Experience

Boutique Capital
• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Fund Accountant

  • May 2022 - Present


BT

• Belgium
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Analyst

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  I am within the Program Delivery team focusing on Regulatory Reporting and Cost Disclosures, specifically changes to tax statement and AIIR reporting. I am currently tasked with the Retail Tax Requirements and changes associated with AIIR v13. Current responsibilities and duties include: • requirements gathering and documentation • stakeholder engagement • documenting current and future state processes • system analysis and design implementation of Superannuation legislative changes and conduct workshops to illicit business requirements. Show less



AMP Capital

• Australia
• Investment Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Business Analyst

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  AMP Group has decided to sell the Australian and New Zealand wealth protection business and the Australian and New Zealand mature businesses to Resolution Life. This transaction is due to be completed in 1H 2020. This sale is being implemented via the Separation and Simplification Program (S&S). My role requires significant knowledge and high proficiency in Excel to create a master spreadsheet containing all the static data of current AMP entities. Other duties and accomplishments included: • All entity changes relating to Separation and Simplification will include new entity setups and changes to existing entities, which will be provided to IT within the Master Entity List. This spreadsheet will be used to update all strategy AMPCI systems with all static data requirements. • Supported the Senior Business Analysts with the AMP Capital S&S Business Impact Assessment • Going above and beyond assisting AMP with the completion and execution of Account Opening forms at the custodian, BNP Paribas, including Middle Office matrixes, population and execution of tax forms • Communicating with other teams within AMP Capital, including IT for data sources, the Transitions Team for ISDA/CSA and new Trust setups • Nominated by the Tahir Shetty (Delivery Manager) and won the “S&S Rockstar” award during the program Town Hall, where I was recognised by over 300 of my peers • Reviewer of the S&S UAT Plan • Assisted the Tax SME with an automated calculation of deferred tax liability on a sector level as part of a KPMG compensation paper • Tasked to be the AMP Capital Incident Manager for Program Dress Rehearsals. Use a standardised process for the triage, analysis, documentation, response and reporting of incidents to increase visibility and communication of incidents, provide escalation pathways for timely resolution and to prioritise resolution of incidents to unblock the progress of run sheet tasks using Jira. Show less



The Citco Group Limited

• Cayman Islands
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice President

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Responsible for assisting the Account Manager in reviewing all funds within the group; managing a group of Fund Analysts and Senior Fund Analysts, responsible for on the job training and development of staff members, and acting as the main point of contact for external auditors and clients.Coordinating workflow and completing detailed reviews of Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Net Asset Value preparation which includes:• Cash and Portfolio Reconciliations• Income and Expense Accruals• Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations• Analysis of fund returns and performance in line with the current market trends and projections• Other ad hoc reports as needed• Keeping abreast of new accounting standards and ensuring compliance on all accounts within the team• Reviewing the annual tax reporting and coordinating the delivery to clients within assigned deadlines• Monthly Financial Statements preparation and monitoring/guiding the preparation of year-end financials• Client relationship manager and the main client contact person from an operational perspective• Preparing agendas and completing minutes for all client meetings and discussions• Maintaining relationships with investment advisors/managers, banks, brokers , auditors and other fund participants• Validating interpretation of confirmation letters from counter parties to set up derivative instruments in the accounting system• Validating the accuracy of the valuation• Implementing on the job training initiatives and ensuring consistent coaching and mentoring of staff• Participate in special projects as needed• Assume authorized signatory duties• Official first review and sign off of NAV for SOC1 purposes• Conduct Interviews for positions within the team• Assist with NAV production where required• Participate in one on ones and appraisals with staff alongside the Account Manager Show less

