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Samantha Clifton

Wahroonga,NSW

Summary

Well-organized professional experienced in multitasking to manage diverse accounting requirements. Successful in task prioritization, audit support and payroll administration. Familiar with operating on demanding schedules and maintaining financial controls with little oversight.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager

AWN Rural
Guildford, NSW
03.2017 - Current
  • Resolved customer billing inquiries promptly and accurately.
  • Generated weekly aging reports to track unpaid invoices from customers.
  • Processed invoices for payment in accordance with company policy.
  • Worked closely with vendors to resolve any invoice disputes or discrepancies.
  • Assisted with the preparation of monthly financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
  • Provided training to staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies in payments, invoices, and other documents.
  • Developed and maintained accounts payable and receivable policies and procedures.
  • Prepared journal entries to record various types of accounting transactions.
  • Monitored credit limits for each customer account to ensure timely payment of invoices.
  • Reviewed vendor contracts to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Identified cost saving opportunities through improved processes or new technologies.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their accounts status.
  • Processed employee expense reimbursements in a timely manner.
  • Verified accuracy of calculations related to accounts payable and receivable activities.
  • Created detailed reports for management review on a regular basis.
  • Implemented efficient systems for tracking payments received from customers.
  • Managed collection activities including contacting customers for overdue payments.
  • Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of transactions.
  • Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable and receivable activity.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management review.
  • Ensured adherence to generally accepted accounting principles when processing transactions.
  • Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
  • Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Supported senior leadership by producing month-end closing reports and advising on remittance for quick resolution.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.

Financial Engineer

Hambros Bank Londpn
Sydney, NSW
07.1997 - 06.2021
  • Designed financial engineering solutions for clients' investment needs based on individual objectives and risk tolerances.
  • Built dynamic cash flow models to project future income streams from different investments.
  • Analyzed current capital structure, debt capacity and asset and liability management strategies of corporations.
  • Advised senior management on strategic decisions relating to mergers and acquisitions, restructuring activities.
  • Provided guidance on regulatory compliance issues pertaining to capital markets operations.
  • Identified potential arbitrage opportunities between different types of securities or derivative contracts.
  • Applied quantitative methods to develop pricing models for derivatives instruments such as options, futures, swaps and other structured products.
  • Developed pricing models for fixed income securities such as bonds, notes, convertible debentures.
  • Evaluated corporate bond ratings issued by major rating agencies like Moody's, S&P, before making investment decisions.
  • Conducted research into credit derivatives markets and their applications in hedging portfolio risks.
  • Utilized financial analysis to prepare plans of action for investment.
  • Interpreted data on price and yield future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting investment programs.
  • Evaluated financial and operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to determine possible remedies.
  • Coordinated deal financing by gathering resources from financial institutions, public agencies or private companies.
  • Structured financial packages based on capital needs of clients and current market conditions.

Derivatives Trader

Commonwealth Bank Australia
Sydney
02.1991 - 06.1997
  • Executed trades in multiple derivative markets on behalf of clients or the firm.
  • Assessed potential impact of news announcements on the value of derivatives contracts.
  • Provided advice and guidance on hedging strategies for clients using derivatives instruments.
  • Monitored and managed risk across a portfolio of derivatives positions.
  • Adapted quickly to changing market conditions in order to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Developed trading strategies utilizing derivatives such as futures, options, swaps and forwards.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of New England
Sydney, NSW
12-2022

Master of Finance - Applied Finance

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
12-1997

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance/Economics

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
12-1990

Skills

  • Detail orientation
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Litigation support
  • Legal research and writing
  • Case management
  • Proofreading
  • Client interviewing
  • Legal writing
  • Conflict mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Organizational efficiency

Timeline

Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager

AWN Rural
03.2017 - Current

Financial Engineer

Hambros Bank Londpn
07.1997 - 06.2021

Derivatives Trader

Commonwealth Bank Australia
02.1991 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of New England

Master of Finance - Applied Finance

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance/Economics

University of New South Wales

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