Resume of Kylie Maree Zimmerman
AP/AR, Finance, Administration, Data Entry, Payroll, Cash Handling, Customer Service
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Motivated and highly competent professional with over 20yrs experience in all facets of finance, administration and customer service
Emphasis on finance related tasks including AP/AR, payroll, budgeting and cash handling
Over 9yrs experience as the Regional Finance Officer for a non-profit agency serving the needs of disability clients and young people in foster care placements
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel and quick to learn new systems and programs
Exceptional time management skills. Works efficiently whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Adaptable and versatile, well equipped in meeting sudden and changing workplace demands
Logical, yet innovative approach to problem solving
Thrives whilst working autonomously in a collaborative team environment. Can be relied upon to be a valued, contributing and professional team player
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Strong communication, interpersonal and rapport building skills
Well-developed organizational skills
Enthusiastic and confident, possesses a “can-do, not a problem” attitude
Displays initiative, results driven
Maintains confidentiality and conducts self with honesty and integrity
Displays empathy with a genuine desire to help and concern for the welfare of others
Acts as a mentor to both junior and non-financial team members
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Nov 2011 – June 2016
REGIONAL FINANCE OFFICER – Hunter Disability
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS – Charlestown NSW Australia
May 2007 – Nov 2011
REGIONAL FINANCE OFFICER – Hunter Out of Home Care
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS – Newcastle NSW Australia
Gathering and interpreting data from rosters, client programs and transport schedules for use in the determination and generation of monthly invoices ensuring all services provided are invoiced and revenue recognized
Timely and accurate reconciliation of bank statements and allocation of payments in accordance with remittances.
Periodic review of debtor accounts re part payments and allocation of credits. Building a rapport with clients thereby facilitating positive communication surrounding account discrepancies and negotiating payment of overdue invoices.
Generation of aged analysis reports, identifying and managing problem debtors, implementation and monitoring of payment plans, escalation and referrals to recovery agencies as required
Regular correspondence with State and national offices re client contracts, invoicing and debtors
Processing payments to volunteer carers and contractors within established time frames
Timely and accurate processing of banking, petty cash and credit card reconciliations
Matching invoices with purchase orders, verifying receipt of goods/services, accurately coding and processing accounts payable in accordance with supplier terms thereby fostering a positive reputation for payment of accounts within supplier terms
Preparation and processing of standing and adjustment journals
Effective documentation and record keeping encompassing significant volumes on information, maintenance of asset registers, organizes and administers a central file system for electronic and written records
Maintaining a proactive approach to developing professional relationships and working collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Assisting non-financial team members with financial know how to achieve operational objectives and comply with company policies and procedures
Contribution to the continuous improvement of finance related activities through ongoing review and implementation of improvements to work practices
Review of program and client budgets, analysis of irregularities and actioning corrective measures
Upholds core values of the organization and promotes their work in a positive manner in all working and non working environments
May 2006 – May 2007
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK/CREDIT CONTROLLER
RED FUNNEL FISHERIES – Newcastle NSW Australia
Generation of invoices and monthly statements
Processing and allocation of account payments, credits and dishonoured cheques against appropriate invoices
Aged analysis and recovery of overdue accounts, including stop credit and the implementation and monitoring of payment plans whilst maintaining a positive relationship with clients
Reconciliation of bank statements, EFT and cheque payments
General ledger and journal entries
Some payroll
April 2005 – May 2006
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
BIDVEST – Newcastle NSW Australia
Balancing takings with invoices and driver manifests
Allocation of payments against invoices according to remittances
Opening of COD, credit and corporate accounts and associated background checks
Daily reconciliation of bank statements
Preparation of customer statements
Processing of credits, dishonored cheques, general ledger transactions and journal entries
Securing payment of overdue accounts, stop credit and payment plans
Management of corporate accounts
1994 – 2008 RELIEF AGENT
TOTALIZATOR AGENCY BOARD (TAB) – Mayfield NSW Australia
2004 – 2005 CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
ST GEORGE BANK – Maitland NSW Australia
EDUCATION:
1990 – 1992 ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Hospitality Management)
HUNTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Hamilton NSW Australia
1984 – 1989 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
CESSNOCK HIGH SCHOOL – Cessnock NSW Australia
REFEREES:
Ms SALLY FROST
Regional Finance Officer – Out of Home Care
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS
E: *****.*****@***.***.**
T: +614********
Ms LEANNE MILLARD
Operations Manager – Hunter Disability
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS
E: ******.*******@***.***.**
T: +612********
C: +614********
Ms KELLY INGHAM
Former TAB AGENT
E: ************@*******.***
C: +614********
Mr MIKE PAPULA
Control and Instrumentation Technician
MURFREESBORO WATER PLANT
E: ******@*****.***
C: 931-***-****