Ashwin Rathod
Chief Financial Officer at Variety - the Children's Charity NSW/ACT- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Gujarati Full professional proficiency
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Hindi Full professional proficiency
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Marathi Full professional proficiency
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Fijian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Working with Children NSW
The office of the children'sSep, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Variety - the Children's Charity NSW/ACT
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Australia
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Dec 2020 - Present
The CFO is an integral part of Variety's executive team and National Finance Committee. This role is responsible for providing dynamic leadership, which includes strategic, financial, operational, corporate directions to Variety NSW/ACT. Performing a Company Secretarial duties. Some of the new projects undertaken so far, are: 1. Board: Strategy, Business plan, Policies and Charters review 2. Accounting: System migration and Implementations to Xero Accounting, Xero Payroll and Approval Max 3. Reporting: Financial/Management Reports, Board & Audit Committee Pack 4. IT: Cyber security review and Cloud management 5. HR: Strategies, Process review and Payroll System Implementation 6. Data integration and atomisation between CRM and Xero 7. Fixed Assets review 8. Board digitalisation transformation to Ansarda Show less
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Bangarra Dance Theatre
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Australia
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Dec 2011 - Nov 2020
The role of CFO forms part of the senior management team with reporting lines to the Executive Director. Key accountability is given for financial reporting, corporate governance and risk management, board reporting, management reports, budgeting and asset management, business development, stakeholder management, funding, and human resources, • Supported the Executive Director with fulfilling their strategic goals whilst building the credibility of finance as a value-add partner on managing risk and identifying new business opportunities. • Met a busy reporting calendar for financial, statutory and board reports pack including financial dashboard, cash flow forecast, project costs, capital expenditure (FAR), P&L, budgets, Risk Register, KPI tracking, etc. Presented financial reports and risk reviews to the Board & Executive Team who meet 6 times a year. • Compiled the 5-year forward financing strategy for board and government approval that considers grants funding, investment portfolio, capital investments, etc. This plan aligns with the board’s vision. • Partnered with all budget owners (financial and non-financial members) on meeting budget and business goals. • Secured new project grants from Government, Department of Foreign Trade (DFAT) Canberra and international high commissions. • Prepared, evaluated and monitored capital expenditure projects including funding requirements. • Represented the organisation during key negotiations with service providers ranging from insurance, licences, Rent/Storage, IT consultant and other business infrastructure cost, as well as with the venue operators/presenter. • Met compliance requirements with ACNC, ASIC, Auditors (KPMG), BAS, FBT, PAYG, Superannuation, Workers comp and ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) • Provided leadership to a team of 2 direct reports being the Finance & Operations Manager and the Human Resources Manager as well as outsourced agencies and other direct and indirect stakeholders. Show less
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DHL Express
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Joint Venture Accountant (Management Accountant/Analyst)
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Jul 2008 - Nov 2011
Appointed as the Joint Venture (JV) Accountant, this position reports directly to the DHL Express, Group Financial Controller (FC) Oceania. • Managed the reporting requirements behind this $450Mil JV operation, giving in-depth analysis and financial insight for use by management in Australia, and for reporting to Oceania, Singapore and Germany. • Produced the P&L report, Balance Sheet, Actual vs. Budget, Forecasts (annual & rolling), Cash flow, Capex reviews, Aged Debtor Reports, Operating Lease Commitments and all associated management reporting information. • Ensured compliance of reports with regional and global reporting guidelines including GAAP & IFRS. • Assisted the Group FC and Global to improve Gross Margin % and improve the controls behind indirect spend, Capex spend, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and other drivers resulting in $1Mil savings Year on Year. • Analysed low margin customer and indirect cost and led the process to replace with high margin and controlled indirect cost without negative impact on performance. • Compiled flash reporting data pack for use DHL Regional Office in Singapore. • Reviewed the accuracy of data and reporting information being generated through TM1/SAP, and successfully led opportunities to automate data mapping between JV’s and DHL (SAP); thus reducing Month End time. • Represented finance in various committee in DHL Oceania headquarters like EMS (Environmental Management System), OH&S (Occupation Health & Safety), EOS (Employee Opinion Survey), Superannuation and Social Club . • Received the “Employee of the Month” award for outstanding work and commitment few times. Show less
