Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Wurdong Heights, QLDGladstone, QLD
Open to relocation: No
MAGGIE ZEMEK
CPA Accountant
Wurdong Heights,QLD
Work Preference
Summary
CPA-qualified finance professional with extensive experience across financial and management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and governance. Supports operational and senior stakeholders with clear analysis, cash management, audit preparation, financial systems administration and practical business insights across water, mining, sugar and manufacturing environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
CPL Queensland
01.2022
Seasonal Juice Chemist
Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd
01.2017
Corporate Accountant
GAWB
Gladstone, Queensland
01.2022 - Current
- delivering financial management, accounting, asset accounting, and reporting support across organisation, partnering with internal stakeholders to support financial performance, compliance, governance, and business improvement.
- Reviewed, measured, and analysed departmental and business budgets and forecasts to identify trends, variances, and cost-control opportunities.
- Provided financial performance reporting and analysis to enable informed management decision-making.
- Analyse financial information and translate results into meaningful information for internal stakeholders.
- Undertake monthly reviews and internal audits of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements, including associated reconciliations.
- Support month-end, year-end and statutory financial reporting requirements.
- Prepared and maintained financial reports, statements, accounts, and BAS documentation in compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide financial information and documentation required for internal and external audit activities.
- Apply water revenue pricing principles, including debtor management and financial analysis.
- Act as financial systems focal point and financial systems administrator, responding to financial system queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor financial information and changes to accounting and financial processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the development and updating of financial governance documents, processes and procedures to support best practice and compliance.
- Analyse and verify financial data, including reconciliations and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Provide financial support and advice to internal stakeholders across the organisation.
Human Resource Advisor
H-E PARTS INTERNATIONAL MINING SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Mackay, Queensland
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Advised managers and supervisors on balancing business requirements, policy, legislation, and operational considerations, ensuring compliance and effective HR practices.
- Managed and supported performance management, employee relations and change initiatives.
- Partnered with operational managers and supervisors across Mining Solutions Division to address complex business and employee matters, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with managers and stakeholders to resolve complex issues and implement practical solutions, fostering a proactive approach to HR challenges.
- Coordinated compliance-related activities and supported operational training requirements.
- Contributed to strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provided operational HR advice and support across a mining services business supporting surface mining equipment fleets, crushing and materials processing and mobile construction equipment.
- Developed strong skills in communication, influencing, negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management within a mining services environment.
- While this role was HR-focused, it developed strong operational business partnering, stakeholder engagement and influencing capability relevant to a Finance Business Partner environment.
Temporary Accountant
RACECOURSE PROJECTS PTY LTD
Mackay, Queensland
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed daily cash flow monitoring and reporting to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
- Completed bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate and timely financial information for management decision-making.
- Prepared internal and external management reports to inform decision-making.
- Supported the day-to-day financial functions of the business.
- Provided financial management support during senior accountant maternity leave, maintaining continuity in financial operations for sugar cane farming and greenfield development.
Human Resource / Payroll Manager
MSF SUGAR LIMITED
Maryborough, Queensland
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Held a broad operational role combining HR, payroll and significant financial administration and reporting responsibilities.
- Managed payroll liabilities and reconciliations, including superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and other deductions.
- Completed annual payroll reconciliations and employee payment summaries.
- Performed salary packaging calculations and financial analysis.
- Managed financial tasks ensuring accurate reporting for compliance and decision-making.
- Prepared and maintained financial reports.
- Prepared and lodged annual Fringe Benefits Tax returns.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and maintained the asset register.
- Managed accounts receivable, including invoicing, debt collection and reconciliations.
- Documented and implemented business improvement efforts, enhancing operational efficiency.
- During the implementation of a new financial reporting system, developed a database reporting solution to extract data from the legacy system and prepare it for transfer into the new system. The solution:
- Reduced manual data entry requirements.
- Reduced the risk of human error during data transfer.
- Reduced processing time by up to 90%.
- Delivered a significant efficiency and labour cost saving to the business.
