Prerana Jamakatel Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Financial Reporting & Compliance: Managed all financial operations for the restaurant, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, P&L statements, and balance sheets.Budgeting & Forecasting: Developed and monitored operational budgets, forecasting revenue streams based on historical data and industry trends. Adjusted financial plans based on seasonal fluctuations and market conditions.Accounts Payable & Receivable: Managed supplier relationships, negotiated payment terms, and ensured timely payments. Processed invoices, tracked expenses, and maintained accurate accounts receivable records.Payroll & Tax Management: Oversaw payroll for a team of 10 staff members, ensuring accurate payment processing, tax withholding, and compliance with employment regulations.Prepared and filed sales tax, payroll tax, and other necessary financial reports.Inventory & Cost Control: Conducted regular inventory audits, optimized stock levels, and reduced waste by implementing cost-control measures, resulting in a 10% reduction in food and supply costs.Financial Strategy: Worked closely with ownership to develop financial strategies that increased revenue by 15% over six months through improved pricing, targeted marketing, and cost-saving initiatives.External Audit Coordination: Assisted external auditors by preparing all necessary financial documentation, ensuring a smooth and compliant audit process.

Sydney

As the part of the Cotton On Body, my duties and responsibilities include:-Driving KPIs and encouraging the team to perform better,-Contributing to achieving the daily sales target.-Wages control and the management.-Stock adjustment and control.-Chasing attributes it's performance

Sydney, Australia

•Financial Management: Spearheaded the financial operations for a high-traffic retail store with annual sales exceeding $2M. Prepared comprehensive financial reports, including detailed profit and loss analysis and cash flow forecasting.•Sales & Budget Performance: Developed and executed annual budgets, achieving a 12% increase in profitability through effective cost management, payroll optimization, and efficient resource allocation.•KPI Analysis: Monitored and analysed KPIs, including sales, stock turnover, and NPS, using data to inform decisions that enhanced sales performance and customer satisfaction.•Internal Control & Compliance: Implemented and maintained internal control systems to prevent theft and fraud, reducing shrinkage by 8% over 18 months.•Taxation & Compliance: Managed all aspects of tax reporting, including GST and payroll tax, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Liaised with external accountants to support year-end reporting and compliance.•Leadership & Team Development: Led a team of 20 staff members, providing training on financial best practices, sales techniques, and customer service. Improved team productivity by implementing performance tracking and incentive programs.

Parramatta

My responsibilities include:•Application of Deloitte Audit Methodology performing substantive audit procedures and testing of Trade accounts receivables, including documenting audit finding and results in the audit file.•Performing substantive audit procedures on Cash at hand and at bank.•Applying an automation tool to assist in the testing of Trade accounts receivable and cash at hand and at bank to gain more efficiencies during the audit.•Liaising with different levels of client’s finance and operational team.•Statistical analysis of client information to identify and address audit risks, verify completeness and consistency of financial information provided by the public, private and government organizations.•Analyzing and testing provision for doubtful debts of clients.•Providing insights and areas for improvement regarding processes and other opportunities to improve working capital management.•Preparation of reports for the audit team in relation to major audit findings.

Sydney, Australia

Joined in as the holiday team member but could impress the management with results-driven attitude and enthusiasm to learn.• Helping customers to find out the perfect outfit for their special occasions• Readily available to solve all customers’ queries• Able to represent the brand with intense product knowledge which helps in providing exceptional customer service• Being ready for every task assigned and always helping sales manager in achieving the sales target

After completing my Professional Year program, I was hired my Austax as the intern. I have got an opportunity to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain the skills and experience that is necessary to prepare me for a successful career in accounting. • Able to meet requirements, deadlines and client expectations• Prepare individual tax projections to ensure proper tax planning for the client• Maintain working knowledge of tax preparation software used in the office• Perform other accounting duties as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position and client expectations• Prepared individual tax returns.AUDIT:• Responsibility for auditing select areas of a client balance sheet and income statement• Preparation of client assistance requests, and appropriate follow-up and evaluation• Assist with or prepare financial statements and other related reports• Meet client deadlines for preparation of reports

Macquarie Centre

Joined as a holiday casual, able to impress my manager and team member with my enthusiasm to learn and hard work.• Providing an exceptional customer experience• Maintaining and demonstrating extensive product knowledge• Maintaining attractive visual merchandising standards• Able to solve customers’ concerns

Suncorp Lane Wynyard

Joined as a Team member, promoted rapidly through a series of increasingly responsible management positions based on strong customer service, management and team Leadership performance.• Providing customer service• Handling customer enquiries• Stock take• Taking control of ordering• Answering phone calls and solving customers’ enquiries

Sydney, Australia

-Organized programs in university in order to help new students.- Worked in a team to resolve different student-related problems.- Arranged meetings with the management to solve university's problems.- Acted as an intermediary between the university and the students in order.- Promoted and represented the council through various awareness generating programs.- Helped new students to intermix with the culture change.

Professional Year, Accounting And Business/Management

This program is recognised by CA/CPA and SMIPA and assists graduates in enhancing their employability by developing Australian workplace.

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting, 4.75

Activities and Societies: • Participated in the Mentorship program. • Elected as Student Representative. • Maintained high-level of GPA.

Bachelor’S Degree, Diploma Of Accounting, High Distiction

Activities and Societies: Student Mentor