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Kirsty Pendreich

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am a highly driven individual with 13+ years working in finance in a public sector setting. I am a diligent, professional, highly experienced Accountant with excellent interpersonal skills. I have a proven record of being successful in providing accurate and detailed financial support within a challenging a busy sector.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Business Partner

Midlothian Council
Dalkeith, Midlothian
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Successfully Lead and developed a team of accountants and finance support officers in providing strategic and operational support to the executive team for the Education division .
  • Manage and coordinate the production of quarterly management accounts and executive reports for the Education Division of the Council.
  • Worked closely with Councillors providing financial advice.
  • Responsible accountant for the role out and implementation of Early Years 1140 hours. Including forecasting revenue and capital expenditure across a 5 year projection.

Accountant

Midlothian Council
Rosewell, Midlothian
02.2014 - 04.2022
  • I successfully worked as an accountant across many service areas including, Health & Social Care, Economic Development, Building and Planning, Lifelong Learning & Employability & Education.
  • I was the project lead for the Border's Rail Blueprint funding. This was the biggest investment in rail infrastructure in modern times in the local area.
  • Supported the Financial Services Manager with annual budgeting process and final accounts, in consultation with departmental heads and the leadership team.
  • Presented monthly and quarterly budget reports for senior management.
  • Supported the director with voluntary severance/early retirement business cases in terms of payback period and affordability.
  • Prepared journal entries and bank account reconciliations
  • Active role in the daily treasury management function.

Trainee Accountant

Midlothian Council
Dalkeith, Midlothian
11.2011 - 02.2014
  • I commenced this role full time whilst studying for my ACCA professional qualification.
  • Assisted accountants and other finance staff with the production of management accounts, journal entries and reconciliations between ERP systems.
  • Coordinated formal quarterly forecasts for departments.
  • Assisted Accountants with annual budget projections.
  • Responding to and assisting with finance queries.

Internal Auditor Trainee

Midlothian Council
Dalkeith, Midlothian
08.2009 - 10.2011
  • I commenced this full time role whilst completing the IIA diploma.
  • Conducted internal audits across all Council services in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
  • Carried out audits of services such as payroll, making recommendations and writing detailed evidence based reports to enhance controls and make improvements to existing Council systems and practices.
  • delivered training and support on risk management to senior management on performance
  • Provided support to senior auditors with ad hoc queries.

Accounts Assistant

McSence Community Business
Mayfield, Midlothian
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • I commenced this full time role after successfully completing my honours degree in Accounting and Finance.
  • Reconciling petty cash
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • VAT Returns
  • Completing sales and purchase ledger, cash accounts and payroll duties.
  • Assisting auditors with queries.
  • Assisting in monthly and quarterly accounts preparation.
  • Credit control
  • proficient in the use of Sage line 50 inputting data and running reports.

Education

ACCA (fellow) -

ACCA
02-2014

PIIA Diploma in Internal Auditing - Internal Audit

Institute of Internal Audit
12-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance (Hons)

Edinburgh Napier Univesity
Edinburgh, Scotland
07-2008

Skills

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Physically fit
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Good Communication skills
  • Risk Management
  • Business Development
  • Budget forecasting
  • Budget preparation
  • Management experience
  • Successful CPA skills assessment for visa purposes

Hobbies and Interests

  • Regular gym user
  • Spending time with my children
  • Travel

Timeline

Senior Finance Business Partner

Midlothian Council
04.2022 - 12.2023

Accountant

Midlothian Council
02.2014 - 04.2022

Trainee Accountant

Midlothian Council
11.2011 - 02.2014

Internal Auditor Trainee

Midlothian Council
08.2009 - 10.2011

Accounts Assistant

McSence Community Business
08.2008 - 08.2009

ACCA (fellow) -

ACCA

PIIA Diploma in Internal Auditing - Internal Audit

Institute of Internal Audit

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance (Hons)

Edinburgh Napier Univesity

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