- Successfully negotiated and documented four enterprise bargaining agreements and one variation, with no industrial action during the negotiation process.
- Secured $42,000 in government apprentice funding through preparation and submission of grant documentation.
- Managed ongoing apprentice and trainee funding processes to maximise available government funding.
- Partnered with operational leaders to resolve workplace issues.
- MSF Sugar is an integrated agribusiness involved in growing, processing, marketing and exporting raw sugar.
Co-Owner
Zemo's Pets & Hobbies
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Co-managed pet supply and hobby retail operations, including daily store workflows.
- Oversaw customer service for animal care products, games, and hobby merchandise.
- Handled inventory control for pet food, accessories, and specialty hobby stock.
- Operated retail business alongside full-time employment, managing day-to-day operations and customer relations.
Senior Management Accountant
DALE & MEYERS OPERATIONS LTD
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Prepared and analysed financial information for management.
- Strengthened financial control and reporting processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Supported budgeting, reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis.
- Facilitated informed business decision-making by providing critical financial insights.
- Delivered management accounting support to enhance operational efficiency.
Divisional Accountant / Financial Accountant
HYNE TIMBER LTD
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Facilitated divisional financial reporting and analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Delivered financial and management accounting support to enhance decision-making in manufacturing.
- Prepared financial reports and completed account reconciliations.
- Assisted with budgeting, financial controls and reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with operational stakeholders to gather and clarify financial information needs.
Education
Master - Human Resource Management
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW01-2013
Bachelor - Business Accounting
Central Queensland University
01-2001
Advanced Diploma - Business Accounting
TAFE Queensland
Sunshine Coast, QLDSkills
- Financial business partnering
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Budget management
- Budget variance analysis
- Financial reporting
- Month-end and year-end reporting
- Financial governance and compliance
- Audit preparation and support
- Financial modeling and analysis
- Performance reporting
- Commercial analysis and decision support
- Cash flow management
- Cost management
- Cost control and efficiency analysis
- Financial performance improvement
- Process improvement strategies
- Process optimization solutions
- Business planning
- Risk management
- Operational performance analysis
- Stakeholder engagement and influencing
- Stakeholder relationship building
- Stakeholder communication skills
- Data analysis
- Database reporting
- Financial systems
- ERP systems proficiency
- ERP software expertise
- TechOne CI & CIA Pronto Finance One Crystal Reports Workday POS systems
- Reporting systems
- Systems implementation and reporting solutions
- Systems administration
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Issue resolution
- Industry operational experience
- Financial collaboration
- Cost accounting
- Issue resolution
- ERP software expertise
Personal Information
Title: Senior Finance Professional | Finance Business Partner | CPA
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety | 2020
- Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator | 2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator | 2021
- Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety | 2020
- Fringe Benefits Tax Seminar | 2016
- Taxation & Payroll Seminar | 2016
- Drug & Alcohol Testing Training | 2015
- Crystal Reports 9 Advanced | 2003
- Assertion Skills – Australian Institute of Management | 2003
- Crystal Report Design – Introductory | 2002
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
CPL Queensland
01.2022
Corporate Accountant
GAWB
01.2022 - Current
Human Resource Advisor
H-E PARTS INTERNATIONAL MINING SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
01.2019 - 01.2022
Temporary Accountant
RACECOURSE PROJECTS PTY LTD
01.2018 - 01.2019
Seasonal Juice Chemist
Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd
01.2017
Human Resource / Payroll Manager
MSF SUGAR LIMITED
01.2008 - 01.2017
Co-Owner
Zemo's Pets & Hobbies
01.2007 - 01.2016
Senior Management Accountant
DALE & MEYERS OPERATIONS LTD
01.2005 - 01.2008
Divisional Accountant / Financial Accountant
HYNE TIMBER LTD
01.2001 - 01.2005
Master - Human Resource Management
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor - Business Accounting
Central Queensland University
Advanced Diploma - Business Accounting
TAFE Queensland