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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Contract Negotiation, Governance, Accounting, Finance & Corporate Services ConsultingThe company was established to provide consulting services to businesses that do not have dedicated employees which cover high level corporate services. Advice and services are related to business disputes, business growth, governance, strategy, contract review & negotiation, finance & accounting, leasing, human resources and industrial relations. Contract drafting, Contract advice and negotiation.Governance, strategy and business risk adviceDispute resolution advice.MYOB and Fasttrack software integration.Software change management process for accounting, payroll and client relationship management (CRM) software.HR, OH&S & IR Business ConsultingAccounting Advice and Chart of Accounts set up

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Technical White & Blue collar recruitment provider established in 1995 and operating Australia-wide, providing recruitment solutions for a plethora of world class clients and projects across the Oil & Energy, Mining & Resources, Defence and Infrastructure industries. Role & Responsibilities:• Offer direction and management of day-to-day processes, objectives and internal policies to achieve specific company objectives.• Design, implement and monitor policies, processes, procedures, guidelines across the organization.• Represent the business with strong commercial contracts negotiations• Assess, register, manage and mitigate the risks that the business is facing throughout life cycle.• Review processes regularly and implement initiatives to maximise profit and efficiency across the business.• Liaise with senior staff and operations regarding business development (sales), Recruitment, Finance, HR/ER/IR• Provide financial authorisation for the implementation of new projects/equipment.• Oversee recruitment of senior management to enhance company growth and achievement of business objectives.• Performance management of senior staff across the business and multiple offices• Prepare forecasting, budget reports and other reports as required to present internally, to external stakeholders and governing bodies where required, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.• Represent the business during all work functions such as conventions, forums, public hearings as required and liaise between areas of responsibility.

Perth, Australia

As the chief/primary financial officer, the Commercial Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective commercial and financial management of the company. This involves active participation in strategic and business planning processes; financial reporting, managing financial processes, IT/Systems management, risk management and good governance. The key focus is on driving the profitability and sustainability of Nilsen and for providing commercial leadership at all levels of the business.Operational:• Participation in board and budget meetings• Management and leadership of the division and operational managers • Commercial leadership for strategy implementation• Acting General Manager when the General Manager is absent • Ensures operational and statutory compliance through active governance • Direct management of finance and administration division• Monthly review of status for each project.Financial:• Review of monthly and annual accounts and management reports• Annual accounts audit process with head office and external auditors• Cash flow management including forecasting• sign off and lodging of tax related returns (GST, FBT, Payroll tax)• Annual budget preparation• All finance related activities of the business • Bank signatoryHR & Training:• Management of apprenticeships and training• Presentation of internal training workshops linked to the emerging leaders cadetship• Participation in EBA processLegal:• Review of construction contracts• Review of supplier and subcontractor contracts• Provision of advice on IR and HR legal issues. IT/Systems:• System improvement• System security and access• Management of IT specialistAssets:• Capex management and approval • Management of purchasing officers and asset managers

Welshpool, Western Australia

The position was responsible for the following duties over the Western Region of Australia (sub regions include - WA Southern, WA Goldfields, WA Pilbara, Northern Territory and previously included South Australia with total annual turnover of $320 million). • Provided strategic and operational guidance to all the branches across a range of functions• Risk Management of process and contracts.• Liaised closely with branch network on sales performance• Managed budget and forecasting for the regions• Prepared board financial and business operations reporting• Developed and implemented many systems improvements• Oversaw lease and property management• Negotiated contracts• Fleet Management• Managed the approval of purchases and expenditure and regional cost control• Senior level pricing and charge rate approvals• Development of rates calculators based on awards & Enterprise Bargaining Agreements interpretation• Provided leadership and supervision of direct reportsKey Achievements:• Led and empowered the credit team to achieve improved results which are now one of the lowest overdue debt divisions of the Skilled Group.• Managed the major refurbishment project for the Western Region head office which was completed on time and under budget. The resulting fit out of the office created a more positive working atmosphere and more useable space allowing surplus office space to be relinquished. • Negotiated a new lease with huge savings to the region, improved the task management of the property portfolio and negotiated discounted rental rates.

West Perth, Western Australia

Swan Contract PersonnelAlthough titled financial controller, this position is the chief financial officer of the subsidiary company.Key Responsibilities:• Financial and management accounting• Auditing• Board reporting• Budget and Forecasting• Detailed data analysis• Development and implementation of software to report and check data entry• Systems improvement• Supervision of direct reports• Tax submissions• Contract management and negotiation Key Achievements:• Assisted and empowered the senior accounts receivable officer which led to improved results which went from being one of the worst performing to the lowest overdue debt division of the Skilled Group. • Implemented a system that enabled an automatic payroll check to take place to highlight potential data entry errors. This system resulted in a 0% data entry rate where previously the error rate was as high as 7% due to the volume of timesheets entered each week.

