Sam Silva
Finance & IT Manager at Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Accidental Company Secretary training
Governance Institute of Australia -
Data Science for Business
HARVARD LEARNING ONLINE -
Innovation Culture Learning and Coaching training
Compass Learning
Experience
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Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC)
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Australia
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance & IT Manager
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Jul 2015 - Present
• Work with Audit and Risk Committee in relation to financial and risk management, financial and cyber audits • Maintain cyber security, staff cyber training and annual cyber audits • Work closely with CEO to deliver the company strategic plan • Contribute to the establishment of the company and provide recommendations on company financials • Manage financial functions across the organisation, including budgeting and forecasting, and reporting • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure taxation and other legislative compliance • Work collaboratively with executive leaders on company establishment projects and events • Direct financial control and accounting policies and procedures and facilitate the use of financial systems • Liaise with the executive team to set financial parameters within IMCRC operations, • Provide guidance on project funding models to stakeholders and Commonwealth Government • Provide guidance and advice on budgets, forecasts, project establishment and reporting • Maintain responsibility for company-wide IT systems and facilities, coordinating partner providers as needed • Develop and enhance company financial forecasting and reporting processes, systems and tools • Establish a confidential payroll system including PAYG systems of management, ensuring industry compliance
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Advanced Manufacturing CRC
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Australia
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Company Accountant and Finance Manager
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
• Performed all company accounting duties - budgets and forecasting, financial audits and cash flow development • Managed all financial compliance, reporting and analysis, and implemented financial policies and procedures • Collaborated with industry and research partners on project planning, contracts and contract variations • Prepared and presented executive-level financial reports and commentary to ensure industry compliance • Ensured accurate quarterly reporting and preparation and submission of annual commonwealth reports • Assisted CFO with company secretarial duties and participated in organising company information and planning • Identified and recovered $837K of incorrectly stated company receivables in the general ledger • Facilitated the AMCRC wind up process and transfer of remaining assets to AMCRC Pty Ltd
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Arts Centre Melbourne
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Australia
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Performing Arts
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300 - 400 Employee
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Accounts Receivable and Financial Accountant
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Apr 2006 - Apr 2012
• Conducted end-of-month processes including investment results, interest and prepared financial statements • Assisted Business Units with budgeting and forecasting, and provided insightful commentary on results • Established strong working relationships with a range of internal teams and departments • Maintained responsibility for the lodgement of BAS, FBT return, congestion levy and withholding tax • Implemented internal tax processes and testing scenarios to ensure accuracy of information • Worked collaboratively in the implementation and integration of various finance projects • Developed and implemented a reporting framework to reduce the month end report from 6 to 3 days • Assisted in the implementation of EBMS finance system project by transferring accounts and data • Project managed and implemented Car Park financial reporting system to support performance • Maintained responsibility for completing asset audits and entering financial values into the system
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EPICURE
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Australia
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Supervisor – Café Vic & Members Restaurant
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Jul 2005 - Apr 2007
• Supervised and managed staff across the café and members restaurant • Established and maintained strong relationships with a range of stakeholders • Delivered and promoted exceptional customer service across the workplace • Maintained responsibility for accurate cash handling and daily report preparation • Prepared daily summary reports for management, including financial reports • Supervised and managed staff across the café and members restaurant • Established and maintained strong relationships with a range of stakeholders • Delivered and promoted exceptional customer service across the workplace • Maintained responsibility for accurate cash handling and daily report preparation • Prepared daily summary reports for management, including financial reports
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Education
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RMIT University
Master of Finance -
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Deakin University
Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Accounting & Finance) -
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CPA Australia
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