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FESTUS OMOREGIE

Sydney

Summary

Experienced Aged Care professional with expertise in leadership, payroll, and rostering management. Skilled at aligning workforce planning to meet care-minute targets and funding requirements under the AN-ACC model. Proficient in resident assessments, reclassification's, and monitoring RN and Personal Care minutes to ensure staffing meets care minute targets. Strong financial and administrative background as a Payroll Officer and Accounts Officer in healthcare settings, focusing on budgeting, reporting, and process improvements. Certificate in key aged care and disability support training areas, dedicated to compassionate, person-centered care and regulatory compliance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll and Rostering Manager

St. Charbel’s Care Centre
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of staff rostering and payroll for a large residential aged care facility, ensuring sufficient RN and Personal Care coverage to meet daily AN-ACC care minute targets.
  • Superannuation & Tax Compliance – Handling payroll tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT), and superannuation contributions in line with Australian regulations.
  • Develop and adjust duty rosters based on AN-ACC resident classification outcomes, aligning staffing levels with funding requirements and resident care needs.
  • Participate in AN-ACC assessment and reclassification processes alongside the clinical team, contributing to accurate care planning and funding allocation for each resident.
  • Monitor and analyze care minute data (RN and Personal Care) and other performance metrics, generating reports to inform management decisions and ensure ongoing compliance with AN-ACC care minute benchmarks.
  • Provide strategic insights to aged care facility management for financial planning, workforce optimization, and regulatory reporting.
  • Process fortnightly payroll, including timesheet reconciliation, leave and overtime calculations, and superannuation; prepare payroll journals and provide financial reports to support budgeting.
  • Implement improvements to payroll and rostering systems, including staff training on processes to enhance operational efficiency and record accuracy.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
  • Manage payroll operations for aged care staff, ensuring compliance with superannuation, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT), and BAS reporting.
  • Facilitate incident response and workforce training, ensuring all staff meet aged care standard protocols in privacy, dignity, medication assistance, and restrictive practices.
  • Conduct compliance audits related to aged care workplace policies, reporting under Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS), and improving data accuracy.
  • Provide strategic insights to aged care facility management for financial planning, workforce optimization, and regulatory reporting.
  • Liaise with healthcare professionals, nurses, and care teams to enhance operational efficiency while prioritizing resident care outcomes.
  • Managed employee data (hours, leave, overtime), audited timesheets and payslips for accuracy, and generated reports to track attendance and labor costs
  • Provided first-line support on payroll inquiries and discrepancies; trained staff on payroll processes and resolved issues to ensure smooth operations.
  • Partnered with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll workflows, implement system upgrades, and produce timely management reports for budgeting and forecasting.
  • Assisted with financial audits by preparing payroll documentation and analysis, contributing to smooth internal and external audit processes

Payroll Manager

FAVE SUPPORT SERVICE
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Processed payroll for disability support workers, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, overtime, allowances, and deductions.
  • Managed superannuation contributions, payroll tax, and fringe benefits tax (FBT) in compliance with Australian regulations.
  • Handled NDIS-specific financial transactions, ensuring correct invoicing and payment processing for services rendered.
  • Conducted payroll audits, verifying compliance with NDIS funding guidelines, Fair Work Act, and National Employment Standards.
  • Prepared Business Activity Statements (BAS) lodgements, ensuring timely reporting to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate financial tracking of NDIS service payments.
  • Processed reimbursements for NDIS-funded services, ensuring correct documentation and reporting.
  • Generated financial reports for management, providing insights into payroll trends, workforce costs, and compliance risks.
  • Ensured payroll compliance with NDIS pricing arrangements and payment rules, aligning staff wages with funding allocations.
  • Maintained accurate payroll records, ensuring transparency in financial reporting for audits and compliance checks.
  • Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, supporting disability support workers in maintaining safe work environments.
  • Liaised with NDIS plan managers, ensuring correct processing of payments for clients receiving disability support services.
  • Provided payroll-related support to employees, addressing inquiries about wages, deductions, and entitlements.
  • Supported workforce planning, helping management optimize staffing levels based on payroll data and service demand.
  • Managed rostering and scheduling, ensuring disability support workers were assigned shifts efficiently while meeting client needs.
  • Maintained confidentiality by securely storing sensitive employee information according to established data protection protocols.
  • Resolved complex payroll issues promptly, maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by maintaining updated knowledge of laws and guidelines.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll processes to identify areas for improvement and maintain best practices.
  • Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
  • Streamlined timekeeping procedures through the implementation of an automated system that accurately tracked employee hours worked for more efficient payroll processing.
  • Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.

