Experience

Taldumande Youth Services

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Services Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Taldumande Youth Services is a not-for-profit organisation that supports vulnerable and homeless children and young people aged 12 to 24 years, and their families. Their Mission is to support, encourage and empower vulnerable children, young people and their families through crisis response, residential care and specialised case work. Taldumande supports young people from all across Sydney, and has a range of highly successful homelessness, family, and young offender programs. My role is responsible for the efficient and effective operations of the organisation. Lead the Finance, HR and Administration functions of Taldumande, and provide analysis and advice to the CEO, Board and management. My role includes responsibility for the financial operations and reporting, HR and payroll, liaison with the IT provider and general administration. Show less



The Burdekin Association

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Corporate Services

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  Responsible for providing visionary and effective leadership to the Corporate Services Division in an efficient and accountable manner. The Corporate Services division exists to provide ‘back of house’ support across all areas of the business including Financial, People & Culture, WHS, Risk and Governance and IT. The role is also required to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Secretary, as required by the Associations Incorporation Act 2009, the Company's Constitution and other relevant legislation or regulation. Provide strategic direction and expertise aligned to the Burdekin Association’s Strategic Plan, ensuring sound financial management and reporting, and that the systems and processes that support the business are compliant and meet relevant standards. To ensure the customer is at the centre of everything we do, the role will advocate customer needs and preferences in all aspects of service delivery, including effective workforce planning and resource management. Show less



Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA)

• Australia
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Business Operations and Company Secretary

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2021

  Responsible for the development, implementation and management of efficient business practices and productive relationships within MTAA, its members, key stakeholders and the wider community. Key Responsibilities: ▪ Effective management of the business, including governance, financial management, human resources and IT and CRM systems. ▪ Close working relationships with the MTAA Board Finance committee through the provision of sound governance and administration support. ▪ Coordination and preparation of Board papers and Board minutes. ▪ Ensure the delivery of all current and relative statutory reporting and the maintenance of MTAA financial, insurance, legal, HR and other regulatory requirements. ▪ Manage vendors, tenders/contracts on behalf of the Association, as well as maintaining relationships with contractors. ▪ Manage and develop internal systems, policies and processes, to optimise operations and support the functioning and risk management of the Business. ▪ Manage HR procedures, performance management systems and the recruitment process of staff as required. ▪ Ensure the strategy, processes and IT system (e.g. customer relationship management program) are in place to maximise future opportunities for the Association and its membership base. ▪ Strategic management of member services. ▪ Managing an effective team to deliver key member services; ▪ Ensuring the delivery of effective communication to members, stakeholders and media, by overseeing the development and continuous improvement of the Web site, the CRM and the marketing, communication plans. Show less



Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre

• Australia
• Research Services

• Interim Finance Director

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Lead the finance team to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of management and statutory financial statements. Ensure accounting integrity of financial information • Prepare annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, monthly forecasts and business models • Provide detailed reports, high level guidance and finance advice to the CEO and Senior Executives • Prepare monthly group management accounts and financial reports to the highest standards and on a timely basis. Prepare group financials for quarterly Board meeting (5 companies in the Group) • Assist Senior Executives with strategic management, financing, business partnerships and other commercial activities. Ensure non-finance people understood reports by implementing strategies • Managing relationships and facilities with banks and other external partners • Enhance and implement standard group reporting policies and procedures and ensure that fixed asset registers are accurately maintained • Liaise with the company's professional advisors and ensure that tax and statutory records are completed and maintained in accordance with government legislations • Ensure accuracy of weekly cash flow reporting and ensure monthly payroll accurately prepared and payments made on a timely basis • Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions and review processes and strive for continuous improvement. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly. • Complete tax returns and ensure compliance with ASIC regulations • Develop and implement internal controls and oversee HR functions and contracts Show less



