Resume_Raj Sharan

Resume for Mr Rajnesh Karan Sharan
Name: Rajnesh (Raj) Sharan
Address: 7 Peter Close, Bracken Ridge, Queensland 4017
Mobile: 0404 558 173
Email: Rajnesh.sharan@gmail.com
Personal: Australian Citizen
Summary
I wish to further expand my already well-established career in finance and management
accounting by utilising my accounting and management skills and experience to achieve
solid results for medium and large companies. I also wish to apply my accounting experience
and further develop my skills across different accounting areas to maximise my expertise
and efficiency in the position.
Education
2010 Resuming Certified Practising Accountant Qualification, CPA Australia
2005 Completed (CPA) Bridging Units
Central Queensland University, Australia
2003 Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Financial Management
Double Major Accounting and Economics
University of the South Pacific, School of Commerce, Suva, Fiji Islands
1999 Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting)
Fiji Institute of Technology, Suva, Fiji Islands.
System Skills
I have acquired substantial skills, knowledge and abilities to work with multiple ERP
systems such as SAP, Micropower, AX, MYOB, PeopleSoft, Arrow, Symix, ACCPAC,
AS400, WINBIZ, NVision and Microsoft Office (Intermediate to Advance Excel)
Employment History
I have extensive work experience in financial and management accounting in
manufacturing, hospitality, retail, franchise, mining, stock exchange and government
and semi-government sectors. I have acquired abilities to control accounting functions,
implementation and evaluation of internal control system; project management; problem
solving; human resource management; report writing and communication which are
portable to any organization.

February 2014 – Current: Senior Accountant/Finance Manager
Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club/
QM Properties Pty Ltd
Bribie Island, QLD
QM Properties is one of the largest privately owned property development companies in
Queensland. Together with its associated companies and joint venture partners, QM has
a portfolio of over 40 projects throughout south east Queensland. Pacific Harbour Golf
and Country Club opened since April 2006 is an 18-hole championship golf course with
Golf & Country Club built to attract buyer for residential property in Bribie Island. Pacific
Harbour is also renowned for its dinning, bar and function facilities.
Responsibilities
 To effectively execute monthly management/financial report, and maintain data
base to facilitate the analysis of the individual department’s financial
performance.
 To prepare annual budget, monthly financial and cash forecasts and analyses of
financial information, monitor budgeted versus actual expenditures and advise
management about variances and their potential causes.
 To effectively maintain golf and country club memberships, pay for play, food and
beverage operations, leasing, agronomy, and merchandise and asset
management.
 To review and maintain all ledger accounts to ensure all transactions are fully
supported for audit trail purposes.
 To take full accountability and administration of sales journals, voucher registers,
cheque registers, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
payroll and inventories and effectively manage the timely execution of external
Statutory returns including GST, FBT and Group (Income) Tax.
 To manage and conduct internal auditing programs to assure that records are
accurately maintained and point of sale reconciliations are being satisfactorily and
consistently followed
 To forge strong relationships with Departmental Heads, and effectively
communicate Budgeted KPI's through weekly and monthly management
meetings.
 To mentor staff to engage in learning and development opportunities and ensure
that the office operations are running smoothly
 To manage and mentor the bookkeeper and cellarman direct reporting into me,
improving financial management skills through provision of training and
assistance as required
 To manage operational audit functions with specific focus on inventory ledger
maintenance, inventory control functions, and physical verification of inventory
and product costing.
 To participate in the development of management reporting systems and
accounting methods to improve existing procedures or the communication of
management information and identify continuous improvement opportunities and
quantify efficiencies/savings
 Demonstrated ability to liaise and maintain positive working relationships with
internal and external stakeholders
 To ensure financial and administrative functions are performed in an efficient and
timely manner by managing workloads, monitoring and developing work systems,
determining priorities, developing and implementing policies and guidelines

