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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

2IC in Finance of the Group, manage and motivate Finance teams in Melbourne and Perth, oversee end-to-end finance functions and financial control within a complex organisation with significant investments in commercial property businesses (office buildings, retail properties, public carparks), property development projects and ownership business of 5-star hotels.Work with the finance department head on effective resource management and to deliver corporate strategies and business plans.… Show more 2IC in Finance of the Group, manage and motivate Finance teams in Melbourne and Perth, oversee end-to-end finance functions and financial control within a complex organisation with significant investments in commercial property businesses (office buildings, retail properties, public carparks), property development projects and ownership business of 5-star hotels.Work with the finance department head on effective resource management and to deliver corporate strategies and business plans. As a subject matter expert, provide the executive management with professional advice.Implemented new ERP system and system enhancement, manage the continuous improvement of systems and work processes to uplift performance and efficiency.Lead the finance teams to deliver financial analysis and management reports, manage the forecasting, budgeting and 3-year business plans, and collaborate with senior stakeholders and operational managers to ensure effective business operations.Manage statutory financial reporting, tax returns and compliance for Consolidated Group and trusts. As the main contact person for external auditors and consultants, establish and maintain the robust relationship to achieve exceptional outcomes. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Acting Financial Controller when required, to assume additional responsibilities of managing a group of eight professionals that are responsible for financial reports, treasury, taxation, assets management, AP & AR, ERP system maintenance, and to collaborate with executives to deliver business outcomes.Provided leadership as a people manager in developing and implementing improvement of working process and operations, enhanced team capability by providing guidance / feedback, coaching… Show more Acting Financial Controller when required, to assume additional responsibilities of managing a group of eight professionals that are responsible for financial reports, treasury, taxation, assets management, AP & AR, ERP system maintenance, and to collaborate with executives to deliver business outcomes.Provided leadership as a people manager in developing and implementing improvement of working process and operations, enhanced team capability by providing guidance / feedback, coaching and technical training support, managed workload allocation and resources.Managed the preparation of statutory financial statements and disclosure notes, provided technical recommendations on audit issues raised by external auditor. As the SME of finance team, provided financial insights and technical advice on AASB/IFRS to assist senior management in business decision making.Managed corporate treasury including rolling monthly & yearly cash flow forecasting and management, cash investment and banking contracts and relationships, as well as managed tax compliance and oversaw / reviewed the preparation of various tax returns and reporting. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Preparation of month end process. Assisted in preparation of annual financial report including draft of financial statements and disclosure notes, as well as autonomously produced the statutory Cash Flow Statement and its reconciliation note.Built and prepared rolling monthly cash flow forecasting with variance analysis and addressing issues and risks, and assisted in cash investment and coordinated investment transactions with banks.Prepared tax journals and various tax… Show more Preparation of month end process. Assisted in preparation of annual financial report including draft of financial statements and disclosure notes, as well as autonomously produced the statutory Cash Flow Statement and its reconciliation note.Built and prepared rolling monthly cash flow forecasting with variance analysis and addressing issues and risks, and assisted in cash investment and coordinated investment transactions with banks.Prepared tax journals and various tax calculation and lodgment, and maintained integrity of General Ledger regarding tax accounts and transaction data.Kept abreast of latest AASB/IFRS and tax legislation, provided management and stakeholders with technical advice, as well as conducted presentations to internal stakeholders to enhance staff’s awareness of tax compliance. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for month end and year end process, prepared consolidated financial statements with reconciliation and P&L analysis, maintained the fixed asset register of the group for accounting and tax purposes, produced monthly BAS and lodgement.Assisted in annual preparation of OPEX budget and audit process.

Melbourne, Australia

Led and mentored accounts assistant and managed the month end and year end process. Responsible for balance sheet and P&L with performance analysis, annual budgeting and margin estimation for Australia and New Zealand operations. Responsible for cash flow management and debtors / creditors management to ensure the appropriate level of liquidity. Provide the Managing Director and business manager with financial insights and strategic advice to improve the business performance and operations.

Education record

Master Of Business (Accounting)

Bachelor Of Management, Accounting