Sydney North Primary Health Network

• Interim Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Lead and manage the SNPHN areas of Finance, Risk and Governance. Ensure operational functions support the programs and initiatives the SNPHN is committed to deliver to improve primary health care • Ensure the annual budget for SNPHN is sound and fiscal aspects of planning, budgeting and regular plan submissions to Department of Health (DoH) are addressed accurately and within set budget parameters • Ensure reporting and submissions to DoH are streamlined, allowing sufficient time for internal stakeholder review and submitted to DoH on time with relevant KPI’s reported. • Ensured reporting and commentary including performance against identified KPIs are detailed to CEO, the Board and DoH as required. Streamlined end of month process and improved financial management • Project managed the implementation of Microsoft Navision system (replaced MYOB) • Supported the CEO and Executive Team by taking accountability, for management and oversite of all financial management, acquittals, audit and reporting process and systems • Provided time critical and accurate financial and operational information to the CEO and propose recommendations on both strategy and operations • Prepared and review to ensure accuracy in budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, payables and receivables and other accounting documents • Supervised payroll ensuring accuracy, compliance to legislation and delivery by due date • Provided monthly financial statements and reports to the Finance and Risk Management Board Committee. Attend meetings, provide advice and make presentations where required. Action to completion of any items delegated in agreed time frames • Prepared business case and scenarios for funding agreements, contracts and other business opportunities as requested in agreed time frames • Effectively manage the cash requirements and monthly cash flow for the business including investment advice in relation to term deposits and cash reserves are available when payables fall due Show less



The Northern Sydney Institute - TAFE NSW

• Australia
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial / Business Analyst

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  Responsibilities: • Member of the Project team working on the revenue data remediation program required due to the audit qualification of the 30 June 2015 financial statements • Responsible for the review / sign-off of remediated data regularly, document errors, implement improvements to remediation process immediately. Ensure exceptions identified on Exception Reports and investigate whether exceptions have a valid reason, or alternatively, referred data issues that required remediation • Conducted extensive data analytics, use of pivot tables, financial modelling • As Finance reviewer, communicate with team regarding quality of remediation and independently with KPMG. Separate exception reports as required and allocate to remediation team members • Provided shared guidance to team members and immediately advise of serious issues and delays to the schedule to the Institute COO and CFO Show less



North Coast Institute of TAFE

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Responsibilities: • Lead the development, analysis, implementation and monitoring of NCTAFE’s financial operations • Provided expert advice on NCTAFE’s financial and accounting management to meet business intent, objectives and related KPI’s • Provided high level strategic advice and develop effective strategies for implementation • Lead the development of a culture of continuous improvement and best practice in customer service • Prepared budget and forward estimates for effective allocation of resources and facilitate strategic and business planning processes • 2015/16 budget reviews and financial reporting to Executives, TAFE NSW and NSW Treasury • Managed and streamlined early close at 31 March 2016 for the end of financial year 2016 to TAFE NSW (reporting, variance analysis and audit requirements) • End of month improvements to Executive Reports / variance analysis / commentary • Implemented policy / process / system / reporting improvements (SAP) in a Shared Service environment • Managed delegations of authority and developed and improved internal control requirements Achievements: • Understood the complexities of the financial landscape and systems • Redesigned and improved monthly Executive Financial Reports and increased efficiencies within finance • Implemented a new process for the 2016/17 Budget • Improved reporting for Capital Expenditure / Projects, especially accurate cash flows • Improved the use of financial systems by automating end of month processes and improved the efficiency and accuracy of reported results Show less



Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul

• Religious Institutions
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Provincial Project Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  Managing numerous Projects from planning to completion. Detailing the project objectives, plans and prioritising projects. Arrange approval for project commencements. Analysis of organisation’s needs and financial and cost benefit analysis. Managing the requirements of relationships between the Daughters service providers and Incorporated Works. Monitor sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained. Ensure compliance with all of the reporting obligations. Accurate cash flow projections and measures to ensure the financial viability of the projects. Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing with regards to the projects. Fire Sprinkler System - $550k, Urgent Housing Maintenance – $830k (VIC), $1m (NSW). Show less



Tustin Business Consulting Services

• Business / Project Consultant

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

  Provide consulting, proffessional, project services to businesses. Provide consulting, proffessional, project services to businesses.



NSW Department of Planning and Environment

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

  Support the Chief Financial Officer and Divisional Managers with timely financial information to assist with strategic decision making. I am actively involved in the following activities and accountabilities: • 2014/15 Budget reviews, • Revenue modelling for various divisions, • End of financial year 2014: Statutory Reporting/variance analysis and audit requirements, • End of month: improvements to board reports / variance analysis / commentary / checklist • Developed and improved cash flow forecasting, TOES reporting to NSW Treasury, PAFA compliance • Process / system / reporting improvements (SAP) in a Shared Service environment • Actioning audit recommendations and reviewing all policy and procedures Achievements: • Completed a cash flow forecast for the 6 months from June to Nov 2014 with ongoing monitoring • Redesigned and improved monthly Financial Board Reports • Successfully updated all forms, reviewed and updated Finance policies / procedures on intranet Show less



Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Professional Services)