 To conduct timely and effective performance development meetings to establish
clear priorities and expectations, and provide feedback and coaching in a
respectful and constructive manner and encourage staff to engage in learning and
development opportunities and ensure return on investment is achieved and
documented
Achievements
 I initiated projects to improve business performance via upgrading integrated
Point Of Sales in Mircopower PowerGolf and Back Office
 I took the responsibility to review business processes and recommended
improvements to members data base, inventory control, cash flow and payment
process
 I was promoted to finance manager based on my performance and job knowledge
September 2013 – December 2013: Accountant
Mr Rental
Lutwyche Road
Lutwyche, QLD 4030
Mr Rental is a franchise group of rental stores servicing thousands of customers in
Australia and New Zealand. They are a family business with a turnover of around $15m.
Mr Rental is franchising of home appliance renting with over 70 stores in Australia and
New Zealand.
Responsibilities
 To effectively manage month end accounting close process and the preparation of
monthly management reports
 To administer and maintain the general ledger and sub-ledgers of the Mr Rental
Group finance system
 To effectively develop and maintain 13 months projected rolling cash flow
forecast for keeping close track of company transactions to ensure its within the
scope of the budget
 To get deeply involved in system implementation, a move from MYOB to AX
accounting system. Creating chart of accounts and mapping with MYOB trial
balance from June 2012 to October 2013 for Mr Rental Group.
 To effectively manage the timely & accurate execution of consolidated monthly
departmental reports
 To monitor, review and authorise all aspects of acc ounts payable and BAS.
Summary
This was a contract role reporting into CFO, with main focus on system implementation.
My main involvement was to implement AX accounting system, a move from MYOB,
which went live in November 2013. My role was to create a new set of Chart of Accounts
and mapping it with MYOB trial balance. I was involved in liaising with external
auditors/accountants in getting the opening balance and mapping it to new set of
accounts. This also involved reconciling all clearing accounts and balance sheet items
and processing the correcting journal entries before rolling into new accounting package.
Achievements
 I successfully implemented AX accounting system and rollover from MYOB to AX
within the targeted timeframe.

 Timely and accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet items and clearing
accounts
March 2013 – August 2013: Financial Analyst
Enterprise Connect
Dept of Industry, Innovation and Research
Creek St, Brisbane
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary
Education strives to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries by
developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge
science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity. The
department is committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership
with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic benefits ensuring Australia's competitive
future.
Responsibilities
 To effectively manage the timely & accurate input of P&L and Balance Sheet for
$2M to $100M turnover company into the Financial Input Structure (V6.7)
 To complete Industry research on IBISWorld report and design industry summary
for business review
 To effectively complete the benchmarking of industry against the IBISWorld
industry survey
 Analyse the benchmarking material, P&L and Balance Sheet of mining, resources,
infrastructure, construction, automotive, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture,
oil, gas, mineral, food processing, and retail, medical, plumbing, electrical
tourism, creative, service and catering industries
 Effectively carry out the ratio analysis and arrive at finding in ‘four chapter’
sections of Business Review (Revenue & Profitability, Working Capital & liquidity,
Returns and Funding)
 Gather sufficient evidence and draft a practical reasoning to provide “insight” for
the business so that they can improve financial performance
Summary
 This Department employ Business Advisers who are out in the field visiting $2M
to 100 million dollar organisation gathering insight information of the company.
Business Advisors send the financials to me and I performed the Benchmarking,
Industry Analysis and Financial Analysis for mining, resources, infrastructure,
construction, automotive, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture, oil, gas,
mineral, food processing, and retail, medical, plumbing, electrical tourism,
creative, service and catering industries. I carried out ratio analysis and gathered
sufficient insight information of the financials to provide practical reasoning on
Finding and Symptoms, Root Cause, Business Impacts and Recommended Action.
The Business Advisors presents this information together with their findings to the
company. If the company actions to implement the findings into their
organisation to improve their performance then Enterprise Connect meets 50%
(up to $20,000) of the cost of implementing the improvements.

