Deborah Kotz
Financial Accountant
Morphettville
Summary
Certified Practising Accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial reporting and regulatory compliance within the SA Government and 8 years in the Private Sector. Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Financial Accounting
Department of Treasury and Finance, Financial Accounting, Shared Services SA
01.2022 - Current
- Manage the team in the day to day responsibilities of Attorney-General’s Department (AGD), Department for Education (EDU), Department of Child Protection (DCP) and TAFE SA, and the end of financial year processes for the departments.
- Development of the end of financial year project plan including tasks assigned to relevant team members and required due dates.
- Assist with the management of the end of financial year project plan, status reporting to management and clients, and managing workload allocation to staff. Escalating any issues as required to management.
- Liaison with the Audit Director, Audit Manager, Deputy Audit Manager and audit officers from the Audit Office of SA regarding the end of financial year audit.
- Liaison with business units and corporate finance staff regarding queries and end of year information requests.
- Year end completion of Financial Statements into the Budget Monitoring System.
- Preparation of the department’s financial statements. Coordination and review of notes prepared by team members, ensuring adequate working papers and reconciliation to the financial statements.
- Implement Banking Support system for Bank Reconciliation for DCP and TAFE SA
- Coordinate the KPMG Reporting Tool year -end roll over process.
Manager, Central Agencies
Department of Treasury and Finance, Financial Accounting, Shared Services SA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Assist in the day to day responsibilities of Attorney-General’s Department (AGD), Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) teams.
- The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) within Shared Services SA, and the end of financial year processes for the departments.
- Implement Banking Support system for Bank Reconciliation for DTF and SAFECOM
- Standardise Journal Processing for all 5 entities.
Senior Financial Accountant
Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Shared Services SA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Assist in the day to day responsibilities of Attorney-General’s Department (AGD), Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) teams within Shared Services SA, and the end of financial year processes for the departments.
- Implementation of the KPMG Financial Reporting tool for 9 sets of Financial Statements
- Implementation of new Financial Statements for Independent Commissioner Against Corruption
- Multiple machinery of government changes since 2012, liaise with other government departments, business units and service delivery teams within Shared Services SA, to undertake transitions.
- New Chis 21 payroll system, liaise with project team and client to set up specific accounting tables and rules. Document and monitor issues within AGD, DCS and SAFECOM.
- New ANZ Expense Manager System (Purchase Cards) implementation with in AGD, liaise with provider and client to implement system.
Financial Services Consultant
Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Shared Services SA
07.2005 - 01.2012
- Provision of comprehensive financial services to the Department’s business units including the SA Museum and Carrick Hill Trust.
- Preparation of the annual Financial Statements and the notes to the accounts, and liaison with auditors from the Auditor-General’s Department.
- Briefings to the various Boards and Committees regarding their end of year statements and related analysis.
- Preparation of annual and revised budgets for Employee Costs and Operating Revenue and Expenditure.
- Preparation of monthly Board reports and commentary.
- Investment accounting and reporting.
- Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts and performing end of month duties including journals.
- Implementation of the South Australian Museum Foundation including professional advice on accounting software.
- Providing professional accounting Advice when the South Australian Museum began their Investment portfolios, including applying for exemptions from the South Australian Financing Authority as per Department of Treasury and Finance.
Finance Manager
Golden Chef (Charitopoulos Family Company)
01.2003 - 05.2005
Taxation Accountant/Business Advisor
William Buck
06.2001 - 12.2002
Taxation Accountant/Business Advisor
McLachlan Hodge Mitchell
01.2000 - 05.2001
Financial/Management Accountant
Elders Insurance
11.1998 - 01.2000
Accountant
Various Companies in London
03.1997 - 10.1998
Education
Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Flinders University
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of South Australia
Skills
- DTF – Budget Monitoring System
- Masterpiece General Ledger
- OneSource – FBT software
- Business Reporting Software
- Crystal Reporting
- Chris 5
- Chris 21
- Microsoft Suite of Products
Key Capabilities
- Extensive experience in financial statement preparation
- Ability to meet deadlines and to assess priorities
- Extensive customer oriented with an ability to interact with peers, management and external clients
- Experienced in the use of Multiple systems across government.
- Extensive experience in working in teams, is able to work autonomously on projects and to resolve issues
- Experienced in leading teams and staff supervision
- Advanced IT skills and experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products
Qualifications And Education
CPA Australia Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) membership (2002), Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Flinders University, Bachelor of Science, University of South Australia (City Campus)
Timeline
Manager, Financial Accounting
Department of Treasury and Finance, Financial Accounting, Shared Services SA
01.2022 - Current
Manager, Central Agencies
Department of Treasury and Finance, Financial Accounting, Shared Services SA
01.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Financial Accountant
Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Shared Services SA
01.2012 - 01.2018
Financial Services Consultant
Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Shared Services SA
07.2005 - 01.2012
Finance Manager
Golden Chef (Charitopoulos Family Company)
01.2003 - 05.2005
Taxation Accountant/Business Advisor
William Buck
06.2001 - 12.2002
Taxation Accountant/Business Advisor
McLachlan Hodge Mitchell
01.2000 - 05.2001
Financial/Management Accountant
Elders Insurance
11.1998 - 01.2000
Accountant
Various Companies in London
03.1997 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Flinders University
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