Mark Griffin, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Approached to conduct a special project in relation to prior year tax activity on a contract basis.Reviewed, redesigned, and implemented Corporate Limited Partnership capital, income, and tax examination over a four-year period to ensure that income and expense treatment were compliant with Australian and overseas tax legislation. Work led to returning significant amount to members by reducing Fund tax bill.Wrote and implemented Foreign Tax Offset and Limited Partnership Policy… Show more Approached to conduct a special project in relation to prior year tax activity on a contract basis.Reviewed, redesigned, and implemented Corporate Limited Partnership capital, income, and tax examination over a four-year period to ensure that income and expense treatment were compliant with Australian and overseas tax legislation. Work led to returning significant amount to members by reducing Fund tax bill.Wrote and implemented Foreign Tax Offset and Limited Partnership Policy and procedures, to ensure compliance, and stakeholder roles and responsibilities clearly defined. Engaged with foreign investment entities to reduce the Fund’s overall taxation exposure. Role involved extensive communication with internal and external stakeholders to understand rationale behind past tax treatment decisions and to provide an independent perspective on the scenario under review. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Our Watch, a registered Not for Profit, is an Australian leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children.- Built and implemented a Board approved, five-year budget centred around an organisational restructure. A new budget was required due to renewed finance commitments from the Federal Government. Led departmental information gathering workshops and post implementation review workshops with organisation executives to discuss budgetary impacts.-… Show more Our Watch, a registered Not for Profit, is an Australian leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children.- Built and implemented a Board approved, five-year budget centred around an organisational restructure. A new budget was required due to renewed finance commitments from the Federal Government. Led departmental information gathering workshops and post implementation review workshops with organisation executives to discuss budgetary impacts.- Responsible for implementing changes to the finance system and reporting, because of the organisation’s restructure. Discussed reporting requirements with organisation’s executive and key managers. Developed monthly financial reporting models, as well as Executive and Board dashboards.- Assisted in the development and reviewed the financial modelling outcomes of a new organisational offering, communicating with key stakeholders to ensure modelling is accurate and fit for purpose. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsible for implementing the Fund’s approach to regulatory Investment Cost reporting. Conductedanalysis, wrote plan and procedures, and oversaw the successful implementation. Quarterly approachinvolves co-ordinating responses with the Fund’s external portfolio managers, including the Fund’s direct investment in Private Equity, Property, and Infrastructure.Oversee quarterly and monthly investment cost reporting to Fund and Investment team leadership. Implement Investment Cost… Show more Responsible for implementing the Fund’s approach to regulatory Investment Cost reporting. Conductedanalysis, wrote plan and procedures, and oversaw the successful implementation. Quarterly approachinvolves co-ordinating responses with the Fund’s external portfolio managers, including the Fund’s direct investment in Private Equity, Property, and Infrastructure.Oversee quarterly and monthly investment cost reporting to Fund and Investment team leadership. Implement Investment Cost budget for the Fund’s and the Fund’s investment sectors. Analyse current Fund trends and themes, highlighting developments that are causing actual results to deviate from budget, with suggestions to change and appropriate messaging. Managed the work and responsibilities of two new team members in a remote setting.Communicate the impact of recent regulatory changes (RG97) to various Fund stakeholders, especially as they relate to the Fund’s direct investments. Ensure risks within area are effectively managed, in line with the Fund’s risk appetite and compliance requirements. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Awarded the Fund’s Spirit Award in July 2019 for displaying the Fund’s values of Excellent Outcomes, Energy and Generosity of Spirit- Reporting: Write and present Executive Committee papers to those responsible for the oversight of the Fund’s investment allocation process. Completed redesign and overhaul of Board and Executive Finance Reporting, adding controls and streamlining process. Provide recommendations under the Committee’s delegation for approval and execute instructions as… Show more - Awarded the Fund’s Spirit Award in July 2019 for displaying the Fund’s values of Excellent Outcomes, Energy and Generosity of Spirit- Reporting: Write and present Executive Committee papers to those responsible for the oversight of the Fund’s investment allocation process. Completed redesign and overhaul of Board and Executive Finance Reporting, adding controls and streamlining process. Provide recommendations under the Committee’s delegation for approval and execute instructions as required. Assist in the preparation of Board Materials, and part of team completing the Fund’s statutory reporting requirements.- Projects: Subject Matter Expert assisting the Fund with Mergers, Asset Transfers, Investment Option restructures, and product changes. Projects included: Transfer to Link Administration Platform, Pension Balance Booster implementation, Property Option redesign, Clough Super Fund Asset Transfer; Closure of the Fund’s Capital Guaranteed Option, Transfer of the Fund’s Defined Benefit Funds to Equip Super.- Modelling: Complete and refresh 10-year projections of Fund Cash Flows and Funds Under Management. Completed product profitability forecast analysis of the Fund’s Member Direct investment platform to determine new fee structure. Develop pricing, budgeting and forecasting models. Conduct impact analysis of changes based upon proposed regulatory changes and industry trends. - Controls Improvement: Key member of improvement project team that completed an end-to-end review of member asset investment allocation process. Identified weaknesses in current controls, processes and systems. Recommended and implemented management controls, procedural changes, improved reconciliation processes.- At the request of the Group Executive – Corporate Services, I served as the Chair of the Staff Engagement Survey Action Group for the Corporate Services Function Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Led finance transition of new clients from external administration and finance platforms. Managed system upgrades for existing clients. Engaged with internal and external parties to establish Mercer’s finance systems based on client’s structure, administration systems and financial reporting requirements. - Directed testing program between Mercer’s finance function with other departments. Created and maintained project management documentation, IT specifications and finance… Show more - Led finance transition of new clients from external administration and finance platforms. Managed system upgrades for existing clients. Engaged with internal and external parties to establish Mercer’s finance systems based on client’s structure, administration systems and financial reporting requirements. - Directed testing program between Mercer’s finance function with other departments. Created and maintained project management documentation, IT specifications and finance procedures. Successful implementation resulted in financial functions being operational and integrated by expected live date. - Supervised testing team and managed external department resource requirements to complete testing successfully. Reviewed testing output and improved reporting tools to highlight progress to Senior Management. Involved in interview process of hiring testing team. - Considered key contact within finance department based on understanding of system connectivity, and a knowledge gap within the finance team. Educated external clients and internal teams by providing training sessions and by creating a knowledge base of finance procedures and process flow documentation. Documented reporting solutions for unique client issues.- Successfully outsourced time critical cashflow functions to Mercer operations in India resulting in increased timeliness and accuracy of investment instructions and reconciliation reports. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Initially employed by Bear Stearns – company was subsequently taken over in March 2008 by JP Morgan Chase. Former Bear Stearns department was considered surplus to JP Morgan requirements, resulting in the transfer of - department’s clients and some staff to Ultimus in March 2009.- Primary accounting contact for US$1.75 billion investment fund; completed quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements and associated U.S. regulatory filings in compliance with US GAAP. Provided… Show more Initially employed by Bear Stearns – company was subsequently taken over in March 2008 by JP Morgan Chase. Former Bear Stearns department was considered surplus to JP Morgan requirements, resulting in the transfer of - department’s clients and some staff to Ultimus in March 2009.- Primary accounting contact for US$1.75 billion investment fund; completed quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements and associated U.S. regulatory filings in compliance with US GAAP. Provided review functions and financial analysis of service providers for this and other investment funds.- Key member of transition team. Actions were critical to client business continuity during important financial and taxation year-end cycles which occurred during the transition from JP Morgan to Ultimus. All service requirements were met or exceeded with outstanding client feedback. Show less