November 2011 – January 2013: Financial Accountant
Foot Locker Asia Pacific
Murarrie, QLD, 4172
Foot Locker is world’s leading retailer in athletically-inspired shoes and apparel. It is a
US based company with the head office in New York. It is listed in New York Stock
Exchange and has retail outlets in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States,
Europe and many other countries across the world. It has almost 100 stores in Australia
and New Zealand with a turnover of over $140 million.
Responsibilities
 To effectively manage the timely & accurate execution of key monthly accounting
functions including Month-End journals, Financial Statements/ Management
Reports, General Ledger reconciliations and year end statutory reporting
 To effectively analyse monthly P&L’s and Balance Sheets review for Australia and
New Zealand and monitor the performance against agreed target
 To administer and maintain the Company Fixed Assets Register and Capital
Expenditure Reports
 To assist in preparation of provision, operational and capital Budget and Cash
Forecast
 To effectively manage the timely execution of external Statutory returns including
GST, FBT and Group (Income) Tax.
 To ensure timely & accurate execution of internal Corporate reports including
Store Wages / Bonus Payments, Company Assets, Store Capital , Costing &
Expense Reports
 To authorise the payment of significant statutory / general invoices payable by
FLAP.
 To manage and mentor the Assistant Accountant (direct report ing) improving
financial management skills through provision of training and assistance as
required
Achievements
 I undertook the project to improve business performance via implementing and
managing Arrow Asset Software for calculation of tax depreciation
 I initiated to review business processes and recommended improvements such as
implemented internal control audit for journal register, the incentive and invoicing
system and depreciation acceleration for closing stores
 I assisted in stream line process flow in finance team and implemented recurring
standard journal into general ledger system.
April 2008 – Oct 2011: Financial Accountant
B & D Doors Australia Pty Ltd
Clontarf QLD 4019
B&D Doors is a manufacturing company of Roller Doors and Remote Openers. B&D owns
and operates a diverse range of industrial and residential branded business across
Australia, New Zealand, China and United Kingdom with a turnover of around $150m. It
is a subsidiary of ASX listed company, Alesco Group of Companies.

Responsibilities
 Running monthly MRP report, KFN and Expense Analysis with run rate and
providing commentary on material variance with budget
 Month end Data Analysis, journals, preparation of consolidated financial reports
and general ledger and balance sheet reconciliation
 Preparation of monthly financial accounts for subsidiary company in UK and
reviewing currency translation worksheet
 Development of management report for projected 13 weeks Cash flow forecast on
weekly basis and keeping close track of company transactions t o ensure its within
the scope of the budget
 Involved in yearend statutory reporting, internal/external audit functions and ATO
compliance
 Managed FX Exposure report and involved in hedging foreign currency
 Analysing cost centre reviews and providing analysis for actual result and monitor
the performance against agreed target
 Liaise with local networks, professionals, government departments and suppliers
and remain abreast of emerging issues.
 Maintenance of major overseas supplier accounts, processing of payments, and
taking effective measures to avoid foreign exchange loss
 To effectively manage the timely execution of external Statutory returns including
GST, FBT and Group (Income) Tax and payroll tax
 Providing senior management with daily cash flow forecast
 Reviewing Amex claims and charging to correct cost centres. Follow up for
reimbursements where applicable
 Monitoring Fleet vehicle register and fuel charges
 Managing royalty debtors, keep proper track of withholding tax and sending the
royalty report to management.
Achievements
 I received excellence in annual work performance appraisal
 I cleared all non-reconciling items in intercompany loan account and other
general ledger reconciliation
 I analysed business processes for GST tracking on Merchant fee, developed and
implemented manual posting system
 I was deeply involved in system (SAP) upgrade, investigated the glitch in rollover
of data from Symix to SAP
Nov 2007 – Feb 2008: Project Accountant
Idemitsu Australia Resources Ltd
79 Adelaide Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000.
Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Ltd (IAR) is a coal mining company. IAR established as
a joint venture among major international companies and their Australian subsidiaries
such as Ensham Coal Mine, Bligh Coal Mine, Tarrawonga Joint venture, Muswellbrook
Coal Company, Ebenezer Mining Company, Boggabri Coal Pty Ltd and Nogoa Pastoral Pty
Ltd. It is owned by a Japanese company called Idemitsu Kosan

