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New South Wales, Australia

Not for profit charity providing therapy, education, and support services to more than 6,000 children and 3,000 families, with $20M annual turnover and 200 plus staff🏆Accomplishments: ✔Oversight of the effective strategic execution, lead to the doubled cash reserves and expanded organisation’s footprint in NSW| Achieved 300% increase in the number of children and families benefiting from Learning Links’ service over the past 7 years.✔Effective Board Advisor as the Chair of Finance & Audit Committee: Successfully led Learning Links’ Finance & Audit Committee in the thorough review and analysis of monthly financial reports, annual budgets, and financial statements, providing strategic recommendations to the Board. | Oversaw the annual interim and year-end audit processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. | Led a comprehensive tender process for auditing services, facilitating a seamless transition to a new auditing firm.

Sydney, Australia

Leading national organisation committed to elevating profitability, sustainability, and governance standards within the Australian grain industry, advocating and championing interests of grain farmers, empowering industry stakeholders, and driving positive outcomes for Australian agriculture.$125M Investment Portfolio | $10M-$15M Business Operation | 30 Staff servicing 15,500 Members★ Responsibilities:-Led and managed the Finance, Investments, Corporate Service and digital transformation -Developed the Investment Policy Statement (IPS), investment strategies and managed diversified investment portfolios to ensure the maximum return, growing capital base, providing sustainable income for business operation. - Enhanced Corporate Governance documents including the Board, Audit Risk Finance Committee, Investment Committee, ESG, People and Culture Committee Charter and Delegation Authority-Managed Annual General Meeting, directors election, the Board and Committees’ agendas, reports and minutes, and responsible for meeting the statutory requirements (registration, renewal with ASIC and ACNC)-Developed and managed the company risk framework, policy and risk registers, implement Board and staff cybersecurity training program - Contributed strategy development, strategy implementation and develop annual operation plan 🏆Accomplishments:✔Successfully managed a diversified investment portfolio comprised of international and Australia equities, listed and unlisted infrastructure funds, real estate, corporate bonds, and private debts |170% portfolio growth over a 10-year period, boosting capital value from $87M up to $129M, generating $105M sustainable investment income for businesses operations| Saved 350K p.a. in management fees. ✔Successfully led the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly cash flow forecasts, monthly financial reports, year-end financial statements and audits, achieving unqualified auditor’s reports for 10 consecutive years.

Sydney Olympic Park

Tennis NSW is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation and central administrative body of tennis in NSW. Reporting to the CEO, I managed Finance, HR, IT and Administration functions.★Responsibilities:- Identified strategies to increase effectiveness and financial sustainability.- Prepared business cases in support of proposals for commercial and government funding.- Managed business planning and budgeting processes in consultation with the CEO and other relevant managers. - Coordinated and compiled monthly reports for the Board and internal management, including analysis of operational budget variance and cash flow, and recommendations.- Identified and implemented initiatives to improve process and control measures.-Managed and facilitated annual audit processes, and prepare annual financial statements.- Managed the preparation and lodgments of statutory and regulatory documents.- Oversaw the human resources framework, encompassing the full life cycle of an employee engagement, and management of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.- Led the delivery of information communication and technology systems in line with the business outcome requirements.- Managed assets and facilities register and replacement plan for all Tennis NSW sites.🏆Accomplishments:✔Successfully persuaded the Investment Committee to manage its portfolio in-house and restructure investments, saving $110K annually and making $98K from cash investment.✔Formally documented the Finance and Operations Procedures, which enhanced internal controls, provided continuity planning and was endorsed by the Company Auditor. ✔Successfully integrated the My Tennis membership database with Microsoft Great Plains accounting package, resulting in a substantial reduction in processing time.

Sydney Olympic Park

★Responsibilities:- Facilitated annual budget preparation, monthly management financial reports, financial statements and statutory returns, and provided information for the Board, as required. - Managed fortnightly payroll, superannuation payments and salary packaging. - Managed prize money paid over $1M for the biggest tennis tournament in NSW. 🏆Accomplishments: ✔Upgraded the accounting package from Attaché to Microsoft Great Plains, resulting in significant efficiencies and information management improvements.✔Migrated payroll system from Attaché to MicrOpay Meridian and ConnX HR Information System, providing enhanced functionality and automated workflows. ✔Negotiated a payment schedule for court resurfacing costs, which saved nearly $275K.

Sydney, Australia

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Students’ Association provides essential services to support students and runs campaigns around student issues.🏆Achievements:- Prepared financial reports and budgets, analysed expenses and budget variance, and provided reports to the Executive Officer.✔ Implemented motions to administer grants, and ensured compliance with grant conditions.✔ Effectively managed investments to achieve the maximum return.✔ Managed payroll for 30-50 staff, students and casuals on a fortnightly basis.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Chartered Accountant firm providing a full range of account services for individuals and businesses. As a leading auditor for arrange of clients including university, sports clubs, NFP/Charity and commercial business.

Shanghai, China

🏆Achievements✔Office Setup & Lease Negotiation: Established office operations and negotiated lease terms.✔Financial Management & Tax Compliance: Managed financial systems and ensured timely tax returns.✔Administrative & Personnel Management: Oversaw administrative functions and personnel management.

Shanghai, China

🏆Achievements ✔Team Leadership: Supervised 5 admin staff, supporting sales engineers.✔Reporting: Generated sales and expense reports for business insights.✔Compliance: Managed office registration and license renewals.✔Growth: Doubled employee headcount from 25 to 50 in two years.

Gaicd, Corporate Governance Advanced

Graduate And Member, (Gia Affiliated)

Chartered Accountant Program

Master'S Degree, Commerce

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Teaching English Or French As A Second Or Foreign Language