Perform full accounting function (accounts preparation, board reporting, external audit, invoicing, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, etc).Lead role in Sponsor engagement, communications & servicing re sponsorship of ACAMIS conferences.Continual improvement/systemization focus - devised and implemented many process improvements (move to online accounting platform, implement online credit card payment solution, improve databases and guide online document sharing).

Worked on numerous projects of various lengths including:- Survey creation, data analysis & presentation.- Cost investigation and allocation to aid accurate camps and field trips budgeting- Secondary camps upgrade program – engage outsourced providers, contract negotiations/terms variation/risk minimisation, insurance, keep costs within total budget, communicate with and co-ordinate internal stakeholders, administration department and camp providers- Extra Curricular Activities survey, staff resourcing and program streamlining

Events management & Accounting role:Monitor event registrations, create invoices for event registrants & membership fees, record receipts, follow up outstanding payments, process online banking payments, record cheques & perform bank reconciliations.Update website & event calendar.Promote sponsor presentations and administer related processes.Shanghai conference: manage attendees (400+) and take lead role liaising with/managing sponsors (46). Liaise with host school head, support staff, printer and caterer to co-ordinate conference. Reconcile & summarise event income/expenses.Chinese conference: 250+ attendees and 8 Publishers (sponsors). Promote conference to Publishers, manage all Publisher communication, arrange bag sponsorship, etc.Review and correct Conference Programs.Provide systems suggestions re Finalsite event registration website implementation.Reconcile and pay outsourced workshop provider.Support Executive Officer as required.

Prepare financial accounts for auditAdjust QuickBooks accounting records over 4 financial years including:Reconcile bank accountsProcess end of year expense and income accrualsTest balance sheet item validity and adjustTest conference, event and membership income accuracy and adjustReclassify problem transactionsProvide systems and accounting policy improvement adviceProduce spreadsheet to correctly record future Hong Kong bank account transactions (as general ledger is in US dollars)Adjust accounts receivable to reflect true recoverability.

Compliance Manager – developed and implemented Statement of Advice templates, managed FOFA transition/staff education, model portfolio review, managed change of dealer group, website updates, review legislative change and consider strategy impacts, review and update Financial Services Guide, Client Data Form, Stationery, etc. Prepare and distribute Client Newsletter. Go-to-person in the business to investigate and respond to complex client issues/queries.Administration Manager - Process staff payroll via QuickBooks as well as payroll tax & superannuation reporting. Train new staff as required in para planning, business systems, etc.Business systems review, improvement & change implementation.Para Planner - Preparation of complex financial plans (Statements of Advice) typically advising on life insurance, retirement planning, account based pensions, superannuation and social security strategies, investment, gearing, and Self Managed Superannuation Funds. Guide administration staff as to advice/product implementation steps.Client Service – liaise with clients concerning fact find, strategy and product implementation & client queries. Ongoing client relationship management.

Provide full service financial planning and investment advice to my client base (from October 2004). Advice on issues including retirement planning, account based pensions, superannuation, self managed super funds, risk management, redundancy, social security, gearing & margin lending, savings & debt management, tax effective investment, tax planning, & portfolio review.Strong knowledge of managed investments & ASX listed securities.Entire process from initial client consultation to strategy formulation, product selection, SOA writing & presentation, implementation, and ongoing client relationship management.Also manage the business including marketing.Perform para planning and other project consulting for a range of Lifespan advisers.

Test and ensure accuracy of daily unit prices of a diverse range of investment funds. Investigate & remedy discrepancies. Release unit prices to clients in accordance with Customer Service Level agreements within strict deadlines. Use of Hi-Portfolio.

Preparation of ‘Complex’ financial plans devising strategies for higher net worth clients. Considerable focus on social security and related strategies.

Full service financial planning and investment advice as Proper Authority holder of Lifespan Financial Planning. Entire process from initial client consultation to strategy formulation, product selection, SOA writing & presentation, implementation, and ongoing client relationship management. Devise and implement financial services marketing strategies. Para-planning work for firm partner.

Development of investment transaction recording & reporting system and other projects to enhance internal efficiencies and relations with clients (current and prospective). Supervision and coaching of Custodian Administrator.

Administration of high net worth client investment portfolios – involving actioning, recording & reporting investment transactions, CGT record keeping, corporate action consideration, broker, client and banker liaison, portfolio reviews, tax planning, etc. Systems improvement and managed fund commissions management responsibilities.

Equity transaction settlement via Champ (Computershare) software. Systems enhancement and CHESS share holding reconciliations. Still responsible for CMT investment decisions & supervision of Fund operations (see below).

Management of $200M+ Cash Management Trust (CMT). Calculate expected fund cash flows. Monitor interest rate markets, economic data and domestic fixed interest/money market products. Invest surplus funds. Transaction recording and Fund reconciliation. Fund investment performance and strategy reporting. Austraclear settlement. Fund accounts preparation. Auditor and bank liaison. Investment Committee member.

Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements. Bank and general ledger reconciliation. Board Reporting. Supervise Accounts Payable & Reconciliation Clerks. Aid in preparation of bi-annual financial accounts & Reports to shareholders. ASX announcements and Listing Rule compliance. Cash Flow forecasting/reporting. Budget preparation, variance analysis/reporting. FBT accounting. Payroll function for 135 staff, group tax and payroll tax (in absence of Administration Officer). Take on Company Secretary’s responsibilities as required (Company Secretary acted in part time capacity).

Administration of Self Managed Superannuation Funds. Client contact - written and verbal. Liaison with clients’ investment advisers/stockbrokers. Prepare Fund annual financial statements. Assist with portfolio reviews and tax planning. Unit trust product valuations (unit pricing) and administration.

Various typical accounting duties including general ledger, accounts payable, treasury function, Fixed Asset Register maintenance & Expense variance analysis.