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Edinburgh, Gb

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sydney, Australia

Glass Half Full Accountancy provides in-house or remote tailored and flexible professional financial services for small to medium sized businesses. With over 20 years accounting experience working predominantly within the creative industry, I am experienced in all facets of managing the financial and HR requirements for a broad range of businesses from small local startups to multinational companies.Current Clients: REBORN - www.reborn.co Past Clients:Orchard/ Kaimera - www.orchard.com.au / kaimera.com.au Chello - www.chello.com.au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Full-time until Aug 2018, then went part time. Finance Director reporting to the CEO / Director. Overseeing the finance and HR department and managing the full function accountsKey Clients: Moomoo, Kraft, Darrell Lea, Unilever, Straddie Tourism, Nestle, Revlon, Australian Liquor Marketers, Jurlique, St John Ambulance, Tourism Vanuatu, UTSRESPONSIBILITIES:* Monthly management accounting and reporting including preparation of balance sheet and profit and loss as well as associated reports and reconciliations;* Cashflow forecasting * Budgeting & Forecasting* AP / AR, client billings* WIP Management with Account Service team* Payroll* BAS and IAS preparation and lodgement* Compliance reporting / payments

Remote

Sydney, Australia

Slingshot Media is an independent digitally-led media agency based in SydneyFinancial Controller reporting to the COO, responsible for the finance and HR functions of the Sydney officeKey Clients: Universal Sony, Sanitarium, Laser Clinics Australia, NSW Business Chamber, Australian PorkKey Achievements:Implemented a job management system (AccountAbility) to streamline the accounting and project management functionsReconciled the company ledger accounts uncovering $900k in inaccurately classified transactions resulting in a revenue increase of $360k for FY20.

Sydney, Australia

Contract Commercial Manager reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for Imagination Sydney and MelbourneKey Clients: Telstra, CBA, ANZ, Ford, BMW, Woodside, City of Sydney (New Years Eve), WestpacResponsibilities:* Work with Department Heads, Account Managers and other project staff, to review the preparation of Client project budgets and to advise best practice whilst ensuring maximum project profitability.* Liaise with the wider team regarding the ongoing financial status of project budgets/actuals, including analysis of project sales invoicing and cash flow.* Preparation of financial reports and management information* Monitoring work-in-progress reports; including monitoring time vs revenue and conducting WIP review meetings* Producing project reconciliations.* Ensuring Account Management are made aware of any potential project budget variances and any potential issues that this may cause* Provide assistance with the preparation of project cash flow projections* System maintenance e.g. rate cards, project setup, reports* Assist with the implementation of the new accounting system – Maconomy

Sydney, Australia

Contract Financial Controller reporting to the CEO. Overseeing the accounts department and managing the full function accounts for King Content Global - Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Singapore, London, New York and Hong Kong offices.Key Clients include: Lenovo Global, NRMA, Optus, Samsung, CBA, Flight Centre, ANZ, BUPA, SingTel, Flight Centre, TelstraResponsibilities:• Monthly management accounting and reporting including preparation of balance sheet and profit and loss as well as associated reports and reconciliations;• Cashflow forecasting (weekly)• Budgeting & Forecasting as required• Management of outsourced payroll provider• BAS and PAYG preparation and lodgement• Managing accounts for Australia, Asia, UK and US offices• Managing compliance reporting and payments• Foreign currency management• Ensuring sufficient internal controls are in place and operating effectively.• Management of two direct reports; including regular reviews and performance management

Greater New York City Area

Accounting Analyst reporting to Director of Operations. Full function production accounting; responsible for the implementation, streamlining and ongoing maintenance and monthly reporting of individual P&L's for the New York brand and product business areas and the San Francisco office. Key clients include: L’Oreal, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, NBC Universal, Brown Forman Corp., Levi Strauss & Co., Visit California, Hearst Magazine

Sydney, Australia

Contract Accountant for boutique marketing, events and digital agencies: Bamboo Marketing http://bamboomarketing.com.au/Born Curious http://borncurious.com.au/Apparent Communications http://www.apparent.com.au/The Marketing Family http://www.thefamily-au.com/Sunday Lunch http://www.sundaylunch.com.au/ Cloud 9 http://www.oncloud9.com.au/Playground Communications http://playgroundcommunications.com/Appfactory http://appfactory.com.au/Succor Services - startup companyHand 2 Eye - startup companyManagement Accountant reporting to CEOs/Directors. Full function accounting for ten clients involved in marketing, digital, events, CRM and mobile application technology. Key clients include: Google, Electrolux, Volvo, Unilever, Virgin Mobile, Caltex Petroleum, Pacific Brands, LG, Nikon, Weight Watchers, Krispy Kreme, Bible Society, SalesforceResponsibilities:• Maintaining taxation and statutory requirements, including BAS, PAYG and Payroll Tax• Maintenance and control of cash flow, budgeting and forecasting, and monthly reporting• Balance sheet monitoring and review. Monthly reconciliation of control accounts & ICL reconciliations• Preparation and control of standing journals, control of provisions and prepayment accounts • Monthly and year end reports for 10 companies, including intercompany consolidation• Monthly meetings with Account Service to assist in T&C/ WIP management and job cost reporting• Accounts Payable/ Receivable and reconciliations• Monthly payroll for all clients• Credit card and petty cash reconcilaition

