Team Member Ready for Placement

Regen is a highly skilled and versatile professional with a background in Accountancy and Management Accounting. Outside of work, she enjoys watching fantasy and thriller movies, crocheting, and creating unique DIY crafts, which highlight her creativity and passion for hands-on projects. She brings a blend of strong analytical and administrative skills to the table. She possesses excellent organisational abilities, a meticulous approach to detail, and a talent for managing complex tasks with efficiency and precision. She also demonstrates a high level of organisation and adaptability, making an invaluable contribution wherever required.

Onboarding Training and Assessment
At Affordable Staff, we ensure that every team member possesses a robust understanding of administrative tasks while also having a deep appreciation and comprehension of Australian business practices and cultural nuances. This dual focus ensures they are exceptionally well-prepared to support their clients effectively. All our VAs begin with general admin training that focuses on real estate, providing them with valuable context for working with Australians and a comprehensive overview of general admin competencies. This foundational training ensures that trainees are versatile and capable of supporting a wide range of administrative tasks.

Our training program for Accounts Virtual Assistants (VAs) encompasses a comprehensive suite of topics essential for proficient financial administration. The curriculum begins with foundational bookkeeping tests and a basic accounting refresher, followed by specialised modules on an introduction to Australian accounting and taxation. Trainees delve into business activities and entity reporting within Australia, learn the basics of accounting ledgers, and get acquainted with various accounting software, including Xero and MYOB. The program includes detailed steps for setting up and using these tools, covering everything from bank feeds to payroll compliance and invoice creation. VAs gain hands-on experience by processing various tasks in Xero, ensuring practical application of their learning.

Additionally, the training addresses taxation topics, including types of taxes, regulations, and laws specific to individuals and businesses in Australia. The final segment includes a thorough assessment and certifications in Xero and MYOB, ensuring that trainees are well-prepared for real-world accounting tasks.

This comprehensive approach ensures our VAs are highly skilled in both general administrative support and specialised accounting functions, making them invaluable assets to their clients.

Affordable Staff Tools Training
Tools Training is a crucial part of our training program, ensuring our team members gain proficiency in essential software used in daily operations. Our team members are introduced to LastPass for password management, Outlook for email and calendar organisation, TechSmith for capturing and recording, Hubstaff for time tracking, Zoom and Teams for virtual communication, OneDrive for file management, and Trello for project management.

For those completing our Accounting Foundations course, we place a significant emphasis on Xero and MYOB. Accounting VAs spend considerable time honing their skills through practice and repetition using these tools, ensuring they become highly adept and efficient.

Additional Tools Proficiency
Prior to our onboarding training, Regen had already gained experience and proficiency in the following tools:

• Advanced: Word, Teams, OneDrive
• Practical Application: Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Canva
• Limited Experience: OneNote, Adobe Photoshop, Wix

Additional Skills and Notable Experience
Regen has a solid career background with relevant experience in accounting and administrative roles, having held roles such as audit staff at an accounting firm for eight months, where she audited financial statements, monitored reports, prepared payrolls, and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements like those of the SEC and BIR. She later joined a development corporation as an accounts and general staff member for over a year, where she managed client accounts by preparing statements of accounts, following up on arrears, and addressing client concerns professionally. She also stepped into additional roles, such as collection officer and president’s assistant, showcasing her adaptability and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities. Alongside her financial and administrative expertise, she consistently leveraged her technical skills, notably using Microsoft Excel to streamline data management and reporting processes. Key skills and experience include:

• Auditing financial statements for compliance and accuracy, producing detailed audited financial reports.
• Regularly checking compliance and monitoring monthly, quarterly, or annual reports.
• Reviewing year-end reports and generating audited financial statements, including adjustments and recommendations for clients.
• Preparing payroll for review and handling specific compliance tasks.
• Managing client accounts, sending statements of accounts, following up on arrears, and drafting demand letters.
• Handling client concerns, responding to emails, and coordinating with legal teams on sensitive matters such as court case reports and partnerships.
• Creating sample templates in Microsoft Excel for improved data management and workflow organisation.
• Utilising Microsoft Office Suite for data entry, reporting, and maintaining accurate client accounts and records.

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency
She is a highly autonomous and proactive team member with excellent verbal and written communication skills. She adapts quickly to new workflows and thrives in structured environments where prioritisation, attention to detail, and organisation are essential. With a natural ability to follow instructions, she demonstrates a dependable level of initiative and responsiveness. She shows a willingness to improve continuously, consistently providing high-quality support for clients and team members.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics
Her interpersonal skills and personality traits make her an asset to any team. Her modest and amicable nature ensures effective collaboration with colleagues and clients alike. She consistently displays reliability, adaptability, and readiness to take on challenges. Her efficient and systematic approach to her work complements her keen interest in learning and her strong sense of professionalism. Her calm and alert demeanor, combined with her ability to accept responsibility, showcases the qualities of a well-rounded and committed professional.

Suitability
Regen is ideally suited for general accounts-related or administrative positions, as well as voice roles.

Why Regen is Suitable for the Role
Her comprehensive training in accounting standards, coupled with her strong professional foundation in financial administration and auditing, makes her exceptionally well-suited for the role of an admin team member in the accounting sector. Her advanced skills in data management, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively with clients ensure accuracy and professionalism in all tasks. Additionally, her practical experience with accounting software, coupled with her initiative and organisational skills, guarantees reliable and efficient support for her clients. Her adaptability, dedication, and wide-ranging skill set make her a reliable and valuable asset in any professional setting.