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Fazilat Khan

Wellington CBD

Summary

Results-oriented and highly motivated individual with a number of years of experience in the industry and with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency. I am a hardworking professional determined to complete each task to a high standard.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Management Accountant

Department of Internal Affairs
CBD, Wellington
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and managed budgets for multiple departments, ensuring accuracy of financial information.
  • Analysed financial data to identify trends and forecast future performance.
  • Prepared monthly management accounts and reports to senior stakeholders.
  • Assisted with external audit requirements, providing supporting documentation as required.
  • Provided detailed analysis on variances between budget and actual results.
  • Conducted reviews of existing processes to identify areas for improvement or streamlining operations.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
  • Liaised with other departments to ensure accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger.
  • Ensured compliance with internal control procedures including segregation of duties.

Finance Business Advisor

New Zealand Police
, Wellington
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Prepared and presented financial reports, budgets and statements.
  • Advised managers regarding financial implications and ramifications of specific decisions.
  • Performed audits/verification of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Analysed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  • Collected and assembled financial data to analyse costs on month-to-month basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
  • Completed budget phasing plans for approval and submission by managerial staff.
  • Conducted financial analysis and research to advise senior management on forecasting decisions.

Intermediate Accountant

Advanced Accounting & Business Advisory
, Feilding
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Preparation of financial statements and tax returns, cashflow and budgets, for various organisations and maintain a good working relationship with my clients
  • Prepare, examine, or analyse accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
  • Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements
  • Analyse business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
  • Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accountancy & Finance

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
05.2019

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand

Skills

  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Analytical & Problem Solving
  • Able to Recognise and Meet Challenges
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Team Player
  • Good Work Ethic

References

  • Lizzie Binks, Business Support Manager, New Zealand Police, (027) 944 0088
  • Sam Parnell, Senior Management Accountant, Departmental of Internal Affairs, (027) 955 2076
  • Anne Wright, Senior Accountant & Ex-Mentor, Advanced Accounting and Business Advisory Limited, (027) 871-9138

Timeline

Senior Management Accountant

Department of Internal Affairs
07.2023 - Current

Finance Business Advisor

New Zealand Police
01.2022 - 06.2023

Intermediate Accountant

Advanced Accounting & Business Advisory
03.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Business - Accountancy & Finance

Massey University

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Fazilat Khan