Experience

Kaplan Australia

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Reporting Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Kaplan Australia is a private education company providing higher education and vocational training. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of US company, Graham Holdings. My role was key in ensuring accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.• Manage external audit and prepare financial statements in line with Australian accounting standards for the Group, including consolidation of 10 Australian and New Zealand subsidiaries• Manage monthly management reporting and review of revenue and cost of sales, operating expenditure and capital expenditure• Review month-end results and deliver high-quality commentary and analysis to executive team and US-based parent• Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with senior stakeholders• Manage income tax process for two consolidated Australian entities and prepare income tax return, tax provision and deferred tax calculation• Manage and mentor direct reports, including regular discussions around professional development and performance• Authorise weekly supplier payment batches and fortnightly payroll in the bank with same delegation as CFO

• Group Accounting Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Jul 2021

• Senior Accountant

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2018



Lloyds Banking Group

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Provided financial management information and reports to meet the needs of the business and executive management. • Produced financial information, analysis and support to key insurance and group customers. • Compiled reporting packs and presentations with supporting commentary. • Assisted business areas understand financial management information effectively. • Provided reporting support for key business initiatives. • Calculated monthly capital transfer pricing journals. • Supported the local development and maintenance of key reporting tools within the team. • Maintained an appropriate control environment, including adhering to SOx requirements.



NSW Health

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2016

  Responsible for ensuring financial reporting integrity, including producing timely and accurate information to the business, while ensuring adherence to Ministry of Health policies and procedures. • Assisted with the production of financial statements, notes and supporting schedules. • Weekly analysis of cash flows and compilation of report. • Prepared monthly balance sheet substantiation and complex bank reconciliation. • Responsible for intercompany transaction process, including journal entries and reconciliations. • Processed journal entries, including accruals and expense allocations to general ledger. • Compiled organisation-wide annual workers compensation declaration form. • Managed external financial relationships such as auditors, banks and government regulators. • Trained other team members, particularly with intercompany process and ledger systems.



Cutcher & Neale

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Accountant

  • Feb 2007 - May 2009

  Cutcher & Neale is a large, public practice accounting and financial services firm specialising in taxation, audit services, forensic accounting and investment management. Prepared financial accounts and tax returns for clients across various industries and entity structures. Other responsibilities included bookkeeping, BAS statements, FBT returns and workers compensation forms. Cutcher & Neale is a large, public practice accounting and financial services firm specialising in taxation, audit services, forensic accounting and investment management. Prepared financial accounts and tax returns for clients across various industries and entity structures. Other responsibilities included bookkeeping, BAS statements, FBT returns and workers compensation forms.