I am an outgoing reliable 44 year-old individual who has the ability to work effectively in any environment. I am a strong communicator who can easily establish productive working relationships and a commitment to performing all work accurately and to a high standard.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Catholic Education Diocese Wagga Wagga
11.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable
Process invoices for payment for 29 Schools
Match invoices with Purchase order and Goods Receipts for 29 Schools
Send Invoices to manager for payment approval
Coordinate and run scheduled payment runs to meet companies payment terms
First point of contact with debtors chasing payment of invoices
Verify and process expense claims
Maintain creditors database
Support the month-end process
Accounts Receivable
Generate Invoices
Verify and accurately apply payments to invoices
Reconciliation of accounts receivable for 29 Schools
Reconcile Bpay payments
Reconcile Compass payments
School Fee Billing
Generate month end statements
Generate Aged Analysis reports
PHRIS Senior Payroll Officer
Catholic Education Diocese Wagga Wagga
07.2021 - Current
Process end to end, high volume fortnightly payroll for a workforce of 1800 plus employees, including salaries, back pay, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, superannuation
Completion of all onboarding processes for all new employees for CEDWW and DWW locations. Ensure staff appointment details are entered efficiently and accurately into PHRIS system
Generating contracts of employment for all new and existing school-based staff (office-based staff as required)
Analyze, interpret, apply and explain relevant payroll legislative obligations including awards, agreements, acts and contracts, CEDWW policies and procedures.
Prepare complex payroll and human resource information: redundancy calculations and termination payments
Prepare, balance and reconcile fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports as required (PAYG, STP, superannuation, general ledger, workers compensation, census)
Management of all overpayments and underpayments.
Oversight and processing of payroll changes (e.g., new hires, adjustments, terminations)
Payroll account reconciliations, payroll reporting and cost analysis
Prepare and collate information for submission of quarterly external/internal audits
Provision of accurate advice on payroll matters, resolving difficult enquiries and assisting in identifying payroll errors and implementing corrective action to ensure employee payments are processed accurately
Processing’s of accurate staffing requirements ensuring correct salary classification/salary step progressions in accordance with NESA accreditation and Enterprise Agreement guidelines.
Support school executives and program managers in maintaining staffing budgetary allocations
Liaise with external stakeholders: ATO, Centrelink, MAXXIA, Superannuation Clearing Houses
Prepare and submit all State and Federal tax obligations including PAYG tax and STP
Prepare and remit fortnightly superannuation contribution’s/ manage adhoc superannuation contributions
Assist Finance with annual FBT calculations and payslip adjustments to indicate annual FBT benefits
Identify and report variances from expected outcomes and provide assistance to the Finance Department in investigating discrepancies. Implement corrective actions as required.
Calculate, review and submit workers compensation PIAWES and ensure payments are received
Provide reports as requested/required to Leaders, Principals and Executive that assist them with their day-to-day operations and staff management.
Answering incoming calls/ Checking and replying to emails
Approval of school-based advertising
Manage and prioritize incoming communications, including tickets, emails, phone calls and noting appropriate tracking to ensure responded within a timely manner
Provide end of term reports to schools
Raising invoices
Printing and distributing pay slips.
Develop and implement information sharing and communication resources
Build capacity and work efficiently with others.
PHRIS Payroll Officer
Catholic Education Diocese Wagga Wagga
01.2018 - 06.2021
Analyze, interpret, apply and explain relevant payroll legislative obligations including awards, agreements, acts and contracts, CEDWW policies and procedures.
Process end to end, high volume fortnightly payroll for a workforce of 500 employees, including salaries, back pay, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, superannuation
Prepare, balance and reconcile fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and year end reports.
Prepare and collate information for submission of quarterly external audits
Provision of accurate advice on payroll matters, resolving difficult enquiries and assisting in identifying payroll errors and implementing corrective action to ensure employee payments are processed accurately.
Support school executives and program managers in maintaining staffing budgetary allocations
Answering incoming calls/ Checking and replying to emails
Approval of school-based advertising
Manage and prioritize incoming communications, including tickets, emails, phone calls and noting appropriate tracking to ensure responded within a timely manner
Raising invoices
Printing and distributing pay slips.
Work efficiently with others
Confidently adapt to current working from home conditions
Administration/Receptionist/Sales
Australian Shearing Equipment
01.2010 - 12.2015
Administration
Customer Service – Front Counter/ Telephone Sales
Answering incoming calls
Organize Incoming/Outgoing Freight
Update Advertising
Checking and replying to emails
Daily Filing/Mailing
Stock Ordering
Organize Store Promotions
Liaise with Suppliers
Sales Quoting
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Prioritize and complete daily work activities
Communicate in the workplace
Work efficiently with others
Invoicing
Debtors/Creditors
Payroll
Retail Pricing
Handle mailouts
Produce simple word-processed documents
Manage Petty Cash
Cash Handling/EFTPOS
Banking
Responsible for Opening/Closing Premises
Organizing Field Days
Sales Consultant/2IC
Barbeques Galore
01.1999 - 12.2010
Staff Management
Customer Service – Front Counter/Telephone Sales
Stock Control and Maintenance
Switchboard Operations
Department Manager
Stock Control
Liaise with suppliers
Staff Rosters
Staff Training – (new products)
Organize Store promotions
Maintain Store Appearance
Complete Proposals (quotes)
Follow up Proposals
Meet Sales Targets
End of day procedures
Cash Handling/EFTPOS
Banking
Money Handling
Till Balancing
Daily Mailing/Filing procedures
Responsible for Opening/Closing Premises
Organize Incoming/Outgoing Freight
Reporting Procedures
Database Management
Invoicing
Meeting Minutes
Work efficiently with staff
Education
Leading Teams - High Performance Model/Leading Teams
01.2022
Taxation & Payroll - Certificate of Participation
01.2021
Taxation & Payroll - 2019/20
01.2020
Skills
Excellent ability to build rapport
Ability to work in a challenging work environment
Ability to liaise with Executive
Knowledge of general payroll practices
Honesty
Integrity
Discretion
Sound ability to identify & problem solve issues
Meticulous attention to detail
Mature team player
Ability to work independently
Excellent oral communication skills
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Customer service approach to query resolution
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced Excel
Advanced Word
Advanced Outlook
Advanced Google Docs
Advanced Zoom
Proficiency in MYOB
Proficiency in FMS
Proficiency in PHRIS
Qualifications And Professional Development
2022, Leading Teams 2021/22, High Performance Model/Leading Teams
2021, Taxation & Payroll 2020/21, Certificate of Participation
2021, Taxation & Payroll 2019/20
Vehicle
own reliable vehicle
Personal Information
Driving License: NSW Driver’s license
Timeline
Finance Officer
Catholic Education Diocese Wagga Wagga
11.2022 - Current
PHRIS Senior Payroll Officer
Catholic Education Diocese Wagga Wagga
07.2021 - Current
PHRIS Payroll Officer
Catholic Education Diocese Wagga Wagga
01.2018 - 06.2021
Administration/Receptionist/Sales
Australian Shearing Equipment
01.2010 - 12.2015
Sales Consultant/2IC
Barbeques Galore
01.1999 - 12.2010
Taxation & Payroll - Certificate of Participation
Taxation & Payroll - 2019/20
Leading Teams - High Performance Model/Leading Teams
Commercial installer and site supervisor (construction and Joinery) at Adaptive Interiors Wagga WaggaCommercial installer and site supervisor (construction and Joinery) at Adaptive Interiors Wagga Wagga