JOE FARRELL
Joe is our director of Accounting. His qualifications include – Registered Tax Agent, Master of Accounting and Finance and a Fellowship of CPA’s Australia. His career has spanned over 40 years and was part of the ATO’s industry consultative committee.
He enjoys helping clients succeed.
DIANNE BILSTON
Dianne (known as Di) is an Accountant with our Ballarat office where she has worked in accounting practices since 1988, including a valued and loyal team member at Freedom Finance Accounting since 2004. She has expert knowledge in corporate secretarial and bookkeeping and is highly capable in the use of MYOB, Xero, BGL (for SMSF’s) and all associated ASIC software. She also prepares BAS’s and income tax returns for individuals and business entities, financial statements and undertakes SMSF compliance work. Her friendly and helpful disposition has found her popular with clients.
Outside of work Di enjoys spending time with family (especially quality time with her beautiful grandchildren) and working out at the gym.
VALMAI DARVENIZA
Valmai is a CPA and has worked as an Accountant and Tax Agent for over 35 years in locations all over Australia including Western Australia mining towns, outback Queensland, Perth and Melbourne. She has a broad range of experience in all matters of accounting and taxation, and enjoys the challenge of getting the best outcome for her clients.
Valmai enjoys cross country skiing, bushwalking, gardening and has recently renovated a Stone Cottage on their property built in 1862.
LUDA PETROKIYENKO
Luda is qualified accountant obtaining her qualification (Bachelor of Business) at Ballarat University with results that gained her admission to the elite Golden Key International Honour Society. She is an associate member of CPA.
She works at every level of taxation and accounting, providing advice that builds meaningful results for client. Working with clients to solve financial challenges and adding value, is what drives her professionally.
For relaxation her hobbies include walking with her dog, reading and exploring Victoria.
MITU DHALI
Mitu has a passion for accounting and a proficient communicator with a demonstrated history of customer service. She holds a master’s degree in practicing accounting from the Swinburne University of Technology. Mitu is a Certified Xero Advisor and an Associate Member of CPA Australia.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
NEILL JENNINGS
Neill is a fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) and relishes the opportunity of assisting individuals and businesses with accounting and taxation solutions. Neill forms close relationships with his clients and many started with him over 30 years ago. Neill formed the business Smith & Jennings and has become a valued team member as the original business became part of Freedom Finance. Neill works from the Ballarat office three days a week while in his free time he is a keen cyclist.
JENNY FARRELL
Jenny has been associated with the accounting firm for 15 years plus and she has over 40 years’ industry experience. Her working career began in London and she holds a Certificate 4 – bookkeeping. Roles include credit control, accounts payable and file management.
Outside of work Jenny enjoys travel, family time and weekends at the beach house.
TARA SHARP
Tara prides herself in providing a friendly and welcoming first port of call for clients, both in person and via phone in our Ballarat office. With an in-depth passionate administration background, she is actively able to assist and manage client relationships.
Tara enjoys travelling, keeping fit and spending time with family.
SHARON KLABIKOWSKI
Sharon holds a Certificate 4 in Bookkeeping and has worked in the accounting industry for over 35 years. Sharon has a wide range of knowledge within the office of Administration, Reception, Debtors and Creditors but especially when it comes to Debtor Collection. Sharon is versed in a range of software applications such as Xero, XPM and MYOB, Office 365 and is ready to assist in these areas.
Outside of work she enjoys walking, spending time with family and friends, painting furniture, decorating and renovating.
