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Control dealership turnover of $160 million per annumMonth end reporting to various factories / franchisors, head office and internal accountsDay to day running of dealership accounts division and control of 7 staffAuthorise all cheque payments, EFT's and approve expenses incurred by the dealershipLiaise with all department managers on performance of the departments against industry KPI's and ways to improve profitability of their departmentOverall responsibility and running of the dealership in the managing directors absenceFacilitated the sale of dealership to a listed company on the ASX including performance of Due Diligence. New group turnover of $1.7 billion per annumAchievementsNominated for and received numerous awards from various franchisors for Excellence and Business Management recognitionReduced debt levels of the business by implementing enhanced controls over stock and purchasing systems which resulted in a saving of 15 - 20 %Increased turnover by 15% and net profit 3 - 5 % by implementing various sales and marketing strategies with department managersInvolved in acquisition of 2 new franchises and the building of new facilities including showrooms and a new service departmentParticipated in the successful Due Diligence process in helping dealership be acquired by a listed company whose turnover exceed $1.7 billionResponsible for the timely preparation of the full financial reporting results pack to head office used for the consolidation of Group results

Prepare financials for Financial Controller to review Assist with monthly and annual budget processReview department results with managersAchievementsPrepare spreadsheets and financial commentary to assist department managers to interpret results Prepared meaningful budgets and other financial data to guide business to achieve agreed targets

Prepare financials for Financial Controller to review Liaise with administration teams at the various farms to collate results and consolidate reportsReview results with each farm and guide where remedial action requiredAchievementsDevelop complex spreadsheets to automate consolidation process Guided and assisted admin teams on farms to prepare meaningful accounting data for there use

KEY ACHIEVEMENTSImplemented strategic reports which allowed individual sales results and performance to be accurately monitoredHeaded "expense reduction group" which reduced expenses by $50K - $100K per monthCentralised purchasing protocols in the group including tender process which improved efficiency and reduced cost by $10K per monthSelected as the top accountant in Australia by Subaru Australia for setting up and utilising new reporting system. Reward included all expenses trip to the USA Enhanced Group's complex budgeting process which resulted in the overall improvement in financial management information and performance measures that improved bottom line profit by 19% Regular recipient of coverted Toyota Australia Business Manager bronze award for outstanding control of dealership accounting and administrationImplemented new strategies in the business which reduced risk factors which ensured the business remained compliant in line with regulatory authorities which include ASIC, ASX and the ATOFacilitated the buyout process by A.P. Eagers Ltd including involvement in the due diligence process to ensure the protocols set out by the Board and ASIC were adhered to.

Prepare audited financials for large (listed on Stock Exchange) and medium sized companies / partnerships in line with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Prepare tax returns for above organisationsAnalytical review of audited results

Graduate Diploma, Accounting

Bachelor Of Commerce