• Head of Finance

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

  As Head of Finance I lead a team of 14 and provide executive support to the senior executives in managing the following key accountabilities: • Monitoring the integrity of all financial matters, • Developing and recommending broad financial policies for consideration by the Executive and Board’s Finance and Audit Committee, • Initiating and overseeing the implementation of financial plans to maximise the use of financial resources to meet strategic and operational objectives, • Regularly appraising the organisation’s financial position and producing regular financial reports to the Executive and Board for information and review, • Identify, assessment and monitoring all financial risks and controls, • Ensured compliance with all statutory and financial reporting requirements, • Key interface with the external auditors, • Provided leadership is matters relating to banking negotiations, investment of funds, taxation policies and the development of management accounting systems and controls. Achievements: ➢ Prepared the Statutory Annual Financial Statements for audit and publication, ➢ Reduced audit Management Letter points from 13 in 2012 to 5 in 2013 (2012 – 3 with high and 7 with medium impact. 2013 – 0 with high and 1 with medium impact), ➢ Restructured the Finance Team to increase business support/strengthen internal control and processes, ➢ Developed/redesigned new monthly Financial Board Reports, positively accepted by the Board, Executive and External Auditors, ➢ Strengthened controls on investment allocations and reconciliations, ➢ Improved relationship with Internal Audit with a reduced level of adverse audit observations, ➢ Effectively managed the cash requirements and monthly cash flow for the business, ➢ Implemented effective communication/review process across Finance Team, ➢ Developed members of the Finance Team to improve their skills and performance, ➢ Favourable feedback relating to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable improved customer service. Show less



Roads and Maritime Services - ROADS Agency (ROADS)

• Program Manager, DRIVES Realignment Program

  • Jul 2009 - May 2012

  ROADS is an operating agency of Transport Services Division and its primary responsibilities are to manage the road network, provide road capacity and maintenance solutions, test and license drivers and register and inspect vehicles and improve road safety. ROADS employ approximately 7,523 staff. The IM&IT section provides quality and cost effective information technology services to ROADS by: • Effectively partnering with ROADS businesses to deliver IT resources and business systems that meet strategic and business objectives of ROADS, • Ensuring IT resources and business systems operate efficiently and effectively, • Delivering IT projects on time and on budget to meet strategic and business needs, • Complying with statutory requirements and ROADS IT strategies, policies and procedures. Reporting to: Chief Information Officer Responsibilities: Management of the DRIVES Refactoring Program: • Management of the Realignment Program with a substantial multi-million dollar budget, • Reporting and communication of project status and financial position of the Program to the Steering Committee, • Responsible for ensuring benefits realisation activities are realised, • Responsible for the delivery of Realignment project activities – Benchmarking, CA:Gen upgrade, • Reporting – Financial Management, Project Milestone, External e.g. Department of Commerce, Treasury, • Manage relationship with external vendor – agreed governance process, agreed delivery targets and measures, • Responsible for the management of the Realignment Team – team of 5. Achievements: ➢ Project milestones achieved and under budget. ➢ Modified Realignment/Refactoring strategy and approach to align with changing requirements and technology to achieve greater value for money and significantly improved functionality. ➢ Successfully negotiated dollar savings with vendors on pricing and contract terms. ➢ Implemented changes to process and achieved substantial dollar savings and faster project completion. Show less



Energetics Pty Ltd (Professional Services Consulting Firm)

• Head of Finance

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2008

  Responsible for all financial, statutory, commercial, taxation, information systems, management accounting and treasury functions. Support the Managing Director and the Executive Team with timely management information, commercial support and advice. Attend all Board meeting to present financial results and participate in setting the strategic objectives of the company and the performance measurement thereof. Maintain relationships with bankers, auditors, lawyers, board, shareholders, customers and comply with ASIC requirements. Achievements: ➢ Project Manager for the selection of and the implementation of the company’s new management information system (Greentree). ➢ Development, implementation and reporting of the Group Business Plan for 2008 and 2009, including the setting of hourly cost and charge out rates for consultants. ➢ Achieved monthly reporting requirements and deadlines by ensuring timely and accurate reports submitted to the Board. (project based environment). Included Work In Progress and staff utilisation reporting. ➢ Liaised regularly with all Project Managers to ensure projects accurately costed and reported. ➢ Managed cash requirements, treasury, payroll, company secretarial requirements and administrative functions for the company in a rapidly expanding and changing environment. ➢ Met end of financial year (31 March 2008) external audit deadlines and timeframes that ensured an efficient completion of the audit on schedule and budget. ➢ Implemented new policies and procedures to tighten financial controls in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. ➢ Development of costing/pricing models for the Technology Service division’s business activities of information and data management and hosting. Show less



