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Shikha Bhandari

@shikhabhandari

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Certified Xero Bookkeeper with expertise in financial management.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that offers growth opportunities and values accuracy and compliance.

I am a results-driven professional with 8 years of experience, including 5.5 years specializing in bookkeeping. My expertise lies in financial management, reconciliations, and reporting, and I am eager to transition into an accountant role. I am proficient in Xero and QuickBooks, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and delivering actionable financial insights.

Throughout my career, I have managed full-cycle bookkeeping for various clients, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. My hands-on experience includes maintaining general ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. I pride myself on my exceptional organizational skills and my ability to foster strong client relationships while optimizing operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bookkeeper

Current

Sleek PTY Ltd.

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managed full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting using Xero and Quickbooks. Maintained journal entries, reconciled accounts, and assisted in preparing financial statements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Xero Quickbooks Financial Reporting Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Client Relationship Management Compliance Management Microsoft Excel

Xero Bookkeeper

SunCurrent PTY Ltd.

Jul 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 5 months)

Generated and managed invoices and bills for customers and suppliers using Xero. Prepared financial statements, reconciled payments, and managed accounts receivable/payable while ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.

Xero Financial Statements Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Compliance Client Communication Invoice Management Tax Filings

HR/Admin and Accounts

Rapid Softech

Oct 2015 - Jul 2019 (3 years 9 months)

Oversaw payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee performance appraisals while managing accounting functions. Assisted in financial statement preparation and ensured compliance with financial regulations.

Payroll Processing Financial Reporting Compliance Budget Management HR Management Data Analysis

HR Assistant

IZAP Services PVT. Ltd.

Oct 2014 - Jul 2015 (9 months)

Supported HR operations by assisting in payroll processing and managing employee records. Facilitated recruitment and onboarding while providing assistance with accounting tasks.

Payroll Processing Recruitment Onboarding Financial Compliance

Gold Inspector

Muthoot Fincorp Ltd.

May 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Ensured compliance with financial regulations in transactions, prepared operational performance reports, and managed branch security procedures to minimize risk and fraud.

Financial Compliance Reporting Risk Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Maharishi Dayanand University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2012 - 2014

Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focusing on advanced business management principles, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making.