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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney

Sydney, Australia

• Assumes increased accountability for tax compliance in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Philippines including direct reporting from local Finance and Tax Managers.

Sydney, Australia

2006 – 2016 Finance Manager – Tax & Treasury • Completed annual corporate income tax returns for the group with 18 diverse business entities and a total turnover of > $500M. • Prepared calculations for monthly tax instalment and tax effect accounting notes for annual financial statements of 8 subsidiaries. • Advised on employee mobility strategies for domestic and international projects and corporate tax considerations for offshore operations. • Streamlined procedures for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) reporting, ensuring accuracy of information provided to ATO. • Oversaw GST reporting, advising the business in identifying and preventing GST errors by applying system-generated exception reporting. • Created transfer pricing document for Australian business whilst assisting overseas affiliates with transfer pricing compliance. • Liaised with external R&D consultants to identify projects eligible for annual R&D claim.• Ensured maintenance of compliance documentation to support potential audit by ATO. • Managed multi-currency finance facilities with Australian, US, and Canadian banks valued at >$300m, including assisting with regular negotiation of finance facilities. • Facilitated the provision of Bank Guarantees and Letters of Credit from major banks for key domestic and international projects. • Maintained appropriate hedging documentation for Interest rate swaps and Foreign Exchange Contracts. • Prepared finance facility notes for year-end and half year statutory financial statements.

Sydney

• Prepared monthly management reports and statutory accounts for company’s subsidiaries. • Created management and financial reports for Mitsui’s in-house finance company with loan turnover of $4B per annum. • Managed foreign exchange and interest rate swaps as well as investment of excess cash on overnight money market. • Oversaw accounting for a high voltage cable installation project valued at $100M including payroll for 10 expatriates, FBT, and Payroll Tax. • Prepared calculations for monthly income tax instalments and payroll tax whilst facilitating GST/BAS reporting for companies.

Melbourne

Management Accountant – Melbourne • Assumed management accounting responsibilities for various divisions such as steel, general merchandise, machinery, and food. • Assisted with monthly management reports, annual/quarterly budgeting, annual audits, and accounts payable/receivable for each division. • Supported tendering activities for new projects including preparing cash flow statements and profit analysis.• Maintained compliance records for the company’s foreign exchange contracts, and prepared general ledger reconciliations.

Hillston, Nsw

ICM is a privately owned Australian company that has invested in the domestic and international agribusiness and food sectors for over 40 year. Accountant / Office Manager • Supervised a staff of 2 Accounts Payable and Receivable clerks.• Managed fortnightly and monthly payroll preparation including PAYE tax, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, FBT, and quarterly Income Tax instalments. • Created monthly management reports distributed to Group Financial Controller, CEO, and Directors.• Coordinated the preparation of company’s Annual Budget Report including annual presentation to CEO and Group Financial Controller.• Assisted external auditors with end-of-year audits.

Masters Of International Taxation

Dean’s list - highest grade in graduating year

Certified Practicing Accountant

Bachelor Of Business (Accounting)

Secondary School