Noleen Sharma
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
A result-driven and highly proficient personnel with strong financial and management accounting experience in public and private sector. Confident I would make a valuable contribution and I welcome the opportunity to provide timely and professional finance, administrative, and operational support to the business.
Finance professional with proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning. Skilled in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial performance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance Officer AO6 – Finance Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office
08.2023 - Current
- Prepare funding submissions, departmental Budget Papers and budgetary briefs for estimate hearings
- Provide professional and specialist advice to both internal and external stakeholders on budgetary and financial management matters
- Assist internal clients with the development of budget and ongoing monitoring of financial performance
- Contribute toward the preparation of management reports
- Assist in developing and maintaining strong and constructive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the effective management of departmental financial resources within Government priorities and in accordance with the Queensland public sector legislative framework
- Work as part of the team in delivering financial services whist participating in a work environment which delivers a skilled, motivated and productive work team committed to organisational goals
- Prepared costings for four budget submission papers for FY24/25 for QRO including various CBRC initiatives and reviewed budget submission documents
- Created forecasting templates for over 150 agency temp costing for a robust and efficient approach for QRO
- In progress - Draft asset guideline for asset maintenance and management for QRO
- Created a costing model for CDOP budget submission
Finance and Business Improvement Officer AO6 – Information Services
Queensland Treasury
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Develop, manage, monitor and deliver financial processes, including performance reporting for the Chief Information Officer, Chief Finance Officer and Treasury’s Executive Leadership Team
- Support the Manager, Procurement and Business Services, and Information Services Leadership Team in the proactive forecasting, development and ongoing monitoring of Treasury’s ICT Budget, recommending improvements to existing financial practices based on financial analysis and research into best practice
- Provide financial leadership through the preparation, co-ordination, development and analysis of financial and non-financial information for reporting to the Information Services Leadership Team, including assisting in monitoring and maintaining an accurate Human Resource establishment position for the team
- Coordinate and collate financial responses from branch management to provide effective reporting to Finance Branch and Audit enquiries
- Analyse business requirements including evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and communicating and documenting business requirements and functional solutions
- Work collaboratively with branch management to identify accrual expenditure and revenue and ensure compliance with legislative requirements to enable efficient and effective achievement of branch objectives
- Demonstrate autonomy and provide common sense advice to enable optimal service delivery outcomes for the Information Services Team
- Manage conflicting priorities to ensure strategic and sustainable business services outcomes, demonstrating exemplary workplace behaviour and delivering allocated tasks and projects in a timely and efficient manner
- Created and presented a payroll comparison report for FTE tracking
- In progress - Draft version of budget forecasting template
- Prepared and presented approved monthly finance reports to Management
Senior Finance Officer AO5 – Finance Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide professional and specialist advice to internal stakeholders on budgetary and financial management matters
- Understand and adhere to complex funding structures, including ensuring accurate attribution of expenditure across budgets and general ledger accounts and preparing journal transfer documentation
- Deliver insights and guidance, after attaining a deep understanding of business activities to support internal clients to: Develop accurate financial year budget(s) with detailed expenditure profiling
- Monitor and analyse actual expenditure against budget and Complete regular updates to expenditure forecasts
- Assist in the preparation of funding submissions, departmental Budget appears and budgetary briefs for estimate hearings
- Develop and maintain strong and constructive relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring effective management of departmental financial resources
- Work as part of a team to deliver financial services in a productive and cooperative environment committed to achieving QRO’s strategic objectives
- Developed financial year budget with detailed expenditure profiling in the budget software for FY22/23 and FY23/24
- Lead and assisted business areas in the FY23/24 budget development process and ensured that the business areas stayed within the overall fiscal limit
- Reviewed expenditure and revenue trends, assisted in preparation of funding submissions, departmental budget papers and budgetary briefs for estimates hearing
- Prepared clients monthly budget reporting in Power BI on a periodic basis for reporting to the senior executive leadership team
- Monitored and implemented forecast methodology as per client budget type and work programs for Labour and non-labour expenses
- Monitored, analysed, identified client budget vs actuals, and implemented improvement strategies periodically and carried out budget adjustments where necessary
- Met with clients monthly to deliver the financial performance reports and address any issues/concerns that the client may have
- Provided advise to clients per the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM) and QLD Treasury accountability framework
- Finalised budget adjustments utilising Business process and Planning (BPC) and Analysis for Office (AFO) in accordance with QLD Treasury accountability framework
- Reported on financial performance on base operational budget as well as at project level for the work breakdown structures (WBS)
