Sam Scally
Geraldton,WA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cumani Racing
Ballarat, VIC
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations by implementing, and subsequently managing, Xero Accounting, Prism Finance & Deputy software within the business.
- Completed daily bookkeeping procedures and managed monthly owner accounts for 400+ owners.
- Assisted in expansion of business to take on another stable complex, increasing capacity by 40% to 70 horses.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, managing and training of team members. This included assistance in work cover claims and lodging sponsorship VISA's.
- Cultivated strong relationships with owners, suppliers, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Produced fortnightly roster and processed payroll for 35+ employees.
Assistant Racing Manager
Darren Weir Racing
Ballarat, VIC
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Maintained excellent communication with horse owners, trainers, and staff to ensure smooth operations during day to day training of each horse.
- Evaluate and assess trials and races to assist Trainer and Racing Manager on the direction of each horse.
- Co-ordinate horse movements and logistics to ensure timely action occurs.
- Meet daily deadlines to ensure every nomination, acceptance, and jockey booking for each horse that was racing was met.
- Communicate with industry regulators (Racing Vitoria Stewards) to ensure each horse's information is current.
Auditor
BDO Australia
Cairns, QLD
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Analyse, test and assess the performance of financial procedures of various sized companies and trusts.
- Navigate, investigate and export financial reports from various programs including MYOB, QuickBooks and entity specific accounting software.
- Prepare basic financial statements for small entities.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University
Perth, WA11.2015
High School Diploma -
Nagle Catholic College
Geraldton, WASkills
- Computer Proficiency – In particular Microsoft Office, Xero & Deputy
- Operations & Administration Oversight
- Financial Administration
- Customer Relationship Management
- Staffing
- Leadership and team building
- Time Management
- Experience in MYOB, ARDEX and QuickBooks
Additional Information
Top 5 Finalist in the Administration and Ancillary Award for the 2022 Australian Stud And Stable Staff Awards
References
Matt Cumani - Head Trainer & Director
Cumani Racing
Phone: 0448 734 949
Email: matt@cumaniracing.com
Matt is the owner of Cumani Racing, I reported directly to him.
Steve Knight - Logistics, Communications & Payroll Manager
Cumani Racing
Phone: 0422 547 761
Email: steve@cumaniracing.com
Steve worked in the office alongside me at Cumani Racing for 5 years. Part of my handover process was to train Steve to take over the payroll & rostering systems within the business.
Daina Macleod - External Accountant
AC Accounting & Business Solutions
Phone: 0418 150 670
Email: Daina.MacLeod@acaccountingbs.com.au
Daina's firm produced the BAS, Payroll tax & Financial reports for Cumani Racing. I provided all financial information to Daina so that she could produce these.
Timeline
General Manager
Cumani Racing
04.2019 - 04.2024
Assistant Racing Manager
Darren Weir Racing
11.2017 - 02.2019
Auditor
BDO Australia
02.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University
High School Diploma -
Nagle Catholic College