Shawn Allen
Bangalore
Summary
Accounting graduate with a Masters of Professional Accounting from Macquarie University seeking an entry-level role as a graduate accountant. Strong academic background with excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling me to analyse and communicate accounting information effectively and clearly to clients.
Passionate Trainer with extensive knowledge of ILETS training and proven success working with international clients. Devoted to long-lasting and comprehensive results for every client. Trained in technical training and microsoft, SAP use.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Test Trainer (Self Employed)
Pearson
01.2013 - Current
- Provided training on part time basis to students attempting to take the Pearson English Test for migration and academic purposes
- Communicated tips and strategies to improve students’ performance in the speaking, listening, reading and writing Sections of the Pearson English Test
- Provided relevant test preparation material to students to aid them to perform better on the test
Accounts Payable Officer
University of Sydney
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Process Supplier Invoices received by Accounts Payable Department
- Process Supplier Purchase Orders and perform Account Reconciliation
- Examine Invoice Status using Satori Case-Ware Monitor to verify original invoice details and close pending Invoices in System
- Process Student Payment Invoices received By Accounts Payable Department
- Document any discrepancies detected in invoices and purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to amend and resolve the issues.
- Attend customer calls and resolve queries and issues with invoices and purchase orders.
Commercial Project Executive
Lotus Forex
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Hong Kong
- Created education loan proposal for Anglo Eastern Shipping Management (AESM) maritime academy students as part of a joint venture between AESM and Lotus Forex
- Created and structured a proposal document for ISave IRemit, a small savings recurring scheme targeted mainly at the lower socioeconomic class migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
- Created proposal for launching electronic wage disbursal card for plantation workers in Malaysia
- Reported to CEO, vice president and chief technology officer to obtain business requirements for IT staff to review and implement
- Created business requirement documents and product requirement documents to aid business stakeholder understanding about the projects undertaken
- Hong Kong
Engineering Lab Monitor
Santa Clara University
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: USA
- Provided front desk assistance to university students to use the lab
- Assisted students and patrons in using their accounts for academic purposes
- Managed five computer labs equipped with more than 20 computers each. Reduced computer problems by teaching intermediate computer skills to the students
- Monitored two Solaris, one Linux and two Windows labs, helping students with software problems, account issues, login issues, printer problems and general lab queries
- Communicated lab issues to the lab administrators and also assisted in troubleshooting
- USA
Education
Professional Year -
Performance Education
12.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Professional Accounting - Management Accounting, Auditing and Assurance Services, Corporate Accounting and Accounting Information Systems
Macquarie University
08.2012 - 07.2016
Master of Accounting and Financial Management - undefined
Keller Graduate School of Management
10.2008 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Santa Clara University
09.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor Engineering degree - undefined
CMRIT
08.2002 - 08.2005
Skills
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Materials preparation
Student engagement
Program management
Classroom oversight
Creative problem solving
Key Skills Summary
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Basic understanding of MYOB as part of university coursework
- Basic SAP FICO training in general ledger accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Intermediate Understanding of People Soft FSCM Payables
- Intermediate Understanding of Satori Case Ware Monitor for Accounts Payable
Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal demonstrated by prior role as Commercial Project Executive liaising between senior management and IT Staff
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated by performing market and feasibility analysis for financial products in Commercial Project Executive role
- Strong customer service skills demonstrated by Engineering Lab Monitor role which involved providing assistance to students on the general use of the lab facilities and communicating student’s issues to the lab administrators
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Accounts Payable Officer
University of Sydney
06.2018 - 11.2018
Professional Year -
Performance Education
12.2017 - 10.2018
English Test Trainer (Self Employed)
Pearson
01.2013 - Current
Master of Professional Accounting - Management Accounting, Auditing and Assurance Services, Corporate Accounting and Accounting Information Systems
Macquarie University
08.2012 - 07.2016
Commercial Project Executive
Lotus Forex
02.2011 - 02.2012
Master of Accounting and Financial Management - undefined
Keller Graduate School of Management
10.2008 - 09.2010
Engineering Lab Monitor
Santa Clara University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Santa Clara University
09.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor Engineering degree - undefined
CMRIT
08.2002 - 08.2005