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Gurpreet Kaur Bharaj
Accountant
Wellington
Summary
Highly experienced and results-driven finance professional with over a decade of expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in managing complex financial processes, including fixed asset management, intercompany reconciliations, month-end reporting, and preparation of financial statements in alignment with IFRS standards. Adept at liaising with regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and compliance in government reporting, and supporting budget and year-end procedures. Strong technical skills in accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics, MYOB, Xero) and a commitment to continuous professional development, currently pursuing an Accountant designation. Known for a meticulous attention to detail, collaborative teamwork, and a solutions-oriented approach to financial management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Commonsense Organics
1 2016 - Current
- In my current role, I am responsible for preparing and presenting monthly operations and board reports to senior management, while performing intra-company reconciliations to maintain accurate financial data. I compile and prepare month-end financial statements and liaise with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with GST, employment taxes, and other statutory obligations. Additionally, I handle payroll reporting, providing support to the team to ensure timely and accurate submissions. I contribute to the budgeting process through analysis and collaboration with key stakeholders and assist in year-end procedures alongside the Head Accountant to ensure a seamless financial closing. My role also involves offering support to the manager in team management and maintaining a thorough understanding of the company's accounting processes. Furthermore, I am actively involved in training and mentoring new talent, helping to integrate and develop them within the accounting team.
Finance & Fixed Asset Administrator
Datacom Systems
11.2011 - 12.2015
- In my role, I managed the fixed asset register, ensuring the accurate recording of new assets, running monthly depreciation, processing asset retirements, and maintaining a quarterly fixed asset and depreciation schedule. I was responsible for updating cost center's managements with asset reports and conducting monthly intercompany reconciliations. My responsibilities also included monthly inventory reviews, reconciling accrued purchases and prepayments, and preparing detailed sales margin reports. Additionally, I assisted the product accountant with inventory reconciliations and handled queries related to major creditors' accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations each month. I also supported the accountant in processing month-end journals and contributed to the smooth execution of month-end close procedures.
Education
Graduate Certificate specializing in Accounting -
Central Queensland University
Wellington, NZMasters in Commerce -
Pt. Ravishankar University
Bhilai, IndiaSkills
Analytical Skills
Bank Account Reconciliation
Bookkeeping
Budget Analysis
Cash Flow Analysis
Fixed Asset Management
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Managing Financial Statements
Tax Preparation
Treasury Management
Statutory Reporting
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior role, 2021
- Commonsense Organics - Added value to the company by demonstrating commitment to duties & responsibilities during Covid. Overcame challenges of becoming a new mum and proved to be an important member of the team by stepping up to do high-level reporting with tight deadlines. Ongoing development in processes., 2016
- Commonsense Organics - Streamlined Team processes by making Tax documents auditable. Performed multiple audits each year and provided recommendations to improve internal controls, 2014
- DATACOM - successfully tested a Billing app by Datacom for ease in internal billing & approval processes by hierarchy and Employee expense claims., 2014
- DATACOM - progressed into the role as Fixed asset & Finance administrator., 2013
Community experience
Wellington Sikh Temple, Naenae, Wellington, 08/2017, 05/2023; Served as Treasurer
References
Referees available on request.
Interests
Connect with nature
Mentorship and Training
Software
Microsoft Great plains
Xero
MYOB
IMS Payroll
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Finance & Fixed Asset Administrator
Datacom Systems
11.2011 - 12.2015
Accountant
Commonsense Organics
1 2016 - Current
Graduate Certificate specializing in Accounting -
Central Queensland University
Masters in Commerce -
Pt. Ravishankar University