Alana Taylor Email & Phone Number

I am a CPA qualified accountant with experience in Private and Local Government Accounting, Business Development, Financial Management, Internal Auditing, Communications, Customer Service, Relationship Management and Problem-Solving gained from more than 25 years of work history in various finance roles. I am well-known for a combination of leadership capabilities, focused analytical skills and interpersonal strengths. I successfully developed knowledge & understanding of financial processes and systems including project management, procurement, contracting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accounts receivable and payable, taxation and audit. Delivering top-level service is my specialty, I thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment. My experience, together with my passion for building a culture of innovation and quality, have all served to help make me a highly effective leader and strategist. My approach to this work would go beyond departmental operations; I consistently analyse processes, develop improvements and coordinate projects and programs to increase efficiency and quality of service. I can develop and implement policies and procedures and accurately identify areas for improvement. In an environment with constantly changing demands, I stand among business leaders who drive the progress of continuous improvement by using superior analytical skills and effective organisational management. I am highly adept in delivering quality improvements and process optimisations to accelerate overall business success. I am also a strategic thinker who thrives on being an integral part of planning and direction setting to improve processes; drive performance and growth, achieve positive results and ensure continued success. I am capable of managing manifold projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service in every undertaking. I am articulate, pragmatic, commercially minded, analytical and solutions-focused, with exceptional drive and enthusiasm. I exhibit excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life. My years of experience in collaborating with essential stakeholders at every level have improved my natural interpersonal and leadership skills, further enabling me to successfully empower and reinvigorate teams in achieving organisational objectives and generating and implementing ideas for continuous improvement.