Alanah Ray
Masterton,Wellington
Summary
Intelligent Accountant with strong financial report knowledge and data analysis expertise. Commended for successfully completing accounting tasks and maintaining timely operations in challenging environments. Proven to help clients achieve and maintain regulatory compliance. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Flexibility and reliability. Works well independently and in teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Sellar & Sellar
06.2022 - Current
- Examined financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to financial planning and budgeting activities
- Verified documents
- Calculated and prepared payment for utilities, taxes and other payments
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
- Prepared P&L reports and financial statements for review by management
- Gained accounting efficiency and improved documentation coordination through development of optimal journal entry schedules
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations
Accountant
AMR Group
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Examined financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to financial planning and budgeting activities
- Verified documents
- Calculated and prepared payment for utilities, taxes and other payments
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
- Prepared P&L reports and financial statements for review by management
- Gained accounting efficiency and improved documentation coordination through development of optimal journal entry schedules
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations
Retail Sales Assistant
Cotton On
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items, and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy
- Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
- Counted cash, made change, and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer
- Employed strong relationship-building skills and consistent follow-through in every aspect of work to improve customer satisfaction
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items, and offer store credit
Childcare Worker
Equippers Church
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy -
Massey University
08-2023
NCEA Level 1 - Excellence Endorsement - NCEA Level 1 - Excellence Endorsement
Wairarapa College
11.2018
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Tax Return Filing
- Account Reconciliation Expert
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Tax Liabilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Financial Reporting
- Document Recordkeeping
- Relationship Building
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Merchandising
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Building Client Relationships
- Store Opening and Closing
- Team Cooperation
- Time Management
- Staff Support
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Tax preparation
- Budgeting analysis
- Bank reconciliation
Position
Full time
Personal Information
- Age: 22
- License: Full
- Health Status: Excellent
Timeline
Accountant
Sellar & Sellar
06.2022 - Current
Accountant
AMR Group
12.2018 - 06.2022
Retail Sales Assistant
Cotton On
05.2017 - 12.2018
Childcare Worker
Equippers Church
05.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Accountancy -
Massey University
NCEA Level 1 - Excellence Endorsement - NCEA Level 1 - Excellence Endorsement
Wairarapa College
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