Sheila Morato, CPA
Plumpton,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Financial Accountant with 16years expertise at The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd, adept in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in terms of financial reporting, budget and forecast development. Proven track record in managing multi entity transactions and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Strong analytical skills drive effective variance analysis and KPI tracking, contributing to informed decision-making and organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
07.2019 - Current
- Backfill for the then Financial Controller during extended leaves.
- Prepare and maintain 12-months rolling cash flow forecast.
- Prepare annual budgets for Head Office and prepare consolidated annual budget for submission to parent company in America.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for several entities (19) across the company.
- Prepare consolidated reports for submission to the parent company.
- Manage all intercompany transactions.
- Perform elimination entries to comply with GAAP.
- Manage external stakeholders such as banks, our major client Department of Corrective Services across Australia.
- Main point of contact by Grant Thornton during annual audits as well as during SOX audit performed by our parent company in America.
Management Accountant
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 03.2019
- Backfill for Finance and Admin Manager during leave and absences.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads, vendors, and banking partners.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for senior management, facilitating effective decision-making based on accurate data insights.
- Conducted variance analyses between actual results and forecasts or budget, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.
- Approved purchase requisitions
- Managed the Accounts Payable staff
- General Ledger managements and reconciliations
- Prepared Monthly financial reporting for submission to Head Office
- Assisted auditors during SOX and external audit by Grant Thornton.
Accounts Payable
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing an efficient invoice tracking system we called 108 register.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial records by conducting a 3-way matching of accounts payable transactions i.e PO, Receiving Report and Invoice.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations.
- Maintained good relationship with vendors by timely payments to avoid delivery issues.
- Performed accurate coding of invoices to the general ledger.
- Assist during internal Sarbane-Oxley (SOX) and external audit (Grant Thornton).
Education
CPA Program -
CPA Australia
Sydney, NSW06-2025
Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
TAFE
Blacktown, NSW10-2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Divine Word College of Legazpi
Philippines04-1998
Skills
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- Financial reporting
- Balance Sheet and Bank reconciliation
- General ledger management
- External/Internal auditing
- Budget and Forecast development
- Payroll checking and auditing
- Intercompany transactions
- KPI and SDOs tracking
- Variance analysis
Timeline
Financial Accountant
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
07.2019 - Current
Management Accountant
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
11.2010 - 03.2019
Accounts Payable
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
11.2009 - 11.2010
CPA Program -
CPA Australia
Advanced Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
TAFE
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Divine Word College of Legazpi
Similar Profiles
Jaynie WattsJaynie Watts
Correctional Officer at GEO Group AustraliaCorrectional Officer at GEO Group Australia
Faith MupakairiFaith Mupakairi
Peer Support Officer at GEO Group Australia Private LimitedPeer Support Officer at GEO Group Australia Private Limited
Sinan DorenSinan Doren
Correctional Officer at Geo Group AustraliaCorrectional Officer at Geo Group Australia
JYSIAH UELEJYSIAH UELE
Production Line Worker at Chandler MacleodProduction Line Worker at Chandler Macleod
Arti Sharma SinghArti Sharma Singh
ECT Educator at Little Zaks AcademyECT Educator at Little Zaks Academy