Abhishek Parikh
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Property accountant with multiple years of experience in managing and reconciling trust accounts. Proven expertise in financial analysis, compliance, and risk management. Seeking an opportunity to contribute my skills and proficiency in a dynamic financial environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Accountant
Colliers International
01.2024 - Current
- Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling property accounts and identifying discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Coordinated insurance coverage procurement for properties, ensuring adequate protection against potential risks at competitive rates.
- Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Trust Accountant
McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Manage and reconcile trust accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements set by NZLS. Conduct regular checks to identify discrepancies and implement collective measures.
- Prepare detailed financial reports and statements for clients, summarizing account activity. Also, collaborate with cross functional legal teams to strengthen processes and improved efficiency.
- Assisting senior accountant and wider finance team for month end rollover, GST and other tax payments, Balance sheet recs preparations and expense analysis reporting with intercompany journals - accruals.
- Assisted in the implementation of software upgrades for trust accounting systems. Providing excellent customer services, addressing client inquires and concerns.
Senior Finance Administrator
Armstrong Prestige Auckland (Mercedes Benz Botany)
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of financial statements to stakeholders.
Finance Officer
Rainbow Corner Early Learning Centre - PORSE
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
Supervisor
ASC Services Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsible for weekly targets by company with payroll and invoices for employees and clients via use of XERO, supervision to staff in car booking, grooming and maintenance for rental car companies.
- Maintain worksheet of employee with use of XERO for fortnightly payment process and bank reconciliation with account payable and receivable work with credit control procedures.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ08.2019
Graduate Diploma in Business -
Lincoln University
Lincoln, NZ04.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Surat, India04.2015
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Cash Management
- Invoicing
- Fixed Asset Management
- Budget Preparation
- Tax Compliance
- Property Management Software
- Business Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Forecasting
- Real Estate Industry Knowledge
Timeline
Property Accountant
Colliers International
01.2024 - Current
Trust Accountant
McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
07.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Finance Administrator
Armstrong Prestige Auckland (Mercedes Benz Botany)
09.2021 - 06.2022
Finance Officer
Rainbow Corner Early Learning Centre - PORSE
10.2019 - 08.2021
Supervisor
ASC Services Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance -
Auckland University of Technology
Graduate Diploma in Business -
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
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