Manager - Project Management Office

• Sep 2021 - Present

I am really pleased to have been able to join ABV in a role that will help guide the organisation in managing its rapidly growing portfolio of business volunteering projects in the Asia Pacific region, including in Australia. ABV is a team of several hundred Skilled Business Professionals (SBPs) enabled by a small salaried team. Together we source opportunities throughout Asia Pacific and in Australia to work in partnership with corporates and deliver impactful corporate social responsibility programs. We guarantee sustainable outcomes for communities, through strengthening small businesses and not for profits, leading to poverty alleviation. With 40 years’ experience across Australia, Asia and Pacific, ABV is focussed on programs that produce outcomes, positive stories of change for the small businesses and not-for-profits that our Skilled Business Professionals and staff support through transferring Australian business know-how and experience. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Antec Group is an Australian owned and operated organisation supplying the Construction, Infrastructure, Mining & Minerals Processing industries operating 3 individual divisions, focused on delivering quality products to contractors, installers and asset owners. Antec Group is an Australian owned and operated organisation supplying the Construction, Infrastructure, Mining & Minerals Processing industries operating 3 individual divisions, focused on delivering quality products to contractors, installers and asset owners.

Transition Consultant - Finance

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

Managing Director

• May 2018 - Nov 2019

Appointed internally to the role on the departure of the prior managing director, I was responsible for improving shareholder / stakeholder / supplier engagement and confidence, and a 180 degree turnaround in organisational culture, and staff morale / engagement within the first 6 months. The remaining period was concentrated on preparing the company for sale to Fulton Market Group, supporting the due diligence and legal processes, and the operational transition to new ownership while continuing to support the company's employees and continuing to maintain and improve the company's supply chain performance. Show less

Chief Financial Officer & Director/ Secretary

• Jan 2008 - May 2018

Director with full responsibilty and accountability for accounting & finance, risk management, all legal & compliance matters, taxation in multiple jurisdictions, management, board and external stakeholder reporting, treasury, company secretary. Director with full responsibilty and accountability for accounting & finance, risk management, all legal & compliance matters, taxation in multiple jurisdictions, management, board and external stakeholder reporting, treasury, company secretary.

Finance Manager

• Jan 2003 - Sep 2007

Finance & accounting, process and control development, management reporting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, statutory reporting, implement and maintain Sarbannes-Oxley compliance program. Finance & accounting, process and control development, management reporting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, statutory reporting, implement and maintain Sarbannes-Oxley compliance program.

Contract Finance Roles

• Jul 2001 - Dec 2002

Contract roles in IT, financial services and cruising sectors. Contract roles in IT, financial services and cruising sectors.

Chief Financial Officer

• Mar 2000 - Mar 2001

Finance & accounting, budgeting & forecasting, commercial & strategic planning and decision-making, treasury, funding, risk management, HR

Financial Controller

• Aug 1990 - Feb 2000

Accounting & finance, management reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, KPI design monitoring & reporting, finance team creation and development from start-up, member of national executive management committee

Controller, (via Trainee Controller program)

• Jul 1986 - Jun 1990

Progression from Sheraton fast-track trainee to more senior roles. Finance & accounting, management & board reporting, forecasting, financial control Progression from Sheraton fast-track trainee to more senior roles. Finance & accounting, management & board reporting, forecasting, financial control

Company Accountant

• Jan 1984 - Jun 1986

Accounting & finance, management reporting at company and corporate level, tax and statutory reporting, financial control, construction project management and control. Accounting & finance, management reporting at company and corporate level, tax and statutory reporting, financial control, construction project management and control.

Management Accountant

• Jan 1982 - Dec 1983

Performance analysis including management and board reporting. Automation of reporting pack from manual basis into Lotus 123 Performance analysis including management and board reporting. Automation of reporting pack from manual basis into Lotus 123

Auditor

• Jan 1980 - Dec 1981