I business partner the CEO, CFO and the Operations team in leading month end close, commercial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, ad-hoc projects and drive process improvements. I lead a team of 3 direct reports. Key skills developed: * Business partnering: regular meetings with business partners to provide performance analysis and insights to improve operational activities. I proactively identify their reporting needs and create reporting solutions. From the reports, the Operations team has more accurate and useful financial information to help them with commercial decision making.* Identified cost saving opportunities across all aspects of P&L: I proactively collaborated with the Operations team to improve processes and financial management of the overall business. * Consolidation and reporting: review P&L and Balance Sheet, and consolidated financial results including variance analysis for 7 restaurants helping the CFO address the challenge of meeting increasing requirements with limited resources and provide proactive support for senior management’s decision-making.* Created and implemented financial controls and policies: automated manual processes to drive efficiency and simultaneously introduced policies and controls for key accounting functions (payroll, AR and AP).

I supported the CFO in managing the financial accounting processes and performance. I led the month-end financial closing process, managed the full P&L, balance sheets, and drove process improvements. Key skills developed:* Created and implemented financial controls: automated manual month-end processes to drive efficiency and reducing the potential of errors. Reduced month end cycle to 7 days (100% reduction).* Performance analysis and commentary: monthly meetings with key stakeholders to explain financial results and drivers. Provided recommendations on KPI.* Budgeting and forecasting: In consultation with stakeholders prepare the annual budget, and formal forecast for all aspects of the restaurant operations with the preparation of input of planning assumptions into finance systems.

I was responsible for providing high quality, effective and compliant financial services to all partners. Key skills developed: Financial planning and analysis foundation: managed all accounting, budgeting, forecasting and P&L commentary.  Stakeholder management: liaised with government/various corporates regarding grants settlements and reporting requirements.

Managed all finance-related business activities and drive compliance with governance policy (ACNC) and local statutory requirements, including financial reporting and preparation of statutory reports. I also worked closely with the CEO to develop and implement different strategies to generate incomes. Key skills developed: Understanding accounting foundation: managed all accounting functions, including month end, balance sheet reconciliation, and audit and tax compliance.  Leading and contributing to strategic and operational initiatives: I was driving the relationship with ACU to lead the project with their International Development team.

Performed general accounting tasks for this accounting firm.The key responsibilities:* Prepare bank reconciliations and maintaining client accounting data.* Process accounts receivable and accounts payable.* Perform the closure of month end.* General Ledger Reconciliations.* Prepare of monthly financial reports.* Follow up and chasing outstanding amount on regular basis.* Prepare the annual year end accounts and annual financial statements.* Prepare of Business Activity Statements, company tax returns, and FBT. * Assisting in ad-hoc duties as required.