Brenda Ruto
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with over five years of experience in financial management, budget formulation, and strategic planning. Proven expertise in managing comprehensive budgeting frameworks, overseeing cash flow processes, and conducting detailed financial analyses. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate budget forecasts and efficient resource allocation. Known for strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Dedicated to enhancing fiscal accountability and supporting organizational financial goals through strategic planning and meticulous execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Senior Budget Services Officer
Department of State Growth
03.2024 - Current
- Providing comprehensive support in managing the Capital Investment Program and the agency's operational budget, including regular reporting, and delivering education and training on the use of BART and Finance One systems
- Conducting systematic budget reviews in collaboration with project managers, encompassing adjustments to expenditures, budget allocations, and cash flows within cost centres, and preparing expenditure journals, as necessary
- Developing and maintaining pertinent documentation, such as budget reports, correspondence, and processes, as directed by the Manager Budget Services
- Enhancing team performance by undertaking and assisting with specific projects, including planning, development, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and review
- Manage the Commonwealth monthly milestone reporting for DSG and Council projects.
- Consulting with internal and external stakeholders as required, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
- Manage the Elective Investment Budget allocation process.
Budget Services Support Officer
Department of State Growth
02.2023 - Current
- Providing administrative and general support to the team, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Budget Services team
- Cost centre management and regular review of budgets vs expenditure
- Management of the budget services team inbox
- Participating in team meetings and taking on any assignments as assignedrequested
- Ensuring processes owned by budget services team are up to date and maintenance of the budget services I connect page
- Providing support in tasks such as the EIP process, EOFY processes, PML process and training.
Programming Officer
Department of State Growth
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide comprehensive support to the Programming and Delivery team, ensuring the quality and timeliness of key project deliverables
- Administer grant deeds (state and commonwealth), consultant contracts, land acquisitions, and project program reporting
- Develop and maintain robust working relationships with internal stakeholders (DSG staff) and external stakeholders (Commonwealth, local government, and consultants)
- Oversee invoicing and monthly reporting processes
- Maintain the programming team calendar, organize, and coordinate periodic meetings with relevant teams
- Prepare the monthly PMG meeting agenda and subsequently record and disseminate the meeting minutes.
Executive Assistant to the GMSR
Department of State Growth
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed executive communications for the General Manager of State Roads (GMSR) by overseeing the calendar, emails, phone calls, scheduling appointments and travel arrangements
- Ensured the seamless flow of information and data within the Office of the GMSR and with other teams in DSG
- Provided high-level administrative support to the GMSR, including efficient visitor reception and telephone screening, and the management of appointments, diaries, calendars, and travel arrangements
- Prepared correspondence and reports and referred matters for comment or further action to the appropriate team or officer
- Drafted agendas compiled and collated background and briefing materials and recorded and disseminated meeting minutes
- Organized and scheduled meetings, conferences, and functions as required
- Coordinated the QTB process and addressed any other ad-hoc requests.
Junior Budget Support Officer
Main Roads WA
04.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Accountant
Cam Can
04.2019 - 08.2021
Actuarial Assistant
County Pension Fund (CPF)
07.2013 - 06.2016
Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Successfully Completed Level I
06.2019
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS12.2018
Bachelor of Science: Actuarial Science -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science
Nairobi06.2013
Skills
- Financial analysis and management reporting
- Budgeting, project reporting and forecasting
- Proficient in Excel, BART, Finance one, IMS,CMS, Smarty grants and CM systems
- Grant funding management
- Communication skills
- Time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Delivers outcomes under minimal supervision
References
- Jasmine Hardy, Manager Budget services, Department of state growth, jasmine.hardy@stategrowth.tas.gov.au, +61 361663383
- Bek Fowler, Budget Specialist, Department of state growth, bek.fowler@stategrowth.tas.gov.au, +61 361663353
Timeline
Acting Senior Budget Services Officer
Department of State Growth
03.2024 - Current
Programming Officer
Department of State Growth
11.2023 - 02.2024
Executive Assistant to the GMSR
Department of State Growth
06.2023 - 08.2023
Budget Services Support Officer
Department of State Growth
02.2023 - Current
Junior Budget Support Officer
Main Roads WA
04.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Accountant
Cam Can
04.2019 - 08.2021
Actuarial Assistant
County Pension Fund (CPF)
07.2013 - 06.2016
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Successfully Completed Level I
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science: Actuarial Science -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science
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