Michelle Gunnell
Gymea Bay,NSW
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Detail-oriented Accountant with 19 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Generis Group Pty Ltd
02.2024 - Current
- My role consists of preparing individual tax returns, Company BAS, IAS and tax returns
- Servicing a major client in all aspects of accounting functions including all facets of payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entry and bank reconciliations via MYOB between all 10 of their entities.
Frontline team member
Gymea Miranda Bowling & Sports Club
02.2022 - Current
- Working shifts in the bar and on the floor servicing the gaming area
- Recently promoted to Shift Supervisor, my responsibilities consist of – Weekend Open check and balance safe, set up TAB, KENO, TV monitors, sound, poker machines and tills
- Ensure all bars are ready and the cellar is functioning properly
- Coordinate staff breaks and cover staff shifts if required
- Evening Closes – Balance KENO, TAB and all bar tills at shift start, ensure all staff have arrived, manage the bars & gaming areas
- Close of business, balance and sign out of TAB & KENO, sign off all tills and send moneys to the safe
- Ensure staff have cleaned bars properly, poker machine clearance and turn of all machines, TV monitors and locking up the premises.
In-house Accountant
Sun Developments Pty Ltd T/as Sun-Greenaway Builders
10.2019 - 02.2024
- My responsibilities included all aspects of accounting functions including all facets of payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entry and bank reconciliation via MYOB, working in conjunction with the company’s external Accounting Firm
- Weekly and monthly reporting to the Managing Director, also, reporting on job costing for planning and budgeting to ensure jobs were managed financially
- Financial control with managing staff spending
- I managed all aspects of the company insurance cover whilst maintaining annual financial reports between the accounting program and the operations program required for Contract Works Insurance and ICARE Workers Comp
- Also ensuring the company had full coverage of Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Cyber and all other required insurances.
Frontline team member
Sutherland District Trade Union Club Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Members, Willow and Pokies bar, Pokies floor service, Safety Marshal, Willow Host and food service at Gymea and Helensburgh venues.
Temp position
Nine2Three Employment Solutions
07.2019 - 10.2019
- At a Plumbing Company in an Accounts Receivables role to assist with retrieving payments from Debtors with invoices dating back 3 years and more
- Successfully retrieving over $275K in just seven weeks.
In House Accountant
AutoPrep Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2019
- I supported the requirements of the Director and I was responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping/accounting functions including all facets of payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entry and bank reconciliation via MYOB, Working in conjunction with the company’s external accounting firm
- Responsibilities in this role also included administrative tasks, development of quotes and attending to all corporate services including insurance, accounting and legal activities
- Human Resources functions such as payroll, coordination of recruitment, staff inductions, annual Workers Compensation insurances, monthly Superannuation payments and policy development.
Contract bookkeeping duties
Kevin Brown & Associates Pty Ltd
07.2005 - 11.2016
- Include payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entry and bank reconciliation
- Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting to the Managing Director
- Preparation of quarterly BAS in conjunction with the company’s accounting firm.
In-house Accountant/Office Manager
Combined Roofing Australia Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 03.2015
- I was responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping/accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entry and bank reconciliation via MYOB/Xero and working in conjunction with the company’s accounting firm
- Arrange finance for motor vehicles as required, annual Workers Compensation insurances and monthly Superannuation payments
- Month-end reporting of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet to the Managing Directors.
Contract bookkeeping
Rise Above Roofing Pty Ltd
02.2005 - 06.2014
- Providing the above-mentioned services and company set up in MYOB.
Accounts Payable
Pioneer Waste Management Australia Pty Ltd
03.2007 - 11.2010
- General ledger entries, month-end reconciliation and payments to Creditors
- Accounts Receivables – ensure receipts were received in a timely manner with requests of payments when required.
Contract bookkeeping
Australian Picture Network
10.2005 - 06.2010
- Providing general ledger entries, accounts receivable/payable, reconciliation of bank accounts
- Profit & loss and balance sheet reporting, preparation of quarterly BAS in conjunction with the client's accounting firm.
Contract work
KPR Partners Pty Ltd
07.2006 - 09.2006
- Preparation of Individual Tax Returns, one day per week.
Contract work
Australian Performance Accounting & Taxation Pty Ltd
10.2001 - 01.2004
- Preparation of Individual Tax Returns, two days per week.
Operations Co-ordinator
Australian Air Express
04.1989 - 06.2001
- Monitor and action capacity requirements for Australia Post mail on Qantas domestic flights
- Extensive liaison with Australia Post, Qantas Load Control, Ramp Services, Australian Air Express Uplift and Lead a team of Porter’s to ensure mail is handled within the terms of Australia Post Contract
- Co-ordinate the day-to-day relationship between Australian Air Express and Australia Post.
Self Employed, Contract Courier Driver
Sanford Couriers
01.1986 - 07.1989
- Timely and effective delivery of urgent documents in Sydney metro area.
Business Owner/Operator
Cutline Hair Design
01.1980 - 01.1986
- Responsible for all aspects of the business, including bookkeeping, purchasing, inventory control, staff management, and the overall operations of the business
- I established this salon from scratch, (not an existing business).
Education
Advanced Diploma of Accounting with Distinction -
TAFE GYMEA
01.2006
Diploma in Computer Studies -
STOTTS COLLEGE
01.2001
Skills
- Statutory Reporting
- Budget Analysis
- Funds Management
- MYOB Proficient
- Staff Management
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Management
- Cloud accounting
References
- Sun Developments Pty Ltd, Sam Papachristo, 0421 525 929
- Tradies, Steve Asplet, 0424 178 383
- AutoPrep, Glenn Austin, 0418 966 657
- Gymea Miranda Bowling Sports Club, Jason Fullerton, 0487 777 490
Timeline
Accountant
Generis Group Pty Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Frontline team member
Gymea Miranda Bowling & Sports Club
02.2022 - Current
Frontline team member
Sutherland District Trade Union Club Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2022
In-house Accountant
Sun Developments Pty Ltd T/as Sun-Greenaway Builders
10.2019 - 02.2024
Temp position
Nine2Three Employment Solutions
07.2019 - 10.2019
In House Accountant
AutoPrep Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2019
In-house Accountant/Office Manager
Combined Roofing Australia Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 03.2015
Accounts Payable
Pioneer Waste Management Australia Pty Ltd
03.2007 - 11.2010
Contract work
KPR Partners Pty Ltd
07.2006 - 09.2006
Contract bookkeeping
Australian Picture Network
10.2005 - 06.2010
Contract bookkeeping duties
Kevin Brown & Associates Pty Ltd
07.2005 - 11.2016
Contract bookkeeping
Rise Above Roofing Pty Ltd
02.2005 - 06.2014
Contract work
Australian Performance Accounting & Taxation Pty Ltd
10.2001 - 01.2004
Operations Co-ordinator
Australian Air Express
04.1989 - 06.2001
Self Employed, Contract Courier Driver
Sanford Couriers
01.1986 - 07.1989
Business Owner/Operator
Cutline Hair Design
01.1980 - 01.1986
Advanced Diploma of Accounting with Distinction -
TAFE GYMEA
Diploma in Computer Studies -
STOTTS COLLEGE
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