Natasha Rhodes
INVERLOCH,Vic
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Small School Business Services
Wonthaggi
02.2018 - 12.2023
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted in the development of financial forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions, supporting strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
- Developed comprehensive budgets that aligned with company goals while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Management Accountant
Koonwarra Village School
Koonwarra
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring timely completion of audit procedures without any significant findings or adjustments required.
- Supported the development of strategic plans with detailed financial analysis and scenario modeling.
- Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
- Identified past financial trends, performed risk management and predicted future outcomes and needs.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for senior management, facilitating effective decision-making based on accurate data insights.
- Streamlined financial data collection by implementing new software solutions that integrated seamlessly with existing systems.
- Assisted company leaders with financial decisions.
- Conducted variance analyses between actual results and forecasts, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.
- Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end close process and implementing automated reconciliation tools.
- Optimized cash flow management strategies by analyzing historical trends, improving forecasting models, and minimizing working capital requirements.
- Enhanced budgeting and forecasting processes for increased accuracy, allowing management to make more informed decisions.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Trust Accountant
Alec Scott - Inverloch
Inverloch
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained detailed records of trust account transactions, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
- Resolved beneficiary inquiries promptly while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to fiduciary responsibilities.
- Provided comprehensive financial analysis for informed decision-making in trust administration.
- Managed risk by conducting periodic reviews of trust accounts and implementing appropriate controls.
- Developed customized reporting solutions to meet specific client needs in trust management.
- Enhanced client trust relationships by managing accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Improved internal controls within the Trust Accounting function, enhancing overall operational effectiveness and reducing potential risks associated with non-compliance or fraud incidents.
- Assisted with audits related to trusts; provided documentation and addressed any concerns raised by auditors.
- Streamlined trust accounting processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Ensured the timely distribution of funds to beneficiaries according to trust agreements.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
Timeline
Accountant
Small School Business Services
02.2018 - 12.2023
Management Accountant
Koonwarra Village School
07.2017 - 12.2018
Trust Accountant
Alec Scott - Inverloch
07.2015 - 07.2017