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Blanche Speldewinde

South Oakleigh,VIC

Summary

Detailed Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant with gifts in financial statement preparation, account reconciliation and accounts payable and receivable. Thorough and experienced dealing with complex reporting.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Bookeeper

Real Estate Analytics Pty Ltd
REMOTE , Melbourne/Singapore
01.2024 - Current

* Accounts reconciliation to verify accounts for prior financial years

* Reconciliation to BAS Review

* Payroll

Software Utilized:

Quickbooks

Accountant/Senior Bookeeper

Wilmot Harvey Pty Ltd
Moorabbin , VIC
04.2023 - Current
  • Internal Accountant/Senior Accounting duties such as reconciliation of accounts, month end procedures & preparation of BAS - ready for review by external accountants.
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
  • Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
  • Completed budget plans for approval and submission by managerial staff.

Software Utilized:

MYOB - Accounts Right (Exclusively)

ACCOUNTANT

BETTY WANTS IN
08.2021 - Current
  • Seeing to the bookkeeping needs of the business & lodgement of BAS
  • General Accounts Maintenance
  • AP/AR
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Program utilized: Xero & Xero Projects
  • Budgeting
  • Liaise with external accountant to complete end of financial year tax returns/accounts
  • Working directly with the director to ensure compliance of other associated entities
  • Lodgement of Payroll Tax
  • Streamline of business procedures.

Accountant/Book Keeper

POPILKO CONSULTING
VICTORIA
- Current
  • Similar duties to those identified for TWF Partners, however less extensive in scope due to commitment of employment hours
  • Focus on management of the books of various small/medium entities, such as cafes, mechanics, plumbers, importers, enterprises in the telecommunication industry, consulting firms
  • Compliance & communication with the ATO
  • Compliance with SGC
  • Payroll Tax obligations.

Finance Officer

Thinkerbell Pty Ltd
Richmond , VIC
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • My main role was to assist Thinkberll with understanding the bookkeeping requirements of a produciton company (Betty Wants In). In addition, I assisted the finance department with ad hoc requirements due to short staff issues such as:
  • Used Excel to analyze and integrate data for high volume database.
  • Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
  • Created ad hoc reports as requested by senior management team members or external stakeholders such as investors or lenders.
  • Software Utilized: Accountability

ACCOUNTANT

CORE TALENT
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • BACK UP TO FINANCE MANAGER
  • Internal Accounts Preparation to BAS Review
  • AP
  • Payroll
  • Manage /allocate accounts email inbox
  • Cash Flow
  • Implement strategies along side the financial controller to streamline processes
  • Analysis of integration of programs
  • Preparation of Monthly Accountants
  • Software Used: Bullhorn (CRM Program), Astute (Payroll Program), Xero Accounting Platform.

ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION

SIBRE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD/HYDRAULICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
02.2013 - 11.2019
  • Combined administration/accounts & senior bookkeeper role(outlined below)
  • In addition - foreign exchange book keeping transactions
  • Correspondence with freight companies and international business to ensure timely delivery
  • Responding to purchase orders with invoicing
  • Payroll
  • AP/AR
  • Tax planning - communicating with the external accountant
  • BAS Preparation
  • ATO Correspondence
  • Assistance with WorkCover policies
  • Communication with Ombudsman re: company affairs
  • Directors personal financial accounts
  • Software utilised in the workplace: Cash Flow Manager, Accounts Office, MYOB v13.5 & v19, ICE (SQL), QuickBooks Online, Drop Box, Outlook, Microsoft Office.

Finance Assist/Accountant

THE TABOO GROUP
VICTORIA
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Back Up to Finance Manager
  • Preparation of BAS and ATO compliance
  • Internal Accounts Preparation
  • AP/AR.

ACCOUNTANT

TWF PARTNERS
SOUTH YARRA, VICTORIA
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Reported directly to the Partner
  • Worked under the supervision of the Partner & Senior Tax Accountant
  • Completion of various tax returns including income tax, GST, Capital Gains Tax for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals and ensuring timely lodgement of these returns
  • Preparing trust distributions to beneficiaries
  • Preparation of taxation advice to clients
  • Liaising with the ATO to reach a desirable outcome for clients including payment arrangements, waiver of interest and penalties, lodgement extensions
  • Setting up companies and trusts, partnerships on behalf of clients, apply for tax registrations
  • Assisted in the preparation of superannuation fund financial statements, tax returns, member statements
  • Completion of financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders
  • Auditing and review of client financial data and systems to ensure data integrity
  • Providing assistance to clients in relation to the daily running and management of their business and financial affairs
  • Attending monthly professional development sessions to maintain knowledge and skills
  • Efficient use of Accountants Office and MAS (Solution 6)
  • Use of BankLink, MYOB, Quickbooks.

ACCOUNTANT

CMT ACCOUNTANTS
VICTORIA
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Completion of various simple tax returns including income tax returns and ensuring timely lodgement of these returns
  • Preparing trust distributions to beneficiaries
  • Preparation of taxation advice to clients
  • Liaising with the ATO to reach a desirable outcome for clients including payment arrangements, waiver of interest and penalties, lodgement extensions
  • Setting up companies and trusts, partnerships on behalf of clients, apply for tax
  • Software utilised in the workplace: MYOB Tax Assistant & Cash Flow Manager, QuickBooks.

SENIOR BOOK KEEPER

CUBIN DESIGN MANAGEMENT
01.2017
  • General bookkeeping duties, with focus on: Liaising with external accountant
  • Payroll
  • Preparation/Alteration of Letters of Offer, Contracts
  • Research in HR Matters and ensuring compliance with National Employment Standards
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards
  • Lodgement of BAS's
  • Liaising with the business owner to assist with prioritising accounts payable
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Processing and debtor management
  • Software utilised in the workplace: MYOB v19, Excel, Outlook.

Education

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Major studies in accounting, business communications, taxation, corporate finance, statistics and company law.

LATROBE UNIVERSITY

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -

SACRED HEART GIRLS' COLLEGE

Skills

  • Policy and procedure implementation
  • Tax Preparation
  • General Ledger Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Spreadsheets
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Payroll processing capability
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Financial data analyzation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation

Accomplishments

Dean's Commendation Award from La Trobe University for High Achievement (2005 Academic Year)

Timeline

Finance Officer

Thinkerbell Pty Ltd
02.2024 - 04.2024

Senior Bookeeper

Real Estate Analytics Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Accountant/Senior Bookeeper

Wilmot Harvey Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

BETTY WANTS IN
08.2021 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

CORE TALENT
11.2019 - 08.2021

SENIOR BOOK KEEPER

CUBIN DESIGN MANAGEMENT
01.2017

Finance Assist/Accountant

THE TABOO GROUP
08.2016 - 04.2017

ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION

SIBRE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD/HYDRAULICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
02.2013 - 11.2019

ACCOUNTANT

TWF PARTNERS
09.2009 - 10.2011

ACCOUNTANT

CMT ACCOUNTANTS
01.2004 - 01.2009

Accountant/Book Keeper

POPILKO CONSULTING
- Current

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Major studies in accounting, business communications, taxation, corporate finance, statistics and company law.

LATROBE UNIVERSITY

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -

SACRED HEART GIRLS' COLLEGE
Blanche Speldewinde