Suzanne Higgins Email & Phone Number

Northbridge

I am proud to be leading the Corporate team at SHQ; WA's leading provider of specialist services in sexual and reproductive health. At SHQ we promote human rights, support social justice and are a pro choice organisation supporting peoples rights to safe, legal and affordable abortion. We value and respect diversity and work collaboratively to deliver our services that improve the sexual health and well-being of people in WA.As an organisation that is committed to safe and inclusive practice and service delivery for LGBTI+ people, we aim to achieve Rainbow Tick Accreditation within the next 12 months and I am the Executive lead on this project.

Perth, Australia

I was part of the EIM ( Enterprise Information Management) project assisting the Information Architect to define and improve data quality across Silver Chain.

Perth, Australia

In this temporary role with Silver Chain I assisted in the lead up to the OWS (Organisation Wide Survey) by reengineering the Executive monthly compliance and incident reports and creating the Safe Care dashboard for the Best Care Committee.

Kensington Wa

Responsibilities:Leadership and Mentoring of the Finance and Corporate teamsResponsible for cash flow management and working capitalBusiness Process ImprovementPreparation of timely and accurate management reporting to the Board and the Management TeamCompany Secretary for 4 companiesCoordination of the budgeting and reforesting processManagement of the external Audit processKey Stakeholder management including Board, Bank and major suppliers.Achievements:Influenced and managed Ngala's growth since 2010 a 245% increase over that time.Along with the CEO successfully managed the merger with GRCEC and the integration of all operations.Successfully acted as the CEO over 5 weeks in December/January 2017 at a time of significant change due to loss of Government funding.

Perth, Australia

Responsibilities:Coordinate the annual capex and operational budgetsPrepare accurate and timely management reports for head officeManage a fleet of 90 vehiclesOverall improvement of operating efficienciesAchievements:Developed an improved purchasing systemCoordinated a major lab fit out and other major asset purchasesWas part of the implementation team for Kronos time and attendance system across Australia and managed the installation and training for the WA and NT teams.

Subiaco, Western Australia

Responsibilities:Preparation of month end reconciliations and management reportsManaged the Accounts TeamPreparation of fortnightly ward productivity reportsManagement of the Medical CentreAchievements:Member of the HTrac (Prosthetic management) implementation team Improved month end processes significantly to a 4 day end.

Perth, Australia

Responsibilities:Provide the Chief Scientist of WA with Financial and HR supportSupport the Chief Scientist in ministerial meetings involving the Premier (Minister for Science Geff Gallop) and his Chief of Staff and advisers.

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Responsibilities:Manage the day to day financial operations of all 9 locations.Manage the fixed assets of all 9 locations including the purchase of large hospital equipment.Lead the annual external audit process.Managed the finance teamAchievements:Successfully developed staff training for GST implementationSuccessfully managed the system changes to support GST implementationExpert user on HCare (hospital environment software that incorporates patient information, accounting and human resources), I was a member of the WA team that met regularly to discuss and implement improvements to the system

South Perth, Western Australia

Responsibilities:Supervision of night audit and accounting staffPreparation of monthly management reports for all heads of departmentPreparation of the annual budgetEnsure sound financial practises throughout the Hotel operations.Manage the IT implementation of several systems including front and back officeSupervise the the Hotel Accountant at a second property in east PerthAchievements:Developed sound financial practises and procedures for the HotelDesigned best practise computer systems and manual processes for the front and back offices.Successfully lead the Hotel into the age of Information Technology.Acted as General manager when required.

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting And Business Law

Bachelor of Commerce Accounting and Business Law Majors

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