Accounting Customer Service
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
As a highly organised, detail oriented and reliable professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting, I have a demonstrable track record of providing sound financial and commercial guidance to business units. With 18 years of experience in the financial industry, I possess strong theoretical and practical knowledge of accepted accounting principles and the ability to work within demanding financial cycles and month end closing deadlines. Throughout my career, I have effectively delivered accurate and comprehensive accounting services across a variety of industries and I am highly skilled in providing professional advice in strategic sectors such as financial reporting, taxation, auditing, corporate finance and insolvency.
I am quick to familiarise myself with the latest financial developments and statutory regulations to ensure that the day to day financial operations of a business are conducted in an efficient and timely manner. Demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to my work, I pride myself on the ability to resolve complex issues and proactively identify opportunities that have the potential to improve the outcomes and performance of the business. With strong practical experience in addition to offering multiple relevant qualifications, I have a proven track record of bringing value to a business, as well as possessing valuable planning, reviewing and reporting skills to support large and complex projects.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Currently employed as a Financial Accountant in the motoring industry, I am seeking a new career opportunity with a reputable organisation that is in need of an experienced accounting professional with a record of accomplishment for delivering tangible results. I wish to obtain a full-time position that will allow me to continue utilising my experience, skills and qualifications.
Demonstrating my commitment to ongoing professional development, I have commenced a CPA Program in order to certify my high professional competence in finance, accounting and business, as well as to expand my scope of professional practice. I am eager to utilise my sound depth, breadth and quality of accounting knowledge to eventually pursue a career as a Financial Controller.
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and provide authoritative information and advice on current and future state of business performance to key stakeholders, both orally and in writing
Manage, maintain and adhere to all internal administrative processes to ensure the success in optimum turnaround time of analysis and reports
Willingness and ability to work in a team environment to ensure a cohesive and collaborative approach to the provision of financial services
Superior interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills including leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution experience
Assist where change is required to optimise results and ensure that these changes are managed effectively and deliver appropriate returns
Ability to identify emerging issues and events in need of organisation and attention and initiate appropriate action
Proven ability using initiative, analytical skills and problem solving skills to achieve effective outcomes
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Associate Member of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting 2015
University of New England (UNE)
Advanced Accounting Diploma 2002
Blacktown College TAFE
Basic Income Tax Preparation 2001
H&R Block Tax Accountants
Dun and Bradstreet (Australia) Pty Ltd 1998
Dynamic Telephone Collection Technique
ACCREDITATION
First Aid Officer (St John Ambulance Australia)
TECHNICAL AND SYSTEMS COMPETENCIES
ERA Link (Reynolds & Reynolds) ExecERA ERAnet UNI Pay SAP Pronto MYOB Sybiz Attache Beat Print Boston Treasury System CBA EARTH CatSoft TX Shuttle Solution 6 Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
Having worked in a number of large companies throughout my career, I am familiar with learning new programs and have efficiently integrated them into my daily routine. I am confident in my computer literacy and I am eager to learn and implement new systems as I move forward in my career.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Tom Kerr Auto Centre May 2014 – present
Financial Accountant
Tom Kerr Auto Centre has been serving the central Ryde area for over 42 years and is known to be the number one choice for Subaru, KIA and Mazda vehicles, with an overall annual sales turnover of $100m and growing. Currently employed as a Financial Accountant with this major industry player, I am responsible for managing the day to day operations of a team of six banking and accounts personnel to ensure the timely provision of financial services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performing general accounting duties, including processing journals and reversals, preparing FBT, BAS statements, general ledger (GL) reconciliations and inventory control and reviewing and reconciling the WIP account
Managing the relevant and timely provision of daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports, including the Daily Operating Control (DOC) report
Monitoring, maintaining and updating floor plan, fixed asset registers, purchase of stock and the monthly petrol, oils and lubricants (POL) stock list
Providing assistance to staff and managers regarding sale of vehicle enquiries and meeting month end deadline
Managing the yearly revaluation and stocktake of vehicles (new, used and demo)
Utilising accounting modules, including ERA Link, ERAnet, ExecERA and UNI Pay
ACHIEVEMENTS
Improving the process for GL reconciliations by ensuring their completion on a monthly basis subsequently avoiding late submission of financial year end tax. GL reconciliations are now scanned on the server to view at any time instead of referring to archives
