Daniel Mota
Financial Controller and Company Secretary at Daiwa Australia- Claim this Profile
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Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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CPA
CPA AustraliaJan, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Daiwa Australia
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Australia
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller and Company Secretary
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Aug 2019 - Present
Daiwa is a global leading manufacturer and distributor of fishing tackle based in Japan, a subsidiary of Globeride Inc. Daiwa Australia is a distributor of fishing tackle to chain stores such as BCF, Anaconda, Tackleworld as well as independent retailers within the Australia, NZ and Asia Pacific markets. Acting as the Head of Finance and Company Secretary I am responsible for the following aspects of the business. Financial performance review and reporting to overseas head office (Japan). Preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Working capital and cash flow management including stakeholder management (banks, supply chain finance). Periodic review of KPIs in line with business requirements. Completion of monthly deliverables, Intercompany management, Payroll Function, etc. Evaluate and mitigate material risks including the establishment of policies and procedures that promote best business practices (Work Health and Safety, PPSR, etc.). Implement and monitor procedures of review and areas of continuous improvement and efficiency (Inventory management, credit risk and risk of default by customer, etc.). Statutory compliance (Leases, Insurance, Tax, Super, Audits, ASIC, ABRS, ABS, etc). Show less
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Senior Financial Accountant
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2019
Hungry Jack’s is one of the major QSR players in Australia who holds a Master Franchise Agreement with the Burger King Corporation based in Miami USA. Hungry Jack’s Australia is the Franchisor body of the Hungry Jack’s brand in Australia with the Franchisee community being made up of over 400 restaurants owned and operated by Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd and the remainder being made up of small independent franchisees. As the senior accountant I was responsible for the following aspects of the business. Team Management of three direct reports Financial performance review and reporting of company owned and franchise stores. Preparation of Franchise and Advertising Fund Reporting including Royalties contribution. Support preparation of annual budget and forecast. Manage the working capital and cash flow. Completion of monthly deliverables including detailed reviews across stores, states, etc.. Evaluate and mitigate material risks to promote best business practices (Cash handling, etc). Strong focus on systems implementation, enhancements and maintenance. Support the preparation of yearly statutory reporting. Support external auditors during audits. Show less
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Finance Manager
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Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
BSI is the business standards company that equips businesses with the necessary solutions to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. With over 80,000 clients in 172 countries, BSI is an organization whose standards inspire excellence across the globe. Acting as the head of the finance support team for the business operation in Australia and New Zealand I was responsible to lead, direct and oversee all aspects of Finance and Accounting functions of the organization including controls, reporting and compliance related activities. Team Management of two direct reports. Analysis and reporting of financial performance of various sectors/streams. Preparation and reporting of monthly pack to head office in Hong Kong. Completion of month end deliverables including Fixed Asset Management Lead the preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecast. Tax/Audit compliance and lodgments (BAS, Income Tax, Audits) Evaluate and mitigate all material risks including the establishment of policies and procedures that promote best business practices. Implement and monitor procedures of review and areas of continuous improvement and efficiency (Auditor productivity/utilization + Client attrition) Support Finance Director with short term investment decisions, approval of business contracts, commission calculation and payment to all sales staff. Show less
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Financial Accountant
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Dec 2014 - Feb 2017
Established in 1979, Ticketek is the leading ticketing partner to the sports and live entertainment industry in New Zealand and Australia. Acting as the head of the finance support team for the business operation in New Zealand I was responsible to lead, direct and oversee all aspects of Finance and Accounting functions of the organization including controls, reporting and compliance related activities. Team Management of three direct reports Provide sound commercial advice and analysis in support of achieving the Business KPIs. Support the preparation of annual budget and forecast Preparation and reporting of monthly package to the group Manage the working capital, cash flows and investments of the company Implement and monitor procedures of review and areas of continuous improvement. Contract management and commission payments for contracted venues. Show less
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Connect Hearing
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Canada
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Retail
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Financial Accountant
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Mar 2009 - Nov 2014
Connect Hearing is a national network of healthcare hearing centres pricing a range of hearing assessments, digital hearing instruments and other listening devices with over 120 clinics located in major capital cities and regional areas across Australia. During my 5½ years with this company I held both Assistant Accountant and Financial Accountant Roles. Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide detailed analysis and reporting of actual performance against budget and forecasts. Provide sound advice and analysis in support of achieving the business KPIs. o LCM – Low Performance Stores. o Ops KPIs. o Medicare program performance. Support the preparation of annual budget and forecast. Support various business acquisitions. Completion of month end deliverables (accruals, provisions, prepayments, etc). Completion of balance sheet reconciliation. Fixed asset management including depreciation, disposals, etc. Tax compliance. o BAS and Payroll tax. Intercompany accounting. Contract management with referral partners. Inventory management and control. Sales commission calculation and payments for all sales teams. Debtors and Creditors accounts management. Develop and enhance systems and controls. Evaluate and mitigate material risks including the establishment of policies and procedures that promote best business practices. Support external auditors during audits. Show less
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Financial Assistant
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Jun 2000 - Jan 2007
Marsh & McLennan Companies (trading as Marsh) is a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk management and insurance. Finance and Treasury Functions. Manage the working capital and cash flows of the company. Manage excess cash by utilising short-term investments in equity and fixed term deposits. Debtors and Creditors accounts management. Marsh & McLennan Companies (trading as Marsh) is a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk management and insurance. Finance and Treasury Functions. Manage the working capital and cash flows of the company. Manage excess cash by utilising short-term investments in equity and fixed term deposits. Debtors and Creditors accounts management.
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Education
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2023 - 2023
Governance Institute of Australia
Certificate in Governance Practices, Business Administration and Management, General -
2014 - 2018
CPA Australia Program
Certified Public Accountant, Accounting and Finance -
2011 - 2013
Australian Catholic University
Master of Professional Accounting, Accounting -
2009 - 2011
Kaplan Aspect
Diploma of Business -
2002 - 2005
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
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