Martha Pardo
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
Experienced Management Accountant with a strong background in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. Proven ability to streamline business operations that drive growth and increase efficiency. Skilled at collaborating with all levels of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Significant impact made in previous work by improving internal controls and processes. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Accountant
CT4 Group
Brisbane, QLD
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Prepared, analyzed and interpreted monthly financial statements for management review.
- Developed, maintained and updated accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Monitored budget performance against actual results, identified discrepancies, and recommended corrective actions.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for management review.
- Managed payroll process from data entry through final reporting and payment of taxes.
- Supervised and delegated tasks for accounting technician teams and assisted with team tasks when necessary.
- Prepared and presented financial reports, budgets and statements.
Finance Manager
NewBase Compuer Services
Brisbane, QLD
01.2009 - 09.2021
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
- Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization.
- Analyzed sales activity to identify and correct cost errors or price discrepancies.
- Managed and forecasted cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and investments.
- Ensured accurate and timely compliance with tax filing requirements and other regulatory obligations.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on company's borrowings.
Education
Diploma of Health Science (Nutrition)
Endeavour College of Natural Health
08-2021
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Christopher Howard Traning
Brisbane, QLD07-2008
Bachelor Business (Majoring in Accounting)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD10-2003
Skills
- Cost accounting
- Variance Analysis
- Data Modeling
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Management
- Financial Data Analysis
- Team Management
Affiliations
Volunteer with the pyjama foundation. Personal interest in learning about human body and mind. aromatherapy
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Management Accountant
CT4 Group
09.2021 - 06.2024
Finance Manager
NewBase Compuer Services
01.2009 - 09.2021
Diploma of Health Science (Nutrition)
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Christopher Howard Traning
Bachelor Business (Majoring in Accounting)
Griffith University
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