Commercial Analyst - Capital

• Nov 2022 - Present

Senior Contract Officer

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2022

Senior Financial Accountant

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2017

This role involves undertaking a range of activities associated with the provision of financial reports for the insurance portfolios of SAFA, its related companies and its clients. This involves the accurate production of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, regulatory returns for various parties including the Under Treasurer, the SAFA Advisory Board, client boards, management and external regulatory authorities.

Accountant

• Sep 2010 - Mar 2011

Contracted accounting services were being provided to this company and responsibilities included the following:- Preparation of statutory accounts.- Assist in the preparation of the income tax return, payment of stamp duties and withholding taxes.- Treasury.- Bank account reconciliations.- Administration of employee novated leasing arrangements. Contracted accounting services were being provided to this company and responsibilities included the following:- Preparation of statutory accounts.- Assist in the preparation of the income tax return, payment of stamp duties and withholding taxes.- Treasury.- Bank account reconciliations.- Administration of employee novated leasing arrangements.

Finance Manager

• Oct 2006 - Jul 2010

- Effectively managing the activities and staff (six) of the finance department and delivering the financial management and control needs of the business.- Maintaining financial systems, Chart of Accounts and report structures.- Contributing to the continual improvement of processes including the development of the in-house proprietary insurance operating system.- Undertaking various costing analyses as required.- Responsible for ensuring an unqualified Audit report is obtained each year.- Ensuring timely and accurate lodgement of audited annual statutory ASIC Returns Forms 70 and 71 required under the company’s Australian Financial Services Licence.- Assisting in the management of all taxation matters (Income Tax, Payroll Tax, GST, FBT etc). - Act as an authorised cheque signatory.

Accountant

• Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

Contracted accounting services were provided to three diverse companies over this period and responsibilities included the following:- Assistance in the preparation of year-end statutory reporting packs.- Preparation of ABS surveys.- Preparation of State Government grant submission.- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.- Preparation of financial analysis to facilitate cost saving opportunities.- Development of project financials forecasting model.- User Acceptance Testing of Pronto ERP system upgrade.- Preparation of Export Market Development Grant submission.- Preparation of monthly management reports.- Translation of financial reports from local currency to foreign currency.- Assistance in the preparation of monthly mining summary reports.- Assistance in the preparation of an operating budget and capital expenditure plan.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

• Oct 2000 - Apr 2005

- Lead, manage and participate in the daily finance operations (including income control, accounts payable and payroll) optimising efficiency and effectiveness.- Prepare financial analysis, accounting reports and tasks in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.- Formulate and administer approved general accounting practices throughout the business units and the company to ensure accounting, financial and operating reports accurately reflect the conditions of the business and provide reliable information for control and management purposes.- Assist in the preparation of operating budgets, forecasts and capital expenditure plans as required- Participate in the development of long term plans and financial models aimed at improving profit planning and budgeting.- Assist in the installation of budget control systems and in the design of financial reporting and analytical systems and maintain internal control processes and procedures.- Ensure accurate and timely reporting and administration systems are available, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.- Assist Business Unit Managers with cost management through analysis and investigation of variances between actual and expected performance, and preparation of variance, control and statistical reports as required.- Ensure that all fiduciary obligations are met including the preparation of Fringe Benefits Tax, GST and Income Tax returns.- Act as an authorised cheque signatory as approved by the SKYCITY Board.- Identify and recommend innovative opportunities to increase revenue and/or effective cost controls.- Contribute to strategic, business and technical development planning.- Maximise customer satisfaction by ensuring efficient management of all customer issues or disputes.- Effectively communicate staff performance and contribute to their long term development both in a formal capacity via annual performance appraisals and on an informal regular basis.

Accountant

• Dec 1999 - Oct 2000

Contracted accounting services were being provided to this state government organisation and responsibilities included the following:- Preparation of monthly Board Report for Country Fire Service of SA.- Preparation and analysis of Profit and Loss reports.- Liaise with CFS managers on financial matters.- Creation of a costing model for the implementation of digital communication equipment across the CFS. Contracted accounting services were being provided to this state government organisation and responsibilities included the following:- Preparation of monthly Board Report for Country Fire Service of SA.- Preparation and analysis of Profit and Loss reports.- Liaise with CFS managers on financial matters.- Creation of a costing model for the implementation of digital communication equipment across the CFS.

Accountant

• Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

Contracted accounting services were being provided to the Energy Systems Project – Implementation of Oracle Financials and my responsibilities included the following:- Preparation and analysis of management reports.- Reconciliation and maintenance of general ledger and project ledger accounts.- Assist in the control of costs relating to the project.- Liaise with different departments within Boral Ltd (including interstate offices). Contracted accounting services were being provided to the Energy Systems Project – Implementation of Oracle Financials and my responsibilities included the following:- Preparation and analysis of management reports.- Reconciliation and maintenance of general ledger and project ledger accounts.- Assist in the control of costs relating to the project.- Liaise with different departments within Boral Ltd (including interstate offices).

Accountant

• Sep 1992 - Jul 1996

Responsibility for the accounting functions of Adelaide City Chrysler Jeep. Responsibility for the accounting functions of Adelaide City Chrysler Jeep.

Accountant

• Nov 1986 - Jul 1991