Discovering and resolving a major issue where the BAS for used trade-in vehicles was not treated up correctly and there was $463,000 worth of GST that had not been claimed
Formulating a Subaru gross sheet for the Sales Manager which reduced the number of discrepancies that were occurring
Introducing a new cheque requisition form and process which reduced instances of missed payments
Kobelco-CNH Australia Pty Ltd (formerly CNH Australia Pty Ltd) Feb 2012 – May 2014
Management and Financial Accountant
Kobelco-CNH Australia Pty Ltd deals in the importation and distribution of construction machinery and associated spare parts. They are ranked at 572 of the top 2000 companies worldwide and in 2011 generated total revenue of over $614 million. Originally employed in 2012 as a Project Accountant on a contract basis, I was appointed to a permanent role as a Management and Financial Accountant in 2013.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Managed the relevant and timely provision of reports, including the monthly sales report on new and used machinery and weekly reports to case NSW and VIC on parts returns, debtors control, cash sale clearing and inventory of new and used machinery
Performed general accounting duties, including processing journals and reversals, complex GL reconciliations (NSW and VIC), close monitoring of whole goods and parts inventory and reviewing and reconciling the WIP and internal company accounts
Assisted the Dealer Principals with their annual budgeting and submission of quarterly forecasting and liaised with SOX and internal and external auditors for end of year reporting
Visited the case NSW branch on a monthly basis to review GL reconciliation and obtain approval for any journals that required processing
Provided essential accounting support in the management of income functions including fees and debtor management
Assisted with statutory account preparation, FBT preparation and submission and income tax preparation
Analysed the trial balance for NSW and VIC to ensure all entries had been processed for the month
Utilised accounting modules, including ERA Link, ERAnet and SAP
ACHIEVEMENTS
Acted as the ERA Link system administrator for CNH and branches, assisting and training staff to ensure a thorough understanding of the executables and modules used in ERA Link
Balanced the parts reconciliation on a monthly basis, including a complete breakdown of the variance and resolving and clearing all parts returns backdated to 2010
Prepared management pack report and figures for case NSW and VIC including variance analysis and commentary in accordance with strict deadlines
Developed and implemented staff instruction manuals on the sale of new and used machines, warranty credit claims and other relevant processes
Assembled the yearly and quarterly forecasting for the Dealer Principal to review and submit to the Managing Director of CNH Australia
Corrected the RO tax tables as warranty claims had not factored in the GST component
Managed the closure of the case NSW branch
Lander Toyota (Owned by Automotive Holding Group) Nov 2010 – Jan 2012
Management Accountant
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performed general accounting duties, including cash-flow forecast monitoring, GL Reconciliation, maintenance of the fixed asset registers, reviewing and authorising EFT and cheque payments and processing and lodgement of ABS on a quarterly basis
Assisted Financial Controller with monthly GST Returns, preparation of budgets, statutory reporting and financial year end review in June and December
Collated fortnightly payroll timesheet from each department including processing commissions and assisting with payroll enquiries
Coordinated paperwork and induction of new staff, including employment contracts and payroll information
Developed and implemented instruction manuals to assist staff in using the accounting package
Utilised accounting modules, including ERA Link and ERAnet
Epson Australia Pty Ltd May 2008 – Nov 2010
Accountant
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitored exchange rates on a daily basis and advised Chief Accountant of required amendments to the inventory system to minimise exchange gain or loss
Created and maintained the rebates file in Excel to reflect authorised terms and conditions with each indirect customer
Imported and converted CommBiz (AU) and Direct Link (NZ) Bank Uploads into SAP on a daily basis
Managed periodical payments for rental property and motor vehicle leases
Updated EARTH reporting system with forecast and budget results
Issued and controlled foreign cash for staff travelling overseas
Utilised accounting modules, including SAP, CatSoft and EARTH
Alfagomma Australia Pty Ltd 2004 – 2008
Assistant Accountant
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rectified incorrect coding issues within the Pronto system that may have caused substantial penalties towards the company in regards to superannuation entitlements on commission payments
Prepared monthly and weekly payroll, superannuation, payroll tax, workers compensation and assistance with annual returns
Prepared monthly profit and loss projections, profit and loss statement and balance sheet
Processed employment contracts and set up new employees in the Pronto system
Monthly stock valuation report and goods in transit reconciliation
Utilising accounting module Pronto
Further professional experience available upon request 1997 – 2004
Positions held prior to 2004 include Assistant Accountant,
Accounts Clerk and Accounts Receivable Clerk
REFEREES
Christopher Malouf
Financial Accountant
Epson Australia P/L
02 8899 3696
David Murphy
Financial Controller
Kobelco Construction Machinery Australia P/L
PERSONAL DETAILS
Carl Pugin
27 Bristol Circuit
Blacktown NSW 2148
acrl14@r.postjobfree.com
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