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Debbie Wickens

Perth,WA

Summary

Results-driven Finance & Administration Manager with 20 years of experience in financial assessment, payroll management, and team leadership. Adept atstrategic planning, adherence to regulatory standards, andcost reduction to enhance organizational performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance & Administration Manager

The Lifting Company Pty Ltd
Kewdale, WA
04.2005 - 07.2025
  • Managed financial reporting and budgeting processes for company operations.
  • Implemented cost control measures to optimize resource allocation within departments.
  • Trained and mentored team members on finance and administrative best practices.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, preparing reports for senior management.
  • Provided guidance on budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of operational expenses against budget allocations.
  • Identified areas of improvement in internal controls over financial reporting processes.
  • Assisted in preparation of budgets and forecasts for all departments within the organization.
  • Coordinated banking relationships, including opening new accounts, managing lines of credit and administering loan agreements.
  • Oversaw payroll processing functions such as timekeeping, benefits administration and tax filing requirements.
  • Organized the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management review.
  • Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated administrative functions to support organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw payroll processing and employee benefits administration for staff.
  • Developed policies and procedures to enhance operational compliance and performance.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Provided support to senior management team in strategic planning initiatives.
  • Performed research on various topics related to taxation, investments or financing options.
  • Reviewed and monitored financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, payable activities to ensure timely payments, collections.
  • Directed the development of systems for maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws by monitoring changes in government regulations related to finance and accounting practices.
  • Managed employee benefit programs including health insurance plans, retirement plans, vacation time tracking.
  • Provided guidance on accounting principles, practices and procedures to staff members.
  • Communicated with clients to address and resolve billing or payment disputes.
  • Performed account reconciliations and conducted investigations into discrepancies.
  • Supported budget, trend and forecasting operations to help company make financial plans.
  • Coordinated and executed internal control testing and prepared relevant documentation.
  • Generated expense, income, and open balances reports.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
  • Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate or personal loans.

Payroll Manager

The Lifting Company Pty Ltd
Kewdale, WA
04.2005 - 07.2025
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
  • Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
  • Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
  • Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
  • Maintained detailed records of all wage calculations and deductions.
  • Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
  • Reconciled monthly payroll accounts to ensure accurate payments to employees.
  • Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
  • Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
  • Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
  • Processed requests from employees related to direct deposit enrollment or address changes.
  • Prepared reports related to wages, taxes, garnishments, 401K contributions and benefits packages.
  • Implemented payroll reconciliation tools to improve report accuracy.
  • Responded to requests for information as company expert on payroll operations.
  • Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and timekeeping systems.
  • Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
  • Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
  • Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.
  • Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
  • Entered corrected records into software and added additional adjustments as required.
  • Advised management on best practices for managing employee wages and salaries.
  • Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes, and tax code information.
  • Created training materials for new staff members on how to process payroll transactions accurately.
  • Resolved complex payroll issues, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
  • Monitored legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll, ensuring ongoing compliance.
  • Managed year-end processing tasks, including tax document preparation and distribution to employees.
  • Updated and maintained employee payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and data security.
  • Participated in strategic planning meetings, representing the payroll department and contributing to organizational financial planning.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
12-2018

Secretarial And Bookkeeping

Ballsbridge College of Business Studies
Dublin Ireland
04-1983

High School Diploma -

Holy Faith Convent Clontarf
Clontarf Dublin 3 Ireland
06-1982

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Payroll administration
  • Cost control
  • Internal controls
  • Financial reporting
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Resource allocation
  • Team training
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship management

Affiliations

  • Reading, Walking

Timeline

Finance & Administration Manager

The Lifting Company Pty Ltd
04.2005 - 07.2025

Payroll Manager

The Lifting Company Pty Ltd
04.2005 - 07.2025

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Edith Cowan University

Secretarial And Bookkeeping

Ballsbridge College of Business Studies

High School Diploma -

Holy Faith Convent Clontarf

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