• Senior Fund Analyst

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

  Assisting the Assistant Account Manager, with duties including:• Basic Supervision and support to the Fund Analysts;• Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge funds;• Reviewing of cash, portfolio, dividend reconciliations, interest accrual schedules, pricing, capital activity, and financial statements;• Assisting with the preparation of the Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports;• Meeting expectations of fund participants, adhering to deadlines;• Maintaining relationships with investment advisors/managers, banks, brokers, auditors, and other fund participants;• Interviewing Candidates;• Assisting auditors and other advisors, preparing Annual Reports.First Level review and part action of Daily/Weekly/Monthly Net Asset Value preparation, which includes:• Maintaining the funds activities within our accounting system;• Cash and Portfolio Reconciliations;• Income and Expense Accruals;• Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations;• Financial Statement preparation;• Other ad-hoc reports as needed;• Reviewing and assisting with tax reporting fieldwork;• Understanding and implementing the correct accounting reporting standards in line with fund documentation;• Interpreting confirmation letters from counter parties to set up Derivative instruments in our Accounting System;• Validating the accuracy of the valuation. Show less

• Fund Analyst

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2016

  Assisting the senior fund analysts and account managers with duties including:• Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge funds;• Assisting with the preparation of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports;• Working with the Investor Relations group;• Meeting expectations of fund participants, and adhering to deadlines.The Net Asset Valuation preparation includes:• Maintaining the funds activities within the accounting system;• Cash and Portfolio Reconciliations;• Pricing and analysis of fund portfolios in line with fund documents;• Income and Expense Accruals;• Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations;• Financial Statement preparation;• Other ad-hoc reports as needed. Show less



Singapore Airlines

• Singapore
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Services & Operations Executive

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

  Providing strategic and administrative support to the Manager HR/Admin South West Pacific in the areas of commercial technology, regulatory compliance and airport operation relating to WHS and security. • Handling tasks of a commercial and/or operational nature which requires interaction, planning, process development and problem resolution. The commercial work with national vendors included maintaining effective vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with legislative and contractual obligations. • Australian security operations - Acted as a custodian of SIA's Transport Security Plan (TSP) for operation within Australia, in conjunction with head office's requirements. I provided internal and external stakeholders with guidance and/or interpretation of legalisation, regulation of the TSP and maintain the currency of the TSP. I also visited airports Australia wide where SIA conducts its operations and undertook audits for compliance to TSP. • Commercial Technology - Main point of contact on commercial technology matters and projects within South West Pacific. This included maintaining external vendor relationships, organising tender or quotation processes and liaising with head office in Singapore and guiding local IT coordinators in state offices. • Risk review and Business Continuity Planning - Maintained risk registers for airport stations and compiled, created, reviewed and communicated SIA's BCP's for Australian operation. • Supervision of Administration Officer - Provided leadership and guidance to the Administration Officer, including the setting of KPIs, allocation of day to day tasks and conducting performance appraisals. • Finance and audit administration - Ensuring adherence to finance and administration procedures, including audit and purchasing requirements. • Project and ad-hoc assignments - Participated in, planned and executed projects of an operation or services dimension, as required. Show less



National Australia Bank

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Direct Service Adviser

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  I used my strong verbal and communication skills, problem solving skills and my flexibility in order to learn a variety of products and be able to resolve any customer or branch queries. Different areas of expertise include: • Internet Banking • Authenticating customers and assessing risk • Credit Cards • Personal Loans and Home Loans • Dispute Resolution I used my strong verbal and communication skills, problem solving skills and my flexibility in order to learn a variety of products and be able to resolve any customer or branch queries. Different areas of expertise include: • Internet Banking • Authenticating customers and assessing risk • Credit Cards • Personal Loans and Home Loans • Dispute Resolution



Bunnings

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Member

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2013

  • Consulting with rep vendors and ordering stock. • Helping customers make informed decisions on products and services • Customer repair and warranty claims including consulting with suppliers. • Setting up of promotional displays. • Performing workshops with product demonstration. • Training - courses and research. • Consulting with rep vendors and ordering stock. • Helping customers make informed decisions on products and services • Customer repair and warranty claims including consulting with suppliers. • Setting up of promotional displays. • Performing workshops with product demonstration. • Training - courses and research.