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KRISHA DOUGLAS

Park Ridge,Australia

Summary

Results-driven Financial Analyst with a strong foundation as a Financial Accountant, offering extensive experience across financial reporting, month-end processes, and variance analysis. Adept at driving process improvements and automating financial models to enhance accuracy and reduce manual workload. Demonstrated success in preparing regulatory reports and ensuring prudential compliance with the Department of Health and Aged Care. Experienced in working within large ERP systems and collaborating cross-functionally to support informed decision-making. Currently seeking to step into a people leadership role, inspired by strong mentorship and a clear understanding that effective team support and people management are at the heart of long-term success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

FINANCIAL ANALYST

UnitingCare Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and submit Quarterly Financial Reports (QFR) to the Department of Health and Aged Care, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely submission.
  • Maintain and update the QFR reporting model each quarter to reflect evolving policy changes and ensure readiness for Executive and Board-level review and sign-off.
  • Draft concise and informative Briefing Notes summarising quarterly financial outcomes, highlighting key variances, and providing clear explanations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Business Partnering Managers to align operational insights with financial reporting, ensuring consistency and a unified business narrative across the organisation.
  • Communicate changes to QFR definitions and requirements issued by the Department to operational teams, promoting clarity and compliance in data reporting.
  • Automate manual reporting tasks using Microsoft Power Query, enhancing process efficiency, accuracy, and readiness for internal and external audits.
  • Develop and maintain dynamic financial models in Excel and Power Query to support funding applications, cost analysis, and operational planning initiatives.
  • Partner with clinical, operational, and administrative teams to consolidate critical data—particularly for care minutes tracking—and establish a single source of truth to support aged care reform compliance and audit preparedness.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting processes, working towards a more automated, scalable, and future-proof financial reporting framework.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

UnitingCare Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed month-end processes, including preparation of workings and journal postings, to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely closure of accounting periods in line with strict deadlines.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of the Profit & Loss Statement against budget, identifying key favorable and unfavorable results and collaborating with Operations to explain variances.
  • Performed comprehensive reconciliation and analysis of Balance Sheet accounts, safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring accuracy.
  • Investigated transactions and worked closely with business units to identify and assess potential Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) liabilities, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
  • Prepared and submitted the Australian Business Activity Statement (BAS), ensuring full compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
  • Provided ongoing support during the annual external audit, facilitating a smooth and efficient audit process.
  • Coordinated, reviewed, and lodged grant funding acquittals, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
  • Worked with the payroll team to ensure the accurate lodgement of Superannuation Guarantee Scheme payments in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of the new neighbourhood model for BlueCare, including conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) for reports and supporting interim processes leading up to the go-live date.
  • Developed proficiency in Microsoft Power Query to drive data automation and process improvements, enhancing the efficiency of working models.

ACCOUNTANT

Rheinmetall Defence Australia
Brisbane, Australia
06.2020 - 02.2023
  • Processed and reviewed financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
  • Prepared monthly reporting packs summarising financial performance and key variances for management.
  • Reconciled intragroup transactions with European entities, maintaining consistency across international operations.
  • Managed prepayments schedule for Australian and foreign currencies, ensuring proper allocation and compliance.
  • Analysed and reconciled accounts in Balance Sheet and Income Statement, guaranteeing financial integrity.
  • Performed daily bank reconciliations for Australian and foreign accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Lodged monthly payroll tax for Australia (QLD, VIC, SA, WA, ACT) and New Zealand, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
  • Assisted with year-end audit process and preparation of Annual Financial Statements, facilitating audit efficiency.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely payments.
  • Conducted monthly presentations and training for external stakeholders on the expense management system, providing support for new starters and addressing queries.
  • Collaborated with the accounting project team to review financial performance against the budget, assisting with forecasts and quarterly budget reviews.
  • Cross-trained on the Accounts Payable function, gaining a well-rounded understanding of financial operations

WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS TEAM MEMBER

Flight Centre Travel Group
Brisbane, Australia
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Oversaw daily reconciliation of air tickets sold via suppliers, emphasising efficiency and precision in high-volume reconciliations.
  • Resolved statement discrepancies quickly to ensure operational continuity and client satisfaction.
  • Assisted in Globalisation, Standardisation, and Consolidation Project aimed at creating a unified reconciliation framework across Australia, UK, and South Africa.
  • Engaged with global stakeholders to integrate best practices for enhanced reconciliation processes regionally.
  • Compiled End-of-Month (EOM) reports detailing aged item clearance over 30 days and financial movement analysis.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER

Symbio Laboratories
Brisbane, Australia
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Processed high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy amid numerous Australian laboratories conducting microbiology and chemistry tests.
  • Answered incoming inquiries from customers regarding account status, payment options and other related topics.
  • Responded to customer complaints concerning billing errors or questions promptly and professionally.
  • Managed accounts proactively to prevent overdue invoices, implementing strategies for timely payments.
  • Conducted credit checks on new customers prior to extending credit terms.

GRADUATE TAX ACCOUNTANT

Etax Accountants
Brisbane, Australia
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Ensured accuracy and compliance of tax returns through detailed pre-lodgement reviews.
  • Managed client inquiries via telephone, web messages, and live chat, providing prompt solutions.
  • Clarified tax return processes for clients, effectively addressing concerns.
  • Participated in software training to deepen understanding of tax legislation and regulations.
  • Gathered banking transactions from statements, recorded activities in Excel, and reconciled balances.

Education

CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANT (CPA) -

CPA
12-2024

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS - FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
01.2019

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
01.2015

Skills

  • Accountability
  • Accounts payable experience
  • Accounts receivable experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Data reconciliation
  • ERP system expertise (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, MYOB)
  • Financial and data analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger analysis and oversight
  • Microsoft Power Query
  • Problem solving
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Reporting accuracy
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Variance analysis
  • Verbal and written communication

References

  • Arun Varma, UnitingCare QLD, Finance Manager
  • Vivienne Zhou, Rheinmetall Defence Australia, Finance Manager

Personal Interests

  • Recreational fishing and outdoor camping, enjoying nature and developing patience and resilience
  • Travelling to explore new cultures and broaden global perspective
  • Cooking and experimenting with new recipes, combining creativity with attention to detail

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FINANCIAL ANALYST

UnitingCare Queensland
10.2024 - Current

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

UnitingCare Queensland
02.2023 - 10.2024

ACCOUNTANT

Rheinmetall Defence Australia
06.2020 - 02.2023

WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS TEAM MEMBER

Flight Centre Travel Group
08.2019 - 06.2020

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER

Symbio Laboratories
05.2017 - 08.2019

GRADUATE TAX ACCOUNTANT

Etax Accountants
05.2016 - 09.2016

CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANT (CPA) -

CPA

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS - FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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