Deanna Kemp
Taigum,QLD
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
WILLSHIP INTERNATIONAL
NORTHGATE, QLD
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Developed and maintained accounts payable and receivable policies and procedures.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies in payments, invoices, and other documents.
- Assisted with the preparation of monthly financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
- Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Managed collection activities including contacting customers for overdue payments.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable and receivable activity.
- Resolved customer billing inquiries promptly and accurately.
- Prepared journal entries to record various types of accounting transactions.
- Created detailed reports for management review on a regular basis.
- Ensured adherence to generally accepted accounting principles when processing transactions.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
OFFICE 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
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
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
Bachelor of Applied Business Management -
MacKay Career University
01.1995
Medical Assistant - Nursing Practice
Saskatchewan University
Canada01-1992
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
- AP and AR management
- Invoicing
- Budget review
- Account Reconciliation
- Revenue analysis
- Payroll Management
- Revenue Forecasting
- Collections
- Expense Tracking
- Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Processing
Certification
- Xero Payroll Certification
- Xero Advanced Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
WILLSHIP INTERNATIONAL
07.2021 - 03.2024
OFFICE MANAGER
Concrete Pumping Sales and Equipment
03.2020 - 09.2021
OFFICE MANAGER
TC Clarke & Son Construction
09.2019 - 03.2020
OFFICE MANAGER
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
Bachelor of Applied Business Management -
MacKay Career University
Medical Assistant - Nursing Practice
Saskatchewan University
- Xero Payroll Certification
- Xero Advanced Certification
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