RACHEL LOWIEN
BELLATA,NSW
Summary
Analytical Senior Accountant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialised in financial reporting, tax preparation, compliance, auditing, budgeting and bank reporting. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to new technologies and regulations. Committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity in all accounting practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR CONSULTANT
SRF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
MOREE, NSW
09.2020 - Current
- Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for primary producers, professional practice &, agribusiness clients, individuals
- Preparation of BAS and IAS, GST and ATO registrations, monthly budgets, and workers' compensation declarations.
- Tax planning for primary producers, partnerships, trusts, companies, and individuals.
- Audit of NFP organisations & trust accounts
- Assistance in company registrations, trust deed establishments
- Capital gains tax calculations.
- Advice regarding Farm Management Deposits, Purchase of depreciable assets, super contributions
- Assistance setting up bookkeeping software, monthly processing, and ongoing client support for Xero, MYOB, Pheonix, Quickbooks client accounting software
- Assistance for clients with wages processing, STP registration and reporting
- Liaising with clients over the phone
- Preparation of SRF accounts payable and monthly financial statements
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
PM & KL MAUGHAN, PEEL AGRICULTURE & BUENA VISTA BEEF
MOREE, NSW
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Full monthly preparation of accounts payable and monthly financial statements in Xero for two partnerships and one company for a large dryland cropping and dairying business, farming 20,000 acres and milking 1,000 head of dairy cattle
- Preparation of quarterly BAS for three entities.
- Preparation of financial statements in consultation with taxation accountant
- Preparation of weekly wages for 8 farming staff members and 16 dairy employees.
- Preparation of monthly budgets and analysis of budgeted to actual results
- Preparation of reports for bank reporting
TAFE TEACHER ACCOUNTING - CASUAL
TAFE, NSW
MOREE, NSW
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Taught accounting subjects to mature aged students at Narrabri and Moree TAFE Campuses
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences
- Conducted assessments of students through assignments and exams
- Taught students remotely and face to face
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
NEW ENGLAND MEDICARE LOCAL LTD
MOREE, NSW
03.2009 - 06.2015
- Working in a team of two accountants and three bookkeepers and CFO to manage grant funding of $20 million.
- Reportable directly to CFO and liaising directly with three directors to complete monthly budgets and funding reports
- Preparation of monthly financial reports for board meeting and review
- Preparation of BAS, IAS and FBT returns
- Preparation and annual and bi-annual reporting to government funding bodies
- Assistance in preparing year end statutory financial reports for submission to DoHA
- Preparation and submission of annual ASIC reports
- Preparation and monitoring of internal program budgets for 20 plus programs
- Management of bookkeeping & admin staff on finance team
- Financial literacy support to senior staff members with program budgeting, reporting, income and expenditure
Education
Master of Commerce - Accounting
University of New England
Armidale, NSW09-2012
Certified Practising Accountant Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Certified Practising Accountants Australia
Sydney, NSW12-2008
Bachelor of Financial Administration - Accounting And Finance
University of New England
Armidale, NSW10-2001
Skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Tax compliance
- Budget management
- Bookkeeping software
- Payroll processing
- Client relationship management
- Financial analysis
- Tax planning
- Data interpretation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Client support
- KPI analysis
- Business development
- Software management
- Internal systems analysis
Interests
- My children, Fleur (14), Henrietta (12), Dougald (9)
- Friends and family
- Gardening
- Home decorating
- The Arts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR CONSULTANT
SRF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
09.2020 - Current
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
PM & KL MAUGHAN, PEEL AGRICULTURE & BUENA VISTA BEEF
03.2017 - 09.2020
TAFE TEACHER ACCOUNTING - CASUAL
TAFE, NSW
06.2015 - 02.2017
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
NEW ENGLAND MEDICARE LOCAL LTD
03.2009 - 06.2015
Master of Commerce - Accounting
University of New England
Certified Practising Accountant Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Certified Practising Accountants Australia
Bachelor of Financial Administration - Accounting And Finance
University of New England
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