Jessy Jacob

156 Harrow Road, Phone: 02-9605 2275

Glenfield Mobile: 0412 161 250
NSW – 2167. Preferred contact - Email:
jessyjacob156@gmail.com

Career Overview:

Over 18 years of growing experience with expertise in the field of Finance and Accounts.
I have got extensive training and experience during my career since starting as a trainee with
substantive overseas work experience in different accounting roles. I strongly believe that I
have more to offer in this industry.

Career Objective

To utilize my diversified experience in Finance, Accounting and Auditing towards a potential

career assignment based on my skills and performance which would enhance the overall
profitability of the organization.

Career History:
1) Customer Service Representative
Organization: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Period: Oct 2006 till date

Responsibilities:
• Build a positive relationship with each customer
• Know the products and customer’s needs, spot sales opportunities in every
interaction with the customers and refer them to Product Specialists.
• Propose Banking and insurance products, service delivery, cashiering, account
processing and cross selling.
• Assisting customers in their foreign exchange transactions

Achievements:
• Excellent Face-to-Face customer service
• Capable of identifying solutions and adaptable to the requirements of the
customer
• Competence and accuracy in cash handling
• Ability to work towards performance targets
• “Outstanding Achievement Award” for performing above target(KPI)

2) Designation: Assistant Accountant

Company Name: LOGIC Accountants and Tax Professionals
2A/8, Kendall Street,
Clyde, NSW 2144
July to September 2006
Assignments:-
Bookkeeping for clients in spreadsheets
Assisting in filing Individual’s Tax Returns
Assisting in preparation of GST and BAS statements
3) Senior Accountant
Organization: PROTECH, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Period: January 2000 to March 2006

About the Organization : Protech is a British owned manufacturing company established

since 1980, engaged in fusion bonded epoxy coating of steel reinforcing bars, steel fabrication,
specialized painting and industrial powder coating, servicing the oil & gas and construction
industry.

Responsibilities:

• Review of day-to-day transaction summary and ensure accurate revenue and

operational expenses processing
• Analysis of Financial data and investigate differences from the Budgets
(Variance )
• Incorporate necessary adjustments required to maintain accuracy of the data
• Review of Fixed Assets Register reconciliations
• Analysis of general ledger accounts and scrutinize anomalies
• Month end and Year end processing/prepare Monthly and Yearly Financial
Reports
• Consolidation of financial statements for the group
• Prepare year end audit schedules and assist year end stock-check
• Provide advice to other departments in fulfilling their finance responsibilities
• Budgeting/Forecasting cash flows
• Assist the company's credit and debtor control processes
• Assist the Financial Controller in building and developing(training and
mentoring) an effective Finance team
• Meeting the requirements of Protech’s Finance division and ensure compliance
with the company’s policies and procedures
Achievements:
• Ownership of general ledger
• Always ensured best practice and business process improvements
• Worked closely with business units to ensure business improvements and
growth strategies
• Display a courteous and respectful manner and gain personal satisfaction from
the achievement of both individual and team goals

4) Accountant
Organization: PROTECH
Period: January 1996 to December 1999

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets, forecasts, year end audits
• Produce monthly profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
• Reconcile the Asset Register and verify the depreciation calculations
• Preparation of journal entries for accruals and incorporate to GL
• Maintain accounts payable system
• Process vendor invoices with supporting documents and attachments
• Preparation of Payables schedules and payments are made on time
• Responding to supplier’s queries in relation to invoices
 • Provided training on invoice processing and payables when required
• Process Sales invoices-authorisation/coding/data input
• Maintain Accounts Receivables-Recovery of Debts/Issue receipts/Banking
• Maintain Petty Cash account and Cash Handling
• General ledger coding and authorisation formalities by liaising with other
departments

Achievements:
• Confidence and competence in maintaining Accounts Payable system,
reconciliation of GL accounts/Assets and Cash Handling
• Played an active role in developing processes and systems, gaining exposure to senior
level management.

5) Junior Accountant
Organization: PROTECH
Period: August 1994 to Dec 1995

Responsibilities:
• Daily accounting functions-issuing receipts and organizing the banking
• Prepare payment schedules and processing payments
• Processing of sales and vendor invoices and data input to the system
• Perform analyses and reconciliations of key accounts (i.e. GL, bank
reconciliations, Expense analysis)
• Assist in the execution of the periodic financial close process (monthly, annual)
• Prepare and execute journal entries
• Assist in the preparation of cash flow, Risk management, Funds reporting
• Assist monthly preparation of Payroll , maintain employee personal accounts
• Participate in Ad Hoc projects as assigned
• Maintenance of Stock – Raw materials, main stock items, spare parts

Achievements:
• Gain solid foundation and training in a professional setting
• Achieved direct client contact while being exposed to a variety of clients
• Achieved the opportunity to move up in this growing organization.

6) Junior Accountant
Organization: Asian Electronics, Abu Dhabi UAE.
Period: February 1994 to July 1994

Responsibilities:
• Assisted in Processing of Vendor invoices, GL coding and authorizations
• Assisted in Sales invoicing and Sales Analyses
• Prepare journal entries for accruals and maintain general ledger accounts
• Maintain Sales and Stock records
• Consolidating sales from different outlets
• Maintenance of Bank Accounts
• Preparation of cash flow statements
• Preparation and distribution of wages
Achievements:
• Quick adaptability to the work culture and environment

7) Audit Clerk (Trainee)

Organization: M/s. J&R Chartered Accountants
Period: January 1989 to December 1993

Responsibilities:
• Assist in the finalization and audit of accounts for various business and
individual clients
• Confirm accuracy in relation to the nature of business and propose corrective
measures
• Assist in filing of income tax returns for individuals and Corporate
Organizations
• Verification of cash and bank vouchers
• Analysis of purchase, sale and stock records and valuation.
• Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements on monthly basis
• Set up Trial Balance, Schedules, Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Accounts
• Review of financial reports on a monthly, yearly basis
• Assist in preparing Audit Reports

Achievements:
• Opportunities with a traineeship in accounting and audit
• Professional development support

Educational/Professional Qualifications:
1) CPA Australia Associate member ( currently enrolled for CPA Program with
two compulsory segments completed)
2) CA (Semi qualified from overseas)
3) Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)

Strengths:
• Show consistent care & attention towards client request
• Work effectively under pressure, high volume work environment, meeting
deadlines
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Literacy in Accounting software, Excel, Word and MYOB
• Document information clearly and concisely
• Problem solving and negotiating skills
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing environment
• Interested in pursuing any additional training required
• Highly motivated, committed and a natural team player with capability to work
independently.
• Dedicated, diligent, Can-do attitude
• Organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Do have fair knowledge in EEO, EAPS, and OHS
Reference:

Rebecca Lopresti
Branch Manager,
Commonwealth Bank of Australia,
Tel: 9724 9122
Mob: 0405 127 057

Mohammed Alkafage
Accountant & Tax Consultant
LOGIC Accountants & Tax Professionals
P O Box 932
Auburn, NSW 2144.
Tel: 0410 510 003

Abraham Thomas
Finance Manager
PROTECH
P.O. Box: 47139
Abu Dhabi.
Tel: + 971 2 55 55 614
Mob: +971 50 6421 907
Email:profin@emirates.net.ae