Sydney, Australia

Contract on-road Tour Accountant reporting to CFO. Financial operations of national concert tours in Australia and New Zealand. Managed multi-currency reporting, securely managed artist cash advances, ensured artists, venue and suppliers were settled on time and in compliance with all contractual agreements. Key artist include: Elton John, Gorillaz, BB King, Santana, Grace Jones, Martha Wainwright, Todd Rundgren, Yo Gabba GabbaResponsibilities:• Contract analysis for tour festival costs and preparation of tour budgets in multi-currency• Set up, maintain and finalize Settle-in-Progress and marketing files for each tour/ festival• Calculate, schedule and process artist payments according to contract milestones and deliverables• Reconcile ICL and WIP account, report individual tour financials to APRA

Sydney, Australia

Contract Management Accountant reporting to the Financial Director. Preparing project and management accounts for the marketing, events and experiential divisions of the business. Key clients include: Coca Cola, Intel, Lion Nathan, Telstra, AMEX, Reckitt Benckiser Responsibilities:• Review/ reconcile production budgets and monthly job cost report reconciliations with Account Service• Maintenance and control of cash flow, budgeting and forecasting, and monthly reporting• Prepare monthly board reporting, including revenue analysis, client profitability & staff utilization• Monthly meetings with Account Service to assist in T&C/ WIP management and job cost reporting• Audit preparation and assistance• Accounts Payable/ Receivable and reconciliations

Sydney, Australia

I started ABC as a contract Inventory Co-ordinator with ABC Commercial, dealing with ABC Books, Audio, DVD, Music and Direct Sales. During the sale of ABC Books to Harper Collins I moved into the finance department as a Management Accountant to oversee the sale of ABC Books, whilst continuing to account for the Audio, DVD, Music and Direct Sales areas.Responsibilities:• Monthly sales management reports including LYTD, YTD, MTD, customer and class break downs• Record keeping and maintenance of relevant information relating to Direct Sales activity• Monthly uploads of distributor data – manage process to tie in with EOM procedures• Receipting, Statement Reconciliation for Audio stock from BBC to maintain inventory data accuracy• Stock item reconciliation monthly reports circulated for signature by delegate.• Direct Sales debtor account set up in accordance with procedure set out by ABC Commercial Finance and Accounts Receivable in Adelaide• Stock receipting for DVD, Books, Audio within 48 hours of receiving distributor EDI notices and supplier invoices to ensure stock data accuracy and timely customer invoicing• All aspects of sales invoicing, crediting and issue resolving related to Direct Sales activities• Costing and project approval process maintained in accordance with ABC Commercial procedure• Small order and sample requests processing• Creation and maintenance of stock lines (PLU’S), Stock item reconciliations• Calculate various month end accrual jnls for Retail, Content Licensing, Books & Audio businesses.• SCR (Staff Cost Center) reporting• AP stock purchases uploads• RMS Sales jnls and reconciliation• Cash jnl• Books & Audio Royalties & licencing• Control of Gift Vouchers, E Vouchers & Retail Rewards

London, United Kingdom

Temp position: • Job costing, opening – closing jobs, WIP control. • Invoicing.• Entering and reporting on budgets.• Accounts payable review and control.• Create Finance manual for future inductions to COI.• Development and deployment and maintenance of “Livelink” (Document management and retrieval system) to new offices.

London, United Kingdom

Contract role while living in London. Frost French is a fashion label owned by Sadie Frost and Jemima French. I fulfilled a transition role in the company whilst their new Financial Controller was being relocated to the UK.Temp position: • Review sub ledgers, AP, AR Reconcile and bring up to-date. • Review and reconcile payroll and associated GL control accounts.• Review and reconcile bank accounts, introduce cash flow monitoring.• Develop cash flow forecasting model.• Debt Collection.• Setup of new General Ledger. • Redevelop Sage accounting package – introduce sales order and purchase order modules.

Sydney, Australia

Contract Position• Implemented a new payroll system (50 employees), including development of procedural manual.• Setup and implementation of new Purchase Order system, along with the development of purchase templates, user manuals, stock conversion manuals• A/P, A/R, payroll, assisted in month end close

London, United Kingdom

Contract position while living in LondonManagement of paper ledgers, cashbook reconciliation, payroll

Sydney, Australia

6 month Temp position – Permanent after 2 months Provide financial assistance to Sydney office, Arrange payment of legal creditor invoices, current and aged and adhere to strict deadlines. In charge of total payables ledger for Sydney office and co-ordinated ledgers nationally with direct input to Canberra and Brisbane offices.Responsibilities:• Arrange payment of legal creditor invoices• Reconciliation of accounts• Daily Drawing of cheques• Process Telegraphic Transfers/ Foreign currency transactions• Petty Cash

Bachelor, Financial Administration

Part-Time External Study Mode

Wset Level 3, Pass With Merit

http://www.wsetglobal.com/ http://www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/swa/index.html Production of Wine (location, viticulture, vinification.

Wine Studies, Wine & Beverage Skills, Statement Of Attainment

http://www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/swa/index.html

Advanced Make Up And Spec Fx, Advance Diploma In Make Up Special Effects

http://www.cameronjane.com.au/

Hsc

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