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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia

Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Stockland is one of the largest diversified property groups in Australia – owning, developing and managing a large rental portfolio, workplace and logistics assets, residential communities and retirement living villages. Group Finance Manager - Accounting Services;Management of high performing group accounting team including large offshore team.Management of group accounting reportiong and informationConsolidation of numerous corporations, trusts and joint ventures.Audit & Tax regulatory obligations

Sydney, Australia

Sydney Metro is a NSW government entity leading Australia’s biggest public transport infrastructure program by developing and delivering metro railways and managing their operations.Reporting Manager role:Undertaking and leading a range of statutory and reporting functionsBusiness partnering including finance, auditors and project teams Responsible for managing and driving improvements to the reporting process

Parramatta

Finance Manager for Landcom

Sydney, Australia

Finance Manager / Group Financial Accountant - at Jones Lang La Salle (JLL) - Asia Pacific.Statutory Reporting & Year end Management for Asia Pacific Group.Audit management & year end review Acquisition analysis and reporting.Completed Statutory Accounting well ahead of tight schedule.US Parent Co. - USGAAP / IFRS Monthly & yearly property financial packages for stakeholders.Improved Cash flow reporting packages and systems.Financial and Management Accounting.

Sydney, Australia

2iC to Finance Director, appointed to help guide the group through a receivership period by providing accurate and timely financial management and reporting to stakeholders.Managing the finance function and staff through a difficult transition period. Demonstrated ability to work under fast paced, high pressure environment to meet many stakeholder demands - directors, management, receivers, administrators, investors.Preparation of consolidation group results and statutory financial statements for multiple group entities, including monthly management accounts and commentary.Significantly improved accuracy and timing of month end and financial year end processes and results - reduced month end cycle from 12 to 7 working days.Detailed balance sheet review, reconciliations and significant corrections for multiple group entities.Effective management, leadership and motivation of finance staff during difficult transition period, with no finance staff turnover.Management and ad-hoc financial reporting as requested on demand by various parties, including valuation reports and due diligence reporting.Cash flow and accounts payable management.Accounting for sale of businesses, investments and divestments of businesses.Significantly improved accounting practices, processes and reporting.Demonstrated professionalism and adaptability in role as required meeting urgent stakeholder demands.

Rosebery, Nsw

Working for the Australian group of companies of the Wilhelmsen family from Oslo, Norway.Group Finance Manager / Group Accountant - 2iC to Group CFOResponsible for group and consolidated accounting on a monthly basisFinancial accounting for investment and property companies.Preparation of monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial analysis reports for executives.Responsible for group audit management and coordination with external auditors.Preparation of yearly audited statutory accounts and tax returns.Internal audit reviews of operating company accounts.Group cash flow management, control & forecasting, as well as signatory & finance approvals.Produced financial package for executive management, and automated the financial reporting templates, thereby providing more concise, consistent ,timely and meaningful reports. Implemented and reduced group month end close from 3 weeks to 4 days.Produced budget and forecast templates for all companies for board review.Arranged and managed new banking facilities and group insurances.Successful external audits - accurate, timely and within budget.Managed and implemented concur expense management system across group. Systems Accountant /Project Development Manager:Reporting to Group Finance Director and Group Support Manager.Project management and implementation of the new ERP business system ‘Greentree’ software modules for all companies in group.System project team member and driver.Development and implementation of relevant improvements to the Greentree ERP business software system including; alerts and approvals, autoscanning, report writing, job costing.Developed and produced web based report software providing a dashboard and dynamic tool for more timely and relevant management reporting and enquires.

Frenchs Forest, Nsw

Direct report to CSO and member of management team.Executive reporting, including financial and management reporting for the distribution centre.Strategic business planning, budget and forecast preparation.Business analysis and solution provisioning.Operating company executive liaison, reporting and analysis.WMS project ROI analysis, budgeting and cost allocation.New company audit, analysis and valuation.Increased efficiency and productivity of distribution centre, via timely and accurate reporting and analysis e.g. KPI & breakeven analysis, including cost control & reduction.Established and developed 3PL/Supply Chain Financial reporting for the distribution centre by business unit.Improved budgets for the DC & Supply Chain, including developing dynamic budget model templates, as well as budgeting and reporting for Warehouse Management System and fitout.Contributed to warehouse labour savings of over $250k p.a. and overhead savings of over $70k p.a., via analysis identifying cost savings.Designed and implemented time and attendance reporting system (MitreFinch) for reporting analysis and automatic cost centre reporting.Automated reporting via systems including MitreFinch, Excel, Access, FRx Reporting and Great Plains.Financial accounting for newly acquired company - Gallery International P/L (Princess).

Mt Kuringai

Executive management team with direct report to General Manager.Manager of all finance staff (incl NZ) - Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Clerks.Responsible for all Accounting functions, financial management and control - for Australia & NZ.Responsible for Audit function (including internal audit), and the preparation of financials for audit.Responsible for preparation of Statutory reports.Responsible for monthly reporting package to US parent company for consolidation, including profit & loss statement, balance sheet, supporting schedules, cash flow report, intercompany reconciliations.Responsible for Management Accounting and reporting, working together with Management Accountant.Strategic Planning process and budgeting and forecasts for International approval.Monthly presentation of financial results to executive management as well as international management and board meetings, with executive management presentations at International Financial Controllers Conferences in USA.Designed, project managed and implemented the installation of a new computerised accounting and financial system (Microsoft Navision Great Plains).Responsible for the ongoing customisation and development of the computerised financial system, and implemented developments such as; automatic monthly financial reports, Concur expense management system , credit card payment processing integration and automatic reconciliation, warehouse freight system integration.Tax returns including BAS statements, FBT, Company tax , & GST enquiries from consultants.Maintenance of Asset register , oversee payroll, cheque signatory, and foreign exchange translations.Provision of Accounting services for Creative Memories New Zealand, including the set up and maintenance of a NZ branch.Progressed from Accountant to Chief Accountant of Australia & NZ, as well as manager of finance department, progressively taking over duties & responsibilities.

Cammeray Nsw

Management team, directly reporting to directors.Responsible and accountable for all financial activities and financial control of the business.Management of accounts staff.Preparation of financial reports including cashflow.Responsible for financial planning and budgeting.Responsible for payroll, taxation, insurance and workers compensation. Director’s financial maintenance including investment control via Incorp Holdings Pty LtdIntroduction, customisation and maintenance of MYOB computerised accounts system and customised it to suit the company and industry.Responsible for progressively taking over tasks and functions of external Chartered Accountant.Contributed to the growth and progression of the company from a turnover of under $5m (10 staff) in 1995 to a turnover of over $12m (25 staff) in 1999.Substantially improved the cashflow position of the company by establishing accurate monthly cashflow reporting, as well as improving terms of trade and debt collection policies and strategies, and effectively worked with teams of designers to improve efficiency in procedures.Designed and developed monthly profit reporting based on percentage complete of projects, to more accurately reflect the profit of the company on a month to month basis.Designed a computerised asset register to record assets and depreciation using MYOB asset Manager.Arranged and coordinated finance and budgeting for new office fitout, as well as establishment of an Interstate office.

Education record

Fcpa – Fellow Certified Practising Accountant - Cpa Australia

Fipa

Fcta

Bachelor Of Business (B.Bus)