Karyn Souter
Bega
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. Known for high accuracy, efficiency, and strong organisational skills. Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Grand Pacific Health
09.2019 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: Grand Pacific Health - a not for profit health promotion organisation.
- Produce profit and loss statements for 60 individual grant funded contracts.
- Produce profit & loss statements for GPH owned fee for service businesses.
- Prepare documentation for quarterly, half-year, and annual acquittals.
- Lead end to end month-end closing activities, including balance-sheet reconciliations, journal entries, revenue recognition, cost allocations and expense analysis.
- Review expenses and address anomalies.
- Conduct revenue and expense analysis.
- Facilitate monthly business review meetings, delivering financial insights to senior management.
- Ensure funding contracts are managed and compliance maintained.
- Facilitate and discuss annual grant budgets and prepare for submission to funders.
- Work with senior managers on financial plans to support organisational goals.
- Oversee payroll operations for 300+ employees, ensuring compliance with tax and reporting regulations.
- Produce grant funding invoices as per contracts.
- Assist auditors and prepare special purpose financial statements for 60 grants.
- Experienced accounts all-rounder including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, BAS preparation, lease reconciliations.
- Hybrid
Assistant Accountant
Grand Pacific Health
11.2011 - 08.2019
- Processed fortnightly payroll and managed payroll reconciliations.
- Processed accounts payable for multiple sites, ensuring timely payments.
- Completed weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple sites.
- Onsite
Finance Officer
University of Wollongong
06.2009 - 06.2010
Area Accountant
Serco Sodexho
01.2008 - 04.2008
Area Accountant
Flight Centre
10.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Financial Accountant
IMB Building Society
07.2006 - 10.2007
Finance Cadetship
Rydges Hotels
06.2005 - 07.2006
Education
CPA Program -
Certified Practising Accountants
Sydney01.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW01.2005
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Management
- Reconciliations
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Data Analysis & Financial Insights
- Team Collaboration & Independent Work
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Micropay Meridian
- Connx
- Microsoft Solver Reporting
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Folio contract management
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Grand Pacific Health
09.2019 - 07.2025
Assistant Accountant
Grand Pacific Health
11.2011 - 08.2019
Finance Officer
University of Wollongong
06.2009 - 06.2010
Area Accountant
Serco Sodexho
01.2008 - 04.2008
Area Accountant
Flight Centre
10.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Financial Accountant
IMB Building Society
07.2006 - 10.2007
Finance Cadetship
Rydges Hotels
06.2005 - 07.2006
CPA Program -
Certified Practising Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Wollongong
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