Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Sinem Piri

Riverhills,Australia

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Queensland Shared Services, excelling in general ledger integrity and variance analysis. Proven ability to mentor teams and deliver accurate financial advice. Adept in SAP and committed to enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reducing month-end close time significantly.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Finance Officer – General Ledger and Reporting (AO5) – Higher Duties N Relieving

Queensland Shared Services
Brisbane
09.2024 - Current
  • Preparation of Correspondence
  • Undertaking Accruals and reconciliations of GL accounts
  • End of month journals and reports including balance sheet reconciliations, registers and prepayments
  • Mentored junior finance staff, providing guidance on best practices and policies.
  • Management if payroll interface processes including reconciliations
  • Provide accurate and timely specialist advice and assistance to clients, management, and staff on financial management policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Undertake research, analysis, and investigation into financial management issues and complex problems.

Achivements:

  • Maintaining General Ledger Integrity.
  • Reconciliations and Analysis.
  • Software Proficiency.

Finance Officer – General Ledger and Reporting (AO4)

Queensland Shared Services
Brisbane
10.2021 - Current
  • Prepare correspondence, reconciliations, journals and reports using applications such as excel, word, access or other financial management software
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Registers and Prepayments
  • Daily banking tasks and cashflow reporting
  • Provide accurate, timely advice and assistance on operational issues
  • Responding to client queries and concerns
  • Undertake research, analysis and investigation into financial management issues and complex problems
  • Contribute to the team environment by assisting colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance to the team members, and working collaboratively across the Queensland Shared Services.

Achievements:

Reduced month-end/year-end close time

Conducted variance analysis and provided insightful commentary.

Trained and mentored junior team members.

Service Delivery Officer (AO3)

Queensland Shared Services
Brisbane
10.2010 - 07.2024
  • Managed payroll for Department of Transport and Main Roads employees
  • Documented procedures identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.
  • Respond quickly to clients needs and provide accurate and professional advice
  • Collaborate with team members to facilitate workloads
  • Ability to run fortnightly reports to complete pay periods accurately
  • Assist with interpretation and maintain knowledge of Awards, Directives, Policies and regulations
  • Understand and support QSS’ Vision and mission, identify issues and plan ahead
  • Build and sustain positive relationship with team members and clients
  • Liaise with team leader to provide assistance and support where required
  • Review task performance, use team and individual capabilities wisely
  • Ensure all PDA’s up to date

Acting Payroll Officer (AO4)

Queensland Shared Services
Brisbane
11.2015 - 01.2016

Support Assistant

Sanctuary Style
Gold Coast
02.2010 - 06.2010

Education

MBA/MPA - Accounting and Business Administration

James Cook University
Brisbane
01.2010

Skills

  • Senior Finance Officer Experience
  • Multitasking
  • Effective communication
  • Accurate advice to colleagues and clients
  • Capable to adapt to different teams and systems
  • Financial software, SAP proficiency
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Variance analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Balance sheet reconciliation
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Effective People and Communication Skills
  • SAP Payroll and Finance System (Advanced)
  • Aurion Payroll System (Intermediate)
  • Writing Effective Emails
  • Telephone Techniques

References

  • Candice Thrupp, A/Senior Accountant, candice.thrupp@chde.qld.gov.au, QSS General Ledger and Reporting
  • Chelsea Wickham, A/Senior Accountant, chelsea.wickham@chde.qld.gov.au, QSS General Ledger and Reporting

Accomplishments

  • Consistently received positive performance reviews
  • Gained opportunities to improve my skills across teams
  • Continuous client satisfaction

Timeline

Senior Finance Officer – General Ledger and Reporting (AO5) – Higher Duties N Relieving

Queensland Shared Services
09.2024 - Current

Finance Officer – General Ledger and Reporting (AO4)

Queensland Shared Services
10.2021 - Current

Acting Payroll Officer (AO4)

Queensland Shared Services
11.2015 - 01.2016

Service Delivery Officer (AO3)

Queensland Shared Services
10.2010 - 07.2024

Support Assistant

Sanctuary Style
02.2010 - 06.2010

MBA/MPA - Accounting and Business Administration

James Cook University
Sinem Piri