Greater New York City Area

- Integral part of public launch of investment fund; launch included NYSE listing regulations, exchange commission reporting and registration, prospectus filings and dissemination of associated press releases.- Prepared and reviewed semi-annual and annual financial reports, financial press releases, associated regulatory filings, and other notices for fund shareholders conforming to US GAAP. Calculated and coordinated fund distribution and dividend amounts, managed dividend reinvestment… Show more - Integral part of public launch of investment fund; launch included NYSE listing regulations, exchange commission reporting and registration, prospectus filings and dissemination of associated press releases.- Prepared and reviewed semi-annual and annual financial reports, financial press releases, associated regulatory filings, and other notices for fund shareholders conforming to US GAAP. Calculated and coordinated fund distribution and dividend amounts, managed dividend reinvestment policy and produced shareholder notices.- Performed various U.S. regulatory and prospectus guideline compliance tests on funds; monitored and applied new regulations as they related to accounting treatment and disclosure. Completed expense budgets and performed interim expense accrual analysis, organised bill payments.- Managed contact with funds’ management, legal counsel and external auditors to aid in the resolution of fund-specific issues including matters related to new regulations and new policies. Coordinated with external tax provider on the preparation and filing of funds’ various state and federal tax returns.- Oversaw and reviewed services provided by fund advisers, custodians, registrar and accounting agents; monitored the valuation of fund investments and the calculation of Net Asset Value. Implemented new data gathering techniques, improving accuracy and review quality- Presented and discussed financial schedules and other materials at funds’ Board of Directors meetings, acted as Recording Secretary for Board meetings. Show less

Greater New York City Area

- Conducted investigations, wrote review procedures, and performed Internal Self-Assessment Review for multiple Fund Accounting departments. Presented findings and recommended procedural changes based upon weaknesses exposed in Self-Assessment Review.- Enhanced reporting quality to management by leveraging internal data, redesigning Microsoft Excel reports, and establishing relationships with internal and external parties to improve data gathering techniques.- Trained new staff… Show more - Conducted investigations, wrote review procedures, and performed Internal Self-Assessment Review for multiple Fund Accounting departments. Presented findings and recommended procedural changes based upon weaknesses exposed in Self-Assessment Review.- Enhanced reporting quality to management by leveraging internal data, redesigning Microsoft Excel reports, and establishing relationships with internal and external parties to improve data gathering techniques.- Trained new staff members on their job requirements; provided ongoing coaching and mentoring. Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Selected as a key member of the Process Re-engineering Committee focused on designing and implementing a restructured workflow for the Fund Accounting department. Committee redesigned reports, wrote procedures, and trained staff. - Published, reviewed and prepared Annual and Semi-Annual financial reports meeting UK accounting standard requirements; distribution calculations; and expense budgets for multiple investment funds. Communicated with clients, auditors and trustees to resolve… Show more - Selected as a key member of the Process Re-engineering Committee focused on designing and implementing a restructured workflow for the Fund Accounting department. Committee redesigned reports, wrote procedures, and trained staff. - Published, reviewed and prepared Annual and Semi-Annual financial reports meeting UK accounting standard requirements; distribution calculations; and expense budgets for multiple investment funds. Communicated with clients, auditors and trustees to resolve issues. Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Prepared financial reports compliant to UK standards; distribution calculations; expense budgets and reconciliations for investment funds.

Melbourne, Australia

- Compiled Annual and Semi-Annual reports, income distributions, monthly reconciliations and daily Net Asset Value calculations for a variety of funds. Worked with systems analysts to develop systems to streamline accounting processes.

Cpa, Accounting

Graduate Diploma, Applied Finance And Investment

Bachelor Of Business, Accountancy

Foundation, Project Management