Paul Cutler
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Steve Kerr
I have known Paul for close to four decades, beginning with school together where he was the head Boy of our senior school. As fate would have it we have also been neighbors or nearly so in three different countries. Having pursued similar academic, social and sporting activities has ensured our continued association. Paul has a wealth of practical and professional experience derived from a varied career in the field of finance and accounting which has spanned a number of jurisdictions, resulted in several professional qualifications including a Master of Business Leadership and CIMA/CPA membership and exposed him to a diverse range of businesses as well as professional practice. I am confident that Paul will add significantly to any venture in which he is involved as he possesses the work ethic, skills and integrity which set him apart.
Robert West
Paul has worked for me as the Financial Controller at Jesters for the past two and half years. During his time at Jesters Paul demonstrated commitment to the job that exceeded expectations. Paul worked tirelessly to always 'get the job done'. His dedication, reliability and work ethic was outstanding in every respect. Paul had excellent relationships with his peers and business partners whom he dealt with and the mutual respect between all with whom he engaged was always apparent. In the past 3 years at Jesters, Paul has been instrumental in delivering the following: • Upgrading the POS Software with improved reporting; • Changing the main food distribution partner with cost savings to stakeholders; • Changing lawyers & auditors with cost savings & improved levels of service; • Renegotiating & changing couriers to reduce transport charges; • Payroll compliance with franchisees - now using a recognised payroll system; • Introducing Castaway Software to forecast P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow; • Introducing Power BI analytics resulting in a reduction in product waste %; • Outsourcing weekly admin/accounting tasks to improve efficiency & reduce costs; • Upgrading MYOB AccountRight to MYOB Advanced (still in progress) Sincerely Robert West.
Steve Kerr
I have known Paul for close to four decades, beginning with school together where he was the head Boy of our senior school. As fate would have it we have also been neighbors or nearly so in three different countries. Having pursued similar academic, social and sporting activities has ensured our continued association. Paul has a wealth of practical and professional experience derived from a varied career in the field of finance and accounting which has spanned a number of jurisdictions, resulted in several professional qualifications including a Master of Business Leadership and CIMA/CPA membership and exposed him to a diverse range of businesses as well as professional practice. I am confident that Paul will add significantly to any venture in which he is involved as he possesses the work ethic, skills and integrity which set him apart.
Robert West
Paul has worked for me as the Financial Controller at Jesters for the past two and half years. During his time at Jesters Paul demonstrated commitment to the job that exceeded expectations. Paul worked tirelessly to always 'get the job done'. His dedication, reliability and work ethic was outstanding in every respect. Paul had excellent relationships with his peers and business partners whom he dealt with and the mutual respect between all with whom he engaged was always apparent. In the past 3 years at Jesters, Paul has been instrumental in delivering the following: • Upgrading the POS Software with improved reporting; • Changing the main food distribution partner with cost savings to stakeholders; • Changing lawyers & auditors with cost savings & improved levels of service; • Renegotiating & changing couriers to reduce transport charges; • Payroll compliance with franchisees - now using a recognised payroll system; • Introducing Castaway Software to forecast P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow; • Introducing Power BI analytics resulting in a reduction in product waste %; • Outsourcing weekly admin/accounting tasks to improve efficiency & reduce costs; • Upgrading MYOB AccountRight to MYOB Advanced (still in progress) Sincerely Robert West.
Steve Kerr
I have known Paul for close to four decades, beginning with school together where he was the head Boy of our senior school. As fate would have it we have also been neighbors or nearly so in three different countries. Having pursued similar academic, social and sporting activities has ensured our continued association. Paul has a wealth of practical and professional experience derived from a varied career in the field of finance and accounting which has spanned a number of jurisdictions, resulted in several professional qualifications including a Master of Business Leadership and CIMA/CPA membership and exposed him to a diverse range of businesses as well as professional practice. I am confident that Paul will add significantly to any venture in which he is involved as he possesses the work ethic, skills and integrity which set him apart.
