Kerri Parker
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Chief Financial Officer with a warm and friendly manner. Diligent and methodical with over 20 years of experience within the Finance and Tourism sectors. Passionate about providing strategic, effective financial guidance in conjunction with continuous improvement
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2021 - Current
- Develop and Implement Financial Strategies in line with organisational priorities.
- Ensure financial activities and decisions comply with accounting best practices and legislation.
- Communicate with and manage internal and external financial stakeholders and their requirements.
- Budget compilation and variance analysis
- Oversee budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Track cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Established and Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Financial Accountant
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Compiled financial progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Report Preparation for Senior Management as required.
- Ad hoc project analysis
- Review and Maintain Fixed Asset Registers
- Maintained understanding of State and Federal Accounting/Payroll procedures encompassing legal requirements.
- Monthly, Quarterly, EOFY Reporting – including BAS, TPAR, FBT, R&D, EMDG, Payroll Tax, Workcover, WGE
Payroll Specialist
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Developed and implemented new payroll policies and procedures according to changing laws and regulations.
- Payroll Administration for 100 plus staff- MYOB & XERO
- HR Assistance
Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts (inclusive of all credit cards) and tracked expenses.
- General Administrative Duties, inclusive of Travel bookings, Credit Checks, Client Assistance, Petty Cash, Superannuation Reconciliations.
Bookkeeper
K & A Creative Creations
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and cashflow.
- Liased with internal and external stakeholders
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money
Administration/Payroll Manager/Office Assistant
ALH Group
07.2000 - 06.2007
- Gaming Machine Analysis
- Payroll Administrator - 40+ employees
- Managed daily data entry and kept administration information accurate and up-to-date.
- Stocktaking
- Assistance Provided in all areas of Hotel - Duty Manager, Bottleshop, Gaming, Food Service (Front and Back of House)
Assistant Manager
Easts Ocean Beach Caravan Park
01.1998 - 08.2000
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Translator - Japanese
Radisson Plaza Hotel And Great Adventures Tours
12.1994 - 01.1998
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Assisted with General Hotel Reservations and Front Office Duties
- Travelled to Great Barrier Reef to assist with customer satisfaction
- Travel bookings for all clients
Education
CPA -
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SADiploma in Business Management And Tourism -
Adelaide TAFE
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Excellent listener
- Realistic, straightforward thinker
- Accurate Analysis
- Industrious
- Structure and Organisation
- Quality assurance
- Solid written & verbal communicator
- Budgeting
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Financial Accountant
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2016 - 06.2021
Payroll Specialist
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2010 - 06.2015
Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer
SRA Information Technology Pty Ltd
07.2007 - 06.2010
Bookkeeper
K & A Creative Creations
01.2004 - 01.2010
Administration/Payroll Manager/Office Assistant
ALH Group
07.2000 - 06.2007
Assistant Manager
Easts Ocean Beach Caravan Park
01.1998 - 08.2000
Translator - Japanese
Radisson Plaza Hotel And Great Adventures Tours
12.1994 - 01.1998
CPA -
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of South Australia
Diploma in Business Management And Tourism -
Adelaide TAFE
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