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Messiah Julius Augustine

Fremont,CA

Summary

Experienced financial professional with over 23 years in the industry, skilled in balance sheet management, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Strong background in cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger reconciliation. Proven ability to manage inter-company transactions, month-end/year-end closings, inventory, and payroll. Hands-on experience with IT systems and proficient in SAP FICO, Oracle Financials, QuickBooks, Tally ERP, Sage, and UBS, with exposure to HR and MM modules.

Work Authorization : EAD

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Associate (2 years)

United Tax LLC
CA, USA
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepare, Review and Assist CPA for filing Tax Returns for Individual(1040), LLC (1065), SCorp (1120S), C Corp(1120)
  • Familiar with W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Q, 1099-K, 1099-B,1099-DIV,1099-INT,1099-MISC/NEC,1099-SA,1098,1098-T,1098-C, 2441, 8936, 8825, 8283, 8835, 8889, etc.
  • Assist with File Extensions for Individual and Companies
  • Finding Root-cause of Rejected filed Applications with IRS
  • Filing FBAR
  • Applying for ITIN(W-7), EIN & LLC
  • Communicate with IRS/FTB for our clients notice such as CP11, CP20, CP21, etc.
  • Preparation of Salary Statement and Financial statement for the group of companies
  • Train and mentor associates on Tax and other compliances

Senior Accountant (8 Years)

Haniffa Sdn.Bhd (Hypermarket)
Malaysia
03.2015 - 05.2023
  • Managed full account sets in FMCG industry, covering branches and headquarter operations.
  • Reconciled cash, bank, general ledger accounts; analyzed data and prepared financial statements.
  • Processed supplier, vendor, transporter payments via checks, bankers checks, acceptance, trust receipts.
  • Coordinated monthly bank reconciliations for main and associated branch banks.
  • Handled inter-company transactions, reconciling branch transfers.
  • Updated daily bank balances for all companies and branches.
  • Conducted monthly GST analysis, ensuring 100% on-time online submissions.
  • Submitted EPF, Socso, statistical reports online to government authorities.

Accountant (3 years)

Chuan Kian Metal Industries Pte Ltd
Singapore
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed day-to-day financial operations, reporting directly to CFO.
  • Handled Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions.
  • Prepared and submitted management and financial analysis reports.
  • Developed budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning.
  • Processed inter-company transactions efficiently.
  • Administered payroll and expense claims processing accurately.
  • Reviewed and prepared bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Accountant (3 years)

Best Block & Precast Products Factory
UAE
10.2008 - 07.2011
  • Company Overview: Paving Tile Mfg.
  • Responsible for Management, Administration, Sales and Coordination of all Financial activities of the organization like Financial Reporting, Cash Management, AR, AP, Cost Control, Payroll and General Ledger
  • Review and approve all disbursements
  • Supplier payment aging report
  • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
  • Debit Note and Credit Note preparation for Suppliers & Customers Responsible for collection and follow-up
  • Oversees the processing of invoices for payment
  • Supervised office support staff and assisted with the supervision of the sales, art and warehouse departments
  • Supervised, and recorded operating expense of the company
  • Liasion with Banks for Trade Finance Operations both Import and Export Preparation of Salary and disbursements to employees for our associated companies
  • Paving Tile Mfg.

Accountant (3.5 Years)

Excel Industry Co. LLC
UAE
07.2005 - 09.2008
  • Company Overview: Steel Manufacturing
  • Handling Supplier Payments, Petty Cash Maintenance, Bank Reconciliation Statement - and necessary JV's, Payroll , costing of Local and Import Material
  • Billing and collection of all cash receipts received at the Portfolio are accounted for quickly and accurately and deposited daily;
  • Oversees the processing of invoices for payment
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
  • Supplier payment aging report
  • Debit Note and Credit Note preparation for Suppliers & Customers
  • Preparation of Customer PDC statement - aging report
  • Generates monthly ad-hoc financial statements like Project Costing
  • Preparation of statement for assets and their depreciations - schedules
  • Steel Manufacturing

Education

Master of Science - IT

Bharathidasan University
India
01.2002

Master of Commerce(Accounting) -

St. Joseph's College
India
01.2000

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

St.Joseph's College
India
01.1998

Skills

  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Financial management
  • Reporting and analysis
  • IRS communication
  • Cost control strategies
  • GAAP compliance
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • ERP systems knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective mentoring skills
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Tax preparation 1040

Timeline

Tax Associate (2 years)

United Tax LLC
08.2023 - Current

Senior Accountant (8 Years)

Haniffa Sdn.Bhd (Hypermarket)
03.2015 - 05.2023

Accountant (3 years)

Chuan Kian Metal Industries Pte Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2015

Accountant (3 years)

Best Block & Precast Products Factory
10.2008 - 07.2011

Accountant (3.5 Years)

Excel Industry Co. LLC
07.2005 - 09.2008

Master of Science - IT

Bharathidasan University

Master of Commerce(Accounting) -

St. Joseph's College

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

St.Joseph's College