Sonya Wyness

Experience

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  Elaine Melhuish & co.

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1996

  Senior Bookkeeper

  Elaine Melhuish & Co. Pty Ltd was a sole practitioner CPA Accounting firm specialising in Taxation and Small Business adviceKey Responsibilities:•Senior Bookkeeping for Accountancy Firm dealing with Taxation and Small Business Advice•Prepared financial accounts and reports for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, incorporated associations•Prepared income taxation returns for companies, trusts, superannuation funds, partnerships, individuals Page4•Highly skilled technical, administration and clerical support to the Accountant•Training and Supervision of Bookkeepers, Secretarial Staff and Graduate Accountants•Corporate secretarial work, handling ASIC and ATO client matters•Preparation client BAS returns•Preparation of fixed assets and depreciation records•Researching taxation matters"...during my many interstate and overseas trips I was able to leave the office in Sonya's care with the confidence in knowing that the clients and other staff members would be managed in a very professional manner." Show less

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  Point Break Surf and Street

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Accounting Bookkeeper

  Point Break Surf and Street was a retail store specialising in surfing clothing, equipment and accessoriesKey responsibilities Highly skilled BookkeepingProvision of technical and administration support

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  ODV Accountants

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Bookkeeper - Taxation Returns & Financial Accounts

  ODV provide a full suite of business, accounting and financial services.Key Responsibilities:• Prepared financial accounts and reports for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders• Prepared income taxation returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals • Preparation client BAS returns• Preparation of fixed assets and depreciation records• Corporate secretarial work, handling ASIC & ATO client matters• Researching taxation mattershttp://www.odv.com.au Show less

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  Ian R Fleetwood

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Accountant/Bookkeeper -Taxation Returns & Financial Accounts

  This is a sole practitioner chartered accounting firm specialising in small business services in relation to taxation and accounting.Key Responsibilities:• Prepared financial accounts and reports for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, incorporated associations• Prepared income taxation returns for companies, trusts, superannuation funds, partnerships, individuals• Preparation client BAS returns• Preparation of fixed assets and depreciation records• Highly skilled technical, administration and clerical support to the Accountant• Corporate secretarial work, handling ASIC and ATO client matters• Researching taxation matters"I found that at all times her work to be of high standard...Sonya had direct contact with the clients to solve problems and answer their requests. Clients often commented about her friendly and efficient manner." Show less

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  Westminster School Adelaide

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2016

  Provided a comprehensive range of best practice financial management and accounting services to the School Key Responsibilities:• Provided comprehensive range of financial functions and accounting services to the School and its associated entities• Completion of financial reporting of all associated entities, liaising with auditors and acting as point of contact for all queries• Processed investment transactions including dividends, distributions, franking credits, annual taxation returns, adjustments to cost base, buys and sells, revaluations• Accurately processed and completed complex Fringe Benefits Tax Return including multiple variations of fringe benefits within an educational not for profit organisation• Accurately prepared and lodged Franking Credit Return and BAS Returns• Formulated the camps and levies for the Annual Fee Schedule and subject levies for billing purposes• Managed and assisted with grants and funding compliance, while also maintained the Schools Grants Register• Assisted in the supervision, training and coaching of administrative and funding raising staff • Diligently enabled and monitored funding for Indigenous students• Maintained the School’s Lease Register and ensured contract documentation and administration was upheld for the leased equipment• Assisted with the strata and community title management for properties owned by the School and associated entities • Managed the Census process for government funding, ensured all compliance and deadlines were met and all supporting evidence verified • Assisted in preparation and lodgement of ACNC Returnshttp://www.westminster.sa.edu.au Show less Provided a comprehensive range of finance and accounting functions to the School and its associated entitiesKey Responsibilities:• Provided a comprehensive range of finance and accounting functions to the School and its associated entities• Completion of financial reporting of associated entities, liaising with auditors and acting as the point of contact for queries• Delivered highly skilled technical, administration and clerical support to the Accountant• Preparation of executive payroll and maintenance of personnel records • Provided assistance with the interpretation and implementation of relevant awards and agreements, as well as salary packaging functions• Assisted in the coaching and training of administrative and fundraising staff • Documented administrative functions and procedures to assist in delegation of taskshttp://www.westminster.sa.edu.au Show less

  • Accountant

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2016

  • Assistant Accountant

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
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  Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

  Financial Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

  The Financial Accountant maintains a professional working relationship with client agencies, Auditor-General’s Department, the Department of Treasury and Finance and the Australian Taxation Office.Key Responsibilities:• Providing quality customer service, whilst building relationships with clients• Preparing annual financial statements and associated working papers for Arts SA entities, in accordance with Treasurer’s instructions, Accounting Policy Framework and Australian Accounting Standards• Contributing to developing, maintaining, implementing and reviewing financial management policies, processes, procedures and systems• Undertaking tasks to assist agencies to meet legislative requirements and associated compliance work• Preparing and analysing financial reports and undertaking reconciliations and investment accounting functions• Contributing to providing effective leadership to build an effective team, including supervising staff• Advanced professional development through Creating Future Leaders Program Show less

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  YMCA South Australia

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Management Accountant

  Providing accurate and timely financial advice and analysis. The Management Accountant works with the finance team to oversee financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting and support strategic decision making. Continuously looking for process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy. Maintain quality reporting and produce insightful analysis.

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  Colliers International

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  Finance Manager

  Providing in-depth advice and an integrated service approach across all sectors of the property industry.The Finance Manager is responsible for providing financial and management reporting of U-City building to Uniting Communities Key Responsibilities:• Setup of accounting processes and invoicing for new Uniting Communities integrated community building• Highly skilled technical financial advice • Providing and maintaining quality reporting and producing insightful analysis• Interpretation of of leases and contracts• Preparation of budgets• Continuously looking for process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy• Undertaking reconciliations and resolving variances• Researching taxation matters Show less

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  Not for Profit Accounting Specialists

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2023

  Consulting Finance Manager

  Key responsibilities:• Not for profit client service work, analyse and understand client needs to assist in the achievement of strategic aims and objectives• Mentoring Accountants and client finance team• Providing technical accounting knowledge as accounting specialist in the not for profit sector• Develop improvements to policies and procedures, business processes, tools and resources• Client work includes: Non Government Disability School, Aboriginal controlled community housing organisation, War Widows, Social Innovation Association, Indigenous Martu people preservation company Show less

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  Catholic Education South Australia

  Dec 2023 - now

  School Finance Specialist

  Supporting schools regarding processes, controls, procedures, implementing policies, reporting and accountability requirements, financial statements, financial audits, financial plans, budgets, software training, opportunities for improvement