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Christine Jackson-Seccombe

Christine Jackson-Seccombe

Carrum,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Accountant and team player. Able to adapt to various financial roles and complete with a high level of accuracy. Methodical and organised and able to make a positive impact on business operations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

R Marine Jacksons Pty Ltd
01.2008 - Current
  • Handle day-to-day accounting processes - recording sales, purchases, payments, receipts and ad-hoc journal entries on an accruals basis.
  • Set up and process bi-monthly payroll for part-time & full- time employees including terminations and year end STP reconciliations.
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
  • Prepare and lodged quarterly BAS.
  • Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Keep up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.

Accountant

Self Employed Services
05.2003 - 12.2007
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Entered all sales, purchases, payments and receipts.
  • Uncovered and corrected outstanding financial problems and account errors.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks. Lodged monthly & quarterly tax returns and Worker's Comp Board returns.
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll

Financial Controller

Crystal Lodge
09.2002 - 05.2003
  • Calculated annual fees for 122 timeshare owners
  • Calculated fees and rent due from 26 commercial tenant's
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable entries
  • Reconciled accounts
  • Processed payroll & benefits for 55 employees
  • Oversee remittance of PST, GST & WCB

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Whistler Blackcomb
06.2002 - 09.2002
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.

Taxation Field Operative

Australian Taxation Office
05.2000 - 05.2002
  • Educated small business on taxation obligations
  • Verified (audit) GST obligations and record keeping
  • Completed detailed compliance reports with legislative references
  • Conducted training workshops and seminars

Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

Pat's Lock & Electrical Services
06.1999 - 05.2000
  • Part-time employment while studying
  • Recorded and paid invoices, Work Cover, Superannuation & Employee Group Tax
  • Reconciled accounts

Income Tax Consultant

Income Tax Professionals
07.1999 - 10.1999
  • Seasonal / Part-time employment while studying
  • Interview clients and prepare Individual Income Tax Returns

Various Accounting Roles

Various Earlier Employment Available Upon Request
08.1992 - 05.1999

Education

CPA -

CPA Australia

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management -

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Monash University
Frankston, VIC

Income Tax Course -

H&R Block
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Auditing - select and check sample data, prepare working papers and report findings
  • Bookkeeping - record sales, purchases, payments, receipts, journal entries and reconcile accounts
  • Accounting - prepare and analyse various financial reports, prepare & lodge BAS
  • Payroll - setup and process Single Touch Payroll (STP)
  • Computer Skills - Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Excel & Word; MYOB; Quickbooks; ACT! Database
  • Taxation - Prepare Individual Tax Returns & schedules

Timeline

Accountant

R Marine Jacksons Pty Ltd
01.2008 - Current

Accountant

Self Employed Services
05.2003 - 12.2007

Financial Controller

Crystal Lodge
09.2002 - 05.2003

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Whistler Blackcomb
06.2002 - 09.2002

Taxation Field Operative

Australian Taxation Office
05.2000 - 05.2002

Income Tax Consultant

Income Tax Professionals
07.1999 - 10.1999

Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

Pat's Lock & Electrical Services
06.1999 - 05.2000

Various Accounting Roles

Various Earlier Employment Available Upon Request
08.1992 - 05.1999

CPA -

CPA Australia

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management -

Griffith University

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Monash University

Income Tax Course -

H&R Block
Christine Jackson-Seccombe