Sarah Davidson, Cpa, Ca Email & Phone Number

Australia

Australia

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

1) Financial Analysis Insights- Establishing key performance indicators and operating metrics for the business (sales data, net revenue retention, churn rates, etc.)- Updating and monitoring these metrics and developing a reporting framework with insights for the executive leadership team- Working with the software development team to determine how to record, track, and flag data in order to generate KPIS and operating metrics 2) Finance Operations- Develop strategies to retain, grow, provide insight for the Executive leadership team- Track the sales team commission payments- Responsible for pricing analysis & strategy on corporate/enterprise agreements, expressions of interest, & request for tenders- Complete quarterly strategic project initiatives to help grow the business which includes implementing new tech, setting up KPI reporting, training cross functional teams, and driving projects to completion - Project manager on successful implementation of Salesforce and on-going support, new development, & enablement

Sydney, Australia

- Managing all aspects of the company's accounts and finances from daily reconciliations through to reporting and statutory returns - Facilitate the success of other business functions by providing accurate and timely information to staff and external stakeholders including sales targets and KPI tracking for sales team, budgeting and cash flow reporting, periodic tax reporting and other related ad hoc reports as required- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data in the company's ERP system, including overseeing information input by other team members- Complete all month end duties, provisions, reconciliations, BAS lodgements, and payroll

Sydney, Australia

- Responsible for moving APAC ATM reconciliations process from India to Europe- Produce process flow documentation for ATM reconciliations- Build detailed and robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for use by the Asia Pacific and European reconciliations teams- Train India and European teams on SOPs & reconciliations process- Manage & take ownership of ATMs from a finance perspective- Participate in ad-hoc projects related to internal audit points, implementing controls, and governance- Develop sound professional working relationships with APAC finance systems manager, Global ATM Finance team, Mumbai Reconciliations Manager, Senior Finance & Governance Manager, Czech Financial Controller, and APAC Financial Controller

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

- Project accounting specializing in monthly balance sheet reconciliations- Assist financial reporting team in resolving financial accounting matters- Liaise with other teams to identify issues with the insurance information system- Investigating variances in accounts, intercompany reconciliations, and delivering solutions

Sydney, Australia

- Assume senior client facing role and lead multiple audits with tight deadlines- Liase with clients to help them improve their business control processes - Draft close reports/memos advising clients to better their financial reporting- Train, mentor, and engage with juniors & intermediates on the audit team- Completed a due diligence/valuation project to help a client pursuing a business acquisition

Sydney, Australia

- Opened Sydney's third Kit and Ace (Canadian-based Company) showroom upon relocation to Australia on a one year working holiday worker visa- Hired, lead, and trained a team of new employees- Responsible for people development and generating brand awareness through creative marketing strategies; hosted multiple social events uniquely designed for the Bondi market- Managed all functionalities required to running the space including all financial, logistical, and product-related processes; this includes product movements, budget/sales tracking, visual merchandising and people/team-building development

Canada

- Compile and bookkeep accounting records to produce accurate financial statements- Prepare personal and corporate tax returns- Specialize in assurance and accounting services - Manage numerous audit jobs with tight deadlines in a team-based environment- Logged over 600+ review and audit hours through 3 busy seasons - Client base includes: private enterprise, not-for-profits, professionals, variety of medium-sized businesses- Completed articling CA position in 2014- Advanced from a junior accounting role to a senior auditor role within 3 years

Canada

- Prepare and organize sessional tutorials for 20-30 students- Aid the professor in marking and invigilating examinations- Help mentor students about the coursework and concepts relative to financial accounting

Successful 2014 Ufe Writer, Chartered Accountant

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Volunteer for SFU International Department; Volunteer for Accounting Students Association (ASA)

International Exchange At A Sfu Business Preferred Institution