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• Managed global finance function for Absolute Board Co, overseeing internal and statutory reporting, operational efficiency, and transactional activity.• Developed and implemented internal controls, audit recommendations, and actions to ensure financial compliance and accuracy.• Prepared reconciled subsidiary and consolidated financial accounts for global statutory requirements, and managed multiple currencies and foreign exchange treasury function.

• Managed a team of 3 direct reports in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accounting, collaborating with Business Analysts and reporting to the CFO.• Utilized Salesforce and ERP systems to streamline financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.• Operating in a Financial Controller capacity, for example Balance Sheet reconciliations, weekly payment run, external audit information needs.

With fishing operations in New Zealand and Australia, Sealord is one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1961, Sealord has more than 50 years of fishing experience, farming, processing and marketing operations, and consistently delivers quality seafood to customers around the world. In Australia, Sealord's major interests are Sealord King Reef, a barramundi farm in Queensland, and Petuna Aquaculture, a Salmon and Ocean Trout joint venture in Tasmania. Globally, Sealord employs more than 1,100 people, with $775m of assets and annual revenues of $450m.As Finance Manager - Australian Sales, key role accountabilities are:-- Control and Compliance- Processes- Commercial and Sales Support- Leadership (with 4 direct reports)

Travelling throughout Australia and permanently relocating back to SydneyProfessional development and continuous learning: - Lean Six Sigma White Belt & Yellow Belt Certification, Udemy - Certificate of Corporate Governance, Governance Institute of Australia, Sydney (CertGovPrac) - Strategic Thinking and Strategy Execution, CPA Australia - Finance Business Partnering, CPA Australia - Income Tax for Companies, CPA Australia - FBT in a Day, CPA Australia - Microsoft Verified Certificate of Achievement - Analysing and Visualising Data with Power BICorporate Manager and Company Secretary for a start-up in the education industry

Clifford Hallam Healthcare (CH2) is a leading provider of medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, veterinary and equipment products to Public and Private Hospitals, Day Surgeries, General Practitioners, Veterinary Clinics, and Aged Care facilities across Australia.Under the title of Financial Operations Manager, I was managing and leading a Finance team of 10 employees across the Accounting, Payroll, Rebates and Accounts functions at the Melbourne shared services head office of CH2.Primary Activities and Responsibilities also included:- Month end deliverables including review and analysis for stakeholders- Liaison with external auditors and facilitating audit engagements- Supplier profitability and product margin analysis- System and process analysis, improvement and change managementKey Achievements: - Team leadership – Led Finance team through period of significant revenue growth over 2½ years following change of business ownership and entry into Retail Pharmacy market - Staff coaching and mentorship – Improved the quality of month end deliverables through integration of supplier rebates into the finance team - Business Partnering – Improved freight expense allocation and data capture, delivering a closer working arrangement with freight logistics entities- Reporting and Analytics - Expanded sales transaction reporting to incorporate comprehensive COGS and supplier rebate details, increasing rebate claims and improving product margin - Change management – Managed Finance Team through key process and system changes, e.g. moving from paper and fax to paperless, and migration from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Outlook

Following staff changes, I took on more responsibilities in terms of being the go-to finance business partner, the month end process and financial reporting. In the second half of 2014 I relocated to Sydney for family reasons. My title remained as Accountant during this time.Primary activities and responsibilities with Clifford Hallam Healthcare focused on:- - Month end processing- Balance sheet reconciliations- Capital expenditure- Analysis and reporting to a range of stakeholders- Forecasting and budgeting- Margin and rebate analysis

Subsequent to the acquisition of Intouch Direct by CH2 (Clifford Hallam Healthcare) in September 2010, I accepted an opportunity to relocate to the Melbourne head office to take up a role with the title of Accountant, working with JD Edwards and SAP Business Objects. Primary activities and responsibilities with Clifford Hallam Healthcare focused on:- - Month end processing- Balance sheet reconciliations- Capital expenditure- Analysis and reporting to a range of stakeholders- Forecasting and budgeting- Margin and rebate analysis

With a job title of Business Analyst, my role with Intouch Direct expanded into one of finance manager and systems accountant with the go-live of "ICI", a purpose-built ERP system based on open-source Adempiere. This was the result of being the Finance team lead representative in the design, implementation, testing and rollout of the new ERP system project.- Management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll- Finance business partner - the go-to person for Finance assistance and input- ERP system support post-implementation- Balance sheet reconciliation and follow-up- Month end accounts and report generation and analysis- GL maintenance and journals- Product and service profitability margin analysisIntouch was acquired by CH2 (Clifford Hallam Healthcare) in September 2010. I was heavily involved in preparation and audit engagement for the completion accounts and the migration of financial records to JD Edwards without any disruption to customer supply, between September 2010 and May 2011.

Initially promoted into the Finance team as Business Analyst and Finance Officer, staff turnover and business strategy change allowed me the opportunity to be the finance team lead representative in the design, implementation, testing and rollout of "ICI", a purpose-built open-source ERP system based on Adempiere.I was Company Secretary 2008-2009 and very much enjoyed the governance aspect of the role and the strategic insights obtained through working with the Board Executive and Leadership team.Key areas of responsibility and focus with Intouch Direct included:- Business analysis and reporting with a commercial focus- Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Planning & Analysis (FP&A)- Commercial and financial modelling and data analytics- Contact centre analytics and forecasting- Reporting to the Board and Senior Management- Internal audit, quality, business process improvement and projects

Initially employed by Intouch Direct of Brisbane in May 2006 as a business sales consultant, operating in a call centre environment, it was not long before I moved across into the Finance area, working with Pronto ERP and taking on a business analyst and finance officer position.

Established in 1874, Waverley Mills is a vertically integrated textile manufacturer producing bedding and fashion products of the highest quality for both Australia and export markets. Waverley was the first textile mill in Tasmania, and is now the only full operation Australian textiles mill that creates a product from start to finish: carding, dyeing, spinning, weaving and finishing.During my time with Waverley I worked across a number of operational and support areas of the business - warehousing, pick-pack-despatch, logistics, customer service, procurement, quality, product design and development, sales and marketing, website development, and office administration.Role & responsibilities:• Managing 2 direct reports (customer service officer, office secretary); PA to Managing Director• Product costing, pricing, inventory record creation, barcode generation, stocktake valuation• Tender submissions; AusIndustry Government funding claims preparation, submission and audit handling• Logistics coordination and documentation (domestic and international shipments); EDI systems• Website design, development and promotion; Range development and sampling administrationKey Achievements:• Activity Based Costing implementation - accounting system for the AusIndustry Textile, Clothing and Footwear Strategic Investment Program (SIP) resulting in successful claims of approx. 5% of revenue per year• Search Engine Optimisation – Achieved #1 Google Search results for key product categories of blanket, travel rug and throw rug