Robert West
Paul has worked for me as the Financial Controller at Jesters for the past two and half years. During his time at Jesters Paul demonstrated commitment to the job that exceeded expectations. Paul worked tirelessly to always 'get the job done'. His dedication, reliability and work ethic was outstanding in every respect. Paul had excellent relationships with his peers and business partners whom he dealt with and the mutual respect between all with whom he engaged was always apparent. In the past 3 years at Jesters, Paul has been instrumental in delivering the following: • Upgrading the POS Software with improved reporting; • Changing the main food distribution partner with cost savings to stakeholders; • Changing lawyers & auditors with cost savings & improved levels of service; • Renegotiating & changing couriers to reduce transport charges; • Payroll compliance with franchisees - now using a recognised payroll system; • Introducing Castaway Software to forecast P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow; • Introducing Power BI analytics resulting in a reduction in product waste %; • Outsourcing weekly admin/accounting tasks to improve efficiency & reduce costs; • Upgrading MYOB AccountRight to MYOB Advanced (still in progress) Sincerely Robert West.
Steve Kerr
I have known Paul for close to four decades, beginning with school together where he was the head Boy of our senior school. As fate would have it we have also been neighbors or nearly so in three different countries. Having pursued similar academic, social and sporting activities has ensured our continued association. Paul has a wealth of practical and professional experience derived from a varied career in the field of finance and accounting which has spanned a number of jurisdictions, resulted in several professional qualifications including a Master of Business Leadership and CIMA/CPA membership and exposed him to a diverse range of businesses as well as professional practice. I am confident that Paul will add significantly to any venture in which he is involved as he possesses the work ethic, skills and integrity which set him apart.
Robert West
Paul has worked for me as the Financial Controller at Jesters for the past two and half years. During his time at Jesters Paul demonstrated commitment to the job that exceeded expectations. Paul worked tirelessly to always 'get the job done'. His dedication, reliability and work ethic was outstanding in every respect. Paul had excellent relationships with his peers and business partners whom he dealt with and the mutual respect between all with whom he engaged was always apparent. In the past 3 years at Jesters, Paul has been instrumental in delivering the following: • Upgrading the POS Software with improved reporting; • Changing the main food distribution partner with cost savings to stakeholders; • Changing lawyers & auditors with cost savings & improved levels of service; • Renegotiating & changing couriers to reduce transport charges; • Payroll compliance with franchisees - now using a recognised payroll system; • Introducing Castaway Software to forecast P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow; • Introducing Power BI analytics resulting in a reduction in product waste %; • Outsourcing weekly admin/accounting tasks to improve efficiency & reduce costs; • Upgrading MYOB AccountRight to MYOB Advanced (still in progress) Sincerely Robert West.
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Cert IV in Training & Assessment
Skills Strategies International RTO: 2401May, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
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LinkedInSep, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Miss Maud
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Aug 2021 - Present
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ERGT Australia - RTO 2534
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Australia
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Dec 2018 - Jul 2021
Initially a 6 month contract that was extended to implement a new time-sheet/payroll system (ADP) and later a new ERP system (Sage Intacct). Initially a 6 month contract that was extended to implement a new time-sheet/payroll system (ADP) and later a new ERP system (Sage Intacct).
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Financial Controller
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
Overseeing all statutory accounting requirements as well as budgets, cash flow forecasts and monthly/quarterly management accounts reporting. Franchisee compliance and adhering to the Franchising Code of Conduct. Streamlined financial reporting, investigated and established more robust accounting processes and management reports using Business Intelligence tools. Overseeing all statutory accounting requirements as well as budgets, cash flow forecasts and monthly/quarterly management accounts reporting. Franchisee compliance and adhering to the Franchising Code of Conduct. Streamlined financial reporting, investigated and established more robust accounting processes and management reports using Business Intelligence tools.
