Alyce Baker
Taylors Lakes,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Finance Manager with a proven track record within the Hospitality industry, enhancing financial performance through expert analysis, strategic budgeting, and forecasting. Excelled in leading teams and business partnering, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and proficiency in Financial ERP systems. Achieved significant efficiencies and compliance, underpinning strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
Parental Leave
05.2024 - 01.2025
Finance Manager
Crown Resorts
Melbourne, VIC
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and modelling on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Managed month-end and year-end closings for a Business Unit with $190m turnover and $90m profit ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls within strict deadlines.
- Collaborated with hotel management and internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Led a finance team of 5 direct reports and 8 indirect reports, including Accountants, Income Auditors, and Accounts Receivables Credit Assistants.
- Led the finance integration for new Hotel IT payment systems, ensuring seamless implementation.
Senior Management Accountant
Crown Resorts
Melbourne, VIC
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Conducted variance analysis and reporting between forecasted results, actuals and budget to explain fluctuations in revenues or expenses and identify cost savings opportunities.
- Reviewed capital expenditure requests from management and reconciled capital expenditure budgets.
- Collaborated with external auditors to finalise annual audits for the Hotel Business Unit.
- Prepared updated financial results and commentary for CEO and board meetings.
Management Accountant
Crown Resorts
Melbourne, Vic
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Developed and managed budgets for multiple varied Hotel departments ensuring accuracy of financial information.
- Supported and liaised with internal stakeholders across various departments on numerous projects fostering exceptional relationships.
- Identified and drove continuous process improvement initiatives, including automation of reporting and reduction of manual reporting.
Assistant Management Accountant
Crown Resorts
Melbourne, Vic
10.2011 - 08.2014
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and expenses reconciliations.
- Provided financial support to Hotel Management and extended finance team with invoicing, reconciliations, staff expenses and payroll analysis.
- Approved staff credit card expenses, supplier invoices, commission payments, and hotel guest refunds.
Income Auditor
Crown Resorts
Melbourne, VIC
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Performed audits of financial transactions to verify compliance to internal controls, generating reporting for Management.
- Investigated any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the auditing process.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances versus daily hotel banking transactions.
Hotel Front Desk Supervisor
Crown Resorts
Melbourne, Vic
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed customer accounts by documenting personal and financial details information including processing payments and providing accurate customer receipts.
- Conducted training for new employees and managed ongoing employee development ensuring our high customer services standards were maintained.
Education
CPA - Accounting
CPA Australia
Melbourne, VIC01-2016
Bachelor of Business (Accounting & Hospitality Management) -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC01-2008
Skills
- Financial performance analysis
- Variance analysis
- Business partnering
- Financial budgeting & forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Coaching and training
- Exceptional time management skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Financial ERP system
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career Break
Parental Leave
05.2024 - 01.2025
Finance Manager
Crown Resorts
07.2019 - 05.2024
Senior Management Accountant
Crown Resorts
10.2016 - 06.2019
Management Accountant
Crown Resorts
09.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant Management Accountant
Crown Resorts
10.2011 - 08.2014
Income Auditor
Crown Resorts
10.2010 - 09.2011
Hotel Front Desk Supervisor
Crown Resorts
01.2007 - 09.2010
CPA - Accounting
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Business (Accounting & Hospitality Management) -
Victoria University
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