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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australia

-Preparation of individuals, partnership, companies and trust tax returns (ITR, PTR, CTR).-Preparation of business activity statements and business financial statements for a variety of different entities.-Responding to client questions in a prompt and efficient manner.-Perform entering bills, general ledger, bank and credit card reconciliation, invoicing, storing files, processing expenses claims and credit notes.-Facilitate communication between clients and tax authorities.

Melbourne, Australia

In this role I review production schedules and generate the required ingredients pick list for every production line through SAP system. Prepare all the ingredients from the main store, DG store and the cold storage room and ensure that all the ingredients are ready on time for batching.My duty is to supervise all phases of the process, such as the mixing, testing and producing documentation according to established QA procedures. I engage in printing and back-flushing recipes, inventory stock take and reconcile quantities with SAP system. I report discrepancies between physical count and the system, as needed.Key Achievements:• Successfully accomplished supervising and quality control duties at the Asahi Tullamarine facility, which manufactures soft drinks such as Pepsi, Schweppes and the Spring Valley range of products.

Melbourne, Australia

In this role I effectively managed import, export and outsourced warehouse and distribution services, as needed. I regularly completed logistics process of import and export shipments, starting from the initial documents from overseas agents or clients to the final destination delivery.My task was to engage in seamless coordination of all relevant parties and ensured customer schedules and expectations were met. I consistently and continuously communicated updated information to customers.Finally, I engaged in meeting customer SLAs and internal KPIs on transit times and safe delivery of the cargo.Key Achievements:• Efficiently and effectively supervised all aspects of the company’s operations and successfully ensured a high level of clients’ satisfaction at all times.

Melbourne, Australia

In this role I efficiently completed all essential job requirements from quoting, receipt of booking, SLI and through to final invoicing. I maintained and registered job and console files and strictly ensured that any relevant information was updated in CargoWise One. I closely collaborated with clients, overseas agents, cartage suppliers, co-loaders, airlines and shipping lines and effectively ensured the seamless movement of export shipments. I also organised and booked export shipments with correct documentation and timely booked export cartage, as required. Finally, I was engaged in preparing and completing all EDN, PRA and FI’s timely. Key Achievements:• Progressed in a Melbourne based company Summit Global Logistics and assumed full responsibility for all export operations within a three-month period after entering as an operator.• Successfully managed all sea and air freight export operations, which represented more than 50% of the company’s operations.

Syria

In this role I managed the business for fifteen years to become one of Lattakia’s largest customs clearance and freight forwarding companies. I maintained positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders and authorities; and developed and implemented business plans to improve cost-efficiency.I also offered clearing of imported and exported goods with customs, port authorities and Lattakia Port Terminal. I seamlessly arranged for coordination of national and international freight for customers, worked with financial institutions to organise letters of credit (LCs) and government agencies for analysis of imported and exported goods, including preparation of the Waybills. My duty was to create, develop and execute business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals. Finally, I performed all the accounting duties for the company, such as the payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, annual tax declaration and preparation of various financial reports.Key Achievements:• Established Bitar Marine Services as a certified customs broker and thereafter successfully grew the company to a team of seven full time staff members. • Achieved consistent revenue growth of 20-30% year-over-year from 2003 to 2010 before the war in Syria started in 2011. • Developed internal processes and software to directly integrate with the customs authority using the United Nations UNCTAD standard. • Developed strong partnerships with logistics companies, which achieved great mutual business benefits.

Latakia District, Latakia Governorate, Syria

In this role I consistently executed all the bookkeeping/accounting duties, accurately recorded transactions such as sales, purchases, payments and posted to various accounts. I also regularly processed payments and reconciled all the payments against the bank statement.My duty was to efficiently manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. I produced various financial reports, as required. I also engaged in payroll duties, as needed. Finally, I maintained accurate financial records, performed audits and resolved discrepancies.Key Achievements:• Drove process improvement initiatives that delivered efficiency and effectiveness in fulfilling bookkeeping and accounting duties in a community pharmacy located in Lattakia, Syria, which became a wholesale channel into rural pharmacies.

Lattakia, Syria

• As a Logistics Operator I surveyed the inward and outward containers, produced all the required reports such as departure reports, local manifests and bills of lading. • Liaised with merchants/consignees and the shipping vessels and ensured smooth execution of the clearing process. Key Achievements:• Became one of the highest performing employees in the department, reaching and maintaining a record of 100% accuracy in analysis and reporting. • Improved the process for tracking of containers to deliver faster and more accurate updates to customers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Diploma, Taxation

Dual Certificate Iv, Accounting And Bookkeeping

Tax Law/Taxation

Contracts & Consumer Law Corporations & Trusts Law Property Law