Finance Officer AO4 – Finance Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Ensure the timely creation and processing of purchase order, accounts payable and accounts receivable documents
- Prepare correspondence, reconciliations, journals and reports using applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word or other financial management software
- Contribute toward the provision of professional and specialist services and advice to both internal and external stakeholders on budgetary and financial management and operational matters
- Assist in developing and maintaining strong and constructive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the effective management of departmental financial resources within Government priorities and in accordance with the Queensland public sector legislative framework
- Work as part of the team in delivering financial services whilst participating in a work environment which delivers a skilled, motivated and productive work team committed to organisational goals
- Prepared correspondence, reconciliations, journals and reports using applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word or SAP HANA
- Prepared clients monthly budget reporting (MBR) on a periodic basis for reporting to the senior executive leadership team
- Held periodic meetings with Clients to present the budget status and adjust future cashflows
- Prepare agency temporary staff reports, QRO contracts report and late vendor payment reports for inclusion in the MBR
- Prepared and collated QRO legal fees report for administered and controlled budget
- Contributed towards the provision of professional and specialist services and advice to both internal and external stakeholders on budgetary and financial management and operational matters
- Assisted in developing and maintaining strong and constructive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the effective management of departmental financial resources within Government priorities and in accordance with the Queensland public sector legislative framework
- Worked as part of the team in delivering financial services whilst participating in a work environment which delivers a skilled, motivated and productive work team committed to organisational goals
- Prepared journals to re-allocate discrepancies identified at EOM reconciliation
Business Support Officer AO4 (Finance) – Road Safety Camera Office (RSCO)
Queensland Police Service
09.2015 - 01.2022
- Undertake the preparation and processing of payments and journals, accounts receivable invoices, credit card payments, corporate card reconciliations and other finance related activities
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the processing and resolution of issues regarding accounts payable and receivable invoices, travel allowance claims and master data maintenance
- Prepare month end journals and ad-hoc reporting as required
- Prepare monthly reconciliations to ensure discrepancies are investigated in a timely manner
- Maintaining an Assets Register, coordination of annual stocktakes and provide advice on the acquisition and disposal of assets and other related matters
- Maintain current office systems, policies, and procedures, within an environment of continuous improvement
- Provide advice to staff in relation to financial policy and procedures to support an effective operational environment
- Prepared end of accounting period accrual journal, CDOP Overtime journal and other accounting journals to capture costs in the correct period
- Prepared and processed Request for Quotes and Requisitions to raise Purchase Orders with reference to current standing offer arrangements (SOA)
- Prepared Expenditure Vouchers for payment of invoices relating to operational and administrative costs – processed via Queensland Shared Services (QSS) and SAP Portal eform
- Prepared, submitted, and reconciled employee travel claims in accordance with FMPM travel directive
- Reconciled expenditure at end of month (EOM) against expenditure line-item report from SAP ECC, identified and investigated discrepancies if any
- Performed the annual stocktake including assisting in the development and implementation of the Road Safety Camera Office's physical asset resource management plan
- Corporate card holder performed and managed corporate card transactions and performed monthly reconciliation in Fraedom
- Prepared Revenue vouchers to raise QPS invoices for inter-agency cost recovery and Auslan funding reimbursements
- Developed and maintained RSCO finance SharePoint page for business improvement
- Abided by and advised the Director, managers and senior staff on Governmental and departmental policies, legislation, directives, standards, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of financial, administrative and operational service standards and practices
- Maintained accurate record keeping and file retention procedures and archive records as required by the business unit
- In accordance with the disposal and retention schedule to pass any future audits
- Updated guidelines to align with the current directives and legislations outlined in the FMPM and related policies
- Booked accommodation and travel for Staff in accordance with the FMPM policy
- Liaised with external Vendors regarding invoicing, payments and other adhoc queries
- Performed Vendor/Customer, Asset maintenance and internal order maintenance and reconciliation
- Ensured gifts and benefits are declared in the Gifts and benefits register as per directive
- Reported quarterly on Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
- Declaration of imprest and other accountable allowances at the end of financial year
- Run vendor line-item reports and open Purchase order reports in SAP as required by the business unit
- Provided administrative and financial services to approximately 155 staff as part of the Camera Detected Offence Program
- Educated business areas on asset recognition and creation as per the FMPM
Acting Principal Advisor AO7 (Finance) - Road Safety Camera Office (RSCO)
Queensland Police Service
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Manage the RSCO’s financial services function including the delivery of financial planning and budgets, business analysis and the implementation of financial management standards and practices
- Provide advice to the Director RSCO and management in relation to financial practices, public sector financial reforms, service improvements and innovations
