John Kelly GAICD
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I worked with John closely during his time with HLB Mann Judd as our General Manager. Throughout the 4.5 years with us he assisted with the delivery of many firm level strategic projects. John's role required an understanding of business process and IT, and he used his skills in these areas to assist with our change projects. He assisted us with aspects of our move to cloud based applications in the firm. His role extended to assistance with the financial management of the firm and he was required to report to our executive committee/board on a monthly basis across finance and project based matters. John has broad generalist knowledge across many matters in professional service firms. He always acted with the business's best interests in mind. Importantly he asks the question "why?" to properly understand a scenario and all the aspects relevant to a decision before making a recommendation. His understanding of people, culture and operations places him well to assist any professional services firm going forward. John is active reader of many current and emerging topics relevant for boards and directors and is an active member of the AICD.
I was introduced to John, who was General Manager of HLB Mann Judd Melbourne, with the view of updating HLB’s document processing and trialing document automation. John was able to effectively implement the change including engagement within the firm with 15 partners and over 100 staff. The process was seamless, efficient and extremely successful. 2 years on, the implementation continues to be a success due to John’s continued efforts and collaboration with myself.
I worked with John closely during his time with HLB Mann Judd as our General Manager. Throughout the 4.5 years with us he assisted with the delivery of many firm level strategic projects. John's role required an understanding of business process and IT, and he used his skills in these areas to assist with our change projects. He assisted us with aspects of our move to cloud based applications in the firm. His role extended to assistance with the financial management of the firm and he was required to report to our executive committee/board on a monthly basis across finance and project based matters. John has broad generalist knowledge across many matters in professional service firms. He always acted with the business's best interests in mind. Importantly he asks the question "why?" to properly understand a scenario and all the aspects relevant to a decision before making a recommendation. His understanding of people, culture and operations places him well to assist any professional services firm going forward. John is active reader of many current and emerging topics relevant for boards and directors and is an active member of the AICD.
I was introduced to John, who was General Manager of HLB Mann Judd Melbourne, with the view of updating HLB’s document processing and trialing document automation. John was able to effectively implement the change including engagement within the firm with 15 partners and over 100 staff. The process was seamless, efficient and extremely successful. 2 years on, the implementation continues to be a success due to John’s continued efforts and collaboration with myself.
I worked with John closely during his time with HLB Mann Judd as our General Manager. Throughout the 4.5 years with us he assisted with the delivery of many firm level strategic projects. John's role required an understanding of business process and IT, and he used his skills in these areas to assist with our change projects. He assisted us with aspects of our move to cloud based applications in the firm. His role extended to assistance with the financial management of the firm and he was required to report to our executive committee/board on a monthly basis across finance and project based matters. John has broad generalist knowledge across many matters in professional service firms. He always acted with the business's best interests in mind. Importantly he asks the question "why?" to properly understand a scenario and all the aspects relevant to a decision before making a recommendation. His understanding of people, culture and operations places him well to assist any professional services firm going forward. John is active reader of many current and emerging topics relevant for boards and directors and is an active member of the AICD.
I was introduced to John, who was General Manager of HLB Mann Judd Melbourne, with the view of updating HLB’s document processing and trialing document automation. John was able to effectively implement the change including engagement within the firm with 15 partners and over 100 staff. The process was seamless, efficient and extremely successful. 2 years on, the implementation continues to be a success due to John’s continued efforts and collaboration with myself.
I worked with John closely during his time with HLB Mann Judd as our General Manager. Throughout the 4.5 years with us he assisted with the delivery of many firm level strategic projects. John's role required an understanding of business process and IT, and he used his skills in these areas to assist with our change projects. He assisted us with aspects of our move to cloud based applications in the firm. His role extended to assistance with the financial management of the firm and he was required to report to our executive committee/board on a monthly basis across finance and project based matters. John has broad generalist knowledge across many matters in professional service firms. He always acted with the business's best interests in mind. Importantly he asks the question "why?" to properly understand a scenario and all the aspects relevant to a decision before making a recommendation. His understanding of people, culture and operations places him well to assist any professional services firm going forward. John is active reader of many current and emerging topics relevant for boards and directors and is an active member of the AICD.
I was introduced to John, who was General Manager of HLB Mann Judd Melbourne, with the view of updating HLB’s document processing and trialing document automation. John was able to effectively implement the change including engagement within the firm with 15 partners and over 100 staff. The process was seamless, efficient and extremely successful. 2 years on, the implementation continues to be a success due to John’s continued efforts and collaboration with myself.
Experience
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MVA Bennett
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Australia
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jul 2020 - Present
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General Manager
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2020
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The Bennett Group
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Practice Manager
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
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Wellmark Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager - Administrative Services
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
WELLMARK | Content specialists for niche marketsSome brands are special. They have complex messages and niche audiences that set them apart. Mixing with them requires a learned mind, aesthetic sensibility and pithy turn of phrase. It would take courage to sit next to them at a dinner party, put it that way. Wellmark understands these brands. As providers of strategic design and communications solutions for specialist markets such as healthcare professionals, buyers of professional services, corporate stakeholders and investors, we specialise in the special.With strategists, writers and designers all under the one roof, we’ll tell your story and build your brand by sharing the right messages, in the right places, with the right people.Visit wellmark.com.au for a full list of our creative services. For our insights into strategic brand communications, follow us @wellmark_health, @wellmark_psf or @wellmark_corp or subscribe to our blog: www.wellmark.com.au/blog
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Beaton
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Australia
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
Beaton Research + Consulting is a benchmarking, customised research and evidence-based consulting house serving organisations that provide professional, financial and member services around the world. Building on our strategy consulting origins, we have developed sophisticated capabilities and refined a series of unique datasets in B2B services that rival any in the world.
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The Bennett Group
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Practice Manager
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2015 - 2015
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Attendee
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2008 - 2013
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DFK Benjamin King Money
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Australia
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jul 2003 - Sep 2012
Full Financial Management & Compliance, Information Technology, Premises and Facilities, Business Development as well as Operations and Facilitating Practice Growth. Chairing of board meetings, strategy development, facilitation and implementation.
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Treasurer
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2005 - 2011
Financial overview of the School including setting budgets with the Principal and leadership team and monthly reporting to the Council. Attending all Council meetings and involvement in strategic decisions related to the schools over 6 years.
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Mutual Trust Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Manager
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Jul 2000 - Jul 2003
Managed the Practice including Finance, IT and Practice Administration. Produced Financial Accounts and Income Tax Returns for multiple Entities and Partners
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Office Manager
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Jul 1995 - Jun 2000
Financial Management of the Practice. Monthly Management Reporting and Annual Income Tax and Payroll compliance. Assisted in client accounting within the superannuation division. Recruitment of staff and IT management and support
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Accountant
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Jun 1993 - Jun 1995
Oversaw the Financial Operations of the Practice including payroll for 80 staff. Involved with the integration and rollout of the Accounting Systems throughout the Practice. Annual Taxation Compliance for the Practice and Service entities. Managed the billing process for the Practice. Managed 7 staff
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Office Manager
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1989 - 1993
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Education
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2019 - 2019
Genos International
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Course -
2016 - 2016
School Of Philosophy
Mindfulness For Life -
2015 - 2015
AICD Company Directors Course
Post Graduate Company Directors' Course, Corporate Governance -
1996 - 1999
Charles Sturt University
MBA, Management -
1988 - 1993
Deakin University
BBus, Accounting -
1983 - 1987
Swinburne University
Cert Business Studies, Accounting -
1973 - 1978
Marcellin
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AICD Company Directors Course
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