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Shivangi Kashyap

Auckland

Summary

Designated CPA and results-driven Accountant with a strong background in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting. Experienced in managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing accurate financial statements, conducting month-end and year-end closings, and performing account reconciliations. Proficient in using accounting software such as Action Step, Xero, Aderant and Excel to streamline processes and maintain data integrity. Known for strong analytical skills, accuracy, and the ability to support business decisions through clear financial insights and efficient processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Trust Accountant

McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
Auckland
07.2022 - Current
  • Bank reconciliation for General and Trust.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.
  • Assisting Credit controller with the collections management.
  • Credit Cards reconciliation and posting.
  • Handle monthly and year-end closings, including journal entries and adjustments.
  • Preparation of Law society month end reports for Trust
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting of author's budgets.
  • Payments processing on ASB FASTNET system for Trust and General account and posting on Aderant.
  • Manage the Trust Account settlements process and overseeing the trust account when required assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of all trust transactions including deposits, withdrawals, payments, and transfers
  • Reviewing and reconciling trust accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Compliance with Law Society requirements including complying with Trust Account audits.
  • Trust Account reconciliations in line with Law Society sign off process.
  • Ensure documentation to support settlements is compiled and complete.
  • Handling queries from authors and secretaries relating to trust account/billing.
  • Preparation of Adhoc reports as required by management.
  • Allocate and disburse funds in accordance with the trust agreements or court orders, ensuring that all transactions are properly documented.
  • Monitor account balances to prevent overdrafts or misallocations.

Assistant Accountant

Fusion Networks Limited
Auckland
09.2017 - 07.2022
  • Processing Purchase Orders as requested by project team
  • Processing supplier invoices and expense claims
  • Dealing with all supplier related queries, following up with purchase orders placed
  • Issuing Project and monthly sales invoices
  • Handling Accounts Receivables to maintain positive cashflow
  • Reconciling accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances
  • Making outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs
  • Handling banking, processing payments on daily basis and preparation of bank reconciliations
  • Managing stock movements that includes receiving, allocation and dispatching of stock
  • Managing stock portal
  • Coordinating internally with Network and Project Management team for various issues (stock, purchases etc.)
  • GST filling
  • Preparation of Monthly Reporting that includes preparation of Sales reconciliation report, preparation of Cost of Sales report, Bank, Prepayment, Accruals and other balance sheet reconciliation
  • Checking general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments
  • Preparation of Year End closing working and reconciliations
  • Providing training to Interns and team members and reviewing their work to ensure the accuracy of accounts
  • Maintaining internal control systems
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success

Accountant

Acuity Professional Limited
Chandigarh
04.2015 - 06.2017
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts of the clients
  • Preparing, reviewing and analyzing financial statements and year-end group consolidation accounts
  • Dealing with all technical client issues
  • Meeting statutory deadlines i.e
  • Filling quarterly HMRC Vat Returns, filling monthly EPS and FPS through SAGE Payroll, filling quarterly EC Sales List at HMRC, filling Annual Return with Company House, Filling Corporation Tax Returns with HMRC and Companies House

Team Leader

Credentia Business Processes Pvt Ltd
Chandigarh
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Reviewing Daily cash position reports on sites (Forecourt retailers of Shell in United Kingdom)
  • Reviewing of Monthly, Year to Date annotated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet with variance from budgeted of 'Shell' petrol pumps in UK with professional software Counterbooks
  • Preparation of Year End accounts of Client
  • Finalization of Books on monthly basis in R2R (Record to Report)
  • Filling quarterly HMRC Vat Returns of clients
  • Responding Client's various accounts queries and concerns
  • Client coordination

Accounts Executive

Mindspan Brand Communications Ltd
Chandigarh
03.2013 - 01.2014
  • Preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements
  • Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts
  • Daily client coordination
  • Check on day-to-day Cash, Bank, Sales, Purchases entry and educate with correct procedure and quantum
  • Research, analyse and reconcile accounting discrepancies in accounts as required
  • Preparation & Review of Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Reconciliation etc

Education

CPA Australia -

CPA
12.2024

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting -

UNITEC Institute Of Technology
Auckland
07.2018

Bsc - Applied Accountancy

Oxford Brookes University
03.2016

ACCA -

Association Of Chartered And Certified Accountants
06.2014

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Month End and Year End Reporting
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
  • General Ledger Management
  • Accruals & Prepayments
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • GST filling
  • Advanced bookkeeping skills
  • Banking and reconciliations
  • Invoice coding familiarity
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Stock Management
  • Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Formulas)
  • Accounting Software Proficiency: Action Step, XERO, Aderant
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quick Learner
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strong Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trust Accountant

McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Accountant

Fusion Networks Limited
09.2017 - 07.2022

Accountant

Acuity Professional Limited
04.2015 - 06.2017

Team Leader

Credentia Business Processes Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2015

Accounts Executive

Mindspan Brand Communications Ltd
03.2013 - 01.2014

CPA Australia -

CPA

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting -

UNITEC Institute Of Technology

Bsc - Applied Accountancy

Oxford Brookes University

ACCA -

Association Of Chartered And Certified Accountants

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