Responsibilities
 Accounting for the Joint Venture interest in Ensham Joint Venture, Tarrawonga
Joint Venture and Bligh Coal Limited.
 Managing all aspects of accounts receivable, general ledger posting and their
reconciliation.
 Cash flow analysis and preparation of treasury information
 Accounting transactions including sales and JV costs and other movements
 Fixed assets register maintenance for Ensham and Tarrawonga JV’s
 Analysis of JV financial reports and preparation of monthly management reports
including variance analysis.
 Gathering cash flow information from JV’s and preparing of information for
Idemitsu Kosan Company’s reporting.
 Preparing and updating the company’s capex reporting.
 Preparation of group budget and forecast analysis for JV interest s.
 Liaise with Joint Venture Companies to obtain financial information for
preparation of monthly reports and resolve issues arising from reports.
April 2006 – Oct 2007: Financial Controller/
Group Accountant
Foods Pacific Limited,
Suva, Fiji Islands
Foods Pacific Ltd is a manufacturing and canning company of a wide range of meat and
vegetable products. The key products are canned Beef, canned mutton, sausage, patties,
fruits and vegetables. It has its market all over South Pacific Islands and deals with
many foreign countries. It also got three other subsidiaries; Pacific Feeds Ltd, Tripacific
Marine Ltd and Classic Foods Ltd namely.
Responsibilities
 Responsible for management of all aspects of the Food Pacific financial
management practices, including revenue, expenditure, budgeting, financial
modelling, financial management and statutory reporting
 Timely preparation of monthly financial statement of Foods Pacific, Pacific Feeds
and consolidated accounts for Classic Foods and Foods Pacific Ltd.
 Involved in yearend statutory reporting, internal/external audit functions and IRD
compliance
 Effectively managed and monitor all aspects of accounts payable, account
receivable, general ledger posting and balance sheet reconciliation
 Development and management of provisional, operational and capital Budget for
group company
 Managed operational audit functions with specific focus on inventory ledger
maintenance, inventory control functions, and physical verification of inventory
and product costing.
 Development of management report for projected Cash flow forecast and keeping
close track of company transactions to ensure its within the scope of the budget
 Administer and maintain the Company fixed assets register and capital
expenditure reports
 Led and developed Finance team of 8 staff direct reporting into me
 To ensure staff are fully equipped to action all aspects of their financial
responsibilities and supervised day-to-day operation of the finance team
 Participate in the development of management reporting systems and accounting
methods to improve existing procedures or the communication of management

information and identify continuous improvement opportunities and quantify
efficiencies/savings
 Demonstrated ability to liaise and maintain positive working relationships with
internal and external stakeholders
 Management and co-ordination of annual budgets, cash flow forecasts and
monitoring performance against companies target
 Evaluate and improve business reporting systems to assist with the analysis and
interpretation of financial data to business units
 Ensure financial and administrative functions are performed in an efficient and
timely manner by managing workloads, monitoring and developing work systems,
determining priorities, developing and implementing policies and guidelines
 Identify training requirements for staff reporting to this position and organise
appropriate training/ professional development within budgetary constraints
 Conduct timely and effective performance development meetings to establish
clear priorities and expectations, and provide feedback and coaching in a
respectful and constructive manner
 Encourage staff to engage in learning and development opportunities and ensure
return on investment is achieved and documented
 Adopt contemporary human resources practices, including workplace health and
safety
Achievements
 Awarded with annual increments and promoted to Group Accountant from
Assistant Accountant within 3 months of my employment
 Promoted as Financial Controller based on job knowledge in September
 Actively involved in upgrading of ACCPAC accounting software module (Accounts
payable and Purchase Order Processing System) and linked the software to the
existing modules which helped in reducing the operating cost by a substantial
amount
 Implemented inventory control procedure and inventory module in ACCPAC.
 Developed business planning processes and policies and improvement within my
area of responsibility.
 Proactively investigate new perspectives, attitudes and behaviours and took steps
to evaluate and improve control over seconds (damaged) goods and internal
sales.
June 2004 – March 2006: Financial Accountant
Housing Authority
Suva, Fiji Islands
Housing Authority is a statuary body of the Fijian Government. It became an operating
entity in 1958. Their major function is to develop the land and facilitate the average or
below average citizen with their housing needs. It is also involved in providing mortgage
financing with attractive loan packages to all customers with special focus on low-income
earners for residential purposes.
Responsibilities
 Provided senior management with property reports including stock movement,
work in progress, capitalization of administration and development cost, profit
and loss on sales of land and house, and provision for stock written down.

