Trish Rudd Email & Phone Number

Australia

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

As a Program Manager at Unitywater, I lead the management of critical Corporate Development land development projects, contributing to the generation of non-regulated revenue. My role involves crafting compelling business cases, conducting thorough commercial reviews, and securing approvals in alignment with the Delegation of Authority. I excel in strong stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally, to ensure robust commercial outcomes. Additionally, I oversee consultants, identify land development opportunities, and update Unitywater's Land Development portfolio program, seeking approvals from the Board. Managing projects within Unitywater's wholly-owned subsidiaries, I execute approved opportunities, manage project budgets, and identify and mitigate key project risks. In the role of Project Sponsor for specific developments, I negotiate terms and ensure seamless project handovers. Committed to transparency, I report project progress monthly to the Board, senior management, and strategic committees, adhering to the EPMO reporting and assurance frameworks.

As a seasoned Tax Manager at Unitywater, I bring a wealth of experience in ensuring compliance with tax laws and the Local Government Tax Equivalents Regime (LGTER). My proficiency extends to the adept management of Monthly BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT, and LGTER periodic returns. I actively optimize tax processes and systems, collaborating seamlessly with the finance team to guarantee precise reporting in financial statements.Beyond core responsibilities, I assume a strategic advisory role, providing crucial tax insights that supports Unitywater's investment and operational decisions. As a trusted sounding board for senior management, I contribute to nuanced financial decision-making. In addition, I am responsible for the development and maintenance of tax policies, practices, and guidelines.Engaging with external bodies such as the ATO, Office of State Revenue, Participating Councils, Queensland Treasury, and the Local Government Tax Equivalent Assessor, I play a pivotal role in strategic tax planning and private tax rulings negotiation.Actively championing Unitywater's WH&S policies, I positively participate in Unitywater's safety culture, embodying visible safety leadership. My passion lies in delivering accurate and timely professional taxation advice, contributing significantly to budget forecasts and the overarching success of Unitywater.

Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia

As the Revenue Operations Manager, I was accountable for overseeing critical aspects of revenue management, including the strategic management of Service Provider contracts, proficient handling of payments, billing, and data maintenance, as well as the development and implementation of policies within the revenue domain. My role extended to forecasting and modeling revenue streams, ensuring accurate and timely revenue reconciliations. With a focus on operational excellence, I drove efficiency and contributed to the overall financial health of the organization through effective revenue management practices.

Brisbane

With a track record of driving financial excellence and client satisfaction, I specialised in financial management, tax advisory, and business consultancy. My expertise encompassed preparing financial reports, including consolidated accounts, and reviewing income tax returns. I excelled in supporting clients in financial management, producing management accounts, and offering taxation advice.Additionally, I was skilled in conducting variance analysis, managing ATO reviews, and reviewing Research and Development Tax Offset, Government grants, and indirect taxes. I successfully managed major client groups, negotiating fees, and overseeing engagements.In leadership roles, I led a team of 6, providing training and improving productivity. I demonstrated a proven ability to enhance internal processes, fostering strong client and staff relationships, and implemented internal process improvements leading to increased firm efficiency and performance. I was passionate about enhancing team productivity and recoverability rates through proactive monitoring and feedback to junior staff, cultivating strong working relationships with both staff and clients. Furthermore, I provided vital support to junior managers in staff and client management, as well as technical issue resolution, contributing to overall team effectiveness and success.

London, United Kingdom

During my time at Credit Suisse, I managed the Credit Suisse Group Master Share Plan and analysed tax and accounting implications for stock deliveries, option exercises, and Equity Plans across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. I provided valuable guidance to regional offices, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate tax reporting.Additionally, I coordinated with cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and alignment, working closely with Financial Control, Payroll, Corporate Tax, and Legal departments. This collaboration ensured regulatory compliance and accurate tax reporting.Furthermore, I collaborated with PriceWaterhouse Coopers, London, to fulfill foreign tax reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations.

Brisbane

With over 3 years of applied Business Services (advisory) experience in a Big 4 environment, I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality services to clients. During my tenure at KPMG Brisbane, I played a key role in managing the Innovative and Technological client base, requiring extensive networking within the industry to secure new clients and address industry-specific tax and accounting issues, including Research and Development Tax rebates and Intellectual Property (IP) valuation.In addition, I assisted in managing some of the largest clients within KPMG Brisbane Middle Market Advisory, particularly private family businesses, providing tailored advisory services to meet their unique needs.My responsibilities included providing comprehensive business advisory services encompassing tax, financial reporting, and commercial advice. I also prepared both special and general-purpose financial reports, generated client management accounts and dashboard reporting, and handled tax return preparation for income tax, GST, FBT, and payroll tax. Additionally, I conducted audit services for small to medium enterprises.Furthermore, I effectively managed client relationships, serving as the primary contact for addressing client requests, negotiating fees, and overseeing budgets for assigned clients. I also provided mentorship to junior staff, reviewing their work for partner review and providing training and development opportunities.I successfully completed the Chartered Accountant qualification through the KPMG graduate program.

Brisbane

Diploma In Portfolio Management, Portfolio Management

Advanced Diploma In Program Management

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Busines Management, Human Resources Management And Services

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