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I am a CPA/ CA and ATO Registered Tax Agent with more than 20 years experience in Australian taxation and accounting. I provide virtual CFO, taxation, accounting and bookkeeping services to small and medium Australian businesses. I am also a certified Xero and Quickbooks adviser and helped many businesses by setting up cloud based accounting, including payroll and Single Touch Payroll (STP). While we manage entire bookkeeping and payroll for small businesses, we help medium sized businesses by providing training on Xero and Quickbooks. Highlights: FX transactions Accounting for Crypto currencies transaction and share transactions Highly proficient in Excel Experienced in Australian as well as US tax (U.S. CORPORATION INCOME TAX RETURN, form 8879-C)

I help companies meet climate risk and ESG reporting obligations, from ASRS gap assessments to full ESG reports under TCFD, ESRS and IFRS S1/S2. I work with listed and private companies preparing for voluntary and mandatory climate disclosures, refreshing post-Omnibus CSRD readiness work, or building their first GHG inventory. If you need an ESG specialist who will tell you what your reporting actually requires, and how to disclose what your stakeholders value whilst managing your risk, let's talk. Complimentary 15-min scoping call for new clients --- More Detail --- As a previous KPMG Sustainability Specialist and Top Rated Plus Freelancer (top 3% of freelancers on Upwork), I am one of the highest ranked sustainability specialists on this platform, and an expert in this field. I will only take on clients who I know I have the skills and capacity to support – so if you need someone with ESG expertise please reach out and we can see if I’m the right person to help deliver your project. I specialise in supporting clients to: 🌿 Write and review sustainability reports under TCFD, ISSB (IFRS S1/S2), ASRS, ESRS, CSRD, GRI, SASB - 30+ delivered 🌿 Develop GHG Protocol-aligned Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions inventories, including value-chain Scope 3 categories 🌿 Conduct climate risk assessments (physical + transition) aligned with ISSB / TCFD scenarios 🌿 Build decarbonisation roadmaps with SBTi-aligned targets and abatement pathways 🌿 ESG / sustainability strategy development and materiality assessments 🌿 Reporting gap assessments for ASRS, CSRD, ISSB readiness 🌿 ISO 14001 implementation support 🌿 Training and upskilling your team to manage ESG in-house I also have extensive knowledge around key sustainability frameworks. Several I've worked with include: 📝 International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 📝 Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) 📝 Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) 📝 Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) 📝 European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) 📝 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 📝 Greenhouse Gas Protocol 📝 Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) My educational background is data driven. I have multiple degrees, including: 🎓 Bachelor of Science - Majoring in mathematics (University of Queensland) 🎓 Masters of Environment - Majoring in Environmental Accounting (Griffith University) 🎓 Certificate in Life Cycle Assessments (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) This diverse knowledge base provides a strong foundation in data driven processes to develop strategy and targets that are achievable and relevant to your business. I won't be overwhelmed by the data challenges your business faces, or how to understand existing calculations and processes. Please see my resume (one page summary is included in my portfolio) for further insights into the expertise I can deliver. I offer a free 15 minute consult to all new clients to ensure I'm the right fit for your project. I’m looking forward to helping you bring sustainability into your workplace. Kind regards, Rachael

Need CFO-level financial leadership without the $320K executive cost? I'm a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ, ICAEW) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) with 13 years of finance experience, including Big Four training at PwC Australia. I help growing businesses get board-ready financials, strategic insights, and investor-grade reporting. I work with business owners who've outgrown their bookkeeper but aren't ready for a full-time CFO. Whether you're operating across multiple currencies, scaling a services business, or preparing for investment or audit — I bring the financial clarity, structure, and strategic thinking that lets you make confident decisions. What I deliver: — Financial model development, scenario analysis, and cash flow forecasting — Monthly close oversight, management accounts, and board-ready reporting — Multi-currency accounting, FX analysis, and intercompany reconciliation — Finance function diagnostics: control assessments, efficiency reviews, and improvement roadmaps — Statutory and regulatory financial reporting across Australian, UK, and international frameworks. Track record: — Led multi-jurisdictional financial reporting across Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Canada — Managed a team of 30 delivering advisory services across 217 locations globally — Delivered audit-ready financial statements with zero corrected or uncorrected misstatements — Built and reviewed financial models for mid-market businesses preparing for investment, lending, and board presentations. Ideal for: — Growing businesses with complex financial operations (multi-entity, multi-currency, international) — Services businesses — agencies, consulting firms, membership-based and subscription models — Businesses preparing for investment, audit, or a step-change in financial rigour — Founders and CEOs who want a strategic finance partner, not just a number-cruncher I hold professional qualifications across two jurisdictions (Australia and UK), work extensively with Xero, and operate across time zones from Melbourne, Australia. Let's talk about how I can support your finance function.

