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Bree Connolly

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
09.2022 - 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
04.2014 - 10.2022
  • 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
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • 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
09.2014 - 09.2019
  • 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
02.2015 - 11.2018
  • 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
02.2012 - 02.2015
  • 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
02.2011 - 02.2012
  • 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
06.2004 - 10.2011
  • 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

  • Avid Reader
  • AFL
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Basketball

Hobbies and Interests

AFL, basketball, movies & TV, books and travel

Timeline

Accountant

Scarlett Financial
09.2022 - Current

Accountant

MKJ Accounting Consultants
09.2019 - 09.2022

Accountant

Strategic Accountancy Solutions
02.2015 - 11.2018

Administration/Finance

Royal Life Saving Society Australia
09.2014 - 09.2019

Referee manager/Court Supervisor/Bookkeeper

Comets Basketball Association
04.2014 - 10.2022

Accountant

Meagher, Howard & Wright Accountants
02.2012 - 02.2015

Finance Officer

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
02.2011 - 02.2012

Accountant

Cox Sherlock Accountants
06.2004 - 10.2011

Year 12 Certificate - undefined

Daramalan College

Bachelor of Commerce -

Australian National University
Bree Connolly