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Adam Hoffmann

Summary

A highly motivated and results-driven qualified senior accountant with over a decade of experience demonstrating versatility and outstanding performance spanning diverse sectors, including manufacturing and hospitality. An analytical approach, commercial acumen, inquisitive nature ensures accurate information and value-added support is provided for making strategic decisions. Hard-working, an honest attitude balanced with a good sense of humour fosters productive relationships. An established reputation for self-motivation, enthusiasm, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills guarantees deadlines are always met on time.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant – Operations

Cement Australia (Manufacturing)
04.2019 - 12.2023
  • Provided commercial support to Operations Manager and plant personnel, ensuring adherence to strict month-end deadlines (month-end result cut off by 4pm Day 1) and preparing month-end duties, joint venture allocations, and monthly reporting for internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborated with Operations Manager to prepare and deliver bi-monthly Business Review presentation packs to Executive team, highlighting operational risks and financial results
  • Facilitated CFO updates with 2 x weekly estimate updates against Budget and Forecast with commentary
  • Preparation and commentary of Joint Venture Monthly reporting to the Board along with Quarterly Board Papers
  • Managed Joint Venture Cashflow, quarterly dividend declarations, and shareholder sales rebates, along with preparing and presenting Joint Venture Monthly reporting to the Board and Quarterly Board Papers
  • Performed financial modelling using existing Excel models to develop 3-year site plans, presented to the Executive team for approval
  • Additionally, conducted bi-monthly updates on yearly forecasts, offering detailed cost analysis and commentary comparing against budget and previous forecasts
  • Spearheaded business improvement initiatives by streamlining processes, automating reports, and enhancing KPI reporting using SAP BW queries
  • Oversaw CAPEX forecasts, asset management, and assisted with Capital Expenditure request papers, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and shareholders reporting requirements (HARP)
  • Coordinated stock management procedures, inventory reconciliation, and balance sheet reconciliations, including investigating and resolving variances
  • Managed standard costing maintenance, price setting in SAP, and intercompany pricing agreements, ensuring accounting treatment alignment with standards and supporting external auditors during half-year and full-year audits
  • Provided general SAP maintenance support and liaised with IT Services for plant-related issues

Senior Management Accountant - Contract

Department of Housing & Public Works (Government)
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Managed revenue and expenditure budget processes, conducting monitoring and variance analysis in collaboration with business partners to oversee financial management activities for Building Policy and Asset Management division, including reconciliations as needed for complex funding programs
  • Prepared and analyzed financial components for capital projects, special program funding, and corporate governance, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained financial administration systems and reporting processes, including managing day-to-day financial operations using SAP finance and property management systems
  • Ensured compliance with relevant Government legislation and departmental policies, contributing to financial analysis and completion of submissions for briefing notes and correspondence
  • Cultivated effective networks and relationships with clients and stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives

Property Accountant

Queensland Investment Commission - QIC (Property)
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Contracted by QIC, top investment provider, to facilitate outsourcing of their Real Estate division to CBRE
  • Primarily served as management accountant, supporting finance function for Castle Towers shopping center in NSW, ensuring precise monthly reporting
  • Responsibilities encompassed monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, maintenance of property-related models, balance sheet reconciliations, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in property center management.

Financial Controller/Senior Accountant - Contract

Pho Café - UK (Hospitality)
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Contracted by Pho Cafe, Vietnamese restaurant chain with +25 locations and annual turnover exceeding +£30 million in 2018
  • Focused primarily on year-end accounts preparation, including rigorous analysis of Balance Sheet Reconciliations and audit engagement
  • Post-audit, spearheaded extensive payroll project, testing ERP system Nextra to ensure accurate payroll calculations for employees
  • Conducted recalculations of holiday allowances/accruals and investigated manual holiday pay versus paid holidays for part-time/casual employees across three new restaurant setups to ensure accurate payment and leave balances.

