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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

High Rock utilises cutting edge technology to provide accounting solutions that increase business efficiency and competitiveness and ease the stress of running back-office operations. Services include full accounting department outsourcing, tax services, business system implementation and consulting.High Rock helps businesses succeed by:- Utilising cutting edge technology to provide accounting solutions that increase business efficiency and competitiveness- Serving as a trusted accounting partner who relieves clients from the stress of running back office operations so they have the time and energy to focus on growing their core businessOUR APPROACH1. ASSESS: We begin with a comprehensive assessment of existing accounting systems and provide an analysis of potential areas of enhancement.2. CORRECT: If necessary, past data is corrected to ensure future reporting is accurate.3. IMPLEMENT: Then we employ our innovative technology based solutions to reduce the time needed to process accounting data and enhance monthly reporting.

Perth, Australia

- Identify client needs and new business opportunities within client organisations;- Project management - take responsibility for managing a large and varied portfolio of clients;- Supervise and train junior members of the team to ensure that Grant Thornton’s standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process;- Prepare and present business tenders in order to develop and grow your client portfolio;- Working capital management – manage work in progress and billings;- Client fee negotiation;- Take full responsibility for managing and reviewing the work of the audit team; and- Cross-business unit liaison with other teams such as tax, advisory etc

Perth, Australia

Responsible for effectively managing projects and team, extensive client contact, team training, and liaising with third parties. Responsibilities include:• Reviewing all sections of engagement file• Understanding and developing other staff in their knowledge and requirements of the audit approach• Ensuring all risk areas have been adequately audited and documents resolutions to any issues• Identifying audit and engagement risks to ensure most cost effective audit is carried out

Perth, Australia

Responsible for effectively managing projects and staff, extensive client contact, staff training, and liaising with third parties. Responsibilities include:• Conduct various audit engagements simultaneously with numerous engagement team members per audit including planning, execution, and scheduling staff;• Address technical issues, assist in preparing technical position papers, and propose solutions for partner attention;• Management and co-ordination of the audit team including training, mentoring, and methodology compliance;• Work with and influence clients at senior levels in different business environments;• Work with various clients including (but not limited to): publicly traded companies, mining, manufacturing, Not-for-Profit, and service industries

Perth Area, Australia

- Conduct various audit engagements simultaneously with numerous engagement team members per audit, including assisting with planning, execution, and scheduling staff.- Coordination with other divisions.- Address technical issues and assist in preparing technical position papers.- Preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and preparation of reports and opinions to management.- Undertaking development of team members. - Assisting with management and co-ordination of the audit team including training, mentoring, and methodology compliance.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• In-Charge several financial statement audits, reviews, compilations • Responsible for supervision and development of Associates• Prepare, implement, and monitor budgets• Effective communication of difficult issues with clients• Prepare financial statements and required GAAP disclosures for several clients in various industries including manufacturing/distribution, farming, services, governmental, and not-for-profit organizations• Identified and researched accounting issues and proposed solutions to management and partners• Consistently ranked as “Exceptional Performer” having demonstrated a work ethic, leadership skills, and technical knowledge at the top of my peer group

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Work with various sized businesses in diverse industries and provide hands-on client experience with direct access to business owners. Work on numerous team engagements yearly and on several pieces of any particular assignment.Provide quality CPA services to clients by performing the duties and responsibilities listed below in an efficient and effective manner.- Develop relationships with client employees.- Proficient in assisting clients with routine accounting functions.- Draft financial statements under prescribed format.- Prepare portions of compilation, review and audit engagements.- Provide working knowledge of all microcomputer applications, which are routinely used.- Knowledgeable about accounting pronouncements and demonstrate a basic income tax understanding.- Progress professionally by working toward passing the CPA examination.Direct experience in healthcare, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and service industries.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma Studied Accountancy, Economics, and Spanish language.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration Emphasis Economics

Activities and Societies: Economics Club, Beta Gamma Sigma