Connor O. Email & Phone Number

Brisbane City, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Transaction Services within PwC Deals

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Global and Middle Markets operating unit within Audit & Assurance service line.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Global and Middle Markets operating unit within Audit & Assurance service line.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Global and Middle Markets operating unit within Audit & Assurance service line.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

In the lead up to and in my first year as a graduate (on weekends), I undertook work at a small but well established name in the pool industry. I navigated a steep learning curve compounded by the seasonal nature of the industry and progressed quickly into some lower to mid-level management functions as stated below:- Leveraged my accounting study to provide advice on accessibility of government support schemes i.e. JobMaker- Labour management of service/repair technicians and junior staff to ensure customer jobs completed according to agreed timeline- Improved ordering process by creating online trade portals with suppliers to complement paper record keeping- Stock management for multiple stores including ordering, receiving, and resolving supplier errors- Receiving inquiries and building quotes for customers specific to their needs through multiple different channels i.e. in person, by phone, and via email- Discounting and pricing controls to close sales- Invoicing customers- Processing banking after taking cash and cheques- General retail staff duties such as processing sales, providing technical advice to our customers specific to our industry i.e. guidance on adding chemicals for desired results- Photometric testing of customer's water samples to generate detailed reports and recommendations

Brisbane, Australia

Completed an internship in the Audit & Assurance division. The experience focused on providing a half-year review to a listed client. My responsibilities included: • Supporting the team with expectation setting on movement in figures between periods • Creating worksheets for assurance, conducting analysis on client documents, investigating variances between expected and actual figures, and leveraging industry reports and BDO IP to set expectations• Direct client engagement to further understand their decision making and financial models

Brisbane, Australia

Completed an internship in the Private Business and Family Advisory division. Gained industry knowledge and practical accounting experience including:• Preparing detailed work-papers for completion of schedules within individual, trust and company tax returns• Producing informal/special purpose financial statements, GST reconciliations, business/instalment activity statements, cash books and rental schedules for private companies and trusts• Preparing year end accounts for companies, utilizing Xero, MYOB, and Reckon/QuickBooks• Preparing trust distributions according to minutes/resolutions• Assisting with managerial reporting in terms of monthly cash flows• Drafting client communications, including emails and letters, regarding taxation position

Brisbane, Australia

Worked part time developing basic skills needed in a professional environment while completing my secondary studies. • Dealt with customer inquiries and complaints • Learned to work cooperatively with a diverse team • Ensured my assigned tasks were completed by the end of each shift, i.e. supply of stock was maintained and displayed for customer purchase

Graduate Diploma Of Chartered Accounting

- Achieved a merit (top 5%) in "Risk & Technology" & "Capstone" subjects - Electives: "Financial Modelling" and "Data Analytics"

Master Of Applied Finance, Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance specialisation. Expected to complete course requirements by July 2024.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business (Accounting), Graduated With Distinction

Professional Accountancy Accreditation Extension | Participation and leadership in student societies (e.g. Accountancy Students’.

High School Certificate