Joanna Ford Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

109 White St, Mordialloc Vic 3195

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

 Running the periodic reporting process, including submission of financial results to the parent entity. (Area of responsibility runs across both the Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) businesses) Month- end: Coordinating and delivery of the inputs required to complete the group month-end process. Processing of journals, bank and other balance sheet reconciliations, inter-company accounting, employee provisions, leases calculations, revenue recognition and Payroll journals. Ensuring monthly management reporting is delivered effectively, including clear interpretation of actual results, communication of drivers and implications for future financial performance Management and reporting of rental properties within the Group.  Financial Inventory Control, including analysis and assisting in reduction planning of slow-moving items.  Working with the Ernst & Young tax team to ensure compliance; supporting accounting process improvements; and performing other related general accounting functions as and when required.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

RESPONSIBLE FOR:- Analyse and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; oversee all financial, project/program accounting. Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary. Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership/executive team abreast of the organisation’s financial status. Manage organisational cash flow and forecasting. Ensure all of the company's financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation Supervise the financial assistant in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Successfully implemented DEXT (formerly Receipt Bank) enabling the organisation to automate the collection and processing of expense documents, from receipts, bills, and recurring invoices into Xero - reducing data entry, and ensuring accurate, secure financial records are maintained. Implemented Approval Max – an innovative cloud approval workflow system enabling approval automation for accounts payable and accounts receivable reflecting the organisations structure and spending authority limits. Shifted and shaped the organisations move from a cash only to an accrual reporting entity in line with Australian Accounting Standards.  Formulated both a short and long term Investment strategy to achieve a better return on investment on the organisations core capital reserves, ensuring capital preservation was key.  Overhauled the organisations Chart of Accounts to better identify and track spending, providing meaningful cost analysis on a monthly and yearly basis.

South Yarra, Melbourne

Member of the Management Team reporting to the Director and Board members. Head of function accountable for delivering successful financial control and financial planning by way of quarterly and monthly management reporting, including but not limited to, executive commentary, variance analysis, identification of business risks and opportunities and cost centre reporting. Owner of the company payroll process and all associated statutory reporting obligations. Leading the budgeting and forecasting process across the company to achieve greater accuracy and insight in financial data, enabling better strategic decision making and support profit objectives. Inventory Management Control – accounting of Foreign Exchange on supplier containers, initiating stock adjustments on investigation of purchase receipts /sales order discrepancies and assisting in the bi-annual stocktake.Achievements - Built relationships with customers to achieve a 25% reduction in outstanding accounts receivable Improved monthly cash flow targets and built up reserves for timely dividend payments and CAPEX purchases  Successfully streamlined the fortnightly payroll process by 50% - from 3 to 1.5hrs by creating drop down and VLook tables to automate and accurately record leave types and Awards Simplified quarterly BAS reporting process by linking MYOB software to Excel Macros and VLookup tables Improved the quality of source data feeding reporting results, achieving greater integrity and timeliness  Formulated and embedded financial policies, processes and procedures to protect the interests of the business

Bayside, Melbourne

Created aesthetically pleasing environments that represented the client's lifestyle and taste. Responsible for planning, designing and furnishing interior residential environments, by preparing drawings, design and contract documents, developing space plans, electrical plans, elevations, examining and selecting all finishes (window, flooring, lighting) and making professional presentations to clients of design concepts.Solely responsible for all financial accounting tasks relating to a small business – including the raising of customer invoices and reconciling of all receipts via the business bank account, entry of all expenses and making payments via EFT transfers to suppliers within trading terms, management of cash flow on a daily basis, making and recording of contractor fortnightly payments, preparing of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for tax accounting purposes, preparation and submitting of business GST returns and other Statutory Tax obligations, and other general office administration tasks.Achievements: Built and managed all aspects of a successful residential interior design service Completed detailed drawings and designs in accordance with client briefs Financial and administration management of a small business – including payment handling and statutory reporting Set up and installed financial and customer records management system Achieved an excellent reputation within the Industry in recognition of my customer service and dedication

London, United Kingdom

Solely responsible for the processing of all supplier invoices and payments, raising of customer invoices and allocating of customer receipts. Performed monthly bank reconciliations, company credit card reconciliations, and lodged monthly CIS returns for subcontractors, and Quarterly VAT returns. Responsible for the monthly payroll of all employees, subcontractors and directors and performed office management and administration duties when required. Completed month end closings and performed all general ledger account reconciliations to Trial Balance. Achievements Established all finance functions in house, seamlessly integrating the previous external finance functions  Processed all supplier invoices and payments, reconciliations and statutory reporting Managed the monthly payroll process for all employees, subcontractors and directors  Progressed the business from a paper based cash accounting system to a computerised one, setting up, installing and maintaining Sage 50 Accounts All administration and customer service duties, including assisting the Director and event management

ResponsibilitiesTo manage the day to day operations of the business, for example, staffing levels, workflow management, department productivity and to report on the financial and operational health of the business, ensuring legal and contract compliance to process and procedure. I also performed ad-hoc project work, which included due diligence reviews on potential acquisitions and mergers.AchievementsAnnual saving of $40,000 was made by placing the company's Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance out to tender for 2004. Obtained a more secure and relevant cover of Insurance for the business.Produced a five year Capital Expenditure plan for upgrading of the company's fleet to the value of $3M

ResponsibilitiesTo assist the Board of Directors to formulate financial strategy, required capital requirements, cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheet projections and regularly monitor these against the forecasts and budgets. In addition to managing the day to day accounting operations, I was responsible for the supervision of 3 Finance professionals, Receptionist and Human Resources /Payroll Co-ordinator.AchievementsSecured a two year deal with a Telecommunications provider for the company's entire network, to include; the internet, land line and mobile phones, saving the company upwards of $15K p.a.Moved the payroll processing function in-house. Responsible for the selection and implementation of the payroll supplier/system to integrate into the company's current organisation structure and accounting program. Secured a payback period of 2 years.

Cpa, Accounting

Master, Business Administration

Professional Diploma, Interior Design

Bachelor Of Business, Accounting