 Implementing controls in accounts receivable and payable processes Responsible for balance sheet and performance analysis, cashflow, forecasts, local statutory reports Managing financial audits by external firm Managing and mentoring the finance team

 Established and documented financial policies and processes; Hired and trained a successful finance team leading to efficient day-to-day finance operations Responsible for cashflow, forecasts, international group reporting, and local statutory reports Improved financial performance by bringing balance sheet up to date and reducing AR Days Sales Outstanding to below benchmark levels.

 Demonstrating a strong power of analytical reasoning in successfully challenging and correcting assumptions of EY, an external auditor, resulting in obtaining 200k+ savings from income tax expenses in 2019 Improving accuracy in creating and allocating budget by developing a model linking Revenue, COGS, Inventory, SGA expenses, balance sheet and cash flow on cost center and account level; and reducing time consumed on month end P&L review by creating an analytical model based on drivers Enhancing expenses analysis report to provide a comprehensive overview of significant highlights and better visibility and understanding of particular details Undertaking the seamless completion of system migration for a subsidiary company, including setting up of account structure, configuring data migration and establishing procedures for the new system Primarily responsible for the accurate and timely month-end closing and group reporting including periodic variance analysis report on budget, P&L and Balance Sheet Acting as person responsible in ensuring satisfactory audit results from annual global and local audits conducted by the external auditor along with the complete implementation of audit recommendations  Providing management and oversight to day-to-day accounting functions including cashflow, account payable, payroll, credit control, collections and tax compliance Leading database system upgrades such as finance stream ERP migration from JDE to SAP and migrating NZ subsidiary’s accounts into MYOB from an externally managed system

 Working closely with IT Department in automating models with SQL and macros to enable CPP finance team to meet the tightened month end closing deadline from 2 to 1.5 days Winning Canon’s team and individual San-ji Award for impactful contribution to Océ Australia’s smooth integration into Canon Developing and managing a team consisting of Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, and Accounts Payable Staff to drive a high performance team in reaching and exceeding key performance metrics Supervising team in completing various accounting tasks such as FBT, GST, Payroll tax returns, CAPEX, leasing and fixed asset, cash forecast and inventory, and subsequently reviewing work rendered including reconciliation when required  Exhibiting a high level of administrative competence in meeting all periodic corporate reporting on time; managing audit schedules and queries from external auditors; preparing accurate budgets and forecasts; and developing SOP and training

Created and managed reporting modules and templates. Performed trend and variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory costing and analysis. Maintained JDE system finance modules and interface accounting instructions. Defined financial processes to meet reporting requirements, including submission of monthly reports to the head office in Europe.> Halved the month-end processing time and eliminated $20 thousand in annual consulting fees by developing a margin and profitability reporting module.> Reduced the monthly inventory balance from $1 million to $100 thousand by identifying the causes of variance and eradicating or minimizing them.

Performed variance analysis. Prepared financial and statutory reports for sub-entities and the company as a whole. Prepared FBT returns and business activity statements (BASs) while assisting with income tax returns. Maintained the integrity of the general ledger system and monthly accruals. Reconciled balance sheets, inventory, and finance lease debts. > Saved $8 thousand per year and significantly reduced preparation and auditing time by redesigning the statutory account consolidation model.> Increased accuracy and decreased processing time from two hours to half an hour through a new prepayment amortization worksheet.> Simplified preparation of FBT returns and improved data transparency through a new FBT register.> Reduced Long Service Leave (LSL) processing time, increased the accuracy of cost allocations, and produced detailed information by designing a new accrual model.> Contributed to ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Developed models and forecasts. Analyzed account performance, initiating indicated improvements. Monitored performance metrics. Maintained multiple databases. Tracked profits and generated continuous process improvements. Performed monthly accruals and variance analysis. Reviewed fixed asset registers, analyzing all movements. > Led the team which finalized the end of lease process involving multiple stakeholders.> Significantly raised the profitability of a customer account by determining the major reason for revenue loss and recommending appropriate action.> Identified and resolved control problems with a new invoice approval system.> Developed a comprehensive payout system for tracking and reporting about assets.