Joedith Gepes
Millner,NT
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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Controller
Mumpara Group Pty Ltd
Berrimah, NT
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely filing of all required tax returns in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through automation or streamlining.
- Monitored cash flow projections and adjusted budgets accordingly.
- Managed the preparation of the company's budget and monitored performance against it.
- Coordinated audit activities with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to financial data collection and analysis.
- Developed and maintained effective internal control systems to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Implemented new accounting software applications as needed for improved efficiency.
- Provided guidance to departmental managers regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Maintained records of fixed assets including depreciation schedules.
- Reviewed account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of cost reduction and increased revenue.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Coordinated timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers to manage cash flow.
Management Accountant
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
Berrimah, NT
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Supervise at least 5 Accounting officers, handling 5 stores or units each, including training for new incoming Accounting Officers and interns.
- Checking and reviewing monthly reconciliation of financial accounts.
- Checking and reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports, checking and reviewing payroll, IAS lodgment, superannuation lodgment, BAS preparation, lodgment, and payments.
- Prepare weekly cash flow, monitor management of trade debtors and trade creditors balances.
- Preparation and monitoring of grants, plus monthly reconciliation; liaise with Services Australia for Income Manage Funds, Services Australia, and performance review of Basic Cards transactions at stores.
- Liaise with external auditors for interim and end-of-year financial audit review, and prepare response for queries.
- Liaise with Information Technology or a third-party service provider for any financial systems issue, errors, enhancements, or queries. Train.
- Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of the budget.
- Review accounting manual process and update the manuals as per the current system and needs.
- Prepare directors' quarterly reports, asset management, depreciations, and write-offs.
- Monitored budget performance against actual results, identified discrepancies, and recommended corrective actions.
- Established internal control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for management review.
- Developed, maintained and updated accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Evaluated current processes for efficiency improvements.
- Analyzed corporate operations to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Managed payroll process from data entry through final reporting and payment of taxes.
- Prepared, analyzed and interpreted monthly financial statements for management review.
- Created ad hoc reports as requested by executive team members.
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations and other related tasks.
Assistant Accountant
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Preparing cashflows, checking and reviewing payment runs done by accounting officer, assist in chasing debtors, preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and sending emails to external stakeholders, assist in processing payroll, IAS, superannuation lodgment, BAS, IAS preparation and payments, sending reports to senior management such as School Nutrition Program reports, Insurance claim status, community benefit monthly reconciliation, weekly cashflow preparation and management, management of trade debtors and trade creditors balances
Accounting Officer
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Daily Banking, journals, Bank, ATM and EFTPOS reconciliations, weekly Cash position and payment runs, sending Customer invoices and chasing collections, credit check on credit applications, monthly reconciliations of supplier statements and layby’s, maintain and update prepayments and accrued expense spreadsheets, payroll preparation and super lodgment, insurance claim preparation and lodgment, prepare audit initial requirements
Finance Officer
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Daily Banking, journals, Bank, ATM and EFTPOS reconciliations, weekly Cash position and payment runs, sending Customer invoices and chasing collections, credit check on credit applications, monthly reconciliations of supplier statements and layby’s, maintain and update prepayments and accrued expense spreadsheets
Branch Manager
Philippine Veterans Bank
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Sales and Deposits marketing campaign, loans application campaign and checking of requirements, supervise Branch Accountant, Branch Cashier, Loans officers, tellers and Customer service
Branch Accountant Officer
Philippine Veterans Bank
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Checking, reviewing bank daily transactions, implement internal controls are adhere all the time, liaise with internal auditors, reconcile interbranch transactions, review interest on all term deposits of the branch
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of San Agustin
01.2002
Bachelor of Science Major in Accounting -
University of San Agustin
01.1993
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Audit management
- Revenue Generation
- Financial Forecasting
- Management accounting
- Payroll Management
- Variance Analysis
- Financial controls implementation
- Financial Planning
- Procedure Development
- Budget Preparation
- Budget Administration
Accomplishments
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Board Passer, Philippine Institute of Public Accountants (PICPA)
- CPA Australia Associate Member
Personal Information
Title: Management Accountant
Affiliations
- Bush Walking and Nature Hiking
- Gardening, into collections of Bromeliads and tropical plants
- Love yoga and pilates
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Finance Controller
Mumpara Group Pty Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Management Accountant
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2024
Assistant Accountant
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
Accounting Officer
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2020
Finance Officer
Outback Stores Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
Branch Manager
Philippine Veterans Bank
01.2005 - 01.2014
Branch Accountant Officer
Philippine Veterans Bank
01.1998 - 01.2005
Master of Business Administration -
University of San Agustin
Bachelor of Science Major in Accounting -
University of San Agustin
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