Accounts Officer

OAA Studies
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing, billing, and timely payment of suppliers.
  • Reconciled daily banking transactions and maintained general ledger entries, supporting month-end closing and financial statement preparation.
  • Prepared accounts reports and contributed to budgeting and cost control initiatives.
  • Supported management with financial data analysis for decision-making; assisted in coordinating annual audits and compliance reporting.
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing comprehensive journal entries and adjusting balances as necessary.
  • Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
  • Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop new internal control measures, increasing overall financial security.
  • Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
  • Trained new team members on accounting best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the department.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management review, highlighting key performance indicators and trends impacting business health.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments for more efficient budget allocation based on organizational priorities.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.

Accounts Officer

Edison Transport Company
12.2016 - 01.2019
  • Reconciled monthly payroll accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting, assisting in budget planning and forecasting efforts.
  • Assisted employees with resolving payroll-related inquiries or concerns in a professional manner while maintaining high levels of customer service excellence.
  • Actively participated in cross-functional projects, using payroll insights to inform decisions related to compensation structures, benefits administration, or workforce planning.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction with timely and accurate payroll processing, ensuring punctual payment disbursements.
  • Safeguarded confidentiality of sensitive employee information through strict adherence to privacy protocols and data security measures.
  • Managed complex payroll tasks for a diverse workforce, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Continually refined departmental policies and procedures to better align with evolving organizational goals and objectives.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of performance management systems for payroll staff, ensuring ongoing professional growth opportunities.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing salary expenses for senior management review, contributing valuable insights for decision-making purposes.
  • Reduced potential legal issues by staying current on labor laws and tax regulations related to payroll management.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on payroll topics during internal meetings or external presentations, demonstrating extensive knowledge and expertise.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies, promptly addressing and rectifying any errors found.
  • Developed detailed training materials for staff members responsible for executing various aspects of the payroll process.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
  • Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
  • Conducted recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
  • Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
  • Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University Of Benin
Nigeria
01-2016

Diploma of Mortgage & Finance Broking - Finance

Kaplan Professional
Australia
01-2024

Certificate - Accounts Administartion & Payroll

The Career Academy
Australia
01-2021

Skills

  • Rostering & Workforce Planning in Aged Care
  • AN-ACC Funding Model & Care Minute Alignment
  • Payroll Processing & Financial Reporting
  • Resident Assessment & Care Classification
  • Regulatory Compliance (SIRS, Infection Control, Privacy)
  • Dementia & Disability Support certificate
  • Medication Administration Assistance certificate
  • NDIS Quality & Safety Standards
  • Staff Training & Supervision
  • MOA, Care System, FoundU , Shift Care, Deputy, Alayacare, MYOB & XERO
  • Risk Management: Risk Assessment, Mitigation Strategies, Compliance Audits
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis: IFRS, GAAP, Budgeting, Financial Statement Preparation
  • Experience in Financial Data Analysis, Variance Analysis, Performance Metrics
  • In-depth knowledge of Fair Work Act, National Standards (BAS, superannuation, FBT, payroll tax), Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS rules
  • Strong stakeholder engagement with care staff, clients, families, team leadership and management experience in mentoring and team support
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Rostering Software
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification


  • Dementia Care Certificate (Aged Care)
  • Dignity & Respect Certificate (Aged Care)
  • Minimising Restrictive Practices (Aged Care )
  • Certificate Workplace Aggression (Aged Care)
  • Certificate in Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)
  • Infection Control Training (Aged Care)
  • Assist with Medication Certificate (Aged Care)
  • NDIS Orientation Module ('Quality, Safety and You')
  • Safe Meals in Aged Care Training
  • Covid 19 overview and prevention Certificate
  • Documentation & Privacy in Aged Care Training
  • Certificate in Data Analysis
  • Certificate in Payroll Administration
  • Certificate In Business Administration

Affiliations

  • CPA Australia (Associate Member)
  • Association Of Certified Bookkeepers (Member)
  • Association Of Certified Bookkeepers (Public Practice Certificate)
  • Australian Financial Complaints Authority Limited (Member)
  • Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (Member)

Timeline

Payroll and Rostering Manager

St. Charbel’s Care Centre
08.2022 - Current

Payroll Manager

FAVE SUPPORT SERVICE
01.2021 - 07.2022

Accounts Officer

OAA Studies
02.2019 - 12.2020

Accounts Officer

Edison Transport Company
12.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University Of Benin

Diploma of Mortgage & Finance Broking - Finance

Kaplan Professional

Certificate - Accounts Administartion & Payroll

The Career Academy
FESTUS OMOREGIE