Sarah Chapman-Stone
Strathpine,QLD
Summary
Diligent analyst with robust background in revenue accounting. Delivered accurate financial reporting and streamlined revenue recognition processes. Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and compliance, enhancing team efficiency and meeting organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Revenue Accountant
Brisbane Grammar School
11.2019 - Current
- Manage Tax compliance for Statutory Authority: Ensure accuracy and compliance in the preparation and timely submission of Fringe Benefits Tax returns and monthly Goods and Services Tax lodgments
- Debt Management and Financial Reconciliation: Negotiate with debtors and manage revenue fee billing processes, while reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure financial stability and accuracy
- Reporting and Compliance: Submit State and Commonwealth reporting submissions, lodgments and acquittals, ensuring precise reporting and adherence to timelines
- Develop dashboards to visualize key financial metrics
- Internal Controls and Risk Management: Maintain robust internal controls in creditor and revenue billing processes to minimize risks in the financial operations of the organization
- Payroll Management and Guidance: Oversee payroll integration to the finance system, including maintaining payroll pay codes, payment of payroll obligations to ensure compliance and meet deadlines
- Implementation of Tax Software: Lead the implementation and maintenance of new FBT software, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of tax reporting processes
- Procedure Documentation and Government Compliance: Develop clear procedure documents and ensure the prompt submission of government returns and submissions
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with staff and external stakeholders to lodge external returns and refine revenue processes, driving improvements in financial operations
Accountant
PSC Electrical
01.2013 - Current
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparation of Quarterly BAS and IAS
- Preparation of profit and loss and balance sheet
- Cashflow forecasting
Temporary Assistant Accountant
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Implementation of fixed assets register
- Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations for external audit
- Month end journals
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly BAS
Accountant
St John’s Anglican College
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Preparation of annual statutory accounts
- Preparation of annual Budget
- Preparation of weekly cash forecast
- Preparation of quarterly forecast
- Preparation of monthly BAS
- Preparation on annual FBT return
Accountant
St George Christian School
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Invoicing of debtors and debtor collection
- Preparation of monthly Board Reports
- Preparation of annual Budget
- Preparation of quarterly forecast
- Preparation of monthly BAS
- Preparation on annual FBT return
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation and payment of superannuation
Assistant Management Accountant
QBE
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Preparation of Income Statement Reconciliations
- Invoicing QBE subsidiaries
- Preparing analysis for cost centers
- Assisting with board papers and management reports
- Preparing month end journals and completing month end tasks
- Analysis of FBT expenses
Accountant
Ernst & Young
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Documenting client internal processes and procedures
- Conducting meetings and interviews with clients
- Writing reports recommending internal process improvements
Education
Masters of Business Anaytics -
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD06-2026
Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
BrisbaneBachelor of Business -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Business Processes Analyst
- Dashboarding
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Month-end close
- Auditing procedures
- Contract Review
- Grant Accounting
- AP and AR management
- Payroll Management
- Revenue Recognition
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Senior Revenue Accountant
Brisbane Grammar School
11.2019 - Current
Accountant
PSC Electrical
01.2013 - Current
Temporary Assistant Accountant
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
01.2013 - 03.2013
Accountant
St John’s Anglican College
01.2007 - 01.2011
Accountant
St George Christian School
01.2005 - 01.2007
Assistant Management Accountant
QBE
01.2004 - 01.2005
Accountant
Ernst & Young
01.2002 - 01.2003
Masters of Business Anaytics -
University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor of Business -
Queensland University of Technology
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