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Alina Vlasenko

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Senior Analyst with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis. Supported target setting and forecasting cycles, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Developed reporting processes that facilitate strategic decision-making and optimise balance sheet performance. Established strong cross-team relationships to deliver insights aligned with organisational objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst - Balance Sheet Performance

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
06.2023 - Current
  • Led provision of timely, accurate, high-quality daily and monthly balance sheet reporting, ensuring data integrity for decision-making.
  • Model and analysed financial data to support strategic decision-making processes.
  • Provided input to balance sheet target setting and forecasting, collaborating with finance analysts and business units to validate product and business line assumptions for monthly NII forecasts.
  • Develop and enhance Bank's NII and FTP modelling infrastructure.
  • Lead and model 5 year forecast for the Group’s stress testing framework.
  • Optimise and rebuild existing input and reporting model using SQL to drive efficiency and robustness.

Achievements:

  • Managed ALM system upgrade with Tech. Set up system for current reporting needs, tested the results and rolled out to production (received Achievement Award). Worked at tight timeframes to deliver the upgrade.

Senior Analyst – Balance Sheet Management

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
07.2015 - 05.2023
  • Designed and developed financial reporting solutions through extended data analytics to assist in strategic decision making.
  • Coordinated preparation and analysis of monthly forecasts and budgets to enable informed business decisions and align with group financial objectives.
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet and net interest income analysis and reporting. Provide business with intel on movements in pricing, volume and other key metrics.
  • Modeled five-year outlook of Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement for APRA macroeconomic stress testing scenarios, supporting regulatory compliance and risk assessment.
  • Set up Asset and Liability Management system as well as model reporting tools for newly acquired financial institutions.
  • Identified and developed solutions for monthly process improvement, resulting in faster month-end processing and enhanced forecasting and budgeting models.
  • Conducted ad hoc reporting and project work with large volumes of data.

Achievements:

  • Designed and maintained a robust model for Daily Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin reporting for various stakeholders.
  • Designed and maintained model for monthly reconciliation of general ledger with asset liability management systems.
    Identified and corrected missed journals and month-end processing errors in general ledger system.
  • An active member of the Banks APRA stress testing working group.

Management Accountant

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
06.2010 - 06.2015
  • Prepared monthly board reports analysing group performance. Investigated variances and provided commentary on monthly movements with visual representations.
  • Prepared return on equity reporting by business unit on a monthly basis and communicated results to different levels of stakeholders.
  • Developed comprehensive budgeting and forecasting models for group, supplying detailed analysis on reporting.
  • Provided reporting support to business units – including verifying data integrity through detailed reconciliations and analysis.
  • Prepared detailed reports on net interest income, analysing movements and assessing business unit performance. Communicated findings on net interest income trends to relevant stakeholders.
  • Assisted in managing large projects while independently executing smaller projects. Developed comprehensive plans and prepared documentation to ensure project alignment. Monitored timelines to guarantee adherence to established project plans.
  • Facilitated ad hoc reporting and project management to support strategic decision-making.

Achievements:

  • Altered the board report to reflect a change from monthly budget reporting to quarterly rolling forecast reporting; made the board report compilation process more robust by automating processes.
  • Designed and implemented group analysis reporting.
  • Decreased the timeframes for month end reporting by applying Lean process improvements.
  • Improved and implemented ROE reporting by segment.
  • Run reconciliation project between finance transfer pricing reporting system and business reporting system, highlighting business rule discrepancies.

Contributions:

  • Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Social Club member – organise fun and social activities for Bank’s staff.
  • Lean Champion – improve the processes within Finance team.

Accountant – Business Partners

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
02.2009 - 06.2010
  • Prepared and communicated business unit results to executives and management (at different financial acuity background) on the month basis. Businesses included Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology, Corporate Resources, Risk.
  • Provided reporting and analysis of data to support business decision-making, development and strategy.
  • Facilitated understanding of financial statements for business units, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
  • Coordinated budget and monthly forecast cycle, delivering analysis and expertise to business units for accurate cost projections.
  • Collaborated with business units to develop strategies through design, development, and execution of tailored financial solutions.
  • Contributed to the design of management reporting pack.

Achievements:

  • Designed and implemented reports to assist business in reconciliation and cost tracking against the budget for litigation costs.
  • Initiated and implemented a new costs allocations process for statements and cheque books.

Financial Accountant

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Prepared month-end journals, reconciliations, and analysis for margin lending business to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Performed annual statutory report for margin lending business, consolidating data from five companies and securitised trust for regulatory compliance.
  • Performed monthly analysis on fee income, including concise summary for management reports.
  • Assisted in maintaining forecasting ledger and conducted analysis to address inquiries, supporting informed decision-making.
  • Liaised with external auditors on formulating effective resolutions on any compliance/audit issues.
  • Developed and conducted training on month end and year end processes.

Achievements:

  • Increased efficiency for month end reporting by making processes more automated.
  • Supervised account receivables area and distributed work to Financial Officer.

Graduate Accountant

Adelaide Bank Limited
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Executed statutory reporting for subsidiary companies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Managed fixed assets register and compiled assets note for annual report, supporting accurate financial reporting.
  • Completed month-end journals, reporting, and reconciliations, facilitating timely financial close.

Assistant Accountant

Venue*TixTM
12.2005 - 01.2007
  • Maintained accounts payable and accounts receivable in MYOB.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations and monthly management reports.
  • Executed payroll processing for employees

Administration Clerk

Finance Mutual Australia
12.2004 - 12.2005
  • Managed Profit & Loss statements for investment and fund companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinated follow-ups with banks, clients, and solicitors to streamline communication and resolve inquiries.
  • Prepared documentation for bank loans (cars and housing).
  • Operated multi-line phone system to enhance communication efficiency among departments.

Sales Assistant

Morgan’s Corner
02.2003 - 12.2004
  • Merchandise management.
  • Customer service in a busy airport environment.
  • Newsagent, Post Office, Gift Store - Adelaide Airport

Education

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Certificate IV in Project Management - PRINCE 2 Methodology

Ferguson Project Management Services

Bachelor of Commerce - majors in accounting, finance and minor in commercial law

Flinders University

Bachelor of Information Technology - incomplete

Flinders University

Skills

  • Data analytics
  • Financial modeling
  • SQL
  • Reporting skills
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Management Accounting Methodologies
  • Accounting Standards
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship management
  • Process improvement
  • Strategic decision making
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Planning, Organising and Prioritising
  • Advanced Excel
  • BSM/Focus (FTP/ALM)
  • Quantum
  • Tech 1/Finance 1

Timeline

Senior Analyst - Balance Sheet Performance

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
06.2023 - Current

Senior Analyst – Balance Sheet Management

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
07.2015 - 05.2023

Management Accountant

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
06.2010 - 06.2015

Accountant – Business Partners

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
02.2009 - 06.2010

Financial Accountant

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
01.2008 - 01.2009

Graduate Accountant

Adelaide Bank Limited
01.2007 - 12.2007

Assistant Accountant

Venue*TixTM
12.2005 - 01.2007

Administration Clerk

Finance Mutual Australia
12.2004 - 12.2005

Sales Assistant

Morgan’s Corner
02.2003 - 12.2004

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Certificate IV in Project Management - PRINCE 2 Methodology

Ferguson Project Management Services

Bachelor of Commerce - majors in accounting, finance and minor in commercial law

Flinders University

Bachelor of Information Technology - incomplete

Flinders University
Alina Vlasenko