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Julie Burong

Woodvale, WA,Australia

Summary

Dynamic and efficient professional with proven expertise in accounting, technology, and business management, featuring a strong focus on detail and organization to drive effective business operations. Skilled communicator adept at engaging with executives across diverse sectors, fostering collaboration and understanding. Highly reliable and dedicated, offering valuable international experience from London, Dubai, and Perth to enhance organizational success. Committed to leveraging a comprehensive skill set to contribute positively to team objectives and operational excellence.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Accounts Manager / Operational Support

Ready Resources Pty Ltd
04.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for timely reporting of monthly financial analysis and management reports.
  • Prepare full accounting reports, summaries and reconciliation with relevant reports submit before deadline.
  • Investigate, resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
  • Review monthly accounts, variance analysis and highlight key weaknesses and recommend for improvement.
  • Provide monthly expense and cost analysis for management review.
  • Prepare, monitor and control the budget analysis and forecasting
  • Oversee fortnightly payroll and office administrative task.
  • Responsible for costing, time billing and invoicing via a client system (Track) including supervision and training of team members
  • Processing of payments to vendors and petty cash payments.
  • Provide support for finance matters in other teams.
  • Liaise with auditors, tax agent, banker, government bodies and company secretary for all matters relating to audit, tax and statutory requirements.
  • Process and review Tax matters for on time submission.
  • Analyse financial information in response to queries from management, suppliers, and clients.
  • Develop and maintain thorough financial procedures for the organisation and ensure all finance records are kept confidential and secure in compliance with legislative requirements.
  • Maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
  • Provide advice and information to Board and Senior Management on the latest change in laws, regulation and practices.
  • Be guided by standard procedures, good practice & precedents to understand what results or outputs are required.
  • In a complementary role, I also provide Operational Management Support for Recruitment and HR
  • Developed training programs to mentor staff on best practices and operational standards.
  • Enhanced productivity with implementation of new project management software, facilitating better recruitment management, employee placement and project tracking.
  • Oversee workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
  • Manage employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
  • Work with Recruitment and HR to ensure alignment with company's culture and values, attracting candidates who are better cultural fit.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by implementing effective communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters relating to operational performance, strategic planning, and development.

Financial Controller/Web Administrator

Montpellier Corporate Advisory
01.2005 - 01.2020
  • Developed and monitored annual budgets, aligning financial strategy with organizational objectives.
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Accounting Services (MYOB) to P & L
  • Payroll Services and Employee Record keeping
  • Regular Bookkeeping and Credit Control
  • Taxation and BAS Preparation
  • Preparation of Business Plans and Financial Reports
  • Preparation of Annual reports and Accounts for Auditors and regulatory bodies.
  • Design, coordination, maintenance and update of CBC website.
  • Administration of IT services including email setup and software troubleshooting.
  • As a Consultant, I provided contracted services to clients under casual, long term or fixed term agreements. My major client was an Advisory company providing Financial introductions to overseas HNW individuals.

Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager - In House

Rainbow Distribution Pty Ltd
05.2007 - 03.2010
  • Accounts to P and L using MYOB Premier and MYOB EXO
  • Payroll, superannuation, BAS and PAYG for Australian entities
  • Credit card and bank reconciliations
  • AP / AR - Stock management and auditing
  • Staff training in China (remote management)
  • This position involved assisting the Directors with the set up of the initial accounting and operational procedures of a large manufacturing factory in China. As was always intended the accounts have now been handed over to the Chinese office. Other duties included:

Customer Service Representative, In House

Ready Plan Travel Insurance
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Dealing with up to 300 travel agent queries
  • Issuing policies
  • Direct customer contact
  • Responsible for office administration
  • Travel Insurance industry. Duties included:

Systems Analyst, (Full time)

Consultech
  • Responsible for installing 4GL software in major Perth offices and training staff.
  • Also involved in programming and specifications.
  • Major achievement was completing a time and billing programme for a major city law firm and implementing with full integration to related accounting packages.

Analyst Programmer, (Full Time)

Regent Systems
  • Specifically involved in the installation, modification and training of Accounting and integrated stock control packages.
  • Responsible for client presentations and demonstrations.
  • In house work included managing office budgets and targets.
  • Work involved travel within UK

Education

Bachelor of Business - Double Major Accounting and Information Systems

Edith Cowan University

Highest Achiever - 1st Year Law

Edith Cowan University

Cert IV Training and Assessment - Training

West Coast Institute
WA

Diploma (3yrs) - Business Studies/Hotel Management

Uni Portsmouth

City and Guilds 701 - COBOL programming language

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Efficient self organisation, planning and control
  • Reliable, flexible and adaptable
  • Proactive worker with high attention to detail
  • Commonsense, initiative and problem solving skills
  • Team player and leader as well as able to work autonomously
  • Excellent ethical standards, loyalty and discretion
  • Able to interact with all levels of an organization and a willingness to learn
  • C-panel interface design expertise
  • Experience and Skills in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
  • Skilled in leveraging JobAdder, ERMS, and TimeTrak for efficient workforce operations
  • Myob Acumatica, MYOB Account Right, Track, Xero Exonet, Sage

BACKGROUND

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian driving license

Hobbies and Interests

A keen runner, having completed triathlons, half marathons and overseas marathons on behalf of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Keeping fit and healthy

Timeline

Finance and Accounts Manager / Operational Support

Ready Resources Pty Ltd
04.2015 - Current

Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager - In House

Rainbow Distribution Pty Ltd
05.2007 - 03.2010

Financial Controller/Web Administrator

Montpellier Corporate Advisory
01.2005 - 01.2020

Customer Service Representative, In House

Ready Plan Travel Insurance
01.1997 - 01.2000

Systems Analyst, (Full time)

Consultech

Analyst Programmer, (Full Time)

Regent Systems

Highest Achiever - 1st Year Law

Edith Cowan University

City and Guilds 701 - COBOL programming language

Bachelor of Business - Double Major Accounting and Information Systems

Edith Cowan University

Cert IV Training and Assessment - Training

West Coast Institute

Diploma (3yrs) - Business Studies/Hotel Management

Uni Portsmouth

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