Greater Sydney Area
I am a CPA qualified senior financial accountant with broad experience that includes improving processes and procedures, payroll accounting, month end processes and review, inventory control, tax including payroll tax, BAS and FBT, Accounts Payable, accruals/prepayments, budgeting/forecasting, and assistance with external audit. I have extensive ERP experience in Microsoft Dynamics/Navision and SAP as well and proficiency in advanced excell, Word, Powerpoint, IBM Cognos, MYOB and Xero. I am CPA qualified as well as having achieved a Masters in Accounting (Professional Accounting) and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Achievements Improved inventory process such as the implementation of inventory obsolescence calculation and monitoring of excess and obsolete stock Implemented new supply chain management program to enhance inventory control, allowing for: • Better inventory controls • Deployment of new just-in-time stock management processes; Implemented deferred cost schedule in line with deferred revenue recognition; Nominated for employer of the year for excellence in improving processes and procedure Responsibilities Monthly and annual payroll tax calculations, reconciliation and submission accross all states and territories in Australia BAS – preparing and submission monthly BAS reports Preparation, calculation and submission of Fringe Benefits Tax Prepare and process payroll Inter company accounting Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of the general ledger system Calculation of Bonuses and Commissions - accruals and payments Calculation and uploading of monthly FTE reporting Inventory control; Inventory analysis and reporting Assistance with end of financial year statutory reporting and the external audit process Calculate accruals and prepayments; Accounts Payable Contributing to the budgeting, forecasting and planning process Coordinate the month end reporting timetable Month-End close processing including journal entries, financial analysis and review P & L and balance sheet review and analysis
Achievements With strong and persuasive interpersonal and communication skills, always succeeded in explaining and making people without financial expertise understand any/all company financial policies and procedure; Rolled out controlled self-audit (C.S.A.) reviewing processes and internal controls, documenting walkthrough /testing results and recommended 5 control action items for efficiency improvement and compliance; Responsibilities Assistance with Month-End close processing including journal entries, financial analysis and review with the field; Prepare and present monthly operations overhead reports, variance analysis and engaging key stakeholders in leading monthly operations review meetings; Preparation and posting of monthly standard journals which include freight accruals, casual labour accruals, recharges and adjustments including posting errors; P&L analysis and review across state and national level as part of month end processes; Overhead variance analysis: reviewing all costs, correcting posting errors and ensuring expenditure is appropriately categorised as a capital or expense; Assist with General Ledger reconciliation during month end.
Achievements Received AAA award from Chief Executive BANZ for leading the Steel Efficiency Review™. (Initiative that looks at customer’s processes, identify cost and time savings); Converted import roll form manufacturer to Bluescope Colorbond® – worth approx. $6 million per annum, based on presenting VP and value add such as marketing initiatives, leveraging brand equity and consignment inventory; Featured in “The Edge” magazine online and hardcopy on four occasions featuring four separate customers and initiatives to drive cost and time savings within their business Responsibilities Drive demand planning forecasting with a focus on accuracy of volume forecasts; Product level forecasting on a monthly basis; Prepare the NSW M.B.R. (Monthly Business Review) Interpreting general market movements, competitor activity, margin dollars and dollars per tonne, summarising key operations measures, Maintenance drivers, DIFOT, and P & L summary; Actively manage a territory base whilst delivering growth to achieve KPI's; Planning and implementing strategic Value Propositions in a competitive market; Driving the Steel Efficiency Review™ (S.E.R.) amongst customers – Process of reviewing current processes encompassing lean principles to potentially identify cost savings and efficiency improvements leveraging the resources available within Bluescope; Strategic call planning and customer management through call cycle; Plan, implement and control budgeting and forecasting for territory; Develop strong relationships with a focus on delivering solutions Actively seeking to grow territory and implement strategies to seek new business; Provide assistance to other team members in explaining cost build ups; Assist credit team in getting debtor days down on accounts.
Assistance with month end Reconciliation of G/L; Stock and MAP adjustments GRIR clearing reconciliation Preparation of monthly pallet and packaging reports and variance analysis Preparation and presenting monthly overheads, variance analysis and performance of state and national operations Prepare consolidate national monthly performance report Processing of monthly standard journals; Reconciliation and processing of monthly accruals and prepayments, freight recharges, adjustments including posting errors;
Deliver exceptional customer service focusing on a solutions based approach. Always willing to go the extra mile in ensuring a win/win resolution I am a recipient of a number of customer service awards including being the first employee to achieve a 5 out of 5 quality assurance score.