Kristy Livingstone
York,Western Australia (WA)
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable, budget preparation and reviews. Works efficiently to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Shire Of York
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Effective Management of Finance Team.
- Monitored the financial activities of the Shire including Debtors, Creditors & Investments and prepare monthly and annual financial statements, investment reports and variance reports to the Council in accordance with statutory requirements or as needed.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
- Monitoring and reviewed financial activity including procurement and compliance.
- Reviewed Bank reconciliations and monthly Business Activity Statements.
- Prepared Mid-year Budget review in accordance with legislative reporting requirements to Council.
- Prepared and assisted in compiling annual budget.
- Assisted in preparation of annual financial reports.
- Reviewed payroll processes and reports.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous outstation expenses.
- Reviewed financial assets, revaluations & depreciation.
- Ensured Shire compliance with all Shire policies and procedures, and LG accounting standards.
- Liaised with the external auditors for Interim and Final Annual Audits.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Active and engaged partner with the Corporate and Community Services Team, who adds value by completing high quality work, is a positive team member and strives to support the values we seek to foster in our organisation.
Finance Officer
Shire Of York
08.2014 - 04.2022
- Used Synergy software and excel to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist officers with making strategic plans and operational decisions for budgeted expenses.
- Accounts Payable - maintain exceptional processes for Creditor payments to include reviews and checks in accordance with organisations policies and audit requirements.
- High standard of record keeping including data entry
- High quality support to Finance Manager and all other staff and Auditors where required.
- Perform ongoing purchase order training with Altus software and compliance for procurement processes in line with Local Government regulations and organisation policies and procedures.
- Review and reconcile day-to-day operations and takings for multiple out stations of Shire of York.
- Monitored budget, revenue and expenses and variance trends and assist responsible officers where required.
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Finance and Costing Reviews assistance
- Events group - Finance support
- BAS - all controls of BAS payment processing and upload into ATO Business Portal
- Grant Management including maintenance of Grants Register
- Asset Register - monitor and maintain asset addition's, disposals and monthly balancing and reporting.
- Undertake Plant & Equipment stocktakes and assist with other staff to ensure inventories are developed and maintained for all assets under $5000 in accordance with OAG requirements
- Plant maintenance including plant review and undertaking annual stocktakes, updating plant module in Synergy and asset register.
- Fuel card control
- Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) working group development. Representative for the Shire of York
Administration Clerk
York & District Co-operative
03.2005 - 08.2014
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Established and maintained standard office procedures to achieve demanding targets.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Reconciled daily till takings for supermarket and hardware stores.
Dairy Manager
York & District Co-operative
08.2003 - 03.2005
- Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
- Answered questions from customers and discussed new products placed in dairy cases.
- Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
- Delegated tasks and gave direction to team of 2-3 employees within dairy department.
- Restocked cases with new merchandise and removed expired items for proper disposal.
Shop Assistant
York & District Co-operative
08.1997 - 08.2003
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Checked incoming orders and organised new stock.
- Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
- Register operator
- Customer service
Education
Secondary Student -
Northam Senior High School
Northam, WA07.1997
Secondary Student -
York District High School
York, WA12.1996
Skills
- Proactive and Focused
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Innovative and Visionary
- Friendly and approachable
- Great communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Maternity Leave
Maternity Leave - York and District Co-operative
May 2005 - January 2007
Maternity Leave - York and District Co-operative
April 2009 - May 2010
References
Alina Behan
Manager Corporate and Community Services
Shire of York
Mob - 0457 600 161
Work Phone - 96 410 500
Tabitha Bateman
Manager Corporate and Community Services
Shire of Toodyay
Mob - 0417 733 381
Timeline
Finance Manager
Shire Of York
05.2022 - 02.2024
Finance Officer
Shire Of York
08.2014 - 04.2022
Administration Clerk
York & District Co-operative
03.2005 - 08.2014
Dairy Manager
York & District Co-operative
08.2003 - 03.2005
Shop Assistant
York & District Co-operative
08.1997 - 08.2003
Secondary Student -
Northam Senior High School
Secondary Student -
York District High School
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