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Australia

Responsible for Finance and Sales Administration

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for leading the ANZ Financial operations - team of 10. Including reporting, analysis, budgeting, taxation and financial risk management. Incorporating Credit team and Accounts Payable. Responsible for preparation and submission of monthly\quarterly reporting packs via portal to HQ.Preparation and presentation to Local executive of monthly financial reports. Profitability and margin analysis - by State, Sales Channel, Product Group. Transfer pricing including Advanced Pricing Arrangements ( APA) with Australian Tax Office.

Sydney, Australia

SMC Pneumatics is the global leader in automation, filtration and instrumentation components. Headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the ANZ Group Operations of SMC, had a turnover of $80m and employed 250 staff across 3 entities and 10 sites. AU - $60m, and its subsidiaries; NZ - $12m, and AU Sheetmetal $8m. Total operations comprised approximately 70% Import and 30% local manufacture.Member of the Group leadership team for responsible for Australia | New Zealand businesses.Responsible for leading the ANZ Financial operations including reporting, analysis, budgeting, taxation and financial risk management. Responsible for a Finance team of up to 11 employees across Financial, Management accounting (incl. costing) and transactional services (AP + AR).Key Achievements:- Integrated NZ finance to create ANZ finance team, creating both headcount savings and operational efficiencies reducing ANZ group Operating expenditure;- Supported year on year sales growth through pricing and margin reviews, contractual and payment terms;- Contribute to Increased local production profitability by $500k + through creation of Divisional P&L and efficiency metrics.- Key member of cross functional team in implementing “Cost of Quality” tracking measures, identifying in excess of $250-500k of “hidden” costs in “re-work” and establishing reporting mechanisms, corrective actions and follow up.- Implemented Operations efficiency measures and dashboards in the tracking of Employee and Machinery utilization and productivity in Production and Warehouse.

Castle Hill, Nsw

Full responsibility for SMC Australia finance functionAppointed member of the Australian Leadership team; Support and contribute to the Australian business strategyAchievements Introduced DIFOT reporting and improved oversight of Logistics/Warehouse through efficiency analytics including “picking” data Developed Inventory monitoring analytics to support Logistics and Inventory "optimisation" project incl. identification of slow moving and obsolete stock, consignment stock turnover Increased Interest income and reduced margins payable on FX through establishment of “banking panel” and competitive tender process Project lead on Implementation of Phocas BI software – Sales and Finance modules. Enhanced and streamlined Sales and Financial analysis Implemented Cost accounting focus within business, introducing flash reports of low margin (production) sales; corrective actions reviews cross referencing estimated and actual cost, and sales margin authorisations. Successfully mentored a graduate Trainee Accountant through to an extremely technically capable Financial Accountant with staff supervision responsibilities

Sydney, Australia

Full responsibility for financial operations of the Australian business units including financial reporting, taxation, forecasting and budgeting - SMC Pneumatics (Australia) Pty Ltd and it's subsidiary SMC Manufacturing (Australia) Pty Ltd

Sydney, Australia

Responsibilities Financial reporting, integrity of general ledger, fixed assets, taxation, forecasting and budgeting for the key Australian business unit; SMC Pneumatics (Australia) Pty Ltd. Preparation of statutory accounts including Consolidation of ANZ group accounts (3 entities) Support and supervision of 3 staff; Assistant Accountant and Accounts Payable.Achievements Developed supporting Transfer pricing documentation Improved structure and efficiency and accuracy of general ledger reconciliations Improved both accuracy and efficiency of Consolidated Financial Statements using excel models – and introduction of comprehensive historical foreign currency translation.

Sydney, Australia

A boutique multinational internet and online business development consultancy practice, headquartered in Australia. The company was a Netherlands resident multi nationalResponsibilities- Multi currency financial reporting consolidations under Australian, US and Dutch GAAP.- Support local Australian departmental Profit and Loss reporting and analysis- Australian Export Market Development Scheme- R&D Tax Concession claimsAchievements- Developed integrated (excel) multi currency consolidation templates and statutory financial reports

Sydney, Australia

Full function financial and payroll responsibility for the NSWRU, providing support to the CEO and Board of Directors.Responsibilities- Financial reporting for CEO and Board of Directors- Payroll processing for salaried employees including playing roster of NSW Waratahs, incorporating "not for profit" salary sacrifice arrangements- Budgeting, forecasting, taxation (incl. Not for Profit FBT implications)- Manage receipt and accounting for Sponsorship and Grants and Ticketing revenue streams- Liason with Banks, Auditors, Peak bodies (Australian Rugby Union, Sydney Club Rugby, Country Rugby)- ReDistribution of Grants to other stakeholders including Clubs in accordance with covenants and agreed timelines- Support Department operational staff including Community Player development, Marketing and Sponsorship, Hospitality, Referees, Ticketing, Achievements- Major Revisions to P&L and Balance sheet forecasts incorporating cashflow implications providing insight to CEO and Board of Directors- Navigate the NSWRU through a time of financial difficulty through strict cashflow management, supplier and sponsor relationships, liasing with Stakeho;lders including Australian Rugby Union,

Certified Practicing Accountant

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting