Experience

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  Rotric Holdings Pty Ltd

  • Willoughby, NSW 2068

  • Group Accountant

    • Jan 2008 - Present
    • Willoughby, NSW 2068

    Rotric Holdings Pty Ltd (Holding Company); Rotric Pty Ltd (Electrical and Communications Contractors); Rotric Constructions Pty Ltd; Banjo Patersen Restaurant; Visionlink Pty Ltd (TV advertising and program DVD production); 34 Pacific Pty Ltd, Micoe Pty Ltd and Rotric Properties Pty Ltd (Commerci...

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  Accord Pacific Holding Pty Ltd

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Finance Manager

    • Jul 2003 - Dec 2007
    • Sydney, Australia

    Accord Pacific Holdings Pty Ltd (Group of Companies), Property Developers and Hotel Management. Projects completed to date: 1 Dixon Shopping Mall, Southern Cross on Harbour (Hotel), and Apartments; Southern Cross Towers (Hotel); Hyde Park Towers (Apartments); Sydney Mansions (Apartments); George ...

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  Fiji Electricity Authority (now Energy Fiji Lim...

  • Suva, Fiji

  • General Manager Finance/Chief Financial Officer

    • Feb 1995 - Jan 2003
    • Suva, Fiji

    Fiji Electricity Authority (now Energy Fiji Limited), Over 100,000 Customers, Turnover in excess of $110 million, and Net Assets over $320 millionProvided advice on financial objectives and targets to FEA to achieve corporate strategic objectives and targets.Coordinated and oversaw the preparatio...

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  Coca-Cola Amatil (Fiji) Limited

  • United Kingdom
  • Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Project Financial Controller

    • Nov 1993 - Jun 1994

    Set-up and maintained the financial control system for the $12.5 million project.Reported to Coca-Cola Amatil Limited Head Office in Sydney, Australia; the monthly capital expenditure report, Projected Cash Flows and Supplementary Schedules in the time frame specified by Head Office. The report was accompanied by highlights.Tracked and reported regularly on Expenditure against Approved Funds for the Project Controller, Steering Committee, and Executive Committee.Provided Expense Control reports to the project management group.Managed the control system for Building Contract Variations.Ensured ongoing cash availability for the project and management of banking facilities.Developed and managed an Asset Register for the project, ultimately to be incorporated in Coca-Cola Amatil (Fiji) Limited's Asset Register.Administered all Contracts relevant to the project.Controlled the payment of accounts.Whilst reporting to the Project Controller maintained a strong functional link with the Company's Finance Group to ensure co-ordination of all relevant financial activities.Coordinated with the management for the accounting requirements of Coca-Cola Amatil (Fiji) Limited.Acted as a proactive member of the project management group.Liaised with the Quantity Surveyor.Maintained close liaison with both internal and external auditors.Had an understanding of the Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Customs Duties, Tax Depreciation Allowances, and Tax Investment Allowances, and ensured that the maximum benefits were obtained for the Company.Worked with the Project Controller to assist with general administration of the project.MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:The Project was completed on time and within budget. All financial reports were submitted on time to enable strict control of capital funds.

  • Finance Manager and Company Secretary

    • Aug 1988 - Nov 1993

    Ensured that financial and administrative systems met company and statutory requirements by supervising accountants, management information systems personnel, implementing and monitoring systems and taking corrective action where necessary.Provided management with timely and accurate information by developing and maintaining information systems aimed at monitoring current performance in all areas of the business.Reported to the General Manager and Coca-Cola Amatil Head Office in Sydney, Australia; the monthly Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash flows, and Supplementary Schedules in the time frame specified by Head Office. The report was accompanied by analysis of results, recommendations and highlights.Contributed to optimum business planning by preparing three years operational business plans, annual business plans, budgets and plant performance by evaluating operating results, recommending action for areas requiring attention and implementing approved action plans.Created an efficient accounting team by controlling the recruitment, training and motivation of staff.Recommended price variations and assisting Managers to determine pricing strategy by evaluating the financial impact of cost increases and price proposals on plant objectives.Controlled working capital by monitoring inventory levels, and by supervising credit collection and investigation of new and existing accounts. Reported to the sales section on action to be taken on debtors with frequent follow up.Managed all other facets of administration such as Company Secretarial, Statutory, Audits, Insurances, Registrations, Licences, Legal Positions and Contracts.

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  British Petroleum South West Pacific Limited

  • Suva, Fiji

  • Financial and Management Accountant

    • Jun 1987 - Aug 1988
    • Suva, Fiji

    Financial Accountant, November 1987 to August 1988Supervised five accounts clerks.Produced Quarterly Financial reports for Head Office based in London, England.Compiled Quarterly Fixed Assets computer input reports, covering all eight countries for processing in Wellington, New Zealand.Prepared Q...

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  Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers)

  • Suva, Fiji; Canberra, Australia; and Sydney, Au...

  • Audit Supervisor

    • Jul 1981 - May 1987
    • Suva, Fiji; Canberra, Australia; and Sydney, Au...

    Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), Chartered Accountants, Suva, Fiji.Audit Supervisor, 1986 to 1987.Supervised audit staff and reviewing work of audit field staff.Reviewed statutory returns and tax returns prepared by subordinates.MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:Introduced Audit Software to S...