Cassilda Jane Joseph
Audit Associate
Bayan Lepas,07
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Prestige Wise Sdn Bhd
08.2018 - 04.2024
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of company
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Provided critical support during system upgrades or conversions by working closely with IT staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services and secure favorable lending terms for the organization.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Auditor
Bakertilly Monteiro Heng
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Planning and directing company financial audits.
- Ensuring correct applications of internal audit systems/controls.
- Ensuring the organization is compliant with current legislation and best practices.
- Planning and performing company financial audits.
- Verifying company financial information.
- Supporting the accounting and auditing teams in their daily functions.
- Preparing audit reports and statements for review.
- Knowledgeably answering client audit queries in good time.
Team Coordinator
Zurich Insurance Group
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Implemented performance tracking systems to monitor individual progress and identify areas for improvement in realtime.
- Directed weekly status meetings with agenda-setting, note-taking, and follow-up action items to ensure alignment among staffs and company.
- Increased team efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing task management systems.
- Set incentives and realistic targets associates could achieve.
- Assigned various tasks to group members according to skills and experience to achieve maximum productivity.
- Enhanced project outcomes by coordinating team efforts and ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Championed company culture/values ensuring team''s adherence to organizational guidelines/standards while maintaining high levels of morale.
- Handled day-to-day office operations and resolved any conflicts.
Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk
NUR Power Station
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Optimized revenue recognition by monitoring aging reports, identifying uncollected amounts, and taking appropriate action to recover outstanding balances.
- Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
- Streamlined payment processing by implementing effective electronic billing systems.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Improved customer satisfaction through timely resolution of billing inquiries and disputes.
- Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Secretary's Assistant
Mushtari Management
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Improved corporate governance through regular review and update of company policies and procedures.
- Preparation and authorize audit memo for clients company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Greenwich
Penang 04.2001 -
Skills
GAAP understanding
Report Preparation
Accounting Terminology
Audit Planning
Adaptability and Flexibility
International Accounting Standards
Sage 50 Accounting Software
General accounting
Accounting Principles
Timeline
Accountant
Prestige Wise Sdn Bhd
08.2018 - 04.2024
Auditor
Bakertilly Monteiro Heng
04.2017 - 07.2018
Team Coordinator
Zurich Insurance Group
01.2017 - 05.2017
Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk
NUR Power Station
04.2016 - 09.2016
Secretary's Assistant
Mushtari Management
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Greenwich
04.2001 -