Samantha Beardsley, Ca Email & Phone Number

Lead and manage a collaborative team of ten, including seven direct reports on a fixed term contract cover for maternity leave. Lead and provide monthly performance analysis of service lines and provide real time support, key insights and reporting to Executive. Manage and assist in the preparation of annual budgets reflecting both internal and external influences. Work closely with senior leadership, operations, finance and project managers to help achieve financial targets, manage costs, improve business performance and increase financial and business literacy.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Work closely with operations and management to provide real-time support and analysis. Communicate as a trusted adviser to deliver insight on how to succeed in line with organisation strategy, ensuring both short and long-term priorities are met. Support stakeholders with analysis, modelling, strategic insights and business acumen to help them make informed business decisions.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Continuously lead, develop and support a team of three direct reports (Assistant Accountant, Accounts Receivable and Logistics Officer and Cost Accountant). Preparation and presentation of month end management pack and financial reporting pack to local and global stakeholders. Preparation and review of monthly general ledger journals (sales, inventory, cost of sales, accruals).Involvement in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts with key stakeholders, specifically sales and expenses. Management of and maintain accounting of business leases, buildings vehicles and equipment.Continuously develop and improve internal processes and financial systems whilst working collaboratively as a team. Provide ad hoc assistance within on-going business projects as required across the business.

Melbourne, Australia

Preparation and presentation of month end management pack and financial reporting pack to local and global stakeholders. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, expenses. Provide timely and accurate sales and gross margin analysis and variance reporting.Assist in inventory management procedures and performance of full stock counts, monthly. Perform weekly inventory reconciliations over raw materials and report balances and costs to internal stakeholders. Prepare costings for new products as required by the product development and sales team. Review and update inventory costings.Preparation of monthly general ledger journals (sales, inventory, cost of sales, accruals). Continuously provide decision support interdivisional and interstate as a member of the senior management team.Manage end-to-end audit process of current systems whilst ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and compliance bodies. Implementation globally for Autex Group of companies AASB16 Leases in NZ, AUS, UK & US.

Auckland, New Zealand

Provide independent, quality audit services and other assurance work within the Private Enterprise division for KPMG Auckland. Responsibilities included management of internal & external stakeholders throughout performing audits on systems, operations & accounts. Ensuring clients are compliant with the various statutory reporting and compliance bodies and providing advice to the client around the application of accounting standards and policy. Deliver high quality work whilst performing testing and evaluation of internal controls and identification of risks. Maintain integrity and confidentiality at all times.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Provide independent, quality audit services and other assurance work for KPMG Netherlands, Eindhoven. Work within diverse teams to achieve successful outcomes for clients (telecommunications and manufacturing) and KPMG. Maintain confidentiality, deliver high quality work, take responsibility for time management and meeting deadlines. Build long standing relationships and work collaboratively.

University Of Otago

Provide clear, thorough typed notes. Stay mentally alert. Maintain student confidentiality. Meet deadlines. This job requires focus, attentiveness and excellent time management skills.

Dunedin

Requires reviewing and checking information and data. Justifying figures recorded in statements. Following systems and procedures. This job is challenging and requires quick learning, hard work and intrinsic motivation.

Invercargill

Provide excellent oral communication skills, process and handle cash transactions. Bartending has enhanced my interpersonal skills and attentiveness.

Invercargill

Work with a diverse range of people, showing perseverance, punctuality and systematic teamwork. This position physically challenged me and put me outside of my comfort zone.

Clerical support to the administrative function. Responsible for banking, expense and petty cash management. Developed interpersonal skills working alongside people of various ages and backgrounds.

Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Management Accounting and Business Performance, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Audit, Risk and Assurance.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Business/Management

Activities and Societies: Class Representative, Note Taker, ANZ Global Enterprise Experience

Education record

Activities and Societies: Ball Committee, Badminton, Bowls, Duty Team, House Captain, Netball, Stage Challenge, Touch Rugby, Volleyball.