Brian Browne Email & Phone Number

Brisbane

Financial Counsellor working at various community centres providing support, advocacy and assistance to those dealing with financial matters.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Following the January 20 bushfires then impacts of Covid, Financial Counselling Australia established the Small Business Bushfire Financial Counselling Support Line. Funding for the service is now extended until Dec 22 and bought with a name change - Small Business Debt Helpline. The service now provides telephone support for all small businesses across Australia.

Ipswich, Australia

Was employed as Financial Counsellor based in Ipswich and working with local communities providing assistance and support at community hubs and the area.

Doncaster East, Victoria

Barry Plant Group is the largest real estate franchise in Victoria. I am currently undertaking reviews for all franchise offices in the Barry Plant Group relating to franchise fees and with the introduction of the new Vulnerable Workers Bill undertaking review of payroll and employment policy implementation.

Singapore

Since the company’s inception in 2013, I have held the position of Director Financial Control. This has been an exciting and rewarding position managing the growth of the company from its initial development phase to becoming a leader in the industry.

Singapore

Medacs Healthcare is a leading global healthcare staffing and services company providing permanent healthcare and workforce management solutions. Medacs Healthcare is part of the Impellam Group which is listed on the UK Stock Exchange and is the 2nd largest staffing business in the UK and 12th worldwide. ♦ Operational excellence ♦ Exceptional customer satisfaction ♦ Corporate integration Moving from a small company environment to being part of a multi-national global group created a number of opportunities and challenges for all involved. It was essential to continue to mentor and develop the existing team and ensure that business operations remained stable for clients, candidates and staff members. During this time profit has continued to improve with and business cases were presented to explore new market opportunities• Continued management and growth of Singapore clients with approx 90% of hospital facilities contracted • Implementation of new global CRM system. • Successful contract negotiations and vendor management leading to new partnerships being developed outside of Singapore market..• Implemented a number of change management strategies with staff to ensure smooth transition to corporate management environment • Opportunity to explore new markets within the SE Asia region and build additional clients and future business growth.• Gained broad understanding of cultural diversity issues and communication styles of different ethnic groups .• Adapted reporting methodologies to ensure broader knowledge sharing regarding operational performance and accountabilities were met within a corporate environment.

Singapore

Latitudes Group International Management was established in Brisbane in 2001 and has become a leading force in the international medical recruitment market. Prior to its acquisition by Medacs Healthcare in 2013, it had offices in Australia, United Kingdom and Singapore. ♦ Profit & Loss Accountability ♦ New Market Development ♦ Employee Leadership Joined Latitudes originally in Brisbane responsible for the financial management within the Australian market. As demand for global medical recruitment became evident my role was expanded to explore new markets, the first being Middle East region. As this market became operational the opportunity to explore and establish Singapore market and was part of my increased responsibilities. Managed and mentored staff, due to expansion was an important aspect, as this niche recruitment area had not been established in Singapore, any new staff had very limited experience given that medical recruitment has significant differences to other areas of recruitment. • Developed policies, procedures and processes necessary for business and staff growth.• Responsible for the client development in Middle East (including Saudi Arabia) • Established Singapore office, built brand recognition and accountability to expand operations • Integrally involved in the due diligence requirements in preparation and successful negotiation of the sale of the Singapore office• Implementation of Government introduction by Ministry of Manpower (Singapore) of licensing of Employment Agency as Key Appointment Holder • Mentored and trained staff to understand complexities of niche industry of medical recruitment. • Comprehend the regulatory frameworks necessary to successfully meet Government and client requirements as part of service provision.

Brisbane, Australia

Working For Balance is a multi-faceted consultancy which provided small, medium and large organizations in both the private & public sectors with financial accounting services, bookkeeping and administrative services. Other services also included developing beneficial and cost effective strategies for employees to balance work and family responsibilities.♦ Financial and Administrative Support ♦ Business Development ♦ ♦ Government and Corporate LiaisonProvided financial, operational and administrative consultative services to businesses and prepared the necessary information and reports on which they could make better business decisions and determine outcomes for staff, vendors, clients and owners. Also worked collaboratively with a number of accountancy firms. • Managed cashflow, payroll, debtor and creditor accounts to meet financial obligations and drive profitability. This included managing government compliance requirements such as GST; Superannuation and other statutory requirements. • Developed policies and procedures to address operational and training requirements across a diverse range of industries. • Preparation of business plans that included summarising current and future operational impacts. • Ability to review internal and external factors that impact on business operations and develop strategies in consultation with business owners, • Sourced finance for capital acquisitions and prepared business plans to steer growth and development. • Consulted and developed policies that encouraged solutions to work/life diversity issues within both small and corporate organisations.• Completed a number of submissions to Government agencies on behalf of clients for available funding grants, that where successful, also included completing all acquittal procedures ensuring compliance with agency guidelines.

Cert Iv Bookeeping And Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Diploma Of Counselling, General Studies, Competent

Completion Of Units, Problem Gambling, Statement Of Attainment

Support Problem Gambling Clients

Diploma In Financial Counselling, Financial Counselling, Satisfactory

Activities and Societies: Financial Component completed Counselling Component completed

Introduction To Business In Asia, Online, Certificate Of Achievement

Short courses - Introduction to Business in Asia provided an overview of understanding and negotiating business in Asia, with emphasis.

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Foundation Tax, Taxation

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, Course Not Completed

Certificate Iv Workplace Training & Assessment

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