Amanda Durham
Hilldale,NSW
Summary
Experienced with financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. Utilises comprehensive knowledge of budgeting and cost management to drive financial performance. Track record of effective collaboration and adaptability in achieving organizational goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Specialist
ARTC
09.2019 - Current
- Conduct Financial Analysis and modeling. Analysis of project and overhead cost drivers and advise on management of same.
- Management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and ad hoc financial advice to the Business Unit’s management team and broader ARTC teams.
- Identified process issues and made recommendations for improvement or correction.
- Staff Management. Supervision, management and development of Management Accountants and Project Accountants
Management Accountant – North South/Interstate
Australian Rail Track Corporation
03.2009 - Current
- Efficient at establishing and maintaining close business relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of the business
- Conduct Financial Analysis and modeling
- Analysis of project and overhead cost drivers and advise on management of same
- Staff Management
- Supervision and management of two Finance Officers
- Management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and ad hoc financial advice to the Business Unit’s management team
- Reporting to corridor Management and Major Works Project Delivery team
CRN Disengagement Team – Finance/Commercial
Australian Rail Track Corporation
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Assist in the effective demobilization from the CRNMA and minimize any on-going liabilities to ARTC
- Monthly reporting of financial aspects of project, including cost forecasts for Country Rail Infrastructure Authority (CRIA)
- Staff Management
- Manage records related tasks in Newcastle region; including 3 contract staff
- Non-Rail Infrastructure assets – reconciliation, identification and handover to CRIA
- Manage hire agreements for ARTC assets on short term hire to CRIA post termination
- Manage contracts to be amended, terminated or novated to CRIA
Management Accountant CRN & Services
Australian Rail Track Corporation
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Monthly Management reporting to General Manager, CRIA and ARTC Board
- Annual budgets and establishment of rolling forecasts
- ARTC representative on Alliance Management Team (AMT)
- Liaise with CRIA regarding information and audit requirements
- Assist CRN Management with managing projects in order to maximize Management Fees
- Staff Management
- Supervision of CRN Finance Officer
Financial Controller
EC Throsby Pty Limited
04.2007 - 11.2008
- Obtained ongoing and increased funding for additional property purchases by funding consortium including Rabobank
- Completed statutory accounts which had been in arrears
- Oversaw significant increase in foreign currency trading margins
- Weekly and Monthly Management Reporting, and reporting to Bank (including financial covenants)
- Procurement and management of financing requirements, including daily working cash flow, and property acquisition financing
- FX Dealing
- Managing, booking and swapping FX contracts (in USD) to achieve maximum return on export sales
- Annual budgeting and reporting
- Management of audit process and production/lodgment of all tax/statutory returns
- Leadership of the Administration team, including livestock reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and export documentation
- Recruitment of employees as required
Finance and Administration Manager
Steggles Foods
12.2002 - 04.2007
- Successful Oracle software implementation
- Management and supervision of the financial requirements of the division
- Member of Steggles Foods Management team
- Monthly Financial and management reporting, and presentation of same to Excom (Owners and Senior Management)
- Management of cash flow, funding and reporting to Financiers
- Management of annual budget process and reporting, and ongoing forecasts as required
- Management of audit process, and production/lodgment of all tax/statutory returns
- Staff Management
- Leadership of the Finance/Administration team, including Management and Financial accountants and production reporting team
- Ensuring that employees continually improve their skills by ongoing training both within their immediate work environment and externally
Management Accountant
Bartter Enterprises
03.2000 - 12.2002
Management Accountant Griffith/Yenda
Ricegrowers Co-operative (SunRice)
04.1998 - 03.2000
Branch Accountant/Office Manager
Prime City Feedlot
02.1996 - 04.1998
Finance Officer
Riverina Health Service
12.1994 - 02.1996
Trainee Accountant
Bush & Campbell Chartered Accountants
02.1991 - 12.1994
Education
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA – Australia
01.2000
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW01.2008
Skills
- Forecasts/Budgeting
- Variance/Trend Analysis
- Performance Measurement and Evaluation
- Project Management
- Reporting
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Foreign currency trading and accounting
Timeline
Finance Specialist
ARTC
09.2019 - Current
CRN Disengagement Team – Finance/Commercial
Australian Rail Track Corporation
01.2011 - 04.2012
Management Accountant – North South/Interstate
Australian Rail Track Corporation
03.2009 - Current
Management Accountant CRN & Services
Australian Rail Track Corporation
03.2009 - 01.2011
Financial Controller
EC Throsby Pty Limited
04.2007 - 11.2008
Finance and Administration Manager
Steggles Foods
12.2002 - 04.2007
Management Accountant
Bartter Enterprises
03.2000 - 12.2002
Management Accountant Griffith/Yenda
Ricegrowers Co-operative (SunRice)
04.1998 - 03.2000
Branch Accountant/Office Manager
Prime City Feedlot
02.1996 - 04.1998
Finance Officer
Riverina Health Service
12.1994 - 02.1996
Trainee Accountant
Bush & Campbell Chartered Accountants
02.1991 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Charles Sturt University
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA – Australia
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