📊 Welcome to Fiza Zafar's Accounting and Financial Services! 📊 Are you seeking expert guidance and assistance with accounting issues, book-keeping, financial reporting standards, auditing, financial reporting, financial modelling/ projections, business valuations, or the meticulous preparation of financial statements? Look no further – you've come to the right place! With 3 years of experience from a Big4 accounting firm, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table to ensure your financial matters are handled with precision, accuracy, and a keen eye for detail. My expertise includes the following: 📈 Providing solution for complex Accounting Issues: 📜 Insights on Financial Reporting Standards:(IFRS, IAS) 🔍 Auditing (ISAs) 📊 Financial Reporting 📃 Preparation of Financial Statements (Consolidated and stand-alone) 📈 Financial Models and Business reports and valuations By working with me, you can expect: ✅ Personalized solutions tailored to your unique needs ✅ Timely and efficient service delivery ✅ Clear communication throughout our collaboration ✅ A commitment to your financial success Feel free to reach out in case of any queries.

I am FCMA and FCPA Australia qualified with over 20 years accounting and tax law experiences. I have worked for various multinationals globally and will be able to help you for many projects. A track record of driving outstanding results in revenue growth, profit enhancement, high levels of client satisfaction and talent management. I specialize and have proven experience in the projects, such as: Bookkeeping in Quickbooks, Xero and others ERP, BAS and Taxation Advice, Financial and Management Accounting, Forecasting and Budgeting, Treasury, Cash Flow, Financial Reporting, Cost Analysis, VAT, Financial Modelling, Systems Transformation. If you're ready to take the leap, please message me NOW, and we can schedule a quick call, just to discuss your project, and see how I can help. Time is money! Why me? ● Guaranteed project success, on time, every time. Very experienced in jumping in and rescuing failing/failed projects. Responsive and communicative with regular updates. Highly qualified and experienced. Driven, responsive and efficient, known for going the extra mile and solving the “impossible”. ● Analysing and interpreting financial accounts and business performance data and producing insights for C-level leadership that ‘cuts to the heat’ of where business performance is failing or can be improved. ● Leading major finance change initiatives to improve financial management and reporting capability, delivering maximum value to the business at optimum cost. ● A certified mentor and coach in the mentoring relationship, coaching, developing and retaining the team members to maximize their potentials. ● Leveraging AI as a transformative force to revolutionize traditional strategic and decision-making paradigms. ● Adapting new technologies quickly and independently, and experienced in remote collaboration tools. Reliable, thorough, dedicated, and skilled at team collaboration while working independently in remote environments. ● Bachelor of Economics, and Master of Accounting with USYD; Xero Advisor Certified/ Xero Payroll certified/ QuickBooks ProAdvisor; Microsoft certification on AI and Data Platform fundamentals, SAP certification on Robotic Process Automation products and Business Technology Platform. Oracle. Accredited individual and team coach with EMCC Global. I value my clients and never compromise on work ethics. You have hired the absolute best person for the job. Ultimately, Either work for me, I just want to provide you with a positive return on investment. I have many excellent references, a recent example: Rating is 5 out of 5. "Interesting insights and valuable information provided!" “MAO has all the features of being a successful finance professional and leader. Her years of experience in financial and strategic management would be a great asset to the organization. She is no nonsense, hard-working and trustworthy, and has a knack of driving tangible business benefits through carefully thought out transformation initiatives.”

Motivated, adaptable, and hard-working, I have a background in a Top 10 chartered firms. With more than 6 years of experience with KPMG Pakistan, RSM Australia and PwC Australia external audit division, I have been responsible for managing clients to deliver high quality financial information. I am a strong communicator and keen collaborator with excellent relationship and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, I have strong analytical skills and a performance improvement approach. My practical experience of more than 6 years with KPMG, RSM and PwC, covers a wide range of assignments undertaken throughout various departments. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION: * ACA (ICAP), MIPA (AUS), AFA (UK) AREAS OF EXPERTISE: * Financial accounting as per IFRS's * Audit of financial statements as per International Standards of Auditing (ISA's) * Management Reporting as per management requirements * Companies Act, Income tax ordinance and other law effecting companies * Budgeting and Forecasting KEY INDUSTRIES OF EXPERIENCE: * Consumer Market; * Manufacturing (Sugar, Chemicals, Cement, Paints); * Textile; * FMCG; * Public Education / Services; * Hospitality; * Mining; * Real Estate and Development,