Jeanne Kinninmont
Finance Manager at Writing NSW- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants
Institute of Public Accountants
Experience
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Writing NSW
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Australia
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Feb 2021 - Present
The NSW Writers’ Centre (trading as Writing NSW) is a government funded not for profit organisation that exists to promote writing-based culture and the rights and interests of writers in NSW. The Centre provides a dynamic program of activities including writing workshops, publishing seminars, festivals for writers and writing competitions, as well as providing mentorship opportunities, manuscript assessments and providing support for its extensive membership base of writers and writing organisations in Sydney and across NSW. As Finance Manager I have responsibility for the financial management of the organisation, including managing payroll, invoicing, preparing monthly financial reports and Board reporting, preparing grant applications/budgets and acquittals, business planning for the Centre, costing and analysis and ensuring compliance including audit, taxation and cash management.
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Director
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2020
Project Words delivers business writing, project management and business planning and consulting services to assist business managers in managing their communications, business planning and projects most effectively. Writing, proofreading and editing services include: – Reports • project and progress reporting • board papers and management reports – Proposal writing - including Grant Applications and Acquittals • funding grant applications and acquittals • business proposals and business profile • capability statements and employee profiles – Articles and newsletters – Website and intranet copy – Other business tools: • job descriptions defining roles and responsibilities • resumes and cover letters
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Writing NSW
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Australia
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business and Property Manager
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Feb 2015 - May 2019
The NSW Writers’ Centre is a government funded not for profit organisation that exists to promote writing-based culture and the rights and interests of writers in NSW. The Centre provides a dynamic program of activities including writing workshops, publishing seminars, festivals for writers and writing competitions, as well as providing mentorship opportunities, manuscript assessments and providing support for its extensive membership base of writers and writing organisations in Sydney and across NSW. As Business and Property Manager I have responsibility for the financial, administrative and property management of the Centre, overseeing the effective running of the Centre. Financial management responsibilities include preparing monthly financial reports and Board reporting, preparing grant applications/budgets and acquittals, business planning for the Centre, costing and analysis and ensuring compliance including audit, taxation and cash management. The Centre is located in the heritage-listed Garry Owen House in Callan Park, and I have responsibility for venue management and working with hirers, tenants, writers’ groups and suppliers to maximise venue use and to successfully deliver a range of events.
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General Manager
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
Moorambilla Voices Limited is a small arts organisation delivering unique musical and creative opportunities to children from ages 8-17 in the western region of NSW. The annual program comprises music workshops in schools, and residency camps and performances in regional towns. I was responsible for delivering the annual program, managing the finances, communications and grants, and working closely with the Board and the Artistic Director. Key focus of the role was delivering event and project management, involving 20 days of choral residency camps and performances in remote western NSW; requiring extensive liaison with schools, indigenous community working parties and elders, parents, community members, artists and suppliers. I oversaw three choir groups of over 200 participants and 100 volunteers who assist at camps. Organised the touring choir visit to Sydney and delivering their performance at the Sydney Opera House. Extensive communications were required with over 400 parents, 200 registered participants, 50 schools and 100 volunteers. I prepared press releases, media relations and promotions, newsletters, articles and interviews for local newspapers and regional radio. Managed hands-on website design and updates. Researching and preparing grant applications to government and philanthropic organisations, preparing acquittals, including for the Arts NSW, Australia Council Music Board and Indigenous Cultural Support (Australian Government) grants. Identifying appropriate philanthropic partners, interested in regional youth and indigenous youth. Strong financial management was required and regular weekly monitoring of cashflow, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis was important along with setting up sound business processes for administration. In May 2011 Moorambilla Voices was awarded Winner of the 2010 NSW State Award for Excellence by an Organisation at ART Music Awards of the Australasian Performing Right Association/Australian Music Centre.
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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
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Australia
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager Superannuation Licensing
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Mar 2004 - Dec 2006
For APRA, the national financial services regulator, I was senior project manager for the statutory licensing of all superannuation funds and trustees. The project included defining the strategy for the project, engaging senior executives to manage resourcing and resolve operational issues, process design and system enhancements, training for all staff and education programs for the superannuation industry, project management, management reporting and workflow management. For APRA, the national financial services regulator, I was senior project manager for the statutory licensing of all superannuation funds and trustees. The project included defining the strategy for the project, engaging senior executives to manage resourcing and resolve operational issues, process design and system enhancements, training for all staff and education programs for the superannuation industry, project management, management reporting and workflow management.
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Senior Consultant
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Jan 1998 - Jul 2001
Business consulting and project management. Major clients included Telstra Wholesale, working on several projects including a business and process review, operational process improvements, project management including training for project teams, and GST implementation. I was the Account Manager/Senior Consultant responsible for managing and growing the SMS/Telstra relationship in Sydney. Business consulting and project management. Major clients included Telstra Wholesale, working on several projects including a business and process review, operational process improvements, project management including training for project teams, and GST implementation. I was the Account Manager/Senior Consultant responsible for managing and growing the SMS/Telstra relationship in Sydney.
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Education
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1997 - 1998
Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)
MBA, Management -
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Swinburne University of Technology
Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing), Writing, General -
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University of New England (AU)
Bachelor's Degree, Arts - English, History, Musicology
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