Senior Management Accountant - Contract

Busaba Bangkok Thai (Hospitality)
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Busaba Bangkok Thai boutique Thai Restaurant chain in London with 14 restaurants with annual turnover over £28 million
  • Played pivotal role in managing financial operations for restaurant chain
  • This involved preparing weekly snapshot reports, conducting Board/Bank reporting, and analyzing menu performance and cashflow projections
  • Additionally, responsibilities included CAPEX reporting, month-end procedures, and Budget preparation
  • Delivered monthly presentations to restaurant teams and conducted Ad Hoc Analysis, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Management Accountant - Contract

GBK - Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Hospitality)
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • GBK Restaurants handcrafted burger chain in UK with 80+ restaurants with annual turnover £100+ million
  • Responsible for labour cost management for 87 restaurant sites, including reconciliation and liaison with Payroll and Area Managers
  • Managed P&L reporting for 37 sites, coordinating with Restaurant Managers and overseeing Area Managers' P&L packs
  • Additionally, handled franchise reporting for locations in Greece, Middle East and Oman.

Management Accountant - Contract

Agent Provocateur (Retail)
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • At Agent Provocateur, renowned fashion retailer known for its luxurious lingerie sold in over 20 countries, showcased strong Excel skills and reconciliation expertise
  • Efficiently cleared backlog of monthly management accounts overdue for reporting, handling accruals and prepayments across various geographies and currencies using Navision Dynamics accounting system
  • Additionally, assisted Financial Director in preparing Board Pack for Monthly Management Accounts and handled matters concerning general ledger and balance sheet in anticipation of business sale, which unfortunately went into administration in March 2017.

DBS Franchise Accountant - Contract

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (Hospitality)
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (ASX listed) largest pizza chain in Australia in terms of both network store numbers and network sale
  • Contracted role preparing management accounts on behalf of Franchisees via Netsuite to continually meet Domino’s strict reporting deadlines each month outlined in their franchise agreement
  • Liaising with legal team regarding new/old Franchisees contracts in buying/selling with Corporate and applying correct accounting treatment
  • Adhoc month-end duties supporting Corporate Finance team.

Management Accountant

Cement Australia (Manufacturing)
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Supported on-site Finance Manager, Plant Management Team with operational and financial input for Railton Cement Plant (Tasmania) – refer above Employment history for responsibilities.

Enterprise Advisers - Business Services

PKF Chartered Accountants (Now known as BDO Australia - Brisbane, Australia)
01.2006 - 06.2012
  • At PKF, specialist group of Chartered Accounting and business advisory firm operating globally, oversaw portfolio of SME clients across diverse sectors
  • Responsibilities included preparing and reviewing financial statements, statutory reporting, tax compliance, FBT, BAS, and tax planning
  • Provided supervision and mentorship to Graduate Accountants, offering guidance on workflow, performance reviews and general administration.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA) -

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)
2010

Bachelor of Business (B.Bus): Major in Professional Accounting -

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Australia
2005

Skills

  • Manufacturing Accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Budget Preparation
  • Budget Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis

References

  • James Lewis, Manager – Centralised Accounting & Analysis (Cement Australia), 0434226822, James.lewis@cemaust.com.au
  • Gareth Hall, Senior Accountant – Origin, 0468837433, garethhallster@gmail.com

Software

Advanced Excel

SAP and BW Query

Timeline

Senior Accountant – Operations

Cement Australia (Manufacturing)
04.2019 - 12.2023

Senior Management Accountant - Contract

Department of Housing & Public Works (Government)
02.2019 - 04.2019

Property Accountant

Queensland Investment Commission - QIC (Property)
10.2018 - 01.2019

Financial Controller/Senior Accountant - Contract

Pho Café - UK (Hospitality)
02.2018 - 05.2018

Senior Management Accountant - Contract

Busaba Bangkok Thai (Hospitality)
10.2017 - 01.2018

Management Accountant - Contract

GBK - Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Hospitality)
03.2017 - 06.2017

Management Accountant - Contract

Agent Provocateur (Retail)
11.2016 - 03.2017

DBS Franchise Accountant - Contract

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (Hospitality)
12.2015 - 07.2016

Management Accountant

Cement Australia (Manufacturing)
05.2013 - 08.2014

Enterprise Advisers - Business Services

PKF Chartered Accountants (Now known as BDO Australia - Brisbane, Australia)
01.2006 - 06.2012

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA) -

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Bachelor of Business (B.Bus): Major in Professional Accounting -

Queensland University of Technology

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