Hot Springs Pty Ltd

• Head of Finance

  • Mar 2006 - Jan 2007

  Responsible for all financial, management accounting and treasury functions. Responsible for the planning, preparation and distribution of the annual budget. Ensure accurate completion of the Group’s statutory annual financial statements and manage the annual audit of the Group’s accounts. Maintain relations with banks and other financial institutions and control foreign exchange transactions and hedging activities. Review and implement changes to new financial accounting system, Axapta. Achievements: ➢ Implemented changes to end of month processes and systems to ensure timely and accurate reports submitted to local management. ➢ Achieved finalisation and distribution of the annual budget to management within a strict timetable. Show less



Johnson Controls

• Ireland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Finance Australia & New Zealand

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2006

  As Head of Finance I lead a team of 18, managing all financial, information systems and logistics functions. Direct, control and administer the financial activities and operational procedures of the organisation to ensure profits and assets are protected. Provide Local Management and the Asia Pacific Regional Office with financial assessments and information which will ensure planning and budgeting activities meet regional goals. Review and sign off on legal aspects of contracts/tender. Recommend and devise financial approaches and strategies to improve growth targets for Revenue, Gross Margin, Net Operating Assets and Return on Assets. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and US GAAP. Ensure accurate completion of statutory annual financial statements and taxation return. Ensure the IT and Warehousing functions operate efficiently. Achievements: ➢ Understood and managed the financial activities of a new organisation in a short period of time. ➢ Achieved monthly reporting requirements and deadlines by ensuring timely and accurate financial reports and information submitted to Asia Pacific. Project accounting using % of completion methodology. Effective and accurate Work In Progress management and reporting. ➢ Met end of financial year (30 September 2005) external audit deadlines and timeframes that ensured an efficient completion of audit on schedule and budget. ➢ As a member of the management team I quickly achieved excellent support from and rapport with other members of the team. ➢ Represented the company at the Asia Pacific 2006 Kick-Off conference in Beijing. Show less



Northern Sydney Area Health Service

• Australia
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director of Finance

  • Mar 1999 - Feb 2005

  Lead a team of 54 covering all financial, management accounting and treasury functions ($60 million funds). Developed, implemented, maintained and managed a broad range of financial and revenue accounting functions across the Area Health Service. Achievements: ➢ Implemented structural changes to Area Finance to further improve customer service and to enable a staff performance management system to be implemented ➢ Achieved the CPA Society of Australia award for Organisational Achievement for the development of monthly cost centre reports available to Management and Cost Centre Managers via the Intranet on the fifth working day after the end of month - saved the organisation $150,000 per annum. Reduced end of month reporting of financial results by 2 days – final results available for release on the fourth working day. ➢ Assisted Doctors and Senior Clinicians to better understand the budget process and their monthly cost centre reports. ➢ Improved the status and customer service of Area Finance across the Area Health Service which improved the level of trust and increased business partnering with Doctors and Clinicians. ➢ Built effective relationships with Doctors and Clinicians to ensure their needs and their Department’s requirements were met. ➢ Implemented salary packaging for all Area Health Service staff resulting substantial cash benefits for all staff. ➢ Successfully managed staff performance issues in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures. ➢ Efficient management of accurate cash inflows and outflows across multiple sites with unpredictable cash flows and no overdraft permitted – weekly cash management of $12 million. ➢ Successfully project managed the merger of three billing (debtor) databases into one to achieve increased efficiencies and cost reductions. Total billings of $84.4 million. ➢ Audited statutory Annual Financial Statements consistently presented on schedule with unqualified external audit reports issued. Show less



AAP Telecommunictions

• Group Management Accountant

  • Oct 1997 - Mar 1999

  One of Australia’s three largest telecommunications carriers (listed on ASX) driving competition in the Australian telecommunications market. Group operating revenue totalling $720 million per annum, employing over 900 staff. Reporting to: Group Financial Controller Responsibilities: Ensure accurate and timely preparation, improvement and maintenance of the Company’s annual and 5 yearly financial plan (TM1 and Excel) including liaising with branch/department heads, engineering staff and subsidiary Financial Controllers. Prepared and developed monthly management reports for the Consolidated Group. Prepare Consolidated Statutory Accounts (using TM1) in accordance with ASX reporting requirements. Achievements: ➢ Assisted with the development of effective and efficient annual and 5 yearly financial planning models as the group expanded through acquisitions using TM1 software and Excel spreadsheets. ➢ Developed effective monthly consolidation of Board/Management reports and improved controls over processes to ensure the efficient consolidation and reporting of key performance information for 5 companies in the group. Show less



