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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

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

Email: fred@email.com
Phone: (09) 11 111 111
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Gina Gregory - Managing Director
Gregory Partners
Email: ginag@email.com
Phone: (06) 44 444 444
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