Cecil Simon Email & Phone Number

Australia

• Acted in the capacity of a business partner to the General Manager to build tactical and strategic roadmaps through forecasting and budgeting• Provided key analyses and understanding of brand profitability and performance through frequent reporting of financials and continued education• Improved visibility of team, customer and individual trends through automated reporting via Power Bi• Identifed growth opportunities including potential untapped markets through a comparative study of successful brands within the company• Structured multiple incentive models to support the different pillars with a view to drive right behaviours and earning potential• Lead multiple efforts to identify gaps and improve processes within finance and operational teams to boost efficiencies and improve productivity• Coordinated efforts with business development teams to price profitable commerical contracts• Acted in the capacity of a subject matter expert for the brand when planning and coordinating strategies with other analysts• Created a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment for the accountants and finance experts within the Sydney HQ• Provided training to junior analysts and other finance professionals to tackle various aspects of their rolesKey achievements• Successfully priced multiple contracts including a $10m client• Audited and updated legacy processes that identified savings of over $100k within one year• Created multiple Power Bi reports that are widely used within the company

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Investigated and improved multiple daily tasks within the team• Documented processes for each orientation of new team members• Trained and guided new and existing team members to manage various aspects of the role• Collaborated with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely processing, reconciliation and payments of invoices• Boosted supplier confidence and experience in the finance teams through continuous engagement and collaborated efforts with internal finance teams

Sydney, Australia

• High volume invoicing within highly strict SLA• Responded to high volumes of emails and finance-related queries from clients and suppliers• Structured CTIs (Consolidated Tax Invoices), statements and reports for various stakeholders• Reconciled bank and supplier statements• Identified and improved efficiencies within finance workflow processes• Liaised with various teams to ensure prompt processing and payment of invoices• Trained and guided new and existing team members to manage various aspects of the role

Sydney, Australia

• Assisted in the processing of accounts onto MYOB• Recorded month-end transactions and reconcileed bank and credit card statements• Maintained the fixed asset register and supporting documentation• Assisted in compiling information required for the annual budget• Identified and executed projects intended to develop, improve and streamline systems within the College• Assisted with basic IT troubleshooting, software training and support• Supported the wider team on ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks

Sydney, Australia

• Created, reviewed and updated relevant documents for Resident Advisors• Liaised with the current residents, alumni and the Dean of Students• Assisted in the development of an alumni database to establish a continued connection between the College and its past residents• Carried out research on various topics with a view to promote the life and well-being of the College’s residents• Assisted in the preparation and execution of activities relating to the promotion and marketing of the College• Other ad hoc duties that may be relevant to further assist the Dean in creating value to the College

Sydney, Australia

• Provided pastoral care, mentoring, leadership and support towards the well-being, academic progress and success of the residents at the College• Planned and initiated inclusive activities for residents on the assigned floor• Resolved and prevented conflicts including bullying, intimidation, harassment and discrimination• Encouraged social integration, personal development and participation in various activities run by the College• Liaised with the Senior Resident Adviser, Principal and Dean of Students to develop a safe and enriching environment within the College• Provided after hours support to external clients and guests staying at the College.

Chennai Area, India

• Assisted in the identification of strategic growth options for existing and new clients through industrial and market research• Assisted in the development of financial models to track current performance and forecast growth potential• Attended several networking events to build brand exposure with a focus on client base development• Led the execution of multiple successful corporate events through collaboration with other colleagues.

Certified Public Accountant

Master Of Accounting (Cpa Extension)

Company Secretaryship

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.)