Avinesh Lal CPA

Management Accountant at Echo Group Australia | Create A Better Future
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Melbourne Area
Languages
  • Hindi -
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Credentials

  • CPA
    CPA Australia
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Audit Reporting and Root Cause Analysis
    Institute of Internal Auditors Fiji
  • Audit Sampling
    Institute of Internal Auditors Fiji
  • Forensic Accounting Workshop
    -

Experience

  • Echo Group Australia | Create A Better Future
    • Australia
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Management Accountant
      • Jun 2019 - Present

      Cash flow management on a weekly basis Ownership of the month end activities including preparing and reviewing monthly results (prepayments, accruals, review revenues and expenses, AASB 15 requirement) Financial reporting tasks ie P&L, variance analysis with commentaries, and other reports as and when required End to end accounting process including AP/AR, international payments, verification of documents and requesting disbursements. General ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, STC/Rebate/Solar Victoria loan reconciliations for solar industry Process improvements including automation of P2P system, API links, revenue recognition Project accounting including project P&L and project variance analysis for commercial projects. Proactively work with key stakeholders to optimise ways of working across 3 business lines Assist with statutory requirements, GST/BAS/IAS/R&D claims/workcover Assist with budgets and forecasting analysis Processing payroll, payroll tax, superannuation reconciliations, work cover, insurance Managing company fleet (E tags, payments) Point of contact for external audit Maintaining internal and external customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential

  • Panache Group
    • Accountant
      • Apr 2016 - Mar 2019

       Preparation and monitoring on a monthly and weekly basis to the Directors on the profitability of the sister/subsidiary companies (Balance sheet, Profit and Loss, Debtors, Creditors, Cash Flows, GL)  Preparation of year end reports and adhering to statutory reporting requirements  Provide value added services by analysing information and using it to make business decisions  Formulating and implementation of business strategy to create wealth and shareholder value  Provide financial analysis of various projects (diversification) and implications on the overall company value  Developing and monitoring budgets/forecasts and implementing controls where necessary  Identification and mitigation of business risks  Conducting internal business audits and compliance with industry and/or best practises.  Monthly reconciliation of GL/bank operating and loan accounts/ creditor and debtor reconciliation/payroll reconciliation  Implement, modify, oversee and improvement of accounting system (MYOB) throughout different business sectors  Stakeholder management and engagement and provide coaching/training to internal staff

  • Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
    • Fiji
    • Government Administration
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Auditor
      • Mar 2013 - Mar 2016

      • Examine taxpayer records for compliance under direction of supervisor and management. • Prepare for audits by reviewing tax returns, prior audit reports and other available data preliminary to the audit. • Meet with taxpayers to discuss audit procedures, answer questions and obtain necessary information and records. • Examine and verify business and financial records. • Prepare papers supporting all adjustments and compute assessments. • Review and discuss audit findings with taxpayers and/or representatives to illustrate how tax laws and rulings apply to taxpayer’s specific operations and support audit results. • Prepare statistical and narrative reports explaining and supporting audit results. • Answer tax payer inquiries, participate in hearings of disputed cases as needed and perform related duties as required.

  • Fiji National University
    • Senior Finance Officer
      • Sep 2010 - Mar 2013

       Budgeting o Budgeting and forecasting and strategic planning of the university o Analysis of actual versus budgets o Manage the budgetary allocations o Ensuring accurate budget allocations are charged to the expenses  Cash Flows o Manage cash flows on a monthly basis (actual expenses against budgeted inflows and outflows and reforecasting for all the cost centres) o Facilitating virement of funds from one GL account to another o Liaising with and work closely with non-finance and finance business partners  Managing contracts  Negotiate with successful vendors on the terms and conditions in the contract  Fiji National University Tender Procedures o Designing the advertisement for publishing in the papers o Designing the procedures for tendering o Designing the specifications for each tender, verifying the specifications provided by other departments to comply with the Procurement Policy and getting approval from respective authorities o Arranging for respective Tender Board meetings o Cross checking the various tender analysis provided by the respective departments and forwarding the same to the Tender Board for decision making o Evaluation of the specifications in the tender (finance tenders) o Communication with the internal clients on the requirement of the goods and services  Source competitive quotes Vendor analysis

  • Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Assistant
      • Apr 2010 - Sep 2010

       Handling of petty cash  Ensure all payments are done  Maintain cash book and meal allowance register  Assist the Accounts Management Officer in quarterly reports  Assist in bank reconciliation  Ensure filing is done in a proper manner for audit purposes  Handling of petty cash  Ensure all payments are done  Maintain cash book and meal allowance register  Assist the Accounts Management Officer in quarterly reports  Assist in bank reconciliation  Ensure filing is done in a proper manner for audit purposes

Education

  • CPA Australia
    Accounting
    2015 - 2018
  • The University of the South Pacific
    Master of Commerce, Professional Accounting
    2013 - 2015
  • The University of the South Pacific
    Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, Accounting
    2011 - 2013
  • The University of the South Pacific
    Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting & Financial Management and Information Systems
    2007 - 2009
  • Natabua High School
    2002 - 2006
  • Fiji Institute of Accountants
    Accounting, Chartered Accountant- 2014
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