Experience

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  Pet Circle

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Finance Project Manager

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  Concept Ingredients

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Finance Manager

    • Jul 2018 - Mar 2022
    • Sydney, Australia

    •Led the transition from accounting software MYOB to Odoo and customized the tools for better visibility of financial information.•Streamlined the payroll processes and implemented a new HR portal for transparent information sharing such as accrued leaves and payslips. •Improved the existing templates to more sophisticated reports and analysis for budgets, forecasts, project viability, productivity and cashflow reports.•Owned the inventory management with stock take, comparison reports, turnover analysis, and maintenance of healthy stock.•Managed all aspects of accounting processes and entries record keeping including but not limited to month end closing, accounts payables, receivables, reconciliations, assets and depreciation calculations, statutory accounts.•Fulfilled the tax lodgement requirements eg. BAS , FBT and Income Tax Return.•Served as a finance business partner to the CEO and department managers on strategies to deliver a more lean and efficient business framework, whilst providing decision support and risk-based analysis.•Ensured that strong financial controls and procedures are in place and the ongoing education have been provided to team members.

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  Australian Institute of Professional Education Pty Ltd

  • Higher Education
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • CFO

    • Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

    Key responsibilities included business strategy and planning, risk management, financial operations and associated systems, annual and periodic reporting, budgeting and planning, project reporting, regulatory requirements, audit and compliance, licensing and contract negotiations, purchasing management, and staff leadership.Selected highlights include:•Established departmental budgets for all operations and academic divisions,•Assistance in creating the advanced data analytics (BI-business intelligence) to support decision making,•Rebuilt the chart of accounts to better serve business needs and the users (financial and non-financial members) with more comprehensive overviews of KPIs, cost breakdowns, divisions, and graphical interpretations,•Demonstrated significant achievements in streamlining and controlling the operational costs,•Finalist in Business Leaders category for NSW Business Chamber Awards 2015 for financial leadership,•Initiated and managed (liaised with Deloitte) R&D grant application for company’s customized IP of CRM,•Project lead to migrate MYOB onto Microsoft Great Plains, and on the ERP (finance related functions) implementation from RTO Manager to CRM inclusive of all financial processes, workflows, report designs,•Managed and met full compliance for financial audits and government/industry regulatory requirements in reporting,•Recruited and led a team of 9 FTEs, ensuring the team a well-balanced and cross-trained to meet all aspects of finance and business needs.

  • Finance Manager/ Finance Team Leader

    • Mar 2010 - Aug 2014

    The role of Finance Manager led the Finance Operations team including ownership of budgets, forecasting, report automation, tax submission, big data analysis, and productivity improvements. Sourced investment and financing options and managing the application of investments to optimize financial opportunities.Selected highlights include:•Managed the reporting calendar for financial, statutory and management accounts coupled with detailed reports and analysis of P&L, working capital, daily cash flow, forecasts, project budgets, profitability reports, debtor/creditor report, actual vs. budget vs. forecast, and a detailed financial viability analysis for individual departments.•Lifted reporting insights (Business Intelligence) and financial interpretations to better serve the business needs.•Created the 5-year financial plan with a full review of each division and the modeling and strategy to introduce a new division of HE. This model was used for HE accreditation and for regulatory approval.•Strengthened risk management frameworks and drove financial policy for expense, purchasing, travel etc.•Created the first fixed asset register which included the acquisition date, location, cost and depreciation status of more than 1,500 items. •Partnered with marketing on simplifying incentive schemes and to provide greater data analytics.•Managed 5 successful lodging Export Marketing Development Grant applications•Fully automated the grant application backend (saving 80% manual labor), transitioned payroll to an external agency and managed day-to-day finance operations including EOM (end of the month).•Reduced monthly management reporting (P&L, BS, Cash Flow statement) time by 10 days.•Oversaw a team of 4 FTEs, and developed a Finance Team Working Manual documenting all finance related processes, technicalities and reports; resulting in more accurate information to stakeholders.

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  Honeywell

  • PROJECT ACCOUNTANT & FINANCIAL ANALYST

    • Nov 2005 - Nov 2007

    Key responsibilities and duties included project accounting, financial analysis, operational planning, contract reviews, revenue recognition, yearly planning, monthly reporting, budgeting, variance reviews and analysis, SOX & GAAP compliance, ad hoc financial reporting and analysis, month-end closing, and business support.Selected highlights include:•Setup of this newly formed role to serve as a key business partner and aid to Honeywell Business Solutions (HBS) in driving efficiency and in meeting project goals for this US $12Mil division.•Support the team that produced monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports including annual operational planning, and yearly planning and monthly forecasting for senior finance manager and finance team. •Consolidated monthly financial report for Eastern District Finance Leader of EMEA.•Provided advanced insights and analysis into operational KPIs including review and assessment of complex labor expenses and charges and built productivity analysis spreadsheets for senior management distribution.•Improved the efficiency and accuracy of project management, with reporting and a detailed analysis (as well as dashboard reports) for upwards of 30+ projects being run concurrently at any time.•Maintained two currency books and ledgers for PPP (purchasing power parity) with reporting up to US Head Office.•Created a database for ~100 projects both completed and continuing including contract information, revisions, estimated and actual labor hours that are broken down into the levels such as PM, engineer and technician hours, subcontractor service uses and inventory details.•Reviewed project and contracts in accordance with SOX and company policies, and ensured all reporting was in compliance with local and international GAAP reporting standards.•Reported for revenue recognition, preparing reports and evaluating the reasonableness of revenue recognition in comparison to billing requirements and to ensure compliance of the same.

  • Cost Accountant / General Accountant

    • Mar 2002 - Oct 2005

    The role of Cost Accountant and General Accountant was responsible for supporting business operations in identifying and managing costs, providing advanced financial analysis, and all aspects of periodic reporting.Selected highlights include:•Compiled comprehensive reporting packs including P&L, balance sheet, general ledger and cash flow statements and the review, analysis, and commentary on any variance/change against a previous reporting.•Created cost, profit, and trend analysis reports for more than 2000 stock line items. Prepared detailed end-of-month reports of inventory status and importing costs, monitored stock movement and control systems.•Spearheaded an expense reports automation project (In Excel, online approval and bulk upload to the accounting software); reducing the time spent on the entries and payment processes for more than 50 staff by 40%,•Rewarded Green Belt with a Six Sigma Project that achieved to reduce IOS (inactive, obsolete, and surplus) inventory by 8% and implemented processes to prevent it increasing in the future. •Established control mechanisms and improved efficiency in invoicing systems and processes. •Managed monthly account receivables, overdue reporting, accounts payable, planning and organising staff advance payments, monthly BAS (business activity statements), and associated month-end requirements.

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  Ercan Dusmez Accounting

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Accountant

    • Jan 2000 - Mar 2002
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Processed account transactions, journal entries, accounts payables, receivables, petty cash, deposits, bank reconciliations, payroll and trial balance for more than twenty clients. Prepared BAS and Income Statement for taxation office.