Project Summary:- AIA Australia has entered into an agreement to sell its Australian Superannuation & Investments business to Resolution Life Australasia Limited. The sale is expected to be completed over the next 12 to 18 months subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions being met. The Superannuation & Investments (S&I) business includes Lifestream Guaranteed Income Annuities, Investment Growth Bonds and Super, Pensions and Deferred Annuities.Reporting to Project Manager & Senior Finance Manager :-• Collaborating with core finance project delivery team to assist in the separation of financial & regulatory reporting,financial accounting, tax, reconciliation, and related entities.• Finance stream lead for delivering the requirements of regulatory reporting and tax.• Prepared and presented the existing GL mapping for S&I business.• Prepared draft accounting memo relevant for FY22 statutory reporting.• Prepared the reporting requirements for relevant APRA returns.• Supporting the BAU team during month end.• Performing adhoc tasks as requested by program manager and finance stream leads for GL, reconciliation and finance operations.

Reporting to Chief Financial Officer with 1 direct report:-• Supporting the CFO in working with the CEO, executive leadership team, cross-functional heads around budgets, spending, reporting and financial accountability.• Preparing of management board reports, budgets and forecasts for the business.• Preparing journals for IFRS 9,15,16 & IAS 38 for posting after discussions with respective teams wherever necessary to adjust for respective month.• Reviewing & closing the ledger for month end and preparing department reports in Fathom to be presented to heads of respective departments.• Reviewing tax returns, BAS returns and other statutory compliance requirements prepared by external accountant.• Reviewing of annual accounts (FY19,FY20 & FY21) for audit and annual statutory reporting for submitting to regulators.• Maintaining of arrears management and cash flow forecasting.• Implementing financial systems (NetSuite & SAP Concur), procedures and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the finance function along with managing existing Finance ERP.• Supervising & mentoring accountant and monitoring the day-to-day financial operations including payroll and accounts payable.• Performing adhoc analysis pro-actively or as directed, to provide performance insights that aid growth and focus appropriate allocation.• Working closely with Operations, Product & IT for process improvements and automation of current loan book.

Promoted to Finance Manager - Continuous Improvement (CI) on 1st August 2021. Reporting to Group Financial Controller with 2 direct reports:-• Managing & coordinating the preparation of annual & half-year statutory consolidated financial reports for headquarters & all foreign subsidiaries.• Supporting FP&A team with budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations.• Preparing & presenting weekly P & L for the group calculating expected revenue from FX deals with clients & banks (hedged deals) i.e. Spots, Forwards & Options.• Preparing hedge reconciliations for mark to mark deals of major currencies.• Review of monthly journals for revenue of 8 entities and uploading in Microsoft Dynamics.CI PROJECTS:-• Update of current standard operating procedures (SOP’s) with process improvements and implementing controls to reduce risks.• Update accounting of cloud implementation costs by working with tech & other stake holders.• Update workpapers for estimated credit loss (ECL) & share buy back as support for audits.• Work with MS Dynamics support team, Concur team and internal tech for integration to post journals and avoid manual postings.• Set up new entities in the ledger system with current controls and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Reporting to Senior Manager Financial Risk and Reporting:-• Preparing financial statements and audit work paper files for annual and half year reporting of Colonial First State (CFS). • Submitting the annual and half year reports in HFM of Colonial First State (CFS) for consolidation by CBA group reporting team.• Preparing BAS and submitting to Group Finance of Colonial First State (CFS).• Calculating management fees based on agreed IMA’s and providing support for monthly/quarterly fee and rebate payments.• Preparing and processing journals in PeopleSoft GL to reflect the correct month end position for Colonial First State (CFS) & Avanteos International Limited (AIL).• Preparing the balance sheet and profit & loss reconciliations at month end for Colonial First State (CFS) & Avanteos International Limited (AIL).• Managing intercompany settlements for wealth management entities and settlements of charges related to the funds.• Assisting in consolidating month end results for Colonial First State (CFS) & Avanteos International Limited (AIL).• Assiting in Ad-hoc queries requiring investigation, as raised by Business Partners.

Reporting to Director of Finance & Senior Financial Accountant:-• Preparing weekly cash forecast and analysis of future fund requirements from parent entity. • Working with the project team implementing new ERP system – One Health• Processing month end entries and closing the AP, AR and GL for the month in the ERP system• Assisting and reviewing reconciliations related to Intercompany and other balance sheet accounts.• Preparing BAS for the subsidiary and submitting to the university for consolidation• Proposing & documenting new process to streamline the finance department.

Reporting to Vice President Finance:-• Ensuring the accuracy of legal entity financial statements for submissions to head office. • Accurate reporting of monthly regulatory returns to the regulatory authorities.• Preparation of management information on legal entity with variance analysis using SAP reports.• Working with the offshore teams in India & Philippines supporting in the monthly activities of the entity. • Processing the ad hoc entries in SAP to close the month.• Preparing ad-hoc reports & presentations as requested by Senior Financial Officer using CDGL & SAP reports.

