Lorraine Muzambwa
Port Hedland,WA
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 15 years of expertise overseeing various financial responsibilities. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Started a successful small business (Accounting practice) offering several services
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Finance Manager
WA Country Health Service- Pilbara
08.2020 - Current
- Developing and implementing internal budgeting processes and customized reporting systems ($228M Budget)
- Management and Leadership of all Karlarra Aged Care finances, including funding models and reporting to the Commonwealth- Aged Care Financial Report & Quarterly Finance Report ($11M Budget)
- Providing advice, support and guidance to managers and business support staff on financial matters to achieve organisational goals and promote access to financial information and policies.
- Contributing financial expertise, trend analysis and modelling to support the preparation of business cases and funding submissions.
- Preparation of financial reports for the Region including monthly management reporting, periodic budget and performance reports and providing input in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements
- Identification, management and monitoring of key risks with budget impacts to achieve financial and business performance targets
Director Business Services
WA Country Health Service- Pilbara
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Strategic management and leadership of Business Services team (Health Information, Finance, Contracts and Procurement) including Karlarra Aged Care facility
- Information management & technology - developed and implemented strategies to drive decision making, support clinical practice and facilitate innovation.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Corporate governance & risk management - provided governance, oversight and strategic leadership for regional business and financial systems including audit, business risk, records management, procurement and contracts.
Business Manager
Hedland Health Hosp & Karlarra Aged Care Facility
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints. Teams included Admin, Operations, Contracts, Procurement, Human Resources & Security Services
- Providing regular reports to Hedland Health Campus & Karlarra Aged Care governing committees
- Ensured compliance with Public Sector Management Human Resource standards
- Ensured the Occupational Health & Safety of all staff by supporting and encouraging preventative health and safety measures, training and programs
- Displayed leadership to ensure cohesion between non clinical services employees and other divisions of the Health Service
Business Analyst
WA Country Health Service- Pilbara
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed and implemented proactive solutions to enable performance improvement across the Region and to prevent service delivery failure
- Implemented strategies and measures that improved the connections between patient outcomes, performance indicators and corporate governance within the Pilbara Region
- Enhanced company-wide decision-making by developing comprehensive reports on key performance indicators.
- Increased efficiency in resource allocation by conducting detailed business requirements analysis.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
Senior Finance Officer
WA Country Health Service
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisting with the update of Financial Reporting templates, FTE Model and annual Fringe Benefit Tax return
- Coordinated the maintenance of the Asset register and ensured compliance to the Financial Management Act, Health According Manual and Policies
- Coordinated regional assets stock takes and ensured the asset additions, relocations and disposals were appropriately documented
- Participated in committees and cross-functional working groups relative to the key responsibilities of this position
- Provided relief to the Finance Manager
Coordinator Financial Planning and Reporting
Town of Port Hedland
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights. Reports included annual financial statements and monthly financial reports
- Assisted the Manager Financial Services with the preparation of the Annual Budget and Long-Term Financial Planning documents
- Liaised with the Town’s Auditors and implemented controls and improvements to address issues raised in the Management Reports
- Promoted customer service excellence and ensured overhead models including Public Works, Plant costing and Administration allocations were reconciled
Management Accountant
Town of Port Hedland
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared, developed and analysed key financial information to ensure management makes well-informed decisions to ensure future stability and growth.
- Assisted with the budget review and planning processes ensuring the provision of timely, accurate and high-quality information and advice to both clients and stakeholders
- Management & coordination of fees and charges, including internal audit of all revenue items
- Monitored and reviewed the cash management functions of the Town to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet program commitments, and to maximise the return on investments for ratepayers
Finance Officer
Town of Port Hedland
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Processed general journal requests from business unit to another.
- Submission of acquittals for various funded projects
- Maintenance of the asset register
- Any ad-hoc duties as assigned
Assistant Accountant
Coventry Group Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted with the preparation of monthly, half yearly and annual accounts (Profit and Loss Statements & Balance Sheets) for 4 divisions, with a minimum of 6 branches each
- Assisted with Budget preparation, forecasting and daily monitoring of inventory levels
- Assisted with processing of import receivables from various overseas countries and redistribution of unit costs
- Assisted with periodic duties in Accounts Payable
- Ad- hoc duties as required by the Industrial Accountant and the Commercial Manager
Education
Master of Bus. (Professional Accounting) -
Victoria University
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
Central Queensland University
BSc (Hons) B-Chem -
CPA Program -
Skills
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Decision Making
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Reporting Audit & Modelling
- Data Analysis
Affiliations
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA)- Public Practice
- Member of Port Hedland & Newman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Xero Certified Advisor/ Xero Silver Partner
- Register BAS Agent
- NDIS Service Provider- Plan Management
Residence
Port Hedland, WA, 6721
Volunteer Experience
- School Board- St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, Committee Member, 2015, date
- Jabat Dance Studio, Treasurer, 2019, 2022
- Parish Council, St Cecilia’s, Finance Committee Member, 2019, date
- St Johns Ambulance, Ambulance Volunteer, 2018, 2019
- School Board- St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, Treasurer, 2014, 2020
- Town of Port Hedland, Fire Warden, Jan 2016, Mar 2017
- WA Electoral Commission, Election Officer, Oct 2016, Elections
- Hedland Gymnastics Association, Treasurer, 2014, 2016
- North-West Local Government Professionals, Assistant Treasurer, 2016, 2017
References
Available on request
Timeline
Director Business Services
WA Country Health Service- Pilbara
09.2022 - 01.2023
Regional Finance Manager
WA Country Health Service- Pilbara
08.2020 - Current
Business Manager
Hedland Health Hosp & Karlarra Aged Care Facility
12.2018 - 07.2020
Business Analyst
WA Country Health Service- Pilbara
04.2018 - 11.2018
Senior Finance Officer
WA Country Health Service
06.2017 - 12.2017
Coordinator Financial Planning and Reporting
Town of Port Hedland
06.2016 - 03.2017
Management Accountant
Town of Port Hedland
10.2014 - 06.2016
Finance Officer
Town of Port Hedland
01.2011 - 01.2013
Assistant Accountant
Coventry Group Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Bus. (Professional Accounting) -
Victoria University
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
Central Queensland University
BSc (Hons) B-Chem -
CPA Program -
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