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- Basketball
Bree Connolly
Parramatta,Australia
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Scarlett Financial
2022.09 - Current
- Company Overview: Scarlett Financial is a chartered accounting firm with 2 directors and approximately 10 accountants. The majority of clients are small to medium sized businesses and self-managed superannuation funds.
- Preparation of the compliance documents including financial statements, business activity statements and tax returns and all general administrative processing as required
- Responding in a timely and professional manner to client queries – which generally involves translating complicated or involved tax legislation into easily understandable terms and liaising with external organisations such as the ATO, ASIC etc in relation to matters specific to clients;
- Maintaining and updating technical knowledge in relation to changes in policies and procedures in all aspects of the taxation and accounting environment.
Referee manager/Court Supervisor/Bookkeeper
Comets Basketball Association
2014.04 - 2022.10
- Company overview: Comets Basketball is a not for profit association that operates a 400+ team competitive and social basketball competition for junior and senior participants (please note that this position was part time after hours and weekends)
- Supervising senior and junior basketball games to ensure appropriate player and spectator behaviour and games ran on schedule
- Managing the referee program including sourcing and hiring referees, training new referees, rostering referees for all senior and junior games and ensuring correct payments to all referees
- General supervisory and administrative matters as required
- General bookkeeping functions including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, BAS, data entry and payroll and so on
Accountant
MKJ Accounting Consultants
2019.09 - 2022.09
- Company Overview: MKJ Accounting Consultants is a small chartered accounting firm with 1 director and approximately 10 accountants. The majority of clients are small to medium sized businesses and self-managed superannuation funds.
- Preparation of the compliance documents including financial statements, business activity statements and tax returns and all general administrative processing as required
- Responding in a timely and professional manner to client queries – which generally involves translating complicated or involved tax legislation into easily understandable terms and liaising with external organisations such as the ATO, ASIC etc in relation to matters specific to clients;
- Maintaining and updating technical knowledge in relation to changes in policies and procedures in all aspects of the taxation and accounting environment.
Administration/Finance
Royal Life Saving Society Australia
2014.09 - 2019.09
- Company overview: Royal Life Saving Society is a federated not for profit organisation that is dedicated to education and prevention on drownings in Australia
- General bookkeeping functions including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, BAS, data entry and payroll and so on
Accountant
Strategic Accountancy Solutions
2015.02 - 2018.11
- Company Overview: Strategic Accountancy Solutions is a small chartered accounting firm with 2 directors and approximately 10 accountants. The majority of clients are small to medium sized businesses and self-managed superannuation funds.
- Preparation of the compliance documents including financial statements, business activity statements and tax returns
- Responding in a timely and professional manner to client queries – which generally involves translating complicated or involved tax legislation into easily understandable terms and liaising with external organisations such as the ATO, ASIC etc in relation to matters specific to our clients;
- Maintaining and updating technical knowledge in relation to changes in policies and procedures in all aspects of the taxation and accounting environment.
Accountant
Meagher, Howard & Wright Accountants
2012.02 - 2015.02
- Company Overview: Meagher, Howard & Wright is a small chartered accounting firm with 2 directors and approximately 5 accountants. The majority of clients are small to medium sized businesses and self-managed superannuation funds.
- Preparation of the compliance documents including financial statements, business activity statements and tax returns
- Responding in a timely and professional manner to client queries – which generally involves translating complicated or involved tax legislation into easily understandable terms and liaising with external organisations such as the ATO, ASIC etc in relation to matters specific to clients;
- Maintaining and updating technical knowledge in relation to changes in policies and procedures in all aspects of the taxation and accounting environment.
Finance Officer
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
2011.02 - 2012.02
- Company overview: the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is responsible for the administration of the various superannuation schemes for public servants
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
Accountant
Cox Sherlock Accountants
2004.06 - 2011.10
- Company Overview: Cox Sherlock Accountants is a small chartered accounting firm with 2 directors and approximately 8 accountants. The majority of clients are small to medium sized businesses and self-managed superannuation funds.
- Preparation of the compliance documents including financial statements, business activity statements and tax returns
- Responding in a timely and professional manner to client queries – which generally involves translating complicated or involved tax legislation into easily understandable terms and liaising with external organisations such as the ATO, ASIC etc in relation to matters specific to clients;
- Maintaining and updating technical knowledge in relation to changes in policies and procedures in all aspects of the taxation and accounting environment.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Australian National University
Year 12 Certificate - undefined
Daramalan College
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial statements
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Attention to detail
- Tax preparation
- Financial analysis
- Client relations
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Responsible Conduct of Gambling
Interests
Hobbies and Interests
AFL, basketball, movies & TV, books and travel
Timeline
Accountant
Scarlett Financial
2022.09 - Current
Accountant
MKJ Accounting Consultants
2019.09 - 2022.09
Accountant
Strategic Accountancy Solutions
2015.02 - 2018.11
Administration/Finance
Royal Life Saving Society Australia
2014.09 - 2019.09
Referee manager/Court Supervisor/Bookkeeper
Comets Basketball Association
2014.04 - 2022.10
Accountant
Meagher, Howard & Wright Accountants
2012.02 - 2015.02
Finance Officer
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
2011.02 - 2012.02
Accountant
Cox Sherlock Accountants
2004.06 - 2011.10
Year 12 Certificate - undefined
Daramalan College
Bachelor of Commerce -
Australian National University