Grad to Intermediate Accountant for CA firm (candidate 1002276)
This candidate completed my degree of Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting at the University of Adelaide in November 2009 and currently work at a small Chartered Accounting firm.
His goals are to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant and at the same time to be able to work at a medium/large accounting firm where he has gained experience working and dealing with clients. This client has a strong interest in accounting and income tax issues and I am currently undertaking a foundations tax course which is run by the Taxation Institute of Australia. Strong work ethic, strong communication skills and commitment to continually improving technical and conceptual skills. This candidate is looking at continuing my post graduate studies and becoming a fully qualified CA.
Summary
I am currently employed at a Chartered Accounting firm as a junior accountant and have been so since November 2009 following completion of my studies toward Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting) at the University of Adelaide and have subsequently graduated successfully in April 2010. I am currently undertaking a foundations tax course run by the Taxation Institute of Australia and plan to commence my CA studies in 3rd term of the 2010 year. It is my ambition to become a qualified Chartered Accountant and work in a professional environment where I can apply these skills into practice. I have a preference for business services and tax however I am also prepared to consider a role in audit or any other related services.
I am a confident, hard working and conscientious individual who has produced a high standard of results during my University and Year 12 studies and subsequent employment.
While studying at University I also worked part time in commerce for Origin Energy after being accepted via their internship program. Working for a Chartered Accounting firm would be ideal as I have a strong interest in Chartered Accounting, enjoy working in a team environment, have good people and technical skills, desire to progress my career and become a fully qualified CA. My current goals are to be in a role where I can apply a variety of skills, be constantly challenged and be able to perform to the best of my ability.
Education / Special Achievements
- 2010 (current) – Foundations tax course, run by the Taxation Institute of Australia.
- 2010 – Successfully graduated as a Bachelor of Commerce (major in Accounting) at the University of Adelaide.
- 2008 – CPA internship program at Origin Energy
- 2009 – Successful completion of ‘Business Tax and GST’ (course previously only offered in Master’s Degree).
- Grade Point Average (University of Adelaide) of Credit.
- 2006 – SACE Tertiary Entrance Rank of 90.8%.
- Yr 12 subjects: Accounting, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Maths Studies and Modern Greek.
- Completed SACE Level 1 and 2 at Blackfriars Priory School with high honours
- Certificates of Merit and Excellence at Blackfriars in years 9-11
- Credit results in the University of New South Wales Maths Competition 1997-2003.
Employment History
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Chartered Accountants
November 2009 – Current |
Duties performed: - Preparation and lodgement of Individual tax returns - Preparation and lodgement of BAS and IAS’s. - Good experience with the Tax Agent Portal and capable MYOB skills. - Exposure to financial statements and passing through journal entries - Taking phone calls and speaking to clients - Filing and archiving, tax return make-up, other admin work.
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Energy company Accounts Payable
(December 2008 – September 2009) |
- CPA Internship performed Dec 2008- Feb 2009:
Duties included: Supplier Reconciliations, helping document process for supplier reconciliations, small internal audits, working with journals, working with Oracle to process invoices for payment, calling suppliers and making decisions. |
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Norwood supermarket (March 2006 – November 2008) |
Dairy Assistant: Duties included: Stacking shelves, counting stock, dealing and assisting customers and helping with deliveries. |
| Department of Primary Industries
(July 2004- July 2004) |
Work experience student: Duties included: developing a basic understanding of mining and leases, learning how minerals are extracted from rock and visiting mine sites. |
| Aubergines Fruit and Vegetable
(January 2004 – January 2006) |
Duties included: maintaining shop appearance, customer service, delivering orders |
Skills and Abilities
- Good basic knowledge of preparing individual tax returns
- Good excel spread sheeting skills.
- Bookkeeping and accounting skills.
- Good business acumen.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident and able to work individually or in a team
- Very capable leadership skills and always show initiative
- Strong work ethic, high career aspirations and committed to continual improvement
- Sets goals and achieves them
Interests
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