Promoted to Associate on 1st April 2018. Reporting to Head of Finance, Middle East:• Monthly process included leading a team for AP and expenses to pay suppliers and employees on a timely basis• Raised intercompany invoices to branches for services provided including VAT.• Posted journal entries for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets and closing month end with reports to London & Japan.• Quarterly process included liaison with the local regulators and management for all aspects of finance regulatory reporting, including the preparation of regulatory returns as required• Prepared all annual financial reports for external audit. Also inputting annual budgets in Hyperion system.• Presented Management reports to stake holders in Markets & Banking highlighting monthly revenues & costs for the month by extracting reports from Hyperion, Essbase and Salesforce system• Project lead for implementation of PeopleSoft ledger system for all Middle East entities and working with UK tax team to implement Value Added Tax (VAT) for UAE & Saudi Arabia

Reporting to Chairman and Global Finance Director:• The sole finance representative in Dubai and challenged with meeting a busy reporting calendar for Dubai and UK operations, including weekly, monthly and quarterly management and financial reports• Supporting the Global Finance Director based in India in all aspects of short-term and long-term budget planning, tracking financial execution and cost performance, evaluating schedules, and developing reports/metrics for management. Assisted with reducing costs by >30% to improve EBIT returns• Managed changes for the onboarding of a new UK entity post M&A, including IFRS and GAAP standards• Worked with Manager IT on improving reporting systems this included the roll-out of a new MS Dynamics andAdrenalin (IT Payroll system), and on automating multiple MS Excel based reporting• Maintained Payroll, AP & AR ledgers for both Dubai and UK, running weekly and monthly ledger reports (aged debtors, aged creditors), and attending to UK PAYG, VAT (GST) and Corporation tax• Organised and chaired audit and finance committee meetings

Serviced mixed client base of multinationals with a revenue base of USD $20 million, providing support on accounting, payroll and statutory reporting, whilst serving as 2iC for managing the ACR divisionClient Finance & Statutory Reporting:• Completed higher level reviews of client financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow etc. identifying any major variances or abnormalities in reporting. Prepared quarterly, half yearly and management reports for clients as per the client requirements whilst meeting IFRS reporting standards• Worked with clients on risk management strategies i.e. to identify areas of weakness and prove recommendations to limit risk, and how these recommendations are then reportedPayroll Management & Systems:• Set up and manage payroll systems for clients from 50 to 2,000+ weekly & monthly payroll. This included all payroll summaries and journals, dealing with paralytic queries, and managing payroll clerks• Regional Payroll Champion & Regional Payroll GCRM Champion of MENA covering 15 countries with a total of 21 offices, serving as the Transition Manager for payroll function moving from HR to Finance, and played a key role in the Payroll System upgrade to acceptance level, as well as end user training• Reviewed files for final approvalManagement ACR Division:• Ensured that the ACR department ran efficiently and effectively, including organising workflow and coordinating resources with EY offices within the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region• Provided leadership and direction across a team of 12 staff within the ACR department• Managed the preparation and planning of budgets for engagements, prepared departmental management reports, and analysed revenues and costs, whilst preparing forecasts and budgets for ACR activity• Assisted with business development activities, client relationship management and visits to client offices, needs analysis, explaining services, and overseeing the onboarding of new client accounts

Reporting to the Payroll Manager:-• Supervised a team of 11 payroll staff who were responsible for processing the payroll for McDermott Middle East and Caspian region, totalling in excess of 15,000 employees and through multiple payroll systems• Performed reviews on payroll output to prevent inaccurate or incorrect payments being made. Maintained controls to preserve integrity of payroll in accordance with McDermott Group policies• Interpreted awards and regulations relating to payroll across multiple countries• Managed the calculation and payment of Payroll Tax, managed the payment of Workers Compensation, and compliance with relevant Tax and Superannuation legislation. Ensured all Tax payments were accurate and completed on time to avoid any potential penalties• Ensured all master data files were maintained and passed all audit trails• Worked closely with the HR Department and group IT Department on strategies to improve and streamline reporting systems. Played an integral role in the implementation of a new Kronos timesheet• Prepared weekly and monthly reports, determined monthly and yearly payroll accruals, and served as the key point of contact for any higher level payroll reporting issues or queries

Initially joined EY as an Associate before enjoying promotions into the role of Financial Accountant• Worked within Accounting Compliance and Reporting services, a division focused on helping large, multinational companies meet their financial reporting requirements in the many countries where they do business• Managed all aspects of Statutory and financial reporting services and monthly reporting packs in accordance with IFRS and GAAP, and for submission to client head office• Provided specialist services for payroll outsourcing accounting• Maintained client records where applicable and updated and maintained ledgers• Advised clients on how to best structure accounting frameworks to improve overall controls and accounting procedures, and working with clients to implement accounting frameworks for risk management• Actively develop client relationships and serve as a key point of contact