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Prime Laundry
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance & Administration Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
Managed the Finance Department during a period of major expansion including training and mentoring staff during a period of significant change. Implement new accounting systems – Xero & integrate microchip software (ABS) with Sybiz Vision Managed the Finance Department during a period of major expansion including training and mentoring staff during a period of significant change. Implement new accounting systems – Xero & integrate microchip software (ABS) with Sybiz Vision
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Finance Manager
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Feb 2008 - Sep 2013
This diverse hands-on-role covered all accounting and statutory tax requirements for over 35 retail food franchise stores. Relocated and consolidated the finance function Australia wide to Perth and implemented more stringent internal controls allowing for greater control and transparency. Investigated and introduced a new loyalty card program in conjunction with an upgrade of store POS equipment and software. This diverse hands-on-role covered all accounting and statutory tax requirements for over 35 retail food franchise stores. Relocated and consolidated the finance function Australia wide to Perth and implemented more stringent internal controls allowing for greater control and transparency. Investigated and introduced a new loyalty card program in conjunction with an upgrade of store POS equipment and software.
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Chubb Fire Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Manager
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Jul 2007 - Jan 2008
Managed an Accounting/Administration team of 10 staff, preparing monthly financial reports, reviewing contracts and analysing payroll and contract accounting data using Pronto ERP Software. Managed an Accounting/Administration team of 10 staff, preparing monthly financial reports, reviewing contracts and analysing payroll and contract accounting data using Pronto ERP Software.
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UHY Haines Norton, Perth
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Australia
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager Business Services
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Dec 2006 - Jun 2007
Managed the compliance workload, prepared management accounts while monitoring WIP and reviewing work from 5 Accountants. Advised clients buying a business and provided MYOB/QuickBooks support. Managed the compliance workload, prepared management accounts while monitoring WIP and reviewing work from 5 Accountants. Advised clients buying a business and provided MYOB/QuickBooks support.
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Divisional Accountant
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Oct 2005 - Nov 2006
Contracted to manage the change due to a de-merger and take-over, including the relocation of the accounting function to Sydney. Managed an accounts team of18, preparing monthly accounts. Contracted to manage the change due to a de-merger and take-over, including the relocation of the accounting function to Sydney. Managed an accounts team of18, preparing monthly accounts.
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PC Business Services
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United States
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Accounting
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Director/Proprietor
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Jan 2001 - Sep 2005
Took over the PwC practice managing 10 accounting staff and continue to provide a professional service to the 100 clients. Prepared financial statements for tax and banking authorities, tax computations and submit the returns. Increased the client base 300% during the 4 year period. Very diverse client portfolio including tourism, property, transport & resource industries based in Northern Botswana. Took over the PwC practice managing 10 accounting staff and continue to provide a professional service to the 100 clients. Prepared financial statements for tax and banking authorities, tax computations and submit the returns. Increased the client base 300% during the 4 year period. Very diverse client portfolio including tourism, property, transport & resource industries based in Northern Botswana.
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Business Services Manager
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Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
2 Year contract to develop the Business Services Division. Managed the Business Services Department comprising 10 staff, preparing financial statements for non-audit clients and providing systems support to clients and the practice. 2 Year contract to develop the Business Services Division. Managed the Business Services Department comprising 10 staff, preparing financial statements for non-audit clients and providing systems support to clients and the practice.
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Financial Manager/Director
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Sep 1991 - Oct 1998
In 6 years we took this small private limited company with 150 employees to a tenfold growth in both profit & employees culminating in the formation of the public company INNSCOR. My role was initially hands on but later was to provide leadership to a young team & give strategic input into this dynamic business that enjoyed phenominal growth in the 1990s. In 6 years we took this small private limited company with 150 employees to a tenfold growth in both profit & employees culminating in the formation of the public company INNSCOR. My role was initially hands on but later was to provide leadership to a young team & give strategic input into this dynamic business that enjoyed phenominal growth in the 1990s.
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Education
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Chartered Global Management Accountant
CGMA -
Curtin University of Technology
CPA, Australian tax & company law -
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CIMA, Management Accounting -
1993 - 1996
UNISA School of Business Leadership
MBL, Marketing Services, Organisational change -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
BComm, Accounts, Economics
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