LORRAINE ANNE RAFOLS
Finance and Admin Manager
Larrakeyah,Northern Territory
Summary
Reliable Finance and Admin Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments. With 13years+ of extensive experience in financial accounting, cost accounting, project costing, accounting for not for profit organization, financial analysis, taxation, payroll and audit functions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Admin Manager
DAC Enterprises Pty Ltd (Civil Construction)
Yarrawonga, NT
04.2022 - Current
- Supervising financial management of projects and accounts.
- Managing financial and administration teams to achieve company financial goals.
- Preparation of Financial and Costing reports for all entities and its related parties.
- Checking and review of payroll for all entities.
- Responsible for all company's compliance such as BAS, TPAR, PAYG, Superannuation, FBT and some other government accreditations.
- Driving best practices in finance, administration and human resources management within the organization to maximize efficiency and growth.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
- Design and Implementing of system to improve processes within the organization.
- Conduct financial analysis, identify trends, and investigate variances and provide insights to support strategic decision-making and goal attainment
- Liaise with external auditors and other parties outside the organisation.
Accountant
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (Not for Profit)
Darwin, NT
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Regular review and maintenance of all general ledger accounts, for accuracy and completeness, ensuring conformity to accounting
- To maintain, review and improve finance procedures, to make sure internal controls are in place to avoid errors in reporting.
- Review and approval of purchase requisition for all six stores handled.
- Preparation of budgets with department head and General Manager to ensure accuracy and a realistic budget for each entity. Make recommendations and analysis of prior data to assist in decision making.
- Manage fixed asset module ensuring correct paperwork and approval for all additions and disposals.
- Preparation of accurate & timely monthly / quarterly / yearly management reports
- Preparation of quarterly and yearly board meeting financial documents
- Support and engage non finance staff to ensure understanding and adherence to finance policies and procedures.
- Liaison with Auditors regarding interim and final audit information required and audit queries.
- Mentor finance officers and support them to reach their career advancement
- Review of BAS and PAYG
- Preparation of Acquittal report for grants received.
- Assisting in Inventory Stock takes in various community.
Head of Accounting
GOLDEN SCENT FZ LLC (E-commerce)
Dubai, UAE
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Preparation of necessary documents such as delivery notes, invoices, statement of accounts etc.
- Analyze business operations per project, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues, expenses and profitability.
- Recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions
- Payroll and WPS processing
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Handles collection and other client’s payment concern such as disputes, account reconciliation etc.
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
General Accountant
PARADOSSO7 TRADING LLC
DUBAI UAE
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
- Preparation of necessary documents such as delivery notes, invoices, statement of accounts etc
- Analyze business operations per project, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues, expenses and profitability
- Recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions
- Payroll and WPS processing
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
- Handles collection and other client’s payment concern such as disputes, account reconciliation etc
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
Cost Analyst
ARTESYN EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES
Quezon City, Philippines
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Check and review the standard cost revision based on policies set by the company
- Cost breakout of actual cost with variances vs
- Standard/ budget
- Explain variances after analyzing the actual labor, material, and overhead cost against Standard/Budget
- Check and analyze inconsistency between different organization's standard cost
- Market segment analysis for each business unit during actual and forecast months
Fixed Asset Analyst
ARTESYN EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES
Quezon City, Philippines
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system
- Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets
- Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation
- Assign tag numbers to fixed assets
- Review / checking of Fixed Asset requisition in line with company's policies
Auditor
SISON CORILLO PARONE & CO. ( SCP)
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Perform various financial statement, internal and compliance audit
- Conduct test of controls, walkthrough of significant transactions and inventory count
- Compute and prepare audited Financial Statement reports and income tax returns to be submitted to Securities and Exchange Commission and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Outsourced General Accountant
SISON CORILLO PARONE & CO. ( SCP)
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Maintain set of books and accounting records
- Prepare journal and check vouchers
- Record accounting transactions based on supporting documents
- Monitor petty cash and check the liquidation based on client’s policies
- Prepare payroll computation, pay slip, government tax returns and other statutory reports
- Preparation of monthly trial balance, financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flow) and general ledger
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation, management reports, financial Statements and submit directly to top management
- Assist and prepare requirements of external auditors (maintenance of account schedule and its subsidiary accounts)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Philippine School of Business Administration
Quezon City, Philippines03.2004
Skills
- Systems Used - QuickBooks, Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, MYOB, Xero, Wage Easy
- Communication Skill - excellent communicator, both oral and written
- Team Player – enjoys working with people to share and learn experiences and knowledge, motivates and be motivated by others to achieve common goals of team
Timeline
Finance & Admin Manager
DAC Enterprises Pty Ltd (Civil Construction)
04.2022 - Current
Accountant
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (Not for Profit)
09.2020 - 04.2022
Head of Accounting
GOLDEN SCENT FZ LLC (E-commerce)
01.2016 - 01.2020
General Accountant
PARADOSSO7 TRADING LLC
03.2015 - 01.2016
Cost Analyst
ARTESYN EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES
09.2013 - 01.2015
Fixed Asset Analyst
ARTESYN EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES
09.2012 - 09.2013
Auditor
SISON CORILLO PARONE & CO. ( SCP)
01.2011 - 08.2011
Outsourced General Accountant
SISON CORILLO PARONE & CO. ( SCP)
07.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Philippine School of Business Administration