Mary Smith

117 River Street

Homesville SA 6222

Mobile: 0444 404 044

Home: 06 8777 0000
Email: msmith@email.com

Objective
To apply my accounting experience to a role in project accounting, and further develop
my skills across different accounting areas to maximise my expertise and efficiency in
the position.

Education
Homesv
University of Homesville ille, SA
  AU
   
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Major)
Graduated: November 2006
Homesville High School Homesv
ille, SA
AU
Higher School Certificate
Graduated: November 2002

Work Experience
Jan 06 – Present: Graduate Accountant (Settlements) Homesville, SA AU
Doyles Bank  

Responsibilities:

 Complete accounting functions for classified

transactions involving stock shares and government
bond trading
  Finalise the day's balance, and prepare and print
management reports
 Investigate and reconcile discrepancies when they
occur

Nov 05 – Jan 06:  Customer Service Officer Homesville, SA AU

Big Insurance Ltd

Responsibilities:

 Provided information on various insurance products to

customers
 
 Made follow-up calls to help with any further queries
and generate sales
 Maintained time sheets
 Analysed and recorded data from customer satisfaction
questionnaires

Dec 04 – Jan 05:  Summer Clerk Homesville, SA AU

Second Tier Firm

Responsibilities:
 
 Participated in internship activities
 Developed client liaison skills

Jan 03 – Dec 03:  Gap Year  

Backpacking

Tara Aimish

5/75 Tamarind Court

Perth WA 6000

Mobile: 0411 111 111

Home: 08 92 000 000
Email: tara.aimish@email.com

Summary
I am a hard-working, committed chartered accountant looking for a long-term opportunity with a
growing company within the business community. I wish to utilise my education, professional
experience and management skills in a way that would be advantageous to both my employer
and myself.

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia

Perth WA
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
Graduated: 2008

University of Western Australia

Perth WA
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance majors)
Graduated: 2004

Langley High School

Perth WA
Western Australia Certificate of Education
Graduated: 2001

Employment History
Oct 2004 – Present: Accountant (promoted to senior accountant in 2006)
Gregory Partners
Perth WA
Responsibilities

 Prepare, review and analyse financial statements

 Write and present reports
 Measure all financial operations including financial statements, expenses and requests
 Meet with clients on a regular basis to discuss processes, accounts and financial
statements
 Manage and train staff for various accounting tasks
 Deal with all technical client issues
 Investigate and reconcile discrepancies when they occur
 Comply with policies, procedures and standards at all times

Achievements

 Managed the accounts of our largest international clients

 Nominated for Australia’s CA Candidate of the Year Award
 Team leader for the implementation of a customer service survey
Nov 2003 – Dec 2003: CA Achiever Program
Jones & Stuart Accountants
Perth WA
Responsibilities

 Processed accounts payable entries

 Assisted other team members of accounting department when required
 Assisted and reviewed various accounts, corrected any errors
 Generated P & L reports and balance sheets
 Complied with policies, procedures and standards
 Worked under the guidance of different business managers across different departments

Professional Affiliates
2008 – Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia

Skills
Yrs
Category Name Proficiency Last Used Value
experience
Use
Computer QuickBooks Advanced 7 yrs  
currently
Use
Computer MYOB Advanced 7 yrs  
currently
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Use
Computer Advanced 10 yrs  
PowerPoint, Access) currently
Use
Music Violin Advanced 20 yrs  
currently

Interests
Classical music – I play the violin
Wine tasting – Member of the Wine Society
Technology – I am always up-to-date on new computer technology on the market

References
Fred Bigmore - President of the ICAA Gina Gregory - Managing Director
Gregory Partners
Email: fred@email.com Email: ginag@email.com
Phone: (09) 11 111 111 Phone: (06) 44 444 444
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 Peter Crowe

63 Holmes Street
Parketta NSW 2003

Mobile: 0488 888 888

Home: (02) 8888 8888
Email: peter.crowe@email.com

Objective
To further expand my already well-established career in the financial services and auditing
sector. I wish to utilise my auditing and management skills and experience to achieve solid
results for small, medium and large companies.

Education

CPA Australia
 
CPA program
Graduated: 1997

University of Parketta
Parketta NSW
Graduate Diploma of Accounting
Graduated: 1996

University of Parketta
Parketta NSW
Bachelor of Commerce
Graduated: 1994

Employment History
Aug 2000 – Present: Auditing Manager
Parketta Accounting Professionals
Parketta NSW
Responsibilities

 Managing auditing projects, assigning staff to clients and overseeing projects to

completion, complying with policies, procedures and standards at all times
 Managing a team of six in the auditing division
  Writing and presenting reports
 Assisting in the assessment and management of business and risk
 Measuring all financial operations including financial statements, expenses, and requests
 Introducing internal control mechanisms for various investments
 Suggesting improvement of audits, including but not limited to automated auditing and
control self assessments

Achievements

 Overhauled audit procedures and systems

 Suggested and implemented software that helped to increase efficiency of the firm by 20
per cent
 Allocated to managing the accounts of the largest international clients
 Named as most valuable team player in 2005, 2006 and 2007

Mar 1998 – Aug 2000: Auditor

Parketta Accounting Professionals
Parketta NSW
Responsibilities

 Reviewing and verifying records and external financial statements as part of an auditing
team of five
 Complying with policies, procedures and standards
 Helping develop audit procedures and systems

Achievements

 Assisted in identifying various risks and errors in accounts

 Promoted to the role of auditing manager within 2.5 years

Feb 1995 – Mar 1998: Staff Accountant

Accounting Plus
Parketta NSW
Responsibilities

 Processing accounts payable entries

 Assisting in company accounting reconciliations
 Working for completion of sales tax filings
 Keeping track of petty cash accounts
 Working with vendors to make sure that accurate sales tax rates are charged
 Assisting other team members of accounting department when required
 Generating P & L reports and balance sheets

Qualifications/Certifications
1997 – Associate member of CPA Australia

Skills
Category Name Proficiency Yrs experience Last Used Value
Computer QuickBooks Advanced 10 yrs Use currently  
Computer Microsoft Office Advanced 15 yrs Use currently  
Computer Internet Explorer Advanced 15 yrs Use currently  

Hobbies
Fishing, theatre, reading, travel

References
Available upon request