Finance Officer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Finance & Accounts Officer

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2023

Manager - Finance & Administration

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

A breed society with the aim of preserving and promoting the bloodlines of the Australian Stock Horse. The Society is Australia's largest equine recreational and pleasure association, with a membership of more than 9,500 individuals and in excess of 180,000 registered horses in the Stud Book.  Manage all financial and bookkeeping duties to trial balance  Accounts payable, including reconciling invoices, entering data, coding and payments  Monthly reconciliation of debtors and creditors, financial reports, trial balance and profit and loss  Banking and bank reconciliations, GL journal transactions  Petty cash reconciliation and credit card expense disbursement  Process payroll (18 staff) using MYOB software, superannuation, group tax, payroll tax  BAS returns and reconciliations  Manage two staff and liaise with other stakeholders  Budget preparation and implementation  Preparation of monthly & quarterly financial reports to Board of Directors  Audit preparation  Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory financial requirements Show less

Pool Manager

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2017

Private Company contracted to Upper Hunter Shire Council to manage Murrurundi Public Pool  As sole director, maintain and manage the Murrurundi Pool during the pool season, between October and March each year, meeting all standards and contractual requirements  Qualified RLSA Pool Lifeguard  Manage up to 5 staff members, including training, recruitment, performance management and rostering  Complete all financial and bookkeeping tasks to trial balance  Payroll, BAS returns, superannuation, group tax and workers compensation  Supervise pool area and maintain equipment and premises to ensure safety of staff and customers  Ensure premises are opened and closed and security standards maintained  Liaise with customers and other stakeholders  Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental, Anti-Discrimination and other legislation and regulations Show less

Finance Officer

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2012

Local Government council formed in 2004 from the amalgamation of the former Murrurundi, Merriwa and Scone Shire Councils  Work closely with Finance Manager to maintain and improve the integrity of data in the general ledger, the preparation of returns, preparation of budgets and day to day financial functions  Prepare monthly Finance Committee Report  Work with Finance Manager in preparation of Annual Management Plan, Annual Financial Statements and Budgets  Prepare and lodge monthly BAS and Fuel Rebate returns  Manage $23m investment portfolio, including investment return information, maintenance of investment register, placing and monitoring of investments in line with Council’s Investment Policy  Prepare monthly cash flow management processes, bank reconciliations and other financial and accounting functions  Provide support and guidance to other staff in a small team  Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory financial requirements, and all Council policies and procedures Show less

Operations Manager/Internal Sales

• May 1999 - Jun 2006

ITX GROUP LTD (FORMERLY ALSTOM AUSTRALIA LTD) – IT DIVISION An Australian company and regarded as one of the country’s leading value-add distributors of IT products, offering high level pre-sales technical support and effective Account Management. This company purchased by Avnet in 2011.  Manage order fulfillment cycle includuing customer invoicing using Pronto software  Manage foreign exchange conversions  Analyse and present sales data to Management as part of monthly accounting cycle using Excel  Manage month-end close off procedures for sales and purchasing, returns & credits for customers  Lead a team of five staff members, including providing guidance and mentoring  Implement and manage a nation-wide loan/demonstration equipment program  Develop, implement and review policies and procedures to maximise efficiency  Ensure compliance with WHS & EEO legislation and regulations Show less

Cashier/Accounts Payable Officer

• Sep 1986 - Feb 1988

Travel Consultant/Accounts Officer

• Feb 1980 - Sep 1986