Seeking bookkeeping position, I have a wide range of transferable skills, for managing a variety of tasks, which can provide valuable support & services, vital to ensuring smooth operation of business across various sectors including finance, education healthcare and government. Looking to earn more experience in the field while helping your business reach its goals and aims. Providing professional services and experiences for clients or staff. Detail-oriented and self-disciplined professional bringing over 30 years' experience in Bookkeeping, data entry, recording, filling, AP & AR, financials, sales, budgets, monthly & EOY, reports, account reconciliations, audits, BAS statements, payroll, office administration, procurement, & organisational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Treasurer / Planning & Working Committee
QPICC Pasifica Empoweredment Group Australia
02.2019 - Current
Treasurer person
Maintain & process invoices, deposits, and cash money logs.
Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
Oversaw the successful completion of external audits without any major findings or issues raised by auditors.
Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
Enhanced financial reporting processes, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely information for decision-making purposes.
Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands.
Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
Planned and managed annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Volunteer Treasurer /Administrative Coordinator
Cook Island Rugby League & Youth Development Qld Inc
Mysideline administrator- setup program annually, data base, reports, online services
Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands.
Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
Provided financial analysis support for key strategic projects, enabling informed decision-making by senior executives.
Oversaw financial reporting process to facilitate timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
Developed and maintained internal control systems to protect organizational assets.
Negotiated and managed contracts with external vendors to optimize value for organization.
Improved cash flow management by implementing more efficient forecasting and budgeting processes.
Developed financial strategies for long-term growth, resulting in increased revenue and profitability.
Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
Assisted management with special projects to complete all tasks by deadlines.
Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes.
Maintained databases and contact lists to keep important contact information accurate and up to date.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments to keep organization running smoothly.
Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Increased team productivity with effective delegation of tasks and prioritization of responsibilities.
Allrounder Bookkeeper
Wilentesa Pipeline Pty Ltd
06.2017 - 02.2019
AP, AR, Payroll, Data entry, Bank reconciliations, office administration, procurement team, supply equipment & support services to clients including government departments project quotes, procure & shipment to end user. BAS Reports, MYOB Accounting Proficient.
Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Kept up-to-date on changes in relevant regulations or industry best practices, applying this knowledge appropriately within the scope of bookkeeping responsibilities.
Allrounder Bookkeeper
Forward IT
05.2016 - 02.2017
AP, AR, Payroll, Data entry, Bank reconciliations, Office Administration,
Education
FNS40217 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping -
Bookkeeping Institute of Australia
12.2022
Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) -
Morton Institute of TAFE
12.2005
Skills
Confident
Critical thinking & decision-making
Great work ethics
Work well on my own, as well as in a team environment,
Problem-solving skills,
Work autonomously with limited direction or supervision
Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
High level of attention to detail
Well-developed communication skills
Always open to learning new technologies and information systems
Leadership skills
Training & management
Proficient in Myob Accounting Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Power-point, Word
Outlook & One Drive Google Drive & Forms
Audit Reviews
Stock Control
Freight In & Out
Freight Importation
Health & Safety
CPR & First aide
Bookkeeping
Cash Management
Account Reconciliation
Budgeting expertise
Accounting management
Financial Analysis
Financial statements expertise
Financial management procedures
Audit preparation
Corporate filings
Forecasting Accuracy
Financial Control
Information Protection
Tax Compliance
Investment strategy
Due diligence
Audit Coordination
Internal Controls
Credit analysis
Risk Mitigation
Stakeholder Communication
Debt management
Account Auditing
Business Development
Shareholder relations
Staff Management
General ledger accounting
Budget Development
Processing payments
Preparing financial statements
Reporting oversight
Pricing and costing
Financial Forecasting
Budget Administration
Strategic Planning
Financial document review
Revenue Generation
Procurement Management
Collections understanding
Commission calculation
Policy Planning
References
Jane Elisaia, Cook Island Rugby League & Youth Development Qld Inc, Secretary, +61 0416494429, jelisaia86@gmail.com
Sam Panapa, Pasifica Empowerment Group Australia (QPICC), President, +61 0429721640, sampanapa0@gmail.com
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. 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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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