Dwight George
Chief Financial Officer at Pickwick Group Pty Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Pickwick Group Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2018 - Present
A results driven professional with 25+ years experience in the retail, service, wholesale and manufacturing industries, including senior management positions within Finance Teams of ASX listed entities with a track record of exceeding targets.A confident, personable and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in high-level relationship management, high problem solving capacities to ensure positive outcomes and streamlining of policies and processes. Recognised as a respected leader and for adding value to the business.Currently the CFO of Pickwick Group Pty Ltd which was established in 1981, and with operations nationally, Pickwick are the industry experts in the provision of facilities services, and specialist provider of cleaning, security and height access services. Show less
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Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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Collins Foods Limited
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Australia
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Finance
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2016 - Jan 2018
Collins Foods Limited (ASX: CKF) is the largest KFC franchisee in Australia and has also has presence in the European market with restaurants in Germany and the Netherlands. Additionally the company is the owner of Sizzler restaurants in Australia and the franchisor for Sizzler in Asia. Our company mission is to “Establish Collins Foods as a leading restaurant holding company, which operates premier brands where people love to eat and are proud to work.”Collins Foods is a leading restaurant holding company, which operates premier brands where people love to eat and are proud to work. Reporting to the Group CFO and a member of the senior leadership team, managing the Finance Team comprising of 25+ staff. Responsible for Finance, Hedging, Tax, Insurance, Audit, Periodic, ARC submissions, Half Year and Annual Reporting. Key projects including SOX implementation, IPO listing, acquisitions, refinancing and equity placements have been undertaken leading to the company trading on the ASX300. Show less
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Financial Controller
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2007 - 2016
Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of the Group Consolidated General Purpose Financial Statements and Directors’ Remuneration Report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Corporations Act 2001 forming the Annual Report.Interaction with the Board of Directors and the Audit and Risk Committee during half year and year end reporting, including the preparation and delivery of submissions.Preparation of Singapore subsidiary Financial Statements and co-ordination of annual lodgement requirements, including management and hosting of the Annual General Meeting.Management of accounting records through the transformation of the group from a subsidiary of a US listed company, though a period of private equity ownership to its current status as a growing Australian listed entity.Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley process mapping and controls documentation.Co-leader in JD Edwards / Oracle ERP implementation and subject matter expert for extensive report design and development. Lead resource for purchase accounting, integration and reporting in relating to the domestic and international restaurant acquisitions.Strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Advocate for change management and enrichment of culture within the Finance Team leading to streamlining of processes and significant acceleration of period end and year-end close reporting timeframesFocus on individual and staff career development, through coaching, mentoring and team building.Recipient of the CEO Diehard Award for outstanding performance and leadership. Show less
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Group Accountant
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2002 - 2007
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Financial Accountant
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1997 - 2002
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Sigma Healthcare
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Australia
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Wholesale
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400 - 500 Employee
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Management Accountant
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1995 - 1997
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Natpak
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Hong Kong
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Accountant
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1994 - 1995
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James Hardie
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Cost Accountant
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1991 - 1994
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Education
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CPA Australia
Fellow CPA -
CPA Australia
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Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Business - Accountancy (Distinction) -
Kelvin Grove State High School