Mark Meadows
Group Financial Controller and General Manager (Administration) at AUTORE GROUP- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Financial Modelling
Macquarie UniversityApr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AUTORE GROUP
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Australia
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Financial Controller and General Manager (Administration)
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Mar 2021 - Present
The Autore Group is a dynamic, advanced and vertically integrated pearling group providing quality assured luxury jewellery and South Sea Pearls right from the source into the retail, wholesale and consumer markets. The role of Group Financial Controller and General Manager Administration is responsible for covering all the financial, compliance and administration requirements of the Autore Group. The remit of the role is to achieve sustainable cashflow and accurate reporting and forecasting to support the long term growth of each business unit and the overall strategic goals of the group. Show less
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Crown Worldwide Group
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Hong Kong
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Director / Company Secretary
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2021
Responsible for the Australian operation with 20 direct and 150+ indirect reports across 7 offices. In addition, responsible for the global shared services based in KL with 2 direct and 70+ indirect reports looking after 19 countries. Financial Operations:•Developed processes to identify over accrual in monthly reporting.•Identified savings in salary and wages.•Identified base cashflow position after business changes.•Amalgamated operational business into related entity. •Completed non-property asset sales.•Trust Account – initiated, set-up & managed corporate client expenses for employees.•Movement of local staff to Finance Shared Service Centre. •Cleared Debtors ledger.Company Secretary:•Identification of opportunity to realign Tax Group with related entity.•Identification of opportunity to re-align Sydney and Melbourne properties in Group structure. Business Changes:•Identified mining boom slow down diversification strategy & grew revenue. •Revenue stream from consumer market identified as target market budget developed.•Moved inbound business to related entity - maintained gross margin & reduced overhead.•COVID-19 – realignment of biz into sister company facilities to grow business.•Gained rental income from properties.•Moved Private business to supported model with related entity.•Moved Corporate business to supported model with related entity . •Relocated storage lines to sister company facilities.IT:•Identified cost savings within the Department’s P&L.•Changed data provider at end of Contract.•Commercial business risk identified of incomplete backup.Payroll:•Installation of Kronos System. •Built systems and processes to reduced commercial.Property:•W/Hs - leased to third party, cancelled longterm lease agreements and sold property.•Re-negotiated property loan resulting in net savings.•Converted warehouses to REI and have been completely self-funded with positive cashflow. Show less
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Financial Controller / Company Secretary
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Aug 2014 - Mar 2018
In this role, I established a productive environment that successfully achieved the financial and legal requirements of the Australian Operations of the company. I formulated and drove a more regionally and globally integrated financial system by adopting a Shared Services Centre approach and by driving efficiencies in process and procedure. I also maintained a highly efficient and organised business partnering unit to provide reliable decision making information.My responsibilities included overseeing all financial functions, improving cash flow and profitability, leading a dynamic team of staff, and fulfilling all legislative requirements as the Company Secretary while ensuring that all ASIC and ATO reporting requirements were met. In addition, I maintained the accurate flow of financial information to branch offices within Australian and to the parent entity in Hong Kong. Show less
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Finance Manager/Accountant
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May 2001 - Jul 2014
In this role, I headed and drove financial efficiencies, contributed to efficient decision making, maintained constant cost control and maximised revenue. I identified process improvements and conducted analytical reviews of all aspects of the finance matrix. I also supervised and motivated a team of initially 4 staff that expanded to a team of 7 by 2014. Other responsibilities I executed included overseeing all the functions of the accounting department, supervising the payroll function and fulfilling the requirements of various government agencies such as the ATO and ASIC. Moreover, I provided reliable financial information to branch offices within Australian and to the parent entity in Hong Kong. Show less
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Tab Datafile
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Assistant Management Accountant
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Nov 1998 - Apr 2001
My responsibilities in this role included completing the payroll function for two payrolls, undertaking accounts payable responsibilities, accomplishing monthly and yearly financial reporting and monitoring costs to suggest savings and improvements. During my tenure, I was able to contribute to the Board’s understanding of commercial accounting. I also provided effective suggestions to process improvements and cost savings due to my excellent understanding of key commercial areas. My responsibilities in this role included completing the payroll function for two payrolls, undertaking accounts payable responsibilities, accomplishing monthly and yearly financial reporting and monitoring costs to suggest savings and improvements. During my tenure, I was able to contribute to the Board’s understanding of commercial accounting. I also provided effective suggestions to process improvements and cost savings due to my excellent understanding of key commercial areas.
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Accountant
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Aug 1997 - Oct 1998
In this position, I was responsible for preparing all tax returns for various entities, FBT returns for numerous clients, basic financial statements as well as government forms for several state and federal agencies such as land tax and company returns. Through this employment I developed competence in working with various types of people, efficiently identifying and meeting their needs. I also demonstrated my capacity to manage multiple tasks while ensuring that clients met their legal requirements. Show less
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Oct 1995 - Aug 1997
My main functions in this role included preparing company tax returns and FBT Returns, undertaking advice work on all facets of company taxation and preparing for the float of a unit trust. I also played an integral role in developing the Ernst and Young FBT package, which included the testing, installation and maintenance of the FBT package. Aside from these, I was also responsible for reviewing client procedures and ledgers to highlight improvements and ensure that the FBT package was fully utilised. At Ernst & Young, I gained an understanding of project work and I was exposed to multiple accounting packages and company procedures. Through my experiences, I have developed the ability to manage a project from inception to completion while meeting client expectations. Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2004
Deakin University
Master's degree, Business Administration -
2000 - 2001
CPA Australia Program
Accounting -
1995 - 1997
Macquarie University
Bachelor's degree, Economics - Accounting
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