Provides CFO/Financial Controller/Finance Manager services on a contract basis for SME private companies and ASX listed entities. SP provides a high value service to meet companies needs and prides itself in applying honesty, integrity and objectively to all companies. Industries have included technology, investment/financial services, commercial property, superannuation and product distribution. SP is the contracting entity used for following sample of financial management roles:

- An overseas investment company investing in the ASX index related instruments and limited local ASX shares. - Established local accounting system, procedures, produced monthly financial reports, etc.

- Developed and maintained accounting system and procedures for City of Sydney Basketball Assoc.(CSBA)- Responsible for finance, accounting, HR, budget/planning and company secretarial duties- Involved in significant CAPEX project to expand facilities

- An early stage investment company with a portfolio of health related products/services at the initial stages of commercial application and development. - Established accounting system, procedures, produced forecast/budget for prospectus, etc.

Lake was a developer and marketer of digital signal processing systems and algorithms used in audio applications. Worked directly with the CEO and international Board of Directors, providing financial management, administrative, operational and corporate services, including all finance/accounting, contracts, legal, HR, IT, budget/planning and company secretarial matters. Friendly takeover by Dolby Laboratories (U.S.).

OLA covered the gamut of products and services supporting online e-commerce trading platforms. (Entity sold and existing operations wound up) Reported directly to the Board of Directors. Oversaw the operations including finance, accounting, contracts, legal, HR, IT, budget/planning and company secretarial duties. Including:• Legal and compliance- worked directly with the ASIC, ASX• Front line responsibility for investor/shareholder relations• Performed the treasury function • Delivered significant cost and process improvements

Imported, warehoused and distributed visual telecommunications solutions (video conferencing). Products (hardware & software) and customer services covered from desktop to the high-end boardroom Achieved International President’s Club award (1996, 98)Acted as 2IC to the Managing Director(s). Managed all operations including finance, customer service, IT, inventory, distribution channel strategy and company secretarial duties for Aust/NZ, including:- Key contributor to the commercial and strategic direction of the business, including revenue and profit performance. - Developed strategic plans, including pricing/trading terms and distribution strategies to multiple channels.- Analyzed existing markets, channels and products and to identify opportunities. - Focused on strategic relationships/alliances and developed innovative “go to market” strategies.