My expertise is financial and management accounting, establishing policies, processes and procedures, implementing the right metrics, reducing cycle times and improving cost efficiency. I am also adept at improving finance and accounting functions; supplier and contract management and procurement; R&D and EMDG claim processes; and seamlessly bridging the connection between accounting and finance needs and accounting IT, cloud accounting software, assessment and implementation of financial systems.As a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) of over 32 years, I have worked in a range of financial and accounting positions in small, medium and large companies across the construction, property development, funds management, technology project management, retail, payroll processing and technology scale-up sectors. With a rare commercial acumen, I offer a unique combination of business insight, seeking constant improvement in finance process and functions to make them more efficient and effective. With excellent organisational, decision-making and time managements skills, I have a proven track record of consistently exceeding expectations and surpassing demanding goals.My career commenced in the audit division of KMPG before transitioning to Lendlease as the Branch Accountant in Melbourne. I was then promoted to Branch Financial Controller in Canberra ($100m revenue), Head Office Accountant ($300m revenue) and then Chief Financial Accountant of Civil & Civic in Sydney ($900m revenue). Moving to Chicago, USA, I worked as the Senior Investment Accountant with Northwestern University responsible for the accounting of the University’s US$2.0 Billion funds under management. On my return to Australia, I founded Vere Skincare, a boutique business involved in the manufacture, wholesale and retail of natural skincare, building a consumer brand with a niche following and serving a broad network of upmarket restaurants, bars and clubs before exiting. Contract consulting position resulted in generating a more effective and efficient finance function by reducing annualised functional costs by 65% and external compressible costs by over 50%. Currently with Eco Alliance to oversee the finance and accounting functions & operations of the business.I offer strong commercial experience with extensive knowledge in finance and accounting for small to medium-sized businesses, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, planning and decision making skills along with a commitment to professionalism, integrity and accountability.