SARAH HITCHICK
Office/finance Manager
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Knowledgeable Finance Administrator adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, as well as providing payroll, reporting and audit support. Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent planning and communication skills. Strong multitasker and problem-solver excels in fast-paced business support positions. Skilled Administrative professional with experience in financial operations and understanding of business needs. Tracks expenses, plans meetings and writes business correspondence. Top-notch critical thinking and research abilities. Proactive Office Manager with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager/PA
CPB Contractors
Adelaide, SA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
Finance Manager
Eir Group HQ
Adelaide, SA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
Finance Manager
Star Electrical
Adelaide, SA
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
Education
TAFE (1998) - Business Services *Harcourt Learing (2001) - Computerised Accounting *TAFE (2002) Advance Diploma of Accounting - undefined
Alex Beaumont Hospitality Training College (2008) RSA and RCG McDonald Training College (Real Estate - 2008-2011) Certificate of Registration McDonald Training College (Real Estate - 2011-2012) Real Estate Licence Australian College of Professionals (Conveyancing - - undefined
2014
Advance Dipolma of Conveyancing (FNS60311) Australian College of Professionals (Financial) (2015) FNS50315 Dipolma in Finace and Mortgage Broking Management Australian College of Professionals (Strata Management - - undefined
2014
) *CPP40611 - Certificate IV in Property Services Operations - undefined
Skills
- Certified Bookkeeper, MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks proficient
- Accounts Payable/receivable
- Payroll Manager
- Bank reconciliation
- End to End Finance Controller
- BAS
- STP
- IAS
- MS Office Suite
- Document Control
- Team Leadership
- HR Management
Skills
- Team leadership
- Data management
- Team liaison
- Budgeting and finance
- Staff development
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Strong verbal communication
- Project management
- Powerful negotiator
- Conflict resolution
- Extremely organized
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor- Intuit QuickBooks.
- Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel Certification – Microsoft.
- Xero Advisor Certification- Xero Limited.
- MYOB
Timeline
Office Manager/PA
CPB Contractors
05.2024 - 12.2024
Finance Manager
Eir Group HQ
05.2024 - 08.2024
Finance Manager
Star Electrical
03.2022 - 05.2024
TAFE (1998) - Business Services *Harcourt Learing (2001) - Computerised Accounting *TAFE (2002) Advance Diploma of Accounting - undefined
Alex Beaumont Hospitality Training College (2008) RSA and RCG McDonald Training College (Real Estate - 2008-2011) Certificate of Registration McDonald Training College (Real Estate - 2011-2012) Real Estate Licence Australian College of Professionals (Conveyancing - - undefined
Advance Dipolma of Conveyancing (FNS60311) Australian College of Professionals (Financial) (2015) FNS50315 Dipolma in Finace and Mortgage Broking Management Australian College of Professionals (Strata Management - - undefined
) *CPP40611 - Certificate IV in Property Services Operations - undefined
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