Experience

Energy Consumers Australia

• Australia
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  To promote the long-term interests of consumers of energy with respect to the price, quality, safety, reliability and security of supply of energy services by providing evidence based consumer advocacy on National Energy Market matters of strategic importance or material consequence for Energy Consumers, in particular for Residential Consumers and Small Business Consumers. Job Role Specifics  Develop and manage the annual budget (7.6M)  Prepare monthly Board reports including variance analysis and identifying risks and opportunities  Perform all aspects of the payroll process including fortnightly payroll (16 staff), superannuation, work cover, termination payments and PAYG payment summaries.  Operational responsibility for the annual external audit and preparation of the statutory accounts  Management of the Grants budget (2.1M) and maintain forecasts for Grant expenditure  Supervision of the Office Assistant responsible for the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions  Prepare and submit statutory returns for BAS, IAS, FBT, payroll tax and corporate taxation  Cashflow forecasting and managing the investment portfolio  Maintain the fixed asset register (277k)  Maintain and update the Finance manual, policies and procedures



National Rugby League

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2018

  The role of the ARLC is to be the single controlling body and administrator of Rugby League in Australia. It has responsibilities for fostering, developing and funding the game from the junior to the elite levels. The ARLC also organises the NRL competition, the State of Origin Series and Australian representative matches and works with the Rugby League International Federation and other Rugby League bodies to foster Rugby League throughout the world. The ARLC also has a commitment to promote the welfare of young people, the Rugby League community and their interests. Job Role Specifics Business partner for the Club Services (265M budget), Pacific Program (1.8M budget) and High Performance (9M budget) cost centre’s. Duties include:  Monthly reporting, variance analysis and review with department heads  Annual budget  Acquittals of Government Grants  General ledger reconciliations  Production of representative game P&L’s (Test matches, State of Origin, Finals Series).  Co-supervision of two assistant accountants who assist with balance sheet reconciliations, ABS surveys and AR and AP for RLIF and RLWC17.  Maintenance of the fixed asset register Rugby League International Federation (RLIF). Full accounting responsibility reporting directly to the CEO. Responsibilities includes:  Monthly reporting and variance analysis  Cash flow forecasting  Annual budget  Coordinating the annual audit and production of the statutory accounts.  Liaising with EY to complete the Income Tax Return Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC17). The NRL finance department is a shared service, I coordinate:  Accounts receivable, payable and payroll functions  Brought the monthly accounts to a draft stage before forwarding to the RLWC17 Finance Manager to finalise.  Post Tournament - assist the RLWC17 accountant collect Govt Grants, BAS and finalise the tournament result and distribute the hosting fee to the RLIF



NSW Rugby League Ltd

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Accountant

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) is the governing body for Rugby League in New South Wales. NSWRL is responsible for the administration of all city based competitions including the NSW Cup, Ron Massey Cup & Sydney Shield. Its high performance arm is responsible for the NSW State of Origin team as well as the junior representative completions; Harold Matthews & SG Ball. NSWRL is also responsible for the general development of junior rugby league and referee development. Job Role Specifics  Complete Accounts Receivable function  Processing monthly NSW referees payroll and general enquiries  Cash flow management  General ledger reconciliations  Assist in month end preparation, namely prepayments, revenue recognition & departmental reporting  Intercompany accounts  Calculation and processing of State of Origin & City Origin player/ staff payments and related journals  Calculation of Sporting injuries insurance



TomWaterhouse.com

• Australia
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Accountant

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Tom Waterhouse (VIC) Pty Ltd is an on course bookmaking operation and VIP phone business for wagering on horse racing. Tom Waterhouse (NT) Pty Ltd is an online wagering business catering to the recreational horse racing and sports punter based in Australia. Robert Waterhouse Pty Ltd operates an on course bookmaking operation based in NSW. Job Role Specifics  Weekly settling of VIP operations (20-25 clients every Monday)  Preparation of daily B-Pay and EFT payment runs for Internet clients (40-45 clients per day)  Analyse daily cash flow and maintain appropriate liquidity to meet business needs  Ensure monthly reporting compliance with all regulatory state bodies, including bookmaker tax, race field levies and sports body product fees.  File annual returns and ensure compliance with AUSTRAC legislation  Daily revenue reconciliation and posting, month end prepayment & accrual journals  Production of both weekly and monthly sales and statistical reports which are used for strategic decision making.  Investigate all fraud related matters i.e. chargebacks



Hostec Group – Hostec and JPR Security Services

• Assistant Accountant

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2012

  Hostec specialises in recruitment, short courses, vocational education and the International Academy in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure industries. JPR Security Services specialises in providing nationally recognized security training courses to those wishing to become employed within the security industry. Job Role Specifics – JPR Security Services  Monthly financial accounts and analysis  Preparation of quarterly forecasts  General ledger reconciliations  Preparation of year end statutory accounts  Liaise with tax accountant regarding preparation of the income tax return.  Complete Accounts receivable, payable and payroll functions  Preparation of monthly BAS Job Role Specifics – Hostec  Reconciling student payments  Reconciliation of daily cash/ credit takings  General Ledger reconciliations  Prepayment & accrual journal entries  Overseeing Accounts Receivable for Traineeship dept. including supervision of in turn and temp used for invoicing and collections.



Carlson hospitality worldwide

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Accountant

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2009

  Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific operates five of the world’s leading Hotel brands throughout the Asia Pacific region – Regent Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson and Park Inn. Job Role Specifics  Accounts receivable function (raising monthly Management fees from hotel reports - 20 per month).  Preparation of monthly Debtor ageing report and analysis  Accounts payable function.  Preparation of the payroll function (payroll processing was outsourced – 15 employees); collate employee payroll data for outsourcer, related journal entry and minor reporting.  Shared month end process with Financial Controller, specifically; general journals, prepayment and accruals, expense forecast/ budget variance analysis and minor reporting.  General ledger reconciliations – Bank accounts, petty cash and intercompany accounts.  Assisted Financial Controller with Dept. expense forecasting.  Preparation of monthly BAS.  Administrator – Concur web based employee expense program and Corporate Amex program.



Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney

• Accounts Receivable

  • May 2005 - Sep 2007

• General Cashier/ Income Audit

  • May 2002 - May 2005



Sodexho

• Restaurant Supervisor

  • Jun 1998 - Apr 2001