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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsibilities*Understanding the AIA Group interpretations of IFRS17 and centralized solution as it relates to Finance. *Participate in User Acceptance Testing including planning and preparation as well as execution, reviewing results, defect resolution and documentation of results, all within agreed timeframes.*Preparation of documentation of changes and new processes to assist with knowledge transfer to BAU.*Understanding the Group centralised solution for Expense Allocation and participate in discussions on suitability for AIAA. Working with BAU team to understand current processes and how they fit with centralised solution.*Assist technical accountant with activities identified by AIA Group as necessary for smooth transition to IFRS17.Achievements*Successful implementation of regulation changes pertaining to IFRS17 as it relates to Finance.*Successful execution of multiple testing cycles (including regression testing), focused on the Sub-Ledger and Opening Balance Sheet, within a data sovereignty technical solution.*All relevant process changes and new processes documented in readiness for knowledge transfer to BAU.

Melbourne, Australia

Responsibilities:*Responsible for overseeing the consolidated group financial reporting function including management reporting, forecast and budget processes, financial dashboard reports, co-ordination and compilation of financial analysis for monthly board packs *Monthly management reporting, including executive commentary, variance analysis, identification of business risks and opportunities, cost centre reporting, functional performance reporting, ad-hoc analysis and value-added insights*Deliver financial analysis and support to business units and partner with them to drive budget and performance outcomes, whilst working with business units to develop and track key metrics that support the company strategy and objectives. *Establish trusted relationships with key stakeholders and develop deep knowledge of functional activity*Support business units in the annual planning and budgeting process, as well as the quarterly business performance review and quarterly forecast processes. *Improve team's way of working by introducing innovative analysis, systems efficiencies, improved processes and provide constructive challenges to all areasKey achievements:*Initiated re-engineering of monthly financial reports, resulting in a reduction in the total time required to complete the local month-end process.*Initiated positive changes to financial reporting and management information through the effective planning and implementation of redesigned financial and management reports.*Create one source of the truth for all financial information; creating self-serve opportunities for stakeholders under a financial framework*Lead analyst for the roll-out of new forecasting and budgeting requirements company-wide, which enabled greater insights into actual financial performance, leading to more informed business decisions.

Melbourne, Australia

Resolve FM, part of the Norfolk Group, is a facilities management company with experience in Facilities Maintenance, Asset Management and Capital Works.Responsibilities:*Oversee the financial operations of the Department of Human Services contract, including the design of new processes and procedure manuals, specifically designed for achieving the contract's goals and objectives.*Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational requirements.*Manage the preparation of the contract’s budget.*Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances.*Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction.*Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis in all areas of the company.*Mentor and train accounts staff in relation to accounting systems and general finance issues.*Regularly monitor work performed by staff responsible for accounts receivables, payables and the general ledger.Key Achievements:*Re-engineered and streamlined all accounting and finance operations, processes and procedures, leading to higher levels of efficiency and productivity.*Recognised as a key contributor to the successful implementation of new business initiatives by the Operations Manager.*Reduced the cycle for the monthly close from 7 days to 4 days, through staff training, as well as process and system improvements.

Melbourne, Australia

EDS Australia offers the full spectrum of IT services, from information-technology, applications and business process services, to information-technology transformation services.Responsibilities:*Maintain the integrity and functionality of the Financial Reporting database.*Lead analyst in charge of the roll-out and user acceptance testing of new and enhanced reporting systems to the Finance community.*Monitor data integrity of the business systems and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.Key achievements include:*Created and maintained the Asia Pacific Finance web site*Created and maintained the financial database query tool, enabling more efficient analysis of financial data and reducing monthly close cycle by 4 days. *Streamlined finance operations by introducing new processes, reporting procedures, query tools and templates.

Melbourne, Australia

Responsibilities:*Consolidation and review of the Asia Pacific Region financial results, to enable more reliable management and board reporting.*Preparation of monthly financial and cost centre reports, including profit and loss, capital expenditure, cash flow and balance sheet, with associated analysis and commentary.* Preparation of monthly board reports and management dashboards for key stakeholders.*Review of new and add-on business proposals from key stakeholders.*Review of business plans from key stakeholders to assist in the preparation of strategic plan and budget.*Build and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships based on open and regular discussion and feedbackKey achievements:*Delivery of a comprehensive training program to finance & operations staff to support the roll-out of the new forecasting and reporting tools and processes.*Enhancement of business performance analysis through report and process re-engineering, which allowed for more reliable financial results. *Achieved significant cost savings across the business through performing ongoing, detailed financial and business analysis.

Associate Diploma Of Business, Accounting

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