Australian Stock Exchange

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Management Accountant

  • May 1994 - Sep 1997

  The Australian Stock Exchange operates Australia’s primary national stock exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities. Operations supported by comprehensive information technology. Total operating revenue exceeds $120 million per annum, employing over 600 staff. Reporting to: Manager, Management Accountant Responsibilities: Prepared, co-ordinated, consolidated and distributed revenue/expenditure, HR and Capex budgets and forecasts. Developed and maintained management reporting systems and accounting methods in order to improve existing procedures on the flow of management information. Team member for the selection, design and implementation of a new Financial and Accounting System (Peoplesoft). Achievements: ➢ Developed, implemented and maintained a new Budget System and management of the conversion of the Budget System from an Access database to a client/server relational database. ➢ Developed accounting and reporting procedures for large capital expenditure projects totalling $76.4 million (included two major projects with a total budget of $21.6 million and $26.5 million). ➢ Developed and streamlined Board and Management reports and improved the level of accounting and finance knowledge across the organisation. ➢ Implemented and maintained Activity Based Management/Costing systems for various business units and developed product transfer pricing and profitability models to improve the flow of information. Show less


Sports Fashions, Hannanprint, Telstra and RPA Hospital
• Financial Controller

  • Mar 1992 - May 1994


British Telecom

• Computer Networking
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Financial and Management Accountant

  • Jun 1990 - Aug 1991

  A large UK listed telecommunications company. Worked within the systems integration business division and the Visual Broadcast Services division and the latter division provides communication links via satellite worldwide as well as nationally in the UK. Reporting to: Financial Controller Responsibilities: Investigate the poor financial performance of a particular business unit. Undertake a series of assignments for the Finance Director, a key one being the management of a major project comprising more than 9,500 end customer sites with sales revenue of GBP10 million per annum. Responsibility for the effective preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts for 6 Business Units, implemented financial controls, the preparation and completion of 2nd Quarter re-forecasts, the preparation and completion of a 5 year plan for 6 business units and the preparation of bids/tenders using internal rate of return method for approval and authorisation. Achievements: ➢ Managed large internal sales ledger reconciliation and controlled the financial aspects of a major project with sales revenue of GBP10 million per annum, attended meetings with the customer to discuss and resolve discrepancies and restored customer goodwill which resulted in retaining the customer’s substantial business. ➢ Understood and managed a complicated financial structure in a short period of time. Show less



Kohler Flexible Packaging

• South Africa
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Financial Director

  • Jan 1984 - Feb 1990

  A division of a large listed industrial group manufacturing and exporting flexible packaging materials with a turnover of SAR100 million per annum and 350 employees. Reporting to: Managing Director (1 year) and Financial Director (5 years) Responsibilities: Leading a team of 13 covering all financial, commercial, taxation, daily foreign exchange transactions and treasury functions. Negotiated banking facilities, especially foreign exchange transactions, resulting in improvements in cost, flexibility and service. Implemented and maintained a fleet management system for 45 vehicles. Achievements: ➢ Reduced the monthly management accounts turnaround from 8 to 5 days and significantly reduced the number of reports and schedules incorporated into monthly Board Reports. ➢ Improved efficiency and effectiveness of end of year financial reporting requirements and audit. ➢ Successfully setup the finance, administrative and standard costing systems for a new Label Manufacturing Division. ➢ Managed a cost benefit analysis on whether to stock/capitalise gravure printing cylinders (approx. 800 cylinders costing SAR1.2 million) or to purchase them on demand with resultant lead time and price increase issues – resulted in substantial cost savings and taxation benefits. ➢ Managed a cost benefit analysis on whether to locate an ink mixing plant on the factory premises (in house) or to use external suppliers – decision was made to locate the ink plant in house to achieve cost savings and improve delivery lead times. ➢ Financial and utilisation planning decision to relocate gravure printing machines from a discontinued plant to ensure effective utilisation based on available factory floor space, capacity utilisation, staffing and achieved greater production quantities with increased sales revenue. Show less



Ernst & Young

• China
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Senior

  • Jun 1982 - Jan 1984

  Extensive audit management experience and training received with a diverse range of large clients and systems. Extensive audit management experience and training received with a diverse range of large clients and systems.



D McLean & Fairbairn

• Articled Clerk to Audit Senior

  • Jan 1977 - May 1982

  Extensive audit and accounting services experience and training received with a diverse range of SME clients and systems. Extensive audit and accounting services experience and training received with a diverse range of SME clients and systems.