production accounting

Jill Dures brings to two hard basket over 20 years experience in production accounting which incorporates a working knowledge of the film and television industry.

Jill is credited as Production Accountant on many Australian and UK productions. They range from feature films "Two Hands" and "The Night we called it a Day" to TV series "Australian Idol" and "Forensic Investigators"

During a 10 year working stint overseas, Jill's international credits include being 1st Assistant Accountant on the James Bond films "Tomorrow Never Dies" and "The World is not Enough"

Responsibilities include:

• Provision of effective and practical support to the Producer and Production Manager in the financial management of the production
• Assist the producer in preparation of production schedules and budgets
• Preparation of cashflow & drawdown schedules
• Processing all paperwork including Payroll
• Maintain computer accounts (Eclipse, Pluto, Goldfinger, Vista , MYOB, Sun)
• Preparation of fully accrued cost reports & Statement of Investors Funds
• Reconciling & Processing of GST, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Workers Comp & Holiday Pay
• Post Production Accounting including preparation for Audit and Government / State incentive reconciliations

Current Productions include :