow models, facilitation of annual audits and
reconciling general ledger. Skilled in collaborating with all members of
the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental
in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity and
implementing cost saving solutions. Well organized, solid decision-maker
with an analytical, detail approach in leading profitability and
operational excellence.
Project Management Personnel Management Cost Reduction
Ad Hoc Projects Budgets & Reporting Solution Management
Strategic Planning/Analysis Training & Development Solid Communication
Annual Audits AR/AP Functions
Project Evaluations Tax Preparation Policy & Procedures
Negotiations BAS, PAYG & Payroll Tax Invoicing & Debtor
Reconciliations Recovery
Selected Career Highlights[pic]
> Excellence in the oversight of all financial accounting to five different
companies under the ERMG group
> Management leadership reflected as a skilled Client Service Officer,
offered skill in the training, development and supervision of strategic
teams
> Strength in performance in the completion of tax returns using MYOB AE
for individuals, partnerships and small businesses totaling 140 clients
in a span of 2 months
> Expertise drafting and monitoring budgets valued over $7M followed by
preparation of end of month management reports and interim forecasting
> Proven track-record of managing over 1400 client accounts, building
client relationships and new client base
> Played key role in assisting parent company in the preparation of
financial statements & maintaining records of financial transactions
> Adoption of task performed by the business development manager
immediately with no training is proof of my quick learning ability.
> Reduction of outstanding debt by 60% ($80K) during the first three months
of employment by strategic analysing; reason behind debt and resolved
issues with clients to lower outstanding debt
> Drafted the budget for the 2012 $7M financial year with only three months
working experience which achieved 96% compliance amidst tough market
conditions
> GPA score of 7 in taxation law and practice, data analysis, external
reporting issues, financial accounting, business law and ethics, company
law during my Masters in QUT
Professional Experience
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Accountant (Contract)
Evolution Road Maintenance Group Brisbane, Australia 2014 - 2015
. Tasks involved balance sheet, bank statement and general ledger
reconciliation, processing and lodging PAYG, BAS and payroll tax
. Facilitate the delivery of monthly worksheets and compile data for the
monthly board reports
. Liaison to payroll and administration team, constantly monitoring the
payroll and invoicing process
. Adapt quickly to a complex working environment and started producing
results in a very short span of time
Tax Accountant (Contract)
R W Paton & Company Redcliff, Australia 2014
. Preparation of documentation to lodge tax returns for individuals,
partnerships, trusts and small companies
. Generated pre-filling reports from the Tax portal, prepared working
papers, and filing tax returns
. Collaborated with clients as well as the Tax office
Accountant (Contract)
Vault Financial Group Brisbane, Australia 2014
. Directed superannuation accounting for 140 clients
. Offered solid collaborative efforts with clients and the tax office on
a frequent basis
. Skilled in the execution of in Balance Sheet, bank statement and GL
reconciliation
. Preparation of detailed reports, documentation and financial
statements
. Facilitated AR/AP functions
Finance Officer
Tranzact Super Brisbane, Australia 2011 - 2013
. Analysis of cash flow and reporting variances from budgeted figures
. Journal entries and General ledger reconciliation
. Payment of supplier invoices, debt recovery and other AR/AP functions
. Petty cash custodian & processing of claims and reimbursements
. Quarterly BAS processing
. Liaising with senior management, financial advisers, solicitors & ASIC
on a regular basis
. Management of human resource (22 staff), processing payroll &
Superannuation
. Advising staff on policies & procedures relating to appointment
. Administration of company finances & other administrative duties
. Assisted in development of an in-house ERP system
. General support to the senior company accountant & general manager
Assistant Accountant
Chelle Corporation Pty Ltd Brisbane, Australia 2010
. Facilitated data entry and adjusting journal entries
. Drafted financial statements and other reporting tools
. Prepared BAS summaries, GL reconciliation and Bank statement
reconciliations.
. Ensured completeness of working papers and filing income tax returns
for small and medium sized businesses, individuals and Superannuation
trusts
Previous Career Overview
Senior Client Service Officer Sutherland Global Solutions 2007 - 2008
Client Service Executive Allsec Technologies 2005 - 2007
Education & Training
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Presently pursuing CPA Estimated completion - 2016
Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) GPA 6.0
Queensland University of technology (Australia)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Annamalai University (India)
Technical Proficiency: Attach, MYOB, MS Excel, Office, Access, QuickBooks,
MYOB AE, BGL & CAS, and Hand iSOFT suite