Kerryn McHardy
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Highly effective and professional Bookkeeper / Administrator with a unique skill set and strong background in managing office operations and enhancing administrative efficiency. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve productivity through effective leadership. Demonstrated proficiency in team coordination and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager | Accounts | Special Projects
Form 700 Pty Ltd
10.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: One of the largest Concrete Structure Building companies in Australia
- Manage the day-to-day activities of a busy front office while working as an integral member of a professional team
- Responsible for duties within Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and Contract Administration alongside supporting our CFO and Financial Controller
- Management assigned me to Special Projects and research due to my ability to quickly assess and identify issues and implement solutions
- Initiated and used my powers of persuasion to convert employees to digital email payslips and PAYG summaries resulting in ongoing savings of $1.10 per payslip per week for up to 1200 employees
- Identified over $100,000 in overpaid wages by establishing a system to audit source document timesheets against data entered in the payroll system
- Audited and renegotiated mobile and data plans, saving the Company over $9,000 per month ongoing while remaining with our preferred provider
- Streamlined systems and implemented processes to increase productivity, representing significant time and cost savings
- Instrumental in developing and beta-testing new programs and business systems for effectiveness and efficiency
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Equities & Derivatives Adviser
OzFinancial Pty Ltd
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Supported course participants in their learning cycle to become traders through a series of live seminars, online education webinars, one-on-one sessions, and group training
- Discussed and advised strategy with clients to assist in their decision-making for entry and exit of trades and process client's market orders
- Trading, training, coaching, and conducting live webinars
- Developed strong open communications with educators, clients and company management to ensure that all training and materials met the Company profile and corporate identity
- Enhanced and developed new training material for online webinars, simplifying trading strategies for students leading to more confident traders and increased trade volumes
- Boosted efficiency and yielded $20,000 per annum cost savings for the Company by researching alternative methods to distribute pre-learning kits sent to course participants
Executive Assistant / Bookkeeper / Payroll
SR Technics Australia Pty Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Ensure adherence to statutory and monthly financial reporting and requirements
- Manage HR, Payroll, Accounts, and executive diary
- Responsible for stocktakes, repairs orders and freight for Repair Cycle Management
- Researched options and submitted a cost analysis for a payroll solution
- Delivered substantial cost savings for the Company by bringing payroll in-house
- Involved in the decision-making process and tasked with the project rollout, setting up the software and transitioning to the new process
- Handled payroll processing tasks accurately while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines for timely payments.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
Finance / Operating Officer
Omnigon Pty Ltd
07.2005 - 03.2012
- Managed and recruited a team of 12 staff, responsible for team development and training; managing a $16M budget, forecasting cash flow, insurance, risk management, compliance, adherence to statutory and monthly reporting requirements, inventory management, transport and logistics, customer service, workplace health and safety
- Successfully managed a $16M budget
- Managed a high-performing team of employees while meeting operational targets
- Confidently steered the team through change (Company restructure)
- Established the Company's first Customer Service Call Centre for Ostomy patients with a highly trained team to deliver optimum client outcomes
- Established Finance, HR, Customer Service/Call Centre and Inventory Control systems and procedures within the organisation
- Highlighted core issues with a new product line launched in Europe
Office Manager
Omnigon Pty Ltd
05.2001 - 06.2005
- Manage Customer Service and Events while supporting the sales team
- As the business grew year on year and the Company employed additional staff, I assumed more responsibility
Education
Kaplan RG146 Generic Knowledge 910 -
On-line
01.2014
Kaplan RG146 Generic Knowledge 910 -
On-line
01.2014
Kaplan RG146 Securities 923 -
On-line
01.2014
Kaplan RG146 Derivatives 922 -
On-line
01.2014
Accredited Derivatives Adviser Level 1 & 2 -
On-line
01.2014
Effective Business Writing -
Course
Melbourne, VIC01.2011
Meetings, Minutes and Resolutions (AIM) -
AIM
St Kilda, VIC01.2010
On the Job Skills for Company Secretaries (AIM) -
AIM
St Kilda, VIC01.2010
Risk Management Frameworks (AIM) -
AIM
St Kilda, VIC01.2010
DISC Personality Profile Training -
Course
01.2010
Skills
- Adaptability
- Strategic business planning
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving
- Workflow planning
- Decision making
- Understanding of finance processes
- Understanding of administrative processes
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement
- Change influence
- Compliance adherence
- Regulatory knowledge
- Risk mitigation
- Customer-centric approach
- Organizational Skills
- Office Administration
- Office Management
References
Available on Request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Office Manager | Accounts | Special Projects
Form 700 Pty Ltd
10.2015 - Current
Equities & Derivatives Adviser
OzFinancial Pty Ltd
03.2014 - 09.2015
Executive Assistant / Bookkeeper / Payroll
SR Technics Australia Pty Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2014
Finance / Operating Officer
Omnigon Pty Ltd
07.2005 - 03.2012
Office Manager
Omnigon Pty Ltd
05.2001 - 06.2005
Kaplan RG146 Generic Knowledge 910 -
On-line
Kaplan RG146 Generic Knowledge 910 -
On-line
Kaplan RG146 Securities 923 -
On-line
Kaplan RG146 Derivatives 922 -
On-line
Accredited Derivatives Adviser Level 1 & 2 -
On-line
Effective Business Writing -
Course
Meetings, Minutes and Resolutions (AIM) -
AIM
On the Job Skills for Company Secretaries (AIM) -
AIM
Risk Management Frameworks (AIM) -
AIM
DISC Personality Profile Training -
Course
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