- Manage the preparation of external budget submissions and financial and management reports
- Develop and manage the asset replacement schedule, the capital expenditure approval policy and procedures and oversee the management of the asset register
- Contribute to a range of diverse activities and projects to provide advice on policies and processes concerning capital expenditure and recurrent funding, planning, forecasting and budget preparation and management
- Build and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders and represent The RSCO at interagency forums
- Supervise, appraise and monitor the performance of staff and foster a culture of professional development
- Prepared report for the Demand and Resource Committee in relation to RSCO’s FTEs
- Assisted in the preparation of external CBRC (Cabinet Budget Review Committee) budget submissions, MYFER and forward estimates
- Built and maintained networks with internal and external stakeholders such as Dept of Transport & Main Roads, Qld Treasury, Public Safety Business Agency
- Supervised, trained and monitored the performance of Business Support Officer
- Provided reporting on monthly capital and operating budget spend to Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Reviewed and reconciled financial performance reports for each of the business areas within RSCO
- Reviewed and approved accounting, accrual and capital journals
- Reported on capital gains/losses for the business area
- Provided advice and successfully reported on FBT returns for the business area
Project Officer AO5 – Road Safety Camera Office
Queensland Police Service
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Consulted, advised and negotiated effectively with Project Managers, project teams and stakeholders in relation to project governance and project deliverables
- Managed and recorded project activities including coordinating input from technical and operational areas and monitoring activities of internal and external stakeholders
- Provided high quality, well researched advice regarding project methodologies, governance and administration
- Engaged and consulted with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support project outcomes and assist in identifying change management activities
- Prepared and reviewed project documents, registers, briefing notes, reports and correspondence of a complex nature
- Assisted in the procurement of services, equipment and supplies for RSCO projects including significant procurement and tender documentation
- Project lead on the successful Business Name change project for RSCO
- Managed risk and benefits register, lessons learnt register and prepared benefit realisation report
- Monitored financial activities in accordance with State Government and Service policies and procedures
Internal Accountant
South Pacific Recordings (Fiji) Ltd
08.2007 - 11.2011
- Generated statistical and managerial reports for Board of Directors
- Prepared and analysed financial statements
- Performed bank reconciliation / loan disbursements and reconciliation
- Assisted in budget preparation, cost monitoring and controlling
- Presented statement of financial position and financial performance to the Board of Directors
- Liaised with external auditors – Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC)
- Debt management, Petty Cash Handling and payroll
- Calculation and filing of Value Added Tax (VAT) returns
- Preparation and filing of Provident Fund (FNPF) and Pay as you Earn (PAYE) returns
- Maintained fixed asset registers, general ledger maintenance and annual stocktake
- Implemented and monitored of audit procedures for all retail outlets
- Participated in the recruitment of retail staffs
Education
Foundation level CPA -
CPA Australia
Brisbane, QLD06.2022
PRINCE 2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management -
Prince2
Brisbane, QLD01.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting and Information Systems
The University of The South Pacific
Fiji Islands01.2007
Certificate - Basic Leadership Concepts and Skills Training
The University of The South Pacific
Fiji Islands01.2006
Skills
- Financial Policies and Legislation
- Financial Procedures
- Accounting Techniques and Principles
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Standards
- Financial Modelling
- Research Planning
- Financial Audits
- Reporting
- Research Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Budget Development
- Submission in Qld Public Sector
- Service Delivery Statements
- Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review (MYFER)
- CBRC Submissions
- Financial Decision-Making
- Data Collection, investigation and Analysis
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Advisory Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Monitoring Financial Statements
- Compliance
- Training Commitment
- Quick Learning
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft office
Certification
Ms. Nicola Couper
Principal Accountant
Finance Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office, Queensland Treasury
Nicola.Couper@treasury.qld.gov.au
Ms. Nina Lynch
Manager
CPO Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office, Queensland Treasury
nina.lynch@treasury.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Finance and Business Improvement Officer AO6 – Information Services
Queensland Treasury
09.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Finance Officer AO6 – Finance Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office
08.2023 - Current
Senior Finance Officer AO5 – Finance Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office
10.2022 - 08.2023
Finance Officer AO4 – Finance Strategic Projects
Queensland Revenue Office
01.2022 - 09.2022
Acting Principal Advisor AO7 (Finance) - Road Safety Camera Office (RSCO)
Queensland Police Service
01.2019 - 12.2021
Project Officer AO5 – Road Safety Camera Office
Queensland Police Service
08.2018 - 03.2019
Business Support Officer AO4 (Finance) – Road Safety Camera Office (RSCO)
Queensland Police Service
09.2015 - 01.2022
Internal Accountant
South Pacific Recordings (Fiji) Ltd
08.2007 - 11.2011
Foundation level CPA -
CPA Australia
PRINCE 2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management -
Prince2
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting and Information Systems
The University of The South Pacific
Certificate - Basic Leadership Concepts and Skills Training
The University of The South Pacific
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