Joanne O'Kane
Myrtleford
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Excited to tackle new challenges to ensure team success and advance organisational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Administration Co-ordinator
Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd
01.2018 - Current
- Provide support and assistance on financial and payroll processing to administration staff in CESL schools
- Assist schools with the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS), school budgets and other accountability documents
- Assist with the development and facilitation of training sessions and workshops for school administration staff
- Liaise with ICON support staff at MACS / VCEA to resolve problems and issues as required
- Supported the implementation of ICON to all CESL primary, one secondary and one Foundation to Year 12 schools including overseeing data cleansing and data mapping, training and post go live support
Administration Officer
St Mary's Primary School
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Maintain student and staff administration files; Financial management, including creditors and debtors, preparation of Business Activity Statements, Annual Financial Statement, Census files etc.; Payroll functions, including preparation of fortnightly payroll and salary packaging payments, monthly superannuation payments, annual Fringe Benefits Tax Return, preparation of Payment Summaries and associated reporting, maintenance of Online Staffing Return and Personnel Record System; Assistance with preparation and monitoring of annual budgets; Reception and secretarial duties.
Administration / Sales
Ovens Mitre 10 / Betta Electrical
- Preparation of weekly wages; Payment and control of creditors' accounts; Processing debtors' accounts; Compilation of daily banking; Inwards goods control for Betta Electrical; Reception, secretarial duties, sales and customer enquiries.
Administration
AB Waters, Taxation Consultant
- Preparation of taxation returns; Reception and customer service.
Accounts Clerk
O'Kane & Ardern Chestnuts
- Financial management using MYOB accounting software; Processing debtors accounts; Payment and control of creditors accounts; Preparation of wages.
Supervisor - Office/field
State Electricity Commission of Victoria
10.1999 - 01.2004
- Supervision and training of field and office based employees, including preparation of work programs; Compilation of daily banking; Receipt and preparation of correspondence; Customer service.
Customer Service Officer
State Electricity Commission of Victoria
01.1994 - 10.1999
- Reception, customer enquiries, cashier; Maintenance of customer billing records; Field meter reading.
Cash Officer/Accounts Clerk
Barry's Stores Pty Ltd
08.1987 - 04.1990
- Compilation of daily banking; Wages preparation; Processing of debtors accounts; Processing and payment of creditor accounts; Reception and customer service.
Education
Certificate IV in Business Administration -
Access Employment
Bendigo01.2012
Certificate III in Business Administration -
Access Employment
Bendigo01.2008
Higher School Certificate -
St Mary of The Angels Secondary College
Nathalia1981
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organisational Skills
- Task Prioritisation
- Time Management
References
- Rorey Doolan, Senior Accountant, School Services - Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd Ph: 0437 359 128
- Bridget Fiztgibbon, Finance Lead - Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd Ph: 0408 232 484
- Katherine (Kitty) Hancock, Principal - St Mary's Primary School, Myrtleford, Ph: (03) 5752 1808, 0487 772 234
Certification
- Certificates III & IV in Business Administration
- Working with Children Check
- Victorian Driver's Licence
Community Roles
- Marian College School Board, Secretary, 1981
- Marian College School Board, Member, 2011, 2013
- Marian/St Mary's Parents Association, Treasurer, 2009, 2010
- Myrtleford Netball Association, Secretary, 2007, 2010
- Myrtleford Preschool Inc, Secretary, 2006, 2007
- Myrtleford Preschool Inc, Assistant Secretary, 2001
- Uncle Bobs Club, Nathalia, fundraising for Royal Children's Hospital
Timeline
Finance and Administration Co-ordinator
Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Administration Officer
St Mary's Primary School
01.2004 - 01.2018
Supervisor - Office/field
State Electricity Commission of Victoria
10.1999 - 01.2004
Customer Service Officer
State Electricity Commission of Victoria
01.1994 - 10.1999
Cash Officer/Accounts Clerk
Barry's Stores Pty Ltd
08.1987 - 04.1990
Administration / Sales
Ovens Mitre 10 / Betta Electrical
Administration
AB Waters, Taxation Consultant
Accounts Clerk
O'Kane & Ardern Chestnuts
Certificate IV in Business Administration -
Access Employment
Certificate III in Business Administration -
Access Employment
Higher School Certificate -
St Mary of The Angels Secondary College
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