 Ensure timely completion of bank and all other general ledger reconciliations
(creditors, outstanding LPO’s, bills, provisional tax, staff advance, accruals,
mortgage clearing)
 Ensure that inventories (land & house) are properly recorded and monthly
movement reports provided to management
 Prepared VAT (BAS) journals and timely completion of VAT returns/ reconciliation
and remittance of VAT Payable
 Efficient administration and operation of the AP department with 5 staff direct
reporting to me
 Identify Key Performance Indicators and establish systems for the measurement
of KPIs.
 Liaise with local networks, professionals, government departments, suppliers and
vendors and remain abreast of emerging issues.
 Assisted in the preparation of financial reports including profit & loss statement,
balance sheet, and budget.
Achievements
 I designed costing and pricing models of properties for sale
 I initiated business review process for payment systems and made
recommendations to senior management
July 2003 – May 2004: Operations Manager/ Accountant
South Pacific Stock Exchange,
Suva, Fiji Islands
South Pacific Stock Exchange is a regulating body for all the stock broking firms in Fiji
and facilitates company-raising capital through the issue of new shares to the public via
a prospectus. The major role is to provide a regulated market for the trading of shares
between investors. It is the centre for trading, reporting and pricing of stocks. It
provides the facility whereby buyers and sellers are able to acquire or dispose of shares
or other security through their brokers. It also ensures that the listed companies comply
with SPSE rules and no one can manipulate the share price and transparency is always
maintained.
Responsibilities
 Prepared management/financial reports including income statement, profit & loss
statement, balance sheet, consolidated accounts and cash flow statements
 Managed day-to-day internal administrative work of the company and supervised
6 staff direct reporting
 Assisted in the preparation and revision of Corporate plan and the annual budget
 Ensured compliance of the listed companies with SPSE Listing Rules
 Company secretariat for all SPSE sub-committees
 Provided assistance to existing and potential clients with listing requirements
 Ensured SPSE’s statutory financial and legal and company obligations are met.
Recommend amendments to the Listing and Business Rules of the Exchange
 Carried out market surveillance work and provide sound advice to CEO on policy
formulation

 Effectively ensured that salaries, related payments and other reports are
processed and accurately reconciled
Achievements
 I was promoted to Operations Manager from Accountant within months of
employment
 I participated in public awareness program and press reports to promote share
market
 I took the responsibility to implement Winbiz software for share registry services
Professional Affiliations
 2008 – Associate member of CPA
 2004 – Provisional member of Fiji Institute of Accountants (FIA)
References
Mr Michael Carter
General Manager
Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club
Email: mdbc@chs.com.au
Mobile: 0419 727 236
Mr Narend Govind
Financial Controller
QM Properties
Email: nvgovind@bigpond.com
Mobile: 0410418747
Mr Craig Dymott
Senior Manager of Finance
Foot locker Asia Pacific
Email: cdymott@footlocker.com
Mobile: 0421 177 431

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