Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skillbase
Awards
Softwareknowledgeandexperience
References
Hobbies and Interests
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Karen McQuade

Ormeau

Summary

Justice of the Peace (Qual). Physical and Mentally strong. Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy, accountable for all actions. Hardworking and passionate person. Eager to secure a rewarding role. Possessing a strong understanding of the Procurement to Pay Process, various finance duties and Accounts Payable/Receivable combined with excellent organisational and leadership skills. Experience working in the Building Industries. Long-term stable employee. Holder of Blue Card (Volunteer)


A good Coach can change a game but a great Coach can change a Life. Health, safety and the wellbeing is important. Take people for who they are, do not judge for what they do or what they have done. Assist all, no matter whom they are. Valuable team player.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Coordinator

Stockland Lend Lease Management
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensuring prompt responses
  • Processing high volume accounts payable
  • Prompt, 15th, 30th day payment runs
  • Coordinated with other departments as needed for approval or clarification on invoiced items, promoting effective cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
  • Processed check disbursements and reconciled related general ledger.
  • Assisted with month-end closing tasks, ensuring timely completion of financials
  • Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers, fostering a positive rapport that facilitated smooth communication channels during negotiations or issue resolution efforts.
  • Collaborated with the purchasing department for seamless order-to-payment processes.
  • Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise.

Accounts Officer

Stoddart Steel House Frames
10.2014 - 06.2019
  • Full function Accounts Payable and Receivable, including EFT and cheque payments, reconciliations, cash flow management, and reporting.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
  • Stocktaking of steel coils

Accounts Administration Manager

Trilink Construction Group
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Setup and management of accounts department, implementation of accounting systems, invoicing, payroll, bank reconciliations, and liaising with suppliers and clients.
  • Full function Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Creating of templates for Company
  • Daily Cash Flow
  • Insurance Claims
  • Credit Card Reconciliations
  • Liaising with Suppliers, Sub-contractors, Staff

Accounts Officer

Cavalier Homes Brisbane
02.2001 - 03.2012
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable, including invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, credit applications, and liaising with franchise offices, suppliers, and clients.
  • Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
  • Receipting funds
  • Monitor & chase up client payments
  • Asset register
  • Maintaining of Archive register

Education

Skills

  • Setup and maintain Policies and Procedures
  • Time management
  • Ability to work Independently
  • Key Team Member
  • Vendor and Business Relationships
  • Profound knowledge of Accounts Payable/Receivable Processing
  • Profound knowledge of Finance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Accuracy
  • Process improvement and implementation
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • High Volume account processing
  • Full process of Accounts Payable
  • Full process of Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Journals
  • Cash Flow
  • Employee Expense Claims
  • Payment Scheduling
  • Purchase Order Management

Skillbase

  • Comprehensive and wide knowledge on various accounting/finance systems and practices and procedures
  • Extensive understanding of the procurement to pay process
  • Leader
  • Self-Starter
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Exceptional organization

Awards

  • Employee of the Year. Directors Award Dixon Homes
  • Employee of the Month. Cavalier Homes Aust.
  • Labrador Hockey Club Manager of the Year (won this award many times)
  • Player Sportsperson of the Year (Labrador Hockey, won this award many times)
  • Best and Fairest of the Year (Gold Coast Hockey Assoc)
  • Best and Fairest of the Year (Labrador Hockey, won this award many times)
  • Outstanding Service Award to Juniors - Gold Coast Hockey 2024
  • Owen Ray Dedication Award Labrador Hockey 2019, 2024


Softwareknowledgeandexperience

  • QuickBooks/Recon
  • Databuild
  • Ezescan
  • Business Craft
  • Ms Outlook, Excel, Word
  • Payroll & Superannuation
  • Sage
  • Shanti

References

  • Jon Morris 0449 992 610 QPS- SES- Labrador Hockey
  • Gayle Morris 0416 444 968 Labrador Hockey Junior Co-ordinator
  • Vikki Wesche, 0412 847 117, (Purchasing Manager, Stoddart)
  • Raymond Mead, Marketing and Business Development Manager
  • Warren Brockwell, C.F.O, Trilink Constructions Pty Ltd
  • Kate Maguire, Stoddart Steel House Frames

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hockey -Play Local Club Labrador (Gold Coast)
  • Hockey - Queensland Master Representative
  • Hockey - Umpire, Coach Level 2
  • Hockey nick name "Flash"
  • Coaching U11/U12/U14 Labrador Teams
  • 2022 U11 Premiership Winners
  • Coaching U11/U12 Gold Coast Representative Teams
  • 2019 U11 Div1 Boys Coulter Shield Winners
  • 2024 U12 Div1 Boys Coulter Shield Runners UP
  • Umpire, Juniors, Seniors Hockey Games Women's & Men's
  • Cycling

Timeline

Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Coordinator

Stockland Lend Lease Management
09.2019 - Current

Accounts Officer

Stoddart Steel House Frames
10.2014 - 06.2019

Accounts Administration Manager

Trilink Construction Group
05.2012 - 10.2013

Accounts Officer

Cavalier Homes Brisbane
02.2001 - 03.2012

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