Cofounder/Director Aqabani Accounting
GST
Total years of experience :22 years, 5 Months
Directing and managing the vision and strategies of the organization.
•Advising in all compliance issues involving income tax, corporate tax,
Insured the accuracy of the Integration of SOUTHCORP financial Information within the financial information of FOSTERS. This included reconciliations of the Balance Sheet items between SAP Financial System and HYPERION and providing all support documentation to prove accuracy.
•Ensured the completeness and integrity of the General Ledger of SOUTHCORP as part of FOSTERS.
Supported the finance team during half year audit: This included helping the Group Financial Controller with AIFRS compliance requirements including R & D capitalisation rules, Goodwill amortisation and impairment rules, leasehold capitalisation and depreciation, recognition of deferred tax and income tax expense, warranty provision and some reclassification requirements. I also helped in the actual preparation of the AIFRS Journals
•Ensured the completeness and integrity of the Group General Ledger.
•Helped with ad hoc projects and tasks.
Managed a portfolio of businesses as well as wealthy individuals and families. This included advising in all compliance issues involving income tax, corporate tax, VAT, GST, FBT and state taxes, superannuation, staff issues and ASIC compliance requirements.
•Directed and managed the accounting and the advisory services of the organization including supervising 15 full time professionals.
•Provided business advisory and business coaching services to a portfolio of businesses.
The actual production of year-end financial statements including detailed analysis of the results, budget versus actual analysis and commentary on the strategic direction
• Developed budgets, regular and other financial reports
• Maintained and monitored all library funds in all locations
• Assisted in managing the library operations and acted as member of the planning committee
• Supervised the activities of all finance team members and administrative staff
Achievements:
•Changed the budgeting process from top bottom to bottom up
•Changed the library chart of accounts to suit new reporting requirements caused by library restructure
•Improved financial management reporting system by providing regular reports tailored to meet different needs of managers
•Improved internal control system through processes reengineering and applying standardized procedures
•Gained license as Tax Agent
Attended to statutory reporting requirements for clients
• Completed clients’ financial statements and tax returns
• Researched, devised and prepared tax advice for clients
• Participated in Audits
Achievements:
•Studied and mastered the Australian Tax System
•Studied and mastered statutory reporting requirements
The actual production of year-end financial statements including detailed analysis of the results, budget versus actual analysis and commentary on the strategic direction
•Developed budgets, regular and other financial reports
•Managed the institute operations
•Supervised the activities of six administrative staff
•Assisted in fund raising activities and in organising training programs
•Initiated the development of a business plan for the Institute
Achievements:
•Commenced as casual in a junior position and due to exceptional performance offered a senior permanent job
•Turned around the financial performance of the Institute clinic from a loss making operation to a profitable operation
•Created strong and sound financial reporting and internal control systems
•Improved management reporting system
Evaluated, designed and developed the appropriate model for the Cooperative Reform Program in Jordan in conjunction with the international consultants
•Performed all financial analysis and evaluation required for the project, Jordan Cooperative Corporation and the participating cooperative societies
•Managed presentations and workshops
Achievements:
•Assisted in drafting a new cooperative law in conjunction with international legal consultants
Several positions in several organisations overseas
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