Experience

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  Advanced Cranes

  • Australia

  • Finance Manager

    • Dec 2023 - Present
    • Australia

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  PrixCar Services Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

    • Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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  Axima Pty Ltd (A Yang Kee Company)

  • Business Partner Manager

    • Nov 2019 - Nov 2022

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  Scania Australia

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Business Controller

    • Jan 2017 - Oct 2019
    • Melbourne, Australia

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  Patrick Corporation

  • Management Accountant, Transport Division

    • Aug 2013 - Jan 2017

    I act as commercial and financial partner for the CEO and Financial Controller (FC), supporting 10 operating units nationally with $140m+ turnover.Month-end and mid-month reporting for CEO and FC including management reports, revenue reports, KPI reports, corporate reporting and variance analysis. My role is responsible for preparing statutory accounts for EOFY reporting requirements as well as preparation of the annual FBT schedule.

  • Senior Head Office Accountant

    • Mar 2008 - Aug 2013

    Responsible for both financial and management accounting, I provide analytical support to senior management, as well as managing administration functions at a national level. This includes broad functions across budget and business analysis, relationship management, financial and management reporting, and staff management.Highly skilled in financial reporting, I develop reports on business operations covering monthly, half-year and annual results, as well as rolling forecasts. This includes preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, key statistical reports and expenditure submissions. I also prepare asset management reports, cash reconciliation and reimbursements and capital expenditure requests.In addition I regularly undertake reviews and improvement activities to ensure strong financial systems, controls and processes are in place. I also routinely liaise with the senior business analyst to provide, review and analyse data for the preparation and maintenance of major supply contracts and RFQs.Reporting to the National Financial Controller (NFC) on all financial aspects of the company’s performance, I prepare and maintain a broad range of documentation to support sound management reporting and business planning. This includes preparing monthly management accounts, Board information packs, commentary and analysis, as well as Board presentations, highlighting key business results, drivers and performance against plan. With extensive experience in staff management, I lead six direct reports nationally, including initiating coaching and development activities. I also provide key support to the Financial Controller, and act as a knowledgeable resource for other departments. This includes the Divisional Accountants and the Credit Department. Adept at building and maintaining key relationships, I liaise broadly across the company with all financial and head office staff, and support state office management and administration.

  • Finance and Administration Manager

    • Aug 2007 - Mar 2008

    Managing the finance function for Victoria and South Australia, within this role I was accountable for financial and management reporting, and staff management.This included collating, reviewing, analysing and providing reports for the regional business operations, covering monthly, half-year and full-year results. In addition I prepared and monitored financial data, and prepared reports including general ledger reports and key statistical reports. I also monitored revenue capture, cash reconciliation and reimbursements, and cost tracking for maintenance and orders.Reporting to the NFC on all financial aspects of the region’s performance, I prepared monthly management accounts, commentary and analysis, highlighting key business results, drivers and performance against budget. In addition I managed, coached and developed five direct reports while also overseeing the Accounts Receivable team.

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  Car Compounds of Australia

  • Laverton Area, Victoria, Australia

  • Company Accountant

    • Feb 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Laverton Area, Victoria, Australia

    Within this contract role I provided financial management analysis, and prepared monthly reporting covering financial results (P&L and Balance Sheet), KPIs and Board reports. In addition I was also accountable for preparation of monthly BAS statements, general ledger reconciliations and month-end accruals, as well as overseeing debtor and credits maintenance. Participating in biannual meetings with the GM and Directors of the company, I presented and discussed financial results to support sound decision-making at an organisational level.

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  Scania Australia

  • Melbourne Area, Victoria, Australia

  • Management Accountant

    • Jun 2006 - Feb 2007
    • Melbourne Area, Victoria, Australia

    Within this contract role I provided inventory cost accounting, supervised the accounts payable function, and managed foreign exchange risk through purchasing forward exchange contracts. In addition I prepared month-end general ledger reconciliations, adjusting entries and accruals, as well as year-end financial reports.

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  Mainfreight

  • Tullamarine Area, Victoria, Australia

  • Financial Accountant

    • Sep 2005 - Jun 2006
    • Tullamarine Area, Victoria, Australia

    Responsible for financial accounting for Mainfreight Holdings and Mainfreight International NZ, I was accountable for a broad range of financial functions. This included providing weekly profit and KPI reports for management, and preparing month-end general ledger reconciliations, month-end financial reports (including P&L), and Balance Sheet and consolidated tax instalments. I also approved local and overseas payments, and managed foreign exchange risk.Most notably I oversaw the implementation of a new computer system (EDI Enterprise), including managing data conversion from the old system, transferring balances and reconciliations across ledgers.

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  Visy

  • Coolaroo Area, Victoria, Australia

  • Project Manager – Manufacturing Excellence Program

    • Mar 2005 - Sep 2005
    • Coolaroo Area, Victoria, Australia

    Seconded to oversee a culture change and productivity improvement project, I led the implementation of the Manufacturing Excellence Program at the Visy Board plant. Working with external consultants, I managed the project budget and provided regular reporting on expenditure and cost management. This included setting agendas and conducting project meetings to define changes to be implemented in the plant, and reporting regularly to senior management on project progress. In addition I worked with shift managers and supervisors to coordinate project implementation teams, coaching them in chairing meetings and minute taking. I also worked with the project team to formulate detailed project budgets and assist with issue resolution.

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  Visy

  • Australia
  • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Site Accountant

    • Jan 2004 - Sep 2004

    Within this role I was accountable for preparing cost accounting, month-end adjusting entries, and budgets for the site. I also coordinated capital expenditure requests, and authorised requisitions from the purchasing department. Communicating broadly across a range of internal and external clients, I also routinely liaised with head office management, and divisional managers and accountants.

  • Graduate Accountant

    • Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

    Awarded a Visy Industries Cooperative Education/RMIT Scholarship to undertake work and university study concurrently, I gained exposure to the operations of a broad range of areas within the company.