West Perth, Western Australia

The role was initially focused on improving financial processing and reporting as well as management of HR & IT operations, as the chief financial officer under the title of Manager – Finance and Business Services, followed by more focus on the strategic direction, risk management, bonus schemes & business restructuring when promoted to General Manager reporting directly to the Directors.Key functions of the General Manager were:• Identify, evaluate, mitigate & manage business risk• Make suggestions/recommendations to enhance & streamline operations• Oversee the operational, financial & legal affairs• Maintain a productive, cost-effective, safe & legally compliant workplace• Proactively provide information to the directors• Direct employees to achieve their goals. Delegate responsibility where necessary & ensure that work is completed• Monitor and improve HR systems & proceduresKey Responsibilities:Successfully managed;• Business risk (including ensuring relevant insurance is obtained & maintained)• Business systems & admin' mgt• HR & training• Review rates and check compliance to awards & EBA• Financial & Management accounting• Debtor management / credit control • IT & telecommunications• OH&S and IR• Legal, contract managementKey Achievements:The company doubled in size since commencement in 2006. • Established detailed financial reporting to put profit centers in place. • Implementation of a new & improved pay rolling system with software integration. • Designed & developed automated reports.• Created targets and a bonus structure for rewarding the sales oriented recruiters, based on team targets and individual targets, which saw a huge increase in productivity with generous remuneration to recruiters. • Human Resource procedures kept up to date with more detailed training and development programs. Workers compensation claims were reduced resulting in a large reduction in premiums despite the huge growth in annual salary amounts.

Perth, Australia

Accounting Systems improvement and Fasttrack/MYOB software integration.

Broome Airport, Broome Western Australia

Ad hoc consulting services related to Finance & Corporate Services including leasing advice for Pearl Coast Properties.

Broome, Western Australia

The position of Finance and Corporate Services Manager is to oversee the professional development of companies in Broome. The role was responsible for;• Management and financial control of the Broome operations• Management of the commercial leasing on the airport site• Strategic development of Pearl Coast Properties• Direct supervision of administration staff• Human resource and training management• Management of the IT functions for the companies located in Broome• Liaison with local council regarding approvals and tenders• Asset and fleet managementKey Achievements:• Implementation of a KPI and NFI system to measure employee performance for the Airport operations. • Increased third party revenue, for Pearl Coast Properties, of over 140% during the time of employment. • Strategies put in place in that time are now showing revenue increases from some sources of over 1000%. • Implemented of a Company Values program. A supervisor workshop was followed by a full employee workshop to roll out the ideas. The values covered were, customer service, “can do” behaviours and respect. The objective of the program was to create a sense of unity where all employees could share a customer focused culture that respects equity and diversity and which promotes employees to be proactive.

Medical Records And Engineering Departments

Contract PositionMedical Record ManagementImprovement of purchase order system in the Engineering and Maintenance Department

Perth, Australia

As the chief financial officer of the company the position of Manager – Accounting and Group Services relates to the control, reporting and budgeting of the company’s financial position as well as the management of the other critical services needed in the administration, HR management and running of this business.Key Responsibilities:Management of the following;• Accounting• Debtor Management / Credit Control• Legal & Contract Negotiation• Administration• HR Management • Telecommunications • Building Maintenance • IT Support• Marketing, Development and NetworkingKey Achievements:• Implementation of a system for changing pay rates for contracted employees which saved much time for the businesses operations. • Huge savings in company expenses including savings of over 40% from telecommunications and a 10% saving in consumable items.• Successfully collected written off debt including funds owed to ChoiceOne by legal firms.

Perth, Australia

The Company was the largest locally owned and managed Real Estate Company in Western Australia. In 2002 Chesterton International and Colliers Jardine merged to create the current company, Colliers International. The Position related to the control of trust monies held on behalf of landlords and tenants for the Asset Management Division of Chesterton International and the supervision and development of staff in the trust accounts division.The tasks performed in this position are as follows.• Supervision and Recruitment of Accounts Payable and Receivable Staff.• Staff training.• Reporting to the Financial Controller on status of Accounting Division.• Recommendation of staff development and reporting on staff productivity.• Inspection and assessment of Leases for stamping.• Implementation and management of IN House Stamping with authority to stamp leases on behalf of the State Revenue Department.• Administration of Bond monies held on behalf of tenants.• Evaluation and suggestion of improvements, in accounting systems and procedures.• General Accounting and Debtor Management / Credit Control

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