Herlee Matillano
North Ryde,NSW
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Accountant with over four years of experience in revenue accounting and reconciliation within the retail sector. Expertise includes bank and account reconciliation, invoice processing, and variance analysis. Proven ability to support senior finance teams during month-end close, audit preparation, and balance sheet reconciliation. Proficient in accounting software such as JD Edwards, with a strong understanding of general accounting processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
REVENUE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
HANES BRANDS AUSTRALASIA
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Reconciled various bank accounts weekly for AU, NZ and South Africa entities.
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documents and proposed any material adjustment.
- Reconciled Sales and COGS monthly (BNT, Sheridan, Champion) and investigated material variances.
- Supported audit completion both quarterly and yearly by organising necessary documentation and data retrieval.
- Managed South Africa cash repatriation project - repatriated almost 16 million AUD to Australia.
- Lodged monthly ABS sales survey (3 brands) and yearly NZ Stats business register update.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders regarding revenue matters.
- Assisted with the completion of month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Posted pre-month-end, month-end and accrual journals.
- Accurate and timely recording of revenue according to accounting standards.
- Posted daily reclass journals to correct GL- Adyen payments.
- Assisted with new store opening – finance related.
- Raised PO for donations and agent's commission and sent to AP for payment.
- Prepared reports for revenue accountants as requested.
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT – BRAS N THINGS
HANES BRANDS AUSTRALASIA
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Processed and managed South African cash repatriation project.
- Repatriated almost 11mil AUD cash from BNT South Africa.
- Reconciled BNT bank accounts for AU, NZ and South Africa entities.
- Supported finance team with month-end close, pre-month-end journals and accruals posting.
- Reconciled Sales and COGS monthly and variance analysis (AU, NZ and South Africa).
- First point of contact for finance service desks queries from stores.
- Assisted with store opening - finance related (float transfer, bank deposits slip, RMS store set up, payment setup etc.)
- Prepared late banking reports for AU, NZ and South Africa stores to Area Managers and GM.
- Golden Yarn Awardee of the 2nd quarter 2021.
- Managed financial documentation and ensured compliance with company policies.
INTERN ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
PLATINUM ACCOUNTING AUSTRALIA
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Full functions of Accounts Payable/ Receivable using XERO system.
- Bank reconciliation including the collection of bank statement, matching transactions listed on bank statement and XERO, and reconciling the bank accounts.
- Credit card reconciliation including preparation of approval sheet, matching invoices with statement, and filing away with reconciliation report.
- Payroll Processing including calculations for pay, superannuation and leave entitlements.
- Inventory processing and year end stock take for retail clients including processing stock purchase and stock sales and posting stock adjustment journals.
- Assisting in BAS preparation including the calculation of GST, PAYG.
- Updating Fixed Asset Register.
- Assisting in Cost Centre Reporting.
- Platinum Accounting Australia is a CPA public practice which provides accounting and tax services to different clients including sole traders, individuals, partnerships, trusts, and small companies.
PHARMACY SALES ASSISTANT
PRICELINE
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Processed payment transactions and balancing the cash register at the end of the shift.
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
- Maintained excellent shop floor standards and cleanliness.
- Ensured shelves are fully stocked and organised and achieving monthly sales target.
RETAIL ASSISTANT
RITCHIES SUPA IGA
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Processed payment transactions and balancing cash register at the end of the shift.
- Aid assistance and support to colleagues and maintain cleanliness of register area and general front-end area.
- Performed related tasks such as set up and closing duties for the department such as returning products and collecting paperwork.
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE
HENANN GROUP OF RESORTS
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Evaluated invoices for documentation and approval before request payment is made.
- Coordinated with purchasing to verify all invoices and delivery receipts.
- Prepared bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
- Managed and analysis cash flow changes.
- Attended to inquiries and concerns of vendors and creditors through email and phone.
- Typing accurately, preparing, and maintaining accounting documents and records.
- Reconciled supplier accounts in a timely manner.
- Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
- Assisted the Assistant to the President with clerical tasks such as scanning, printing, filing, archiving).
- Maintenance of company's confidential files, ensuring all insurances are renewed and up to date.
Education
Certificate IV - Accounting and Bookkeeping
TAFE, St. George
Kogarah, NSWCertificate III - Business Administration
TAFE, Ultimo
Ultimo, NSWBachelor of Science in Business Administration - Financial Management
University of San Agustin
Iloilo, PhilippinesSkills
- Experience with JD Edwards software
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial account reconciliation
- Analytical problem solving
- Invoice processing
- Organization skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Auditing procedures
Timeline
REVENUE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
HANES BRANDS AUSTRALASIA
04.2023 - 05.2025
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT – BRAS N THINGS
HANES BRANDS AUSTRALASIA
01.2021 - 03.2023
INTERN ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
PLATINUM ACCOUNTING AUSTRALIA
02.2020 - 08.2020
PHARMACY SALES ASSISTANT
PRICELINE
07.2019 - 12.2019
RETAIL ASSISTANT
RITCHIES SUPA IGA
03.2018 - 06.2019
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE
HENANN GROUP OF RESORTS
05.2015 - 07.2016
Certificate IV - Accounting and Bookkeeping
TAFE, St. George
Certificate III - Business Administration
TAFE, Ultimo
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Financial Management
University of San Agustin