Michaela Van Der Ross
Papakura,Auckland
Summary
Finance professional with a strong background in accounts payable, receivable, financial reporting, and compliance. Gained hands-on experience managing accounts payable for a nationwide company, handling $3 million in monthly transactions and supporting 300+ supplier relationships. Skilled in cash flow management, reconciliations, and GST compliance. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and ensure accuracy in day-to-day operations.
Looking for a long-term role that offers growth opportunities and sponsorship for my Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Hancocks Ltd
08.2024 - Current
- Update and manage the Daily Cashflow Model to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Oversee the import costing function, ensuring timely customs clearance and rate reconciliation through shipment costing.
- Prepare monthly journals for management accounts.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliation, purchasing cards, and freight & duty clearing accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and support the annual audit process in collaboration with the Senior Management Accountant and Finance Manager.
- Ensure IRD compliance by preparing and reviewing monthly GST returns.
- Compile and invoice monthly advertising & promotional recoveries from suppliers.
- Maintain the creditors Accounts Payable (ATB) and process payments to suppliers, ensuring timely transactions.
- Manage supplier queries, providing resolution and maintaining effective communication.
Assistant Accountant
HJ Asmuss & Co Ltd
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed 70% of the accounts payable process from start to finish, ensuring smooth operations and timely payments.
- Assisted the accountant in handling various month-end journal entries and ad-hoc tasks as needed.
- Independently managed the rental affairs of HJ Asmuss' commercial property, overseeing operational expenses (OPEX).
- Reconciled all HJ Asmuss bank accounts, including overseas accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Processed all refunds and handled weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring timely payments.
- Facilitated the timely and accurate processing of GST payments and month-end journals.
- Solely responsible for financial reporting for HJ Asmuss’ subsidiary, Asmuss Properties.
Accounts Payable Specialist
HJ Asmuss & Co Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed the entire accounts payable function independently for the company, overseeing end-to-end processing across 10 branches nationwide.
- Maintained relationships with over 300 suppliers, handling a total accounts payable of up to $3 million each month.
- Oversaw the full invoice processing cycle, ensuring accurate and timely entry into the accounting system after receiving, reviewing, and coding invoices.
- Handled high-volume data entry, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with various internal teams including Sales, Procurement, and Operations to streamline processes.
Served as the primary point of contact for resolving supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships. - Reported directly to the Finance Manager, providing regular updates and support.
- Processed company credit card and expense claims, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
Accounts Assistant
HJ Asmuss & Co Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Started as an assistant in a three-member accounts receivable team, gaining hands-on experience in managing AR processes.
- Assisted in evaluating the creditworthiness of new customers and monitored credit limits for existing customers.
- Reported on and followed up with customers regarding outstanding invoices, utilizing email and phone calls to ensure timely payments.
- Documented and balanced payments received from customers, ensuring accurate records in the system.
- Responded to customer inquiries related to billing statements, account balances, and payment schedules, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor in Business Management - Accounting major
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ01.2020
Skills
- Cashflow management
- GST compliance
- Monthly reconciliations
- AP/AR
- GL reconciliation
- Journal entries
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Hancocks Ltd
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Accountant
HJ Asmuss & Co Ltd
08.2023 - 08.2024
Accounts Payable Specialist
HJ Asmuss & Co Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2023
Accounts Assistant
HJ Asmuss & Co Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor in Business Management - Accounting major
Manukau Institute of Technology
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