Accounting Specialist
PRA International
Total years of experience :24 years, 9 Months
Approval of employees' expenses and claims
Batching, matching and processing of employees' expenses
Approval of vendors' s invoices
Processing of vendors' invoices
Processing of payments in Australian and FX currencies
Creating accruals for month end adjustments
Prepayment to vendors and employees
Processing and posting of General Ledgers
Bank and cash book reconciliation
Reconciliation of various GL accounts
Month end closing of AP
Review and reconciliation of Profit and Loss account
Review and reconciliation of Balance sheet
Running various periodic reports
Various ad hoc duties as required
• Processing of invoices manually by using Calypso and automatically through Kofax & Basware
• Processing of prepayments through Calypso and Kofax & Basware
• Reconciliation and clearing of prepayment’s general ledger accounts at the end of the month
• Reconciliations of supplier statements/Invoices
• Following all types of suppliers’ queries and complaints over the phone and via emails.
• Processing of Suppliers Refunds by using Calypso
• Reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Processing and reconciliation of stock
• Processing of Marketing and Brochure deductions entries
• Preparation of cash flow and funds requirement for Payments
• Generating and uploading the payments on Western Union’s system
• Payment finalization and forwarding of remittances to suppliers
• Weekly and monthly reporting of statistics of invoices, suppliers’ refunds, cash flow etc.
• Preparation of daily workflow
• Writing processes and manuals
• Weekly, fortnightly, and monthly reporting
• Provide literature and information to clients concerning local, interstate and international tours, travel routes, accommodation, local customs, fares, and travel regulations
• Discuss client requirements and advise on suitable options
• Plan, prepare and cost itineraries (travel plans) for clients
• Make travel, accommodation and related bookings
• Confirm bookings and notify clients of luggage limits and insurance, medical, passport, visa and currency requirements
• Issue tickets for travel, accommodation vouchers and all relevant documentation
• Collect payments and maintain records of transactions
• Assist with changes to travel arrangements and bookings where required
• Reconciliation of bank, debtors and creditors statements
• Monthly reconciliation of Balance sheet & Ledger Accounts
• Monthly reconciliation of Profit & Loss account for individual transactions
• Month end financial reporting
• Reconciling of ledger accounts
• Assisted management in statutory audits as well as ATO audit
• Accruing costs for sales COGS, expenses reflecting budgeted amounts
• Sick leave, Annual Leave & Depreciation Accruals on monthly basis
• Monthly calculation of Commission & Bonus for marketing staff
• Advising departments on GST Issues while doing international trade
• Superannuation payments to Super funds
• Approval of EFT & Cheque payments
• Monthly preparation of management reports for Trade Credits Usage
• Liaising with management, providing reliable information to facilitate improved decision-making
• Attending meetings with clients when required by Directors
• Strong supervision of AP & AR
• Maintaining assets register
Ideal Academy of Commerce and Accounting Lahore
• Delivering lectures in a range of Accounting, Commerce, Economics, and Management modules
• Developing and designing assignments, practices and presentations to enhance students’ abilities
• Use to demonstrate strong commitment to students’ academic progression and overall welfare
• Liaise with chartered professional bodies in accounting and finance to obtain accreditations for the Academy and create additional revenue generating activities
• Liaise with employing organisations to create learning opportunities for students
• Involvement in the development and administration of programmes and modules as appropriate and necessary for students according to current job market
• Keep abreast of professional developments in the area of accounting/finance/commerce
• Engage in research and advanced professional practice (consultancy) as appropriate and necessary
• Share good practice within the School of Business and across the College
• Contribute to the promotion of the Academy and its provision
• Other duties as specified by the Programme Leader and/or the Senior Management Team
SAP FI Functional Consultant
Certificate IV in Tourism (Operations): 2007 - TAFE Bankstown NSW
Certificate III in Meetings and Events Management: 2007 - TAFE Bankstown NSW
Master of Information Systems: 2004 - Central Queensland University
Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management: 2002 - Central Queensland University
Associate of Cost and Management Accountants: 1997 - Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Auditing): 1995 -University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan