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Financial Controller at Epsilon, an underwriting agency dedicated to providing a specialised service to brokers looking for expert and comprehensive solutions for their client's insurance needs. Finance Leader responsible for financial functions and processes for the organisation along with various special projects to support business growth.

Finance Director and Member of Executive Leadership Team at Marist180, an organisation which strives for positive change in the lives of young people and their families, particularly those most at risk and on the margins of society. Trusted adviser of both the business and the Board. Accountable for a multi-disciplinary portfolio of Finance, Property and Assets, IT and Business Systems. Achievements included implementing an improved monthly financial reporting package and delivering various… Show more Finance Director and Member of Executive Leadership Team at Marist180, an organisation which strives for positive change in the lives of young people and their families, particularly those most at risk and on the margins of society. Trusted adviser of both the business and the Board. Accountable for a multi-disciplinary portfolio of Finance, Property and Assets, IT and Business Systems. Achievements included implementing an improved monthly financial reporting package and delivering various cost savings across the business. Show less

Senior APAC Finance Leader and member of regional Executive Leadership Team for WestRock, one of the world's largest packaging companies. Financial stewardship for a regional business with combined annual revenues of US$550mm, covering most major geographies in the region including Japan, Korea, Greater China, South East Asia, and Australasia. Achievements included implementing Sage X3 in Australia and New Zealand and playing a key role in implementing Integrated Business Planning in the APAC… Show more Senior APAC Finance Leader and member of regional Executive Leadership Team for WestRock, one of the world's largest packaging companies. Financial stewardship for a regional business with combined annual revenues of US$550mm, covering most major geographies in the region including Japan, Korea, Greater China, South East Asia, and Australasia. Achievements included implementing Sage X3 in Australia and New Zealand and playing a key role in implementing Integrated Business Planning in the APAC Region. Show less

Senior Finance Leader in the Asia Pacific Region for WestRock, covering Food & Beverage Packaging and Consumer Mills Divisions. Led a large team across multiple geographies and supported M&A activity in the region. Achievements included playing a key role in the purchase of Hannapak in 2017 and integrating this into the WestRock business in Australia.

Financial Controller of the Food and Beverage Division in APAC. Worked closely with Regional Leadership and US Head Office to expand our presence in the region. Played a key role in establishing new businesses in Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and India, along with a manufacturing facility in Wuxi, China. Also managed financial implications for APAC as a result of the MWV and Rock-Tenn merger in 2015.

Senior APAC Analyst, responsible for financial planning and analysis, working closely with Finance and Operational Leadership and teams across the business. Forecasting, budgeting, and analysing financial results for the region and communicating with Head Office. Achievements included developing regional reporting systems and implementing monthly country finance reviews.

Responsible for financial accounting functions for Quest International, a global food and fragrance manufacturer owned by Unilever. Responsibilities included monthly financial reporting, statutory accounts, reconciliation review, treasury, capital, and annual budgeting. Achievements included being a key player in the team that implemented i2 Software in Australia and China and implementing the Hyperion reporting system.

Senior Accountant at Pacific Aviation, an important supplier of aircraft parts and engineering services to the general aviation industry in Australia. Responsibilities included supervision of general accounting function, approval of general ledger reconciliations, operational and cash flow forecasting, currency management, monthly management reporting, fixed assets, staff supervision, year end accounts, income tax returns, FBT returns, and budgeting.

Responsible for general ledger reconciliations, expense accruals, cash flow monitoring, job costing analysis, monthly management report, year-end accounts, sales tax returns, income tax returns, forecasting, and budgeting.

Responsible for general ledger reconciliations, journals, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, income tax and statutory accounts assistance.