Mechelle demonstrates strong qualifications for the bookkeeping role, with extensive hands-on experience in bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and client communications. She has worked in the finance and construction industries as well as banking, consistently handling end-to-end bookkeeping responsibilities. In her most recent roles, she processed bills and payroll, managed sales invoicing, performed daily bank reconciliations in Xero and MYOB, and supported tax compliance tasks including BAS, IAS, and year-end reporting.
Her background shows adaptability in managing multiple client files, including file clean-ups, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements. She has direct experience corresponding with clients to clarify missing documents and receipts, ensuring accuracy and compliance in reporting. Additionally, her prior leadership roles as a branch accountant and payroll officer highlight her ability to collaborate effectively with managers and principals while delivering accurate results under deadlines.
Mechelle is Xero Advisor Certified, further strengthening her technical competency for this role. With proven reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to support ad hoc accounting and tax preparation tasks securely, she is well-prepared to manage a portfolio of client files while contributing positively to the team.
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Operator
Strongest Behaviors
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Guarded, serious, deeply introspective, and very reserved; it takes MECHELLE quite a while to connect to and trust anyone new.
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An immersive thinker, has a strong ability to concentrate on the current task at hand for very long periods. Much more focused on technical matters than social ones. Very consistent and patient with systematic routines.
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Works at a very steady, methodical, pace; needs familiar processes, environments, and co-workers to be effective. Changes these only when absolutely necessary.
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Persistence; consistent pursuit of goals in calm, methodical manner even when setbacks occur. Opinionated; slow to change.
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Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”
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Methodical, steady, and even-paced; loses productivity when interrupted.
Mechelle is a seasoned professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and nearly a decade of diverse experience across the Repair and Maintenance, Construction, Financial Institution, and Local Government sectors. She has excelled in roles such as Senior Accountant, Branch Control Officer, Budget Assistant, Human Resource Head, Payroll Officer, Branch Accountant, and Bookkeeper. Mechelle is Xero Advisor Certified, possesses payroll certification, and has over four years of experience with Australian accounting standards. Her technical proficiency includes working with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, SAP, and Deputy payroll software.
Career Highlights
- Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, financial reporting, and tax preparation, including BAS, GST, and IAS submissions.
- Prepared financial statements and conducted bank reconciliations for offshore clients, including Australian entities.
- Proficiently managed payroll for over 200 employees, ensuring compliance and timely processing.
- Generated accurate profit and loss reports, financial forecasts, and budget analyses, enabling strategic decision-making.
- Successfully implemented and utilized CRM systems and advanced Excel tools for data analysis and reporting.
Skill Proficiency
Mechelle demonstrates expertise in key financial processes, including journalizing, invoicing, cash forecasting, and bill payments. Her extensive use of accounting software underscores her technical adeptness, with practical experience in Xero spanning more than four years. Her ability to adapt quickly and work across various industries highlights her versatile and dynamic skill set.
Mechelle is available to start immediately working full-tim and is flexible for any shift.
Operator - The Predictive IndexStrongest Behaviors
- An immersive thinker, has a strong ability to concentrate on the current task at hand for very long periods. Much more focused on technical matters than social ones. Very consistent and patient with systematic routines.
- Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”
- Persistence; consistent pursuit of goals in calm, methodical manner even when setbacks occur. Opinionated; slow to change.
Behavioral Summary
Helpful, patient, and stable; works steadily and consistently. Respectful of established processes, standards, and policies, they will work within those standards to ensure repeated successes and high-quality results. MECHELLE has the patience and tolerance required for routine work and can be relied on to do such work consistently and in a relaxed manner. Prefers having, and following, a well thought-out process to ensure success. If they are responsible for establishing the process, they will do so in a thoughtful, methodical manner, paying close attention to details and time-honored successes. Once established, they’ll expect that the process be followed consistently.
Will focus on the details of the work and will handle them with somewhat better than average accuracy. In work involving repeated contact with people, MECHELLE will be pleasant, agreeable, and supportive. Derives satisfaction from helping others and likes to feel part of a secure team.