Deanna Kemp
Taigum,QLD
Summary
Organized Finance Manager/Bookkeeper proficient in XERO and MYOB. Executed bookkeeping tasks for large corporations and small organisations including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration, financial reporting and payroll. Excelled at quickly learning new accounting methods and procedure and handling high volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements with strong detail and focus on decreased loss of revenue.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE MANAGER
WILLSHIP INTERNATIONAL
07.2022 - Current
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Reconcilliation of all accounts including banking and credit cards
- Weekly payroll
- Preparing daily reporting of financials for directors
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
OFFICE MANAGER/ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Concrete Pumping Sales and Equipment
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Streamlined financial reporting for improved decision-making accuracy and efficiency with detailed analysis.
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation, and disbursements.
- Supported payroll processing and bookkeeping using MYOB accounting system.
OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER
TC Clarke & Son Construction
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Managed financial operations for the business, ensuring accurate budgeting and timely invoice processing.
- Coordinated staff schedules, adjusting workloads to maximize productivity and meet deadlines.
- Streamlined office communications by creating clear channels for information sharing and collaboration among team members.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in reduced processing time.
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER
Annron Designs
12.2018 - 09.2019
- General day to day management of office and staff
- Developed organisational procedures and systems for office personnel, including filing, invoicing, accounts payable, payroll and scheduling, ensuring that the overall office processes ran smoothly
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting duties by entering monthly account receivables and raising monthly account payable invoices for clients through MYOB
- Establish team atmosphere through managing employee schedules and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts as they arise
- Key Achievement: Developed and implemented monthly reporting procedures by creating and maintaining office templates and document control systems.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
QLD Family Pools
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Scheduled appointments for quotations, processing quotations and followed up on website enquiries
- Performed general administration duties such as communicating with clients and other stakeholders, responding to inquiries through mobile, telephone, e-mails and mails
- Carried out bookkeeping and accounting duties including invoicing
- Coordinated with other administration staff in organising files and creating reports for presentation.
DEBT COLLECTION (CONTRACTED ROLE)
KAL Childcare
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Reduced delinquent accounts by implementing effective debt collection strategies.
- Maximized revenue recovery through consistent follow-up with clients and negotiation of payment plans.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by resolving disputes promptly and professionally.
- Developed comprehensive reports on debt collection activities to present to management for review and decision-making purposes.
- Managed a high volume of accounts, prioritizing cases based on risk assessment and potential recovery value.
- Maintained strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing debt collection practices.
- Collaborated with legal counsel when necessary, ensuring proper adherence to laws and guidelines during litigation proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements in the best interest of the company, balancing financial recovery with maintaining client relationships.
DATA ENTRY CLERK (CONTRACTED ROLE)
Aviation Australia
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Transferred all physical records of students from past to present into a digital filing system
- Demonstrated organisation skills in cataloguing the data with appropriate tags for ease of reference
- Retrieved data as requested and maintained the database system.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Bookkeeping - Accounting
TAFE
Queensland02.2025
Advanced Diploma of Human Resources -
ICI
01.2020
Diploma in Bookkeeping and Accounting -
Monarch Institution
01.2018
Bachelor of Applied Business Management -
MacKay Career University
01.1995
Skills
- Highly competent in providing expert financial analysis, recommendations and concise information to identify robust and innovative solutions to complex, critical and sensitive issues and make effective decisions
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders/directors; promotes teamwork and encourages collaboration in a cross-functional and multicultural environment
- Possesses superior verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills; utilises diverse methods and approaches to engage specific audiences
- Adopts a systematic, thorough and well-organised approach
- General Office Management including HR, Bookkeeping and Accounting
- Accurate Data Entry and Data Management with documentation and report
- Accounting skills such as Strategic Planning, Cash Flow Management, Project Finance, Tax Compliance, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Business Forecasting, Financial Budgeting and analysis, Hedge Accounting, Debt Management and Financial Audits
- Process Improvement
- Weekly payroll processing
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Statutory Reporting and Compliance
- Accounts Payable and Receivable and invoice processing
- Analytical Reasoning and Spreadsheet Tracking
- Exceptional Organization and project management
- Account Reconciliation including Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Advanced Computer Skills including MS Office (Expert), Xero, MYOB, and cloud accounting
- Confidentiality Maintenance, Superior Attention to Detail
Attributes
- Strong work ethics; honest, highly reliable and hardworking
- Client-focused approach with keen attention to detail
- A strong love and passion for all things accounting
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal and liaison skills
- Work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision
- Patient, persistent, dedicated and hardworking Professional, mature and caring manner
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteering / Family Time / Fitness and Running / Organising and Interior Design
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER
WILLSHIP INTERNATIONAL
07.2022 - Current
OFFICE MANAGER/ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Concrete Pumping Sales and Equipment
03.2020 - 09.2021
OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER
TC Clarke & Son Construction
09.2019 - 03.2020
OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER
Annron Designs
12.2018 - 09.2019
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
QLD Family Pools
07.2018 - 01.2019
DEBT COLLECTION (CONTRACTED ROLE)
KAL Childcare
07.2017 - 07.2018
DATA ENTRY CLERK (CONTRACTED ROLE)
Aviation Australia
09.2016 - 07.2017
Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Bookkeeping - Accounting
TAFE
Advanced Diploma of Human Resources -
ICI
Diploma in Bookkeeping and Accounting -
Monarch Institution
Bachelor of Applied Business Management -
MacKay Career University
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