Michelle Alexander
Financial Controller at LPE (Locality Planning Energy)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPA
CPA AustraliaJan, 2002- Oct, 2024
Experience
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LPE
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Australia
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Jul 2019 - Present
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Financial Accountant
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2019
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Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites
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Australia
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Hospitality
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300 - 400 Employee
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Divisional Accountant
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2019
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Maternity leave
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Financial Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Maternity leave
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May 2014 - Jul 2015
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Assistant Manager Finance
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Apr 2012 - May 2014
* Preparation of monthly board reports and other management reports as required. * Manage staff responsible for regulatory reporting and accounts payable function (3 direct reports). * Implement and produce cost centre reporting framework and facilitate profitability analysis at branch, product and member level. * Streamline processes. * Business case financial analysis for new product and service initiatives including the ongoing profitability review of current product and service offerings. * Costing of interest rate changes and the impact of changes to key product settings. * Production of annual statutory accounts (consolidated and entity level). * Preparation of annual budget and monthly forecast. * Assist in Treasury management and liquidity forecasting. * Manage the asset register and WIP. * Liaise with external auditors and tax accountants.
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Corporate Services Manager
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May 2010 - Apr 2012
* Manage Corporate Services Department (5 direct reports) and their responsibilities including: * Accounts payable & receivable * Reconciliations * Term deposit management * Assist escalated branch enquiries * Member of the Assets & Liabilities Committee. * Preparation of monthly financial reports to be presented to Executive and Board. * Preparation of annual statutory accounts. * Preparation of annual budget. * Completion of legislative, prudential and taxation reporting. * Treasury and liquidity management. * Ad hoc reporting.
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Company Accountant
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2006 - 2010
* Preparation of monthly financial reports for all entities and the consolidated group. * Preparation of annual budgets. * Preparation of annual reports for the consolidated group and related entities. * Review daily cashflow and liquidity levels and action accordingly. * Review reconciliations and provide training and assistance where required. * Complete profitability and breakeven analysis of individual products and services. * Oversee the accounts payable function and provide support and training as required. * Preparation of quarterly Business Activity Statements for all entities. * Preparation of Fringe Benefit Tax returns and provision of FBT advice for benefits provided. * Remain current on required legislation, accounting standards and prudential standards to complete industry specific reporting requirements (D2A). * Responsible for the maintenance of the SUN General Ledger Accounting System.
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Client Manager
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2002 - 2006
* Planning and completing year end accounts and tax returns on a variety of private groups in industries such as logistics, manufacturing and real estate. * Preparation of Business Activity Statements. * Preparation of Fringe Benefit Tax Returns. * Preparation of Business Services Authority Applications. * Preparation of interim accounts and writing reports detailing trends, ratios and comparing to industry benchmarks. * Analyse clients’ current accounting systems and formulate the integration of a customized accounting package (primarily MYOB or QuickBooks). * Full client liaison, including billing and cash collection. * Supervising and training bookkeepers and graduates.
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Education
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Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting