Megan Rocke
Yallambie, VIC
Summary
Experienced accounting and event management professional skilled in bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and payroll. Proficient in MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks, and Reckon. Strong client management, compliance, and leadership skills. Background in high-profile event coordination and operations. Currently completing my Chartered Accountant (CA) program.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
SCM Financial Group (Merged With Peter Fry & Associates Dec 2022)
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed financial statements and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Preparing & reviewing tax returns and supporting documentation for individual and corporate clients.
- Mentored junior accountants, enhancing team efficiency through knowledge sharing and training.
- Preparation of client BAS'
- General bookkeeping from client source documents into various accounting packages including MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks and Reckon.
Client Bookkeeper
Peter Fry & Associates
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted in preparing tax returns and supporting documentation for individual and corporate clients.
- Preparation of client BAS'
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review and decision-making.
- General bookkeeping from client source documents into various accounting packages including MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks and Reckon
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accuracy in financial records.
Event Manager/Office Manager
Ascot House Receptions
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Payroll Services
- Accounts Receivable and Payable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Managing event sales and coordination organising up to 12 events per week during busy periods including weddings from 30-200pax, social events and conferences from 20 pax-200pax
Functions Manager
Peter Rowland Catering
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for the efficient planning, co-ordination and delivery of all Events & Functions held at Flemington Racecourse.
- Managing and ensuring the successful delivery of all events.
- Managing all function orders and rosters.
- Liaising with all Victorian Racing Club departments and external contractors.
- Liaising with clients, function chef, MC ect.
- To ensure all requirements are understood and delivered.
- Managing, training & developing staff.
- Maintaining the monthly Profit and Loss account for Flemington Event Centre.
Function Supervisor
Peter Rowland Catering
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of all Events & Functions held at Flemington Racecourse.
- Managing and running events and liaising with clients.
- Managing, training & developing staff.
- Complete all function orders and rosters.
- Maintaining the monthly Profit and Loss account for Flemington Event Centre.
- Liaise with VRC to ensure all event requirements are met.
Team Leader, Food & Beverage Attendant
Octopus Hospitality & Events
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Food & Beverage Attendant at various Melbourne Hospitality venues including Crown, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Royal Exhibition Building, Deloitte and more
- Team Leader at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Marquee Supervisor at Caulfield Cup Carnival
- Head Waiter and Supervisor at Flemington Racecourse
Assistant Operations Manager
Food & Desire
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Day to day operations of the venue.
- Managing and running events and liaising with clients.
- Managing, training & developing staff.
Catering Services Team Leader
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Running events up to 350pax alone and 3500pax with other supervisors.
- Running up to 4 events simultaneously.
- Ensure all catering areas are set to the standards of the organisation.
- Ensuring the event runs according to the Event Plan.
- Managing, training & developing staff.
- Proficient in the use of EBMS (Event Management Software).
- Interacting with other departments of the organisation such as Loading Dock, Operations, Kitchen, Customer Service, Retail, Event Planning and Tech Services.
Marketing Coordinator
Sujon Photography
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Marketing Strategies & Advice
- Social Media Marketing
- Updating Website
Account Manager
Easy Weddings
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Digital Advertising
- Sales
- Marketing
- Customer Service
Food & Beverage Ateendant/Supervisor
Blakes Feast Catering Company
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervise Staff
- Food and Beverage Attendant
- Set up and pack down of Events
- Ensure Event Running order is adhered to
- Responsibility to make sure event runs smoothly
- Café duties
Food & Beverage Attendant
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Set up and pack down of Events.
- Event Running order.
- Responsibility to make sure event runs smoothly.
- Café duties
Education
CA Program -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
12-2025
Diploma in Accounting -
Swinburne University of Technology
01-2021
Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping -
Swinburne University Of Technology
11.2020
Bachelor of Business - Event Management/Marketing
La Trobe University
2015
Wedding Consultant & Coordinator Certification -
Wedding Planning Institute Of Canada
2011
Certificate 3 in Events -
William Angliss Institute
Melbourne VIC2009
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Tax preparation
- Clients Management
- Event Management
- Team Leadership & Management
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
Member, The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Hobbies
Floristry, Food, Events & Weddings, Marketing
References
Anthony Patinyotis Managing Director Ascot House Receptions 0411 122 110 anthony@ascothouse.com.au
Sheldon Fernandes Operations Manager MCEC 0401 293 438 sfernandes@mcec.com.au
Samantha Boyle Account Manager Hotel Staff previously Staffing Manager Octopus Hospitality 0421 964 486 samantha@hotelstaff.com.au
Timeline
Accountant
SCM Financial Group (Merged With Peter Fry & Associates Dec 2022)
02.2022 - 05.2025
Client Bookkeeper
Peter Fry & Associates
03.2021 - 02.2022
Event Manager/Office Manager
Ascot House Receptions
08.2017 - 04.2020
Functions Manager
Peter Rowland Catering
08.2016 - 08.2017
Function Supervisor
Peter Rowland Catering
04.2016 - 08.2016
Assistant Operations Manager
Food & Desire
10.2015 - 02.2016
Catering Services Team Leader
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
04.2015 - 10.2015
Team Leader, Food & Beverage Attendant
Octopus Hospitality & Events
10.2013 - 04.2016
Marketing Coordinator
Sujon Photography
10.2013 - 03.2014
Account Manager
Easy Weddings
02.2013 - 10.2013
Food & Beverage Ateendant/Supervisor
Blakes Feast Catering Company
02.2011 - 01.2012
Food & Beverage Attendant
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
08.2009 - 03.2011
CA Program -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Diploma in Accounting -
Swinburne University of Technology
Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping -
Swinburne University Of Technology
Bachelor of Business - Event Management/Marketing
La Trobe University
Wedding Consultant & Coordinator Certification -
Wedding Planning Institute Of Canada
Certificate 3 in Events -
William Angliss Institute
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