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Colleen Uys

Gracemere

Summary

I'm a successful Finance / Administration Officer with extensive experience in administration, record-keeping, and compliance. I am a trustworthy, hardworking individual who can remain calm in pressured or sensitive situations. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a sound appreciation of detail. I am a committed individual with an adaptable approach to the demands of the business. I like to stay positive and develop a good rapport with colleagues and customers. I have a passion for education and love to help others learn and grow.

I'm computer literate and familiar with a wide range of software and applications.

I believe in good timekeeping setting daily tasks and following processes, I have achieved excellent results because I strive to set goals and am continually setting a higher standard of productivity.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

Queensland Health Department
04.2023 - Current

• Produce and process end-of-month accounts, including journals, costings, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Various financial processes including journals, e.g. XMan.

• Clearance of suspense accounts in accordance with accounting guidelines.

• Assist as required with information for Annual Financial Statements and other end-of-year financial statements.

• Maintain registers as required in accordance with relevant legislation.

• Provide administrative services, financial reporting deadline updates, creating and maintaining monthly and quarterly registers and resolving any outstanding issues efficiently.

• Assist the Senior External Reporting Accountant in regard to the management of compliance issues for the Hospital and Health Services (including but not limited to, Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM) and other associated internal controls).

• Consult with the Corporate Office and other Health Service counterparts as required.

• Other financial matters as required by supervisors and management.

• Contribute to budget management and reviewing budget activity.

• Ensure that data entered in the S4Hana has sufficient integrity to meet all accountability and resource management requirements.

• Maintain documentation, records, and registers to meet Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) compliance requirements to be used for the preparation of the annual FBT return.

• Proactively develop and maintain effective networks, partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and/or provide relevant and timely information.

Administration/Finance Officer

St Paul's Catholic Primary School Gracemere
11.2012 - 03.2023

This role involves keeping accurate accounts and records for the school. I ensure that the schools conform to standard principles of governmental and accounting processes and policies set by our parent company. Provided the management team with reports that highlight the current school's financial situation. Work with leadership on setting the budget and advise on expenditure.

Some of my other duties and tasks involve student record management, assisting with new student enrolments, and communicating with parents. Ensuring the information within TASS is current and up to-date for students and staff. Setup of Parent-Teacher interviews, as well as assisting parents with parent lounge and making sure the academic reporting is uploaded in parent lounge. I do student attendance as well as running reports needed for government reporting.

Providing induction training to new staff and ensuring compliance.

Keep communication lines open with staff, parents, visitors, and students confidently and professionally. Supervise the daily operations of the office and the supervision of subordinate staff.

Daily / Monthly processes include:

• Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Banking

• Reconciliations

• Filing

• Data Entry

• Invoicing

• Petty Cash

• Debt Collection

• Creditors Reports

• Customer Service

Administration/Customer Service Representative

Cashflow Manager
02.2008 - 09.2012

This role involves payroll, inputting of accounts preparing the bank reconciliation at the end of the month, preparing the BAS at the end of the quarter making payments to creditors via Internet banking, and preparing the banking daily. Answering incoming calls from customers dealing with inquiries, accessing problems, and advising customers of a solution, related to Cashflow Manager accounting application and practice. Notifying customers of the new products available and taking payments for products and services over the phone. Delivering training to new and existing customers. Creation of user manuals and training content. Doing general admin duties faxing, filing, emails, and letter writing.

Education

Diploma - Accounting

Grow Training Group
Queensland
05.2022

Certificate IV - Bookkeeping

Traxion Training
Queensland
11.2015

Certificate III - Business Administration

Traxion Training
Queensland
11.2014

Skills

  • Data Collation
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Financial Statement Presentations
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Document Review
  • Write Reports
  • Plan Budgets

Timeline

Finance Officer

Queensland Health Department
04.2023 - Current

Administration/Finance Officer

St Paul's Catholic Primary School Gracemere
11.2012 - 03.2023

Administration/Customer Service Representative

Cashflow Manager
02.2008 - 09.2012

Diploma - Accounting

Grow Training Group

Certificate IV - Bookkeeping

Traxion Training

Certificate III - Business Administration

Traxion Training
Colleen Uys