Ami Kinmond

Accountant at Harris Black Chartered Accountants and Advisors
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Australia, AU

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Accountant
      • Jan 2022 - Present

    • China
    • Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Senior Finance Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Oct 2020

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Finance Manager, Reporting & Accounting
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

    • Market Research
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Controlling and Accounting Manager
      • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

      Lightspeed Research is one of the leading global online panel companies. Working with research, PR, advertising agencies and corporate clients we deliver valuable market insights to help businesses make informed decisions.The main purpose of this role is to provide support to the Financial Controller and the business. This position will have responsibility for statutory and fiscal reporting, and working with the Financial Controller to ensure local compliance and controls are in place. They will assist with the review of the EMEA consolidated balance sheet and P&L and will manage the Lightspeed Research Ltd and BV balance sheets specifically accrued revenue. They will also assist the Financial Controller with compliance, in particular the annual SOX and external audits.The role requires excellent financial and accounting skills, experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and managing an accounting team and working with a shared service centre. Show less

    • Controlling Accountant
      • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

      The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the Financial Controller and the business. Assist with the review of the EMEA consolidated balance sheet and P&L and manage the Lightspeed Research Ltd and BV balance sheets specifically accrued revenue. Also assist the Financial Controller with compliance, in particular the annual SOX and external audits. Key Responsibilities:• Review of the balance sheet and P&L for our UK and Netherlands entities• Review of balance sheet reconciliations, including panel incentives• Monitoring and review of the accrued revenue on a weekly basis, working with our sales team and shared service to ensure regular billing• Liaison with our shared service and resolution of escalated billing issues• Monitoring of operating costs against budget• Ensure adherence to SOX controls and main point of contact for our SOX audit.• Drive improvements to processes and communicate these to the business.• Management of one direct report.• Oversee finance improvements for our Hummingbird project management system.• Other ad hoc support for the Financial Controller. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Management Accountant
      • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

      Responsible for managing all aspects of financial reporting for three specific company divisions. The responsibilities of this role include, preparing financial information and interpreting it to give insight to the divisional MD and other senior members of the management team. As well as completing all the statutory requirements for these divisions within the group. Key Responsibilities: • Review and complete management accounts prepared by outsourced finance team as well as other supporting reports • Provide analytical support to a company Division and to play integral part in improving Divisional profitability • Provide weekly Sales and Margin analysis to the division management team and recruitment consultants and to reconcile any queries that may arise • Calculation of all Divisional commissions and bonuses for approval by the Divisional Director • Preparation of Divisional Budgets and Forecasts and reconciliation of all variances against budget/forecast. • Preparation of Trust/Framework spend reports and month end accruals • Control of statistical data and KPIs for Divisional Director • Completion of company statutory documents including annual financial statements, VAT and other tax. Where necessary. • Assist with the resolution of Credit Control, Payroll and other Accounts Payable issues within the Division • Review of all divisional costs and ledgers Show less

    • Australia
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Supervisor
      • Aug 2012 - Mar 2015

      Harris Black extends business consulting and advisory services to clients who range from public companies through a broad spectrum of commerce and industry to fledgling entrepreneurs making their early moves in the business world. Key Responsibilities: • Building business relationships with clients operating in their respective industries and being an active participant in their business • Conduct client meetings to review work done and discuss additional services they may be interested in • Discussions with clients regarding business improvement and development • Applying a focus to business and taxation consulting, and developing taxation minimisation strategies via tax planning to assist clients • Review work done by graduate and undergraduates to ensure a satisfactory standard is met • Manage portfolio of SME clients compliance requirements including but not limited to the preparation of; o Income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSF’s, and Individuals o Financial statements for the above mentioned entity types o Preparing management accounts including analysis there on for the above mentioned entity types • Manage a team of staff to ensure on time delivery of clients compliance needs • Actively assist with the professional development of undergraduate and graduate staff through training and mentoring • Preparation and review of three way forecasts including profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow • Preparation of reconciliations, variance analysis, projections, forecasting and ratio analysis • Monitoring WIP and having responsibility for timely billing of all work • Providing constant attention to practice efficiencies, including ongoing review of procedures and implementation of potential improvements Show less

    • Australia
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Accountant
      • Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

      Consolid8 is foundered on three core services: • A concierge service that allows you to outsource bookkeeping, accounts and end of year finances • A tax compliance and strategic business advice service • A consulting division focused on accelerating business growth Key Responsibilities: • Attend monthly management meetings • Prepare monthly/Quarterly management reports and analysis thereon • Review compliance work • Liaise with clients regarding business development • Provide structuring advice • Assist with the establishment of new structures Show less

  • Merrotts
    • Brisbane City, Australia
    • Senior Accountant
      • Apr 2008 - Feb 2012

      Merrotts is an independent accounting practice providing professional services to its clients operating throughout Queensland, Australia and a number of international locations. Key Responsibilities: • Preparation of financial statements • Preparation of monthly reports to management • Preparation of annual returns • Preparation of BSA reviews • Preparation of FBT returns • Tax return preparation for companies, partnerships, trusts, superannuation fund, individuals etc. • Preparation of self managed superannuation fund compliance and audits Show less

    • Accountant
      • May 2005 - Apr 2008

      Key Responsibilities: • Preparation of financial statements • Preparation of monthly reports to management • Preparation of annual returns • Preparation of BSA reviews • Preparation of FBT returns • Tax return preparation for companies, partnerships, trusts, superannuation fund, individuals etc. • Preparation of self managed superannuation fund compliance and audits Key Responsibilities: • Preparation of financial statements • Preparation of monthly reports to management • Preparation of annual returns • Preparation of BSA reviews • Preparation of FBT returns • Tax return preparation for companies, partnerships, trusts, superannuation fund, individuals etc. • Preparation of self managed superannuation fund compliance and audits

Education

  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
    Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA)
    2009 - 2011
  • Southern Cross University
    Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Business – Accounting major
    2004 - 2007
  • Coffs Harbour Senior College
    High School
    1999 - 2001

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