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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the National Matter Accounting and Trust teams.The role is responsible for all aspects of billing support, eBilling, , New Business Intake, Rates & Trust.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Contracted to consult on software and technology upgrades, including advancing audio-visual and video conferencing capabilities, for a leading law firm providing specialist Commercial and Family law advice.Achievements:⭐ Introduced continuous improvement initiatives in property settlement procedures which enabled increased capacity, minimised administration, and generated FTE savings.⭐ Identified significant technology and operational risks and recommended technical enhancements and upgrades as risk-mitigating strategies. Responsibilities:► Facilitated a review of finance operations.► Consulted on upgrades to the Document Management and Practice Management Systems. ► Assessed the firm’s audio-visual and video conferencing assets.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Led all Finance Operations in Australia, including managing Accounts Payables in Brisbane and the UK and working with management to centralise functions and standardise processes across two shared services hubs. Achievements:⭐ Established a Risk Management Framework that assisted Assurance Managers in addressing gaps and risks efficiently.⭐ Championed the firm’s Direct Debit policy, working directly with the Heads of Finance to implement the new policies across the organisation.⭐ Co-designed and implemented a bespoke Procure-to-Pay system to fulfill the current and future needs of the business. ⭐ Transitioned Finance operations and AP functions to a shared services model, and rolled out global policies and procedures.Responsibilities:► Led a team of 15 direct reports in Australia and 7 indirect reports virtually in the UK.► Conducted a review of the business's banking, procurement, payables, and receivables procedures.► Created a Business Assurance framework, introducing protocols for managing risks and gaps.► Worked with Department Heads to implement global policies and standardised processes.► Implemented continuous process improvements globally across AP.► Developed global policies on Trust Accounting Practices and Direct Debits.► Introduced electronic digital signatures into the finance operation.► Maintained collaborative relationships with the ANZ and Macquarie Banks.► Managed statutory audits for the Australian and PNG businesses.► Administered statutory requirements for the Payment Times Reporting Scheme.► Delivered accurate financial and operational reports for the Group's Senior Executives.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for providing finance and operational support to the Australian business, including all transactional processes involving client onboarding, trust accounting, payables and receivables, billings, and reporting.Achievements:⭐ Selected as the Design Lead and SME to support the global implementation of a new Practice Management System and upgrade to a new Expense Management System.⭐ Led the decentralisation of Payables and Credit functions, transitioning roles and responsibilities from Melbourne and Sydney to a centralised hub in Brisbane, which saved 15% in salaries.⭐ Streamlined several trust-related transactions and reduced the reliance on the Banks by introducing electronic payments and the in-house printing of bank cheques,⭐ Successfully migrated Papua New Guinea’s trust ledger during the transition to a new operating system.Responsibilities:► Managed a team of 28 direct reports based in Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG).► Led the implementation and rollout of new software platforms across Australia and PNG. ► Played a key role in restructuring roles in the Brisbane office.► Served as the Change Champion for Finance Operations.► Oversaw the roll-out of staff training for Payables, Credit Control, and Financial Operations Teams.► Assessed account management practices and assisted with external audits relating to Trusts.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Managed a team of 10 direct reports in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth, and provided transactional support nationally.Achievements:⭐ Led trust audits across 5 offices with compliant audits being submitted to the Regulator.⭐ Appointed as a Member of the project team to embed the 3E Practice Management System. ⭐ Served as an SME on 2 commercial projects to simplify billings. Responsibilities:► Advised Senior Partners on the pricing of legal matters and secondments.► Administered Trust and Controlled Money practices.► Conducted Internal Trust Audits for Australian and Papua New Guinea Accounts.► Shared billing arrangements between Australia and the UK.► Monitored the Operations Department Service Desk. ► Reviewed Operational procedures to identify continuous improvement opportunities.► Identified opportunities to introduce automated Banking.► Hired permanent and temp staff and conducted performance reviews.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Led the Sydney collections team, working closely with the Credit Manager based in Melbourne. Achievements:⭐ Promoted to Credit Control Team LeaderResponsibilities:► Led and managed a team of 4 Credit and Collection Officers based in Sydney.► Established monthly collection targets.► Facilitated staff training and development.► Managed the firm’s Working Capital.► Oversaw yearly certification processes.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Graduate Certificate, Fraud Investigation

Post Graduate, Advanced Insolvency Law

Associate Member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association if Australia

Leadership Success Level 1, Level 1

Leadership Management training covering: * Change Management * Organisational Planning * Conflict Management * Time Management

Leadership Success Level 2, Level 2

Leadership Management training covering: * Planning * Leadership Styles * Performance Management * Communication * Self Management