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Fremantle Australia
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Australia
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Management Accountant
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
Appointed as Management Accountant, this position reported to the Financial Controller with responsibility for the provision of budgets, fixed asset reporting and systems enhancements behind this $160 Mil media giant. • Managed the preparation of Australia’s budget requirements, prepared the cost centre department budget, and worked closely with each manager to gain input needed to build required budgets. • Liaised with the Finance Director on budget amendments to ensure alignment with company plan and submit budget report to the UK division for global consolidation requirements. • Reconciled and corrected historical errors relating to the FreemantleMedia Fixed Asset register which contains upwards of AUD$10 Mil in assets. Physically verified (3,000 assets) and bar-coded individual assets located at eight different locations and established a compliant system for moving forward. • Collaborated with PWC Auditors on the signoff of new asset reporting which was accepted with minimal changes. • Assisted the business with conversion from SUN to SAP system, with personally responsible for data migration of fixed assets and budgets, and for reconciling the data within the General Ledger. • Key involvement with SAP consultant in SAP System migration and implementation. Show less
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ASX Listed Companies
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Management Accountant
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Mar 2007 - Jul 2007
Reconciliation Accountant – Fosters Group, 2 months Completed the system reconciliation requirements for Fosters Group of companies tracking back some 4 years between three different software systems Oracle, Masterpack & JD Edwards, with finalisation of report to both Oracle Consultant and Fosters Accountant. Management Accountant – Gazal Apparel Pty Ltd, 3 months Prepared comparative reports on sales, cost of sales expenses and overheads, and compiled budgets for this AUD $295Mil ASX listed apparel retail business which has 65+ stores located across Australia. Provided financial insight on P&L’s to Divisional Managers. Show less
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Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
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Fiji
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Principal Accountant - Finance & Operations
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May 2005 - Feb 2007
Appointed as Principal Accountant - Finance & Operations, this position reported to the National Manager Finance (NMF) with responsibility for monitoring and controlling the finance department (total 12 staff) whilst meeting budget, policy and procedure approved by board. • Compiled the monthly operating results for presentation to the Board (non-executive and Ministry of Finance), and further compiled reports for Budget approach, Capex and quarterly grant requests. • Implemented board approved revision of accounting policies and procedures which were designed to improve reporting times, strengthen compliance and mitigate risk. Further requirements were then given for rolling out training on new policies to all finance and associated staff. • Formed part of the Major Tender Committee Team, and enhanced the process surrounding tenders. • Corrected inefficiencies in financial reporting data from SUN System. • Oversaw all aspects of financial reporting including fixed assets register, bank reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation, month end accrual & prepayments, preparation and lodgement of the BAS and PAYG return. • Identified and earned more than AUD $1Mil in additional interest income from investments by effective cash flow operation. • Provided effective leadership and direction across a finance and operations team of 12 staff. Show less
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Various Companies
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Controller
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Jan 1994 - Apr 2005
Financial Controller Narseys Plastics (Manufacturing) Fiji Islands 1999 to 2005 Finance Manager Yuvraj Industries Ltd (Manufacture, Export, Real Estate, Hotels, Restaurants & Super markets) India 1998 to 1999 Accounts Officer Tips & Toes Cosmetics Ltd (Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution) - BSE Listed India 1994 to 1998 Financial Controller Narseys Plastics (Manufacturing) Fiji Islands 1999 to 2005 Finance Manager Yuvraj Industries Ltd (Manufacture, Export, Real Estate, Hotels, Restaurants & Super markets) India 1998 to 1999 Accounts Officer Tips & Toes Cosmetics Ltd (Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution) - BSE Listed India 1994 to 1998
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Education
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1992 - 1993
University of Mumbai
Master's degree, International Finance and Economics -
1989 - 1991
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance
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