Jeff Cotton Email & Phone Number

Melbourne

Responsibilities include responsibility for all financial accounting and reporting for the group, cash flow management, oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, ensure compliance with all taxation and insurance obligations, liaise with banks and external accountants.

My main responsibilities were to conduct financial accounting, negotiate and implement ways to improve profitability within the business and managed the team.Key Deliverables:- Developing and implementing a structured process to maximise the financial outcomes from the closure of a manufacturing facility, including both inventory and plant assets.- Managing the successful implementation and transition to the group ERP system (SAP).- Cross-functional communication across all… Show more My main responsibilities were to conduct financial accounting, negotiate and implement ways to improve profitability within the business and managed the team.Key Deliverables:- Developing and implementing a structured process to maximise the financial outcomes from the closure of a manufacturing facility, including both inventory and plant assets.- Managing the successful implementation and transition to the group ERP system (SAP).- Cross-functional communication across all levels regarding finances, production, and sales. - Ensuring compliance with Governments and specified regulatory bodies related to the business.- Day-to-day Financial Accounting, including P&L, Balance Sheets, AP, AR, Payroll, Annual Budgets, Weekly and Quarterly Forecasting, Annual Insurance Renewals, and more.- Compiling data and developing proposals for Sell Price increases following cost increases to ensure the business continues to be profitable.- Working capital management, acquisition stock takes, acquisitions and closures, capex proposals and fixed asset register maintenance. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Promoted to this position to manage the finance team, I was responsible for the financial integration of acquisitions, including reporting, acquisition accounting and profit improvement initiatives.Key Deliverables:- Developed reporting processes for the group, including monthly management reports, and advisory board reports. - Conducted reviews of income tax requirements to reduce tax payable successfully. - Developed and implemented internal controls to ensure the accuracy… Show more Promoted to this position to manage the finance team, I was responsible for the financial integration of acquisitions, including reporting, acquisition accounting and profit improvement initiatives.Key Deliverables:- Developed reporting processes for the group, including monthly management reports, and advisory board reports. - Conducted reviews of income tax requirements to reduce tax payable successfully. - Developed and implemented internal controls to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of processes.- Cashflow management, overseeing AR, AP and payroll functions.- Management of outsourced IT service providers. - Collaborated with the Asian joint venture to align accounting practices. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Promoted to Commercial Accountant to be responsible for the financial integration of acquisitions and the monthly board report.Key Deliverables:- Training new accountants across the group.- Development and control of the group budget process. This included accurate and timely scheduling, detailed organisational structure, forecasting, and budgeting. - Working capital reduction.- Continued to update accounting policies to ensure compliance with government and tax… Show more Promoted to Commercial Accountant to be responsible for the financial integration of acquisitions and the monthly board report.Key Deliverables:- Training new accountants across the group.- Development and control of the group budget process. This included accurate and timely scheduling, detailed organisational structure, forecasting, and budgeting. - Working capital reduction.- Continued to update accounting policies to ensure compliance with government and tax regulations. - Capex and pricing review.- Managing the day-to-day accounting for the company. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Part of a team that returned the plant to profitability. - Implemented SAP at the site.- Integration of acquired business.- Development of controls, including procurement and inventory management.