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Lisa Grammer

Coolah,NSW

Summary

Proven leader in financial management at Warrumbungle Shire Council, with hands on experience in accounts reconciliation and staff supervision. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organisational goals. 33 years experience in Local Government with 25 years experience in Finance within Local Government.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Supervisor Assets and Expenditure

Warrumbungle Shire Council
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Processed End of Month Reconciliations, Checked and signed off End of Month reconciliations of Accounts Payable, Un-invoiced Creditors, Accounts Receivables Stores.
  • Oversaw the weekly Creditors payment run.
  • Assisted the Chief Finance Officer in Council's Quarterly Budget Review.
  • Responsible for the Upload of the revised Budget as a result of the Quarterly Budget Review.
  • Assisting Managers of other Departments with their Budgets, Income and Expenditure

Acting Accountant

Warrumbungle Shire Council
08.2021 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed income data for accounts such as Unknown deposits.
  • Processed loan repayments on a monthly basis.
  • Gathered financial information for High Val High Risk Projects on a monthly basis for the Council Meeting.
  • Gathered Financial Information for Revoted Budget on a monthly basis for the Council meeting
  • Responsible for the upload of Council's annual budget
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the Interim and annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns.
  • Responsible for managing Councils investments which includes requesting daily interest rates and making a decisions on Councils investment portfolio, whilst ensuring it complied with Council's investment policy.
  • Responsible for the creation of all new General Ledger accounts and Work Orders within Council's General Ledger system.
  • Responsible for the update of COuncil;s Fees and charges

Supervisor Finance Coolah

Warrumbungle Shire Council
08.2015 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of the Finance department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Supervise the Levying of the Rates and Annual Charges, Water Billing and Debtors.
  • Responsible for the processing of payments to the Trust Ledger, the reconciliation and Reporting of the Trust Bank Account.
  • Responsible for the Creation of all work orders and General Ledger Accounts.
  • Responsible for processing all General Ledger Journals.
  • Responsible for Receipting payments received through the bank statements and processing Bank Reconciliation on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for processing all Bpay and Australia Post Payments.
  • End of Month Reconciliations for all bank accounts, Investments, Rates and suspense accounts.
  • Hold a Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates Auction, process all documents in relation to the Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates.


Education

Diploma - Management

TAFE

Certificate III - Accounting

TAFE

Higher School Certificate -

Coolah Central School
Coolah

Skills

  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Staff management
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial statements
  • Decision-making
  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger entries

Timeline

Acting Supervisor Assets and Expenditure

Warrumbungle Shire Council
11.2024 - Current

Acting Accountant

Warrumbungle Shire Council
08.2021 - Current

Supervisor Finance Coolah

Warrumbungle Shire Council
08.2015 - Current

Diploma - Management

TAFE

Certificate III - Accounting

TAFE

Higher School Certificate -

Coolah Central School
Lisa Grammer