Experience

MAS TAX Accountants

• Australia
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  At MAS Tax Accountants we are committed to providing expert, reliable and cost-effective services to all our clients. Simon Liddicoat and myself James Robinson are the Principal Accountants of the Duncraig-Warwick office. Conveniently located in the northern suburbs of Perth we are trusted by Mums and Dads and Small to Medium Businesses. By taking time to review your current individual or business tax, accounting activities, we can find a solution bespoke to your needs and provide relevant services that optimise your tax position add value to your strategic goals. Our professional advice is tailored to your needs as an individual or as a business. It is more than tax services alone as we have extensive knowledge in Business Accounting, Business Advisory, Bookkeeping, Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) and Auditing. Tax Services • Companies • Trusts • Small to Medium Businesses • Partnerships • Sole Traders • Individuals • Not-for-profit • Self-Managed Super Funds Business Accounting • Company Formation (Register for ABN and GST) • Business advice and accounting • Trust setup and accounting • Preparation of financial reports, budgets and cash-flows. • Business Activity Statement (BAS) preparation and lodgement • Bookkeeping services • Payroll preparation • Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) set up and management Who Am I? Possessing 15 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant both in Public Practice and Commerce roles. I have a wide range of skills and knowledge allowing me to offer my clients the best possible business/individual accounting and tax support. I have a keen eye for improving bottom line results and maximising tax outcomes through optimising business structure, streamlining business process and strategic planning. If you believe that I can be of potential assistance to you or your organisation, please contact me on 0432 081 809 or at james.robinson@mastax.com.au



Toll Group

• Australia
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Regional Manager WA/NT

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Direct Reports: 8, Total Reports: 250, Direct Annual Turnover: $200mA Regional Manager with experience across the Western Australian and Northern Territory markets in the supply chain, logistics and transport sectors. Areas of expertise include general, operational, site-based, commercial and contract management. Possesses an ability to orchestrate resources at disposal to secure maximum returns from people, capital, and systems, in the safest possible way. Applies exceptional negotiation and influencing capabilities to develop strong external customer and supply partner relationships and to drive internal cultural and business improvement transformations. Develops high performing teams through a combination of mentoring, coaching and empowerment.

• Deputy Operations Manager | Contracts & Finance Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

  Direct Reports: 7, Total Reports: 50, Direct Annual Turnover: $50mResponsibilities Manage and deliver against all operational and reporting obligations of all key contracts and act as first point of contact for escalated issues.  Monitor and influence the quality of day to day operational customer service delivery. Engage subcontractors and suppliers (including transport service providers) to ensure all requirements are met in the safest and most competitive way.  Lead all site commercial and contract management, including negotiation of contract scope, price and framework. Develop HSE team and an innovative safety culture, while ensuring full compliance.  Manage all finance functions, including preparation of monthly/annual budgets/results, FBT and Income Tax returns and annual Statutory Accounts. Ensure that all facets of the business are working in collaboration and maximise available resources by establishment of strong systems, empowerment of leaders, and delegation of accountability.

• Contracts | Procurement

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2013

  Direct Reports: 4, Total Reports: 9, Direct Annual Turnover: $200mResponsibilities Attend and represent the business at all customer interface meetings.  Liaise between internal and external stakeholders, both in Perth and on Barrow Island, for operational, commercial and financial requirements at all levels.  Ensure both Toll and customer safety systems and requirements are complied with.  Confirm that services and adhoc activities are captured and charged to the customer as per the contract and implement both operational and financial systems/controls to ensure minimum to no revenue leakage.  Negotiate terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers and ensure they are performing to standard, while controlling cost.  Oversee the procurement function, ensure that the procurement team is performing to task and the supply chain is operating effectively.  Lead and direct the mobilisation function and team (i.e. internal preparation of all items destined for Barrow Island, from stationary through to cranes).  Trouble shoot a vast range of issues outside the normal scope of operations and process (e.g. clearing account payable queries under dispute, sourcing specialised large equipment for procurement, setting up new base facilities, and comprehensive financial modelling and analysis of the entire P&L). Manage the full capital process for CAPEX values up to $8m from supplier negotiation through to financial analysis and development of an accompanying narrative for Management and Board submission.

• Finance Administration Manager

  • Apr 2007 - May 2011

  Direct Reports: 7, Total Reports: 7, Direct Annual Turnover: $22mResponsibilities Manage major customer relationships and act as key contact for commercial/contract issues. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow analysis, operations forecast, and margin analysis for both the Management Committee and Board.  Attend, present at, and make recommendations at Management Committee and Board meetings. Prepare annual statutory financial reports for lodgement and audit. Ensure correct income tax, BAS, FBT return calculation and submission. Design and build $10m supply base.



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Auditor

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2007

  Responsibilities  Coordinate with client and senior Deloitte management to organise audit timetable and select audit team.  Apply comprehensive understanding of international assurance methodology to all business cycles, including budgets, revenue, fixed assets, intangibles and liabilities.  Apply understanding of A-IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards while reviewing financial reports prepared by the client (including identifying key issues relating to financial reports and their presentation).  Prepare external and internal audit summary reports for both the client and senior Deloitte management.  Collaborate with members of client accounts departments to resolve accounting treatment issues.