Experience

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  Datacom Systems (ACT) Pty Ltd

  • Braddon, ACT

  • Company Accountant

    • 2015 - 2015
    • Braddon, ACT

    Company Accountant managing all financial aspects of the Canberra office through to head office in Sydney. Strict time frames for end of month processing, complex approvals for work in progress and project accounting, forecasting and support to the local management team.

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  Fairfax Media Limited

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Divisional Accountant - Australian Community Media

    • Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
    • Brisbane, Australia

    As the Divisional Accountant, I oversaw all aspects of Australian Community Media’s corporate financial accounting. I provided support to the General Manager of Finance as well as regional accountants as required. Some of my main duties included preparing budgets, forecasts, high-level profit r...

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  Fairfax Media Limited

  • Australia
  • Online Media
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Regional Accountant - Tasmania (Australian Regional Publishing Division)

    • Jan 2011 - Sep 2011

    At Australian Regional Publishing, I held the position of a Regional Accountant with tasks such as preparing budgets, revenue forecasts and profit forecasts for both the Advocate Newspaper and the Examiner Newspaper Group. I produced a variety of financial statements on a monthly, semi-annual and annual basis. I was responsible for managing the accounts team that consisted of 15 staff members; I resolved all concerns and issues between staff members and the management teams. During my employment, I successfully consolidated accounting teams in the Launceston and Burnie areas to form one cohesive team.

  • Accountant, Advocate Newspaper Pty Ltd (Australian Regional Publishing Division)

    • Dec 2003 - Jan 2011

    As an Accountant at The Advocate Newspaper, I was in charge of preparing weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual financial reports as well as budgets for the Advocate Group and the Harris Print Centre. I managed a team of 8 accounting staff and ensured their daily tasks were completed on time while meeting all expectations. Oftentimes, I trained the support staff on using the Cybergraphics and SAP financial reporting systems. I also compiled reports to the General Manager and Group Accounting Managers in regards to Fairfax Media’s accounting matters. I maintained strong relationships with internal and external customers and successfully implemented the new owner’s ledgers and processes and assisted in retraining staff members when the company changed ownership in 2003. Lastly, I assisted both internal and external auditors in completing their tasks.

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  Degree C Pty Ltd

  • Devonport, Tasmania

  • Senior Finance Officer

    • 1999 - 2003
    • Devonport, Tasmania

    In my role as a Senior Finance Officer, I provided the Board of Directors with accurate financial reports, job cost analyses and work in progress estimations on a regular basis. I was tasked with managing the company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure accuracy. In addition, I wa...

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  Renison Goldfields Consolidated

  • Mine Administrator, Renison Tin Mine, Renison Limited

    • 1996 - 1999

    In this role, I was responsible for both administrative and accounting tasks; I maintained a thorough knowledge of the underground mining operation, business processes and reporting structure to help me successfully perform my required tasks. Some administrative functions that I performed include KPI reports, job cost analysis, payroll administration and stock control. I also coordinated the communications between the underground mining operation, the geotechnical staff and the senior management team using my outstanding relationship-building and communication skills. Moreover, I helped organise information and statistics for the team involved in the underground mining operation.

  • Mine Information Co-ordinator, Renison Tin Mine, Renison Limited

    • 1992 - 1996

    As a Management Information Coordinator, I constantly strived to improve existing processes and was an active member of a major software and infrastructure upgrade project team. I developed and implemented features to more efficiently track the performance of production and site operation budgets. In addition, I coordinated computer system/infrastructure updates as well as train staff on using the new systems. To successfully make the switch from traditional accounting practices to ABC accounting concepts, I spent a considerable amount of time building internal relationships to ensure the upgrade is made efficiently.