Amit Shah
Auckland
Summary
Accounting professional versed in internal controls, taxation and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimised systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Tax Accountant
WIZ Financial Management
Auckland
02.2022 - Current
- Filed Income tax and GST returns for companies, individuals, Partnerships and Trusts in compliance with strict standards.
- Compiled the financials and prepared financial statements for the clients
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger for some clients
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Prepared Cashflow forecasts for some clients to assist them in their business loans or Home or Personal loans.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets for some niche clients as per their needs.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Routinely communicated and liaised with the IRD for various tax matters
- Built positive relationships with the clients- understanding their needs and giving required Tax advice
Accounts & Tax Officer
SK & Associates
Auckland
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Coding of transactions for the purpose of filing GST Returns for companies, individuals, Partnerships and Trusts
- Processed invoices and payment runs with complete accuracy.
- Prepared the wage reports and payslips and filed the PAYE returns for some small clients.
- Documented findings and maintained records in established logs and databases.
- Filed Income Tax Returns for small clients
- Examined tax returns and bills of sale to calculate and report on taxes dues.
- Investigated filed tax returns and accounting records to verify compliance with regulatory standards.
- Handled disputes related to financial matters, accounts and taxation.
- Referred critical cases to accountants or managers.
- Calculated duties and fees to be paid by individuals or businesses.
- Arranged payment agreements to collect debts from overdue accounts.
- Processed invoices and payment runs with complete accuracy.
Accounts Payable Officer
Beca Group Limited
Auckland
04.2011 - 05.2018
- Timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Used correct classifications and coding for accounting transactions.
- Recorded transactions, outgoing payments, and receipts to support financial governance.
- Identified and resolved administrative errors, recommending preventative action to improve data quality.
- Coordinated recordkeeping for compliance, tax preparation and external audits.
- Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews.
- Verified figures with cross-checking of different accounts and documentation.
- Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing.
- Built positive relationships with stakeholders, strategically managing their expectations.
International Payroll
Beca Group Limited
Auckland
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Recorded employee hours accurately for staff travelling overseas and ensure compliance with company payroll policies and procedures.
- Utilised PSE software to manage payroll for staff travelling overseas
- Coordinated travel details and itineraries for international projects.
- Traced previous payroll transactions to identify and correct errors.
- Posted updates to accounts and departmental or employee records with each payroll cycle.
- Calculated the differential pay in New Zealand for staff travelling overseas ensuring that the concerned staff is properly remunerated as per the company policies
- Calculated the Tax payable overseas and Tax payable in New Zealand and ensuring that the staff is reimbursed for the extra Tax payable for working overseas
- Reported on payroll activities for financial and operational recordkeeping and decision-making.
Accounts payable assistant
Beca Group Limited
Auckland
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
- Generated and distributed claims budget distribution reports weekly, and remaining balance reports monthly.
- Coordinated with the Managers to get the necessary authorizations or approvals for the Invoices
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
- Verified figures with cross-checking of different accounts and documentation.
- Sorted, coded and matched large amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department target.
- Accurately reconciled and processed expense reports for the employees.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Tax
University of Mumbai
Graduate Diploma in Business -
AUT, Massey University
AucklandProvisional Member of CA ANZ
Skills
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Cash Flow analysis
- Account reconciliation expert
- Corporate tax planning knowledge
- Tax return filing
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Budget Analysis
- Payroll
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tax Accountant
WIZ Financial Management
02.2022 - Current
Accounts & Tax Officer
SK & Associates
06.2018 - 01.2022
Accounts Payable Officer
Beca Group Limited
04.2011 - 05.2018
International Payroll
Beca Group Limited
04.2010 - 03.2011
Accounts payable assistant
Beca Group Limited
06.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Tax
University of Mumbai
Graduate Diploma in Business -
AUT, Massey University
Provisional Member of CA ANZ