Raunak Gaikwad
Summary
Postgraduate diploma student with a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and business management. Technically proficient with experience in CRM and payroll, with in-depth knowledge of SAP and Xero. Skilled in multitasking and administrative functions, with a proven track record of performance. Quick learner with a passion for knowledge sharing excels in teamwork, time management, and critical thinking. Currently seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills in driving business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Assistant
Phytomed Medicinal Herbs
11.2022 - Current
- Raise accounts receivable invoices using the company's accounting system by standard processes.
- Seek approval from account signatory authorities and pay accounts payable bills via online banking.
- Audit purchase receipts for major purchases to ensure a receipt exists and a copy is kept.
- Scan and file receipts electronically following approved company processes for purchases.
- Initiate and manage direct debits to ensure accuracy and correct amounts are processed. Manage failed direct debit payments, contact customers to reschedule debits, and organize payment arrangements.
- Conduct bank account reconciliations. Load and run payroll.
Process and file returns with Inland Revenue, including GST and PAYE. - Collate information and process reports as required by Management. Respond to customer accounting-related inquiries promptly via telephone and email.
- Bank cheques and facilitate company deposits of payments into the company bank account.
- Actively contribute ideas and skills towards improving the company's processes and procedures.
- Proactively find simple, cost-effective solutions to problems with minimal instruction.
- Complete all reasonable directions and general administration tasks given by management efficiently and promptly with a positive attitude and maximum skill.
Administration and Sales Associate
The Warehouse Group
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Reviewed files, recordings, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products, and services information.
- Assisting in the fortnightly payroll of staff and preparations in daily sales targets, budgets.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services
Accounting Intern
CA Jitendra Dabhrya &Co
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Compiling Financial Reports and Accounting Statements for clients.
- Assisting clients and other small companies to fill GST and IT returns.
- Assisting clients with budgeting, costing, and payroll of staff.
- Data entry into accounting software and analyzing financial data.
- Assisted with smooth preparation of monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliation.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Used Microsoft productivity software.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management - Accounting And Finance
University of Canterbury
Christchurch12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Mumbai
Mumbai06.2018
Skills
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Cash Flow Management
- SAP
- Data Entry
- Xero (Accounting Software)
- Microsoft Office
- MYOB (Payroll)
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Relationship Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Certification
- SAP Business One: Finance and Banking Training - 2022
- SAP ERP Essential Training-2022
- Excel for Accountants-2022
- XERO Accounting -2021
Timeline
Account Assistant
Phytomed Medicinal Herbs
11.2022 - Current
Administration and Sales Associate
The Warehouse Group
09.2020 - 10.2022
Accounting Intern
CA Jitendra Dabhrya &Co
12.2019 - 02.2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management - Accounting And Finance
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Mumbai
- SAP Business One: Finance and Banking Training - 2022
- SAP ERP Essential Training-2022
- Excel for Accountants-2022
- XERO Accounting -2021
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