Andrew Chan
Prospect,NSW
Summary
Finance Manager with extensive experience at Christie Spaces, specializing in variance analysis and financial reporting. Proven ability to enhance month-end processes, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency. Strong numerical skills and meticulous attention to detail contribute to operational success across financial functions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Finance Manager
CHRISTIE SYSTEMS SERVICES PTY LTD
Sydney, Australia
09.2011 - Current
- Supervise 3 staff members within Finance department
- Direct management of business affairs for all seven buildings situated on East coast of Australia and other business entities.
- Performed detailed analysis of variances between actual results versus budget and forecast results, providing insight on underlying drivers of variance.
- Designed operational procedures to streamline month-end close process and improve accuracy of financial data reported.
- Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements and reports for senior management review.
- Management of payroll tax, PAYG, quarterly GST, and BAS submissions
- Executed fortnightly payroll processing for over 100 staff members
- Oversee and implement corrective measures to ensure accurate allocation of transactions
- Implemented control measures
- Weekly cash flow reports to directors with commentaries
- Reconciliations of banking accounts, GL accounts, intercompany transactions, credit card statements etc
- Analytical reports on each location's performance
- Administrative Assistant to directors for personal affairs
- Ad-hoc corporate matters – ATO, WorkCover, etc.
Assistant Management/Financial Accountant
WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE OF TAFE
Melbourne, Australia
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Full Account Receivable functions
- Ensuring credit-card reconciliations are completed in accordance with Victorian GPCC procedures and policies;
- Monitoring all General Ledger transactions are posted correctly and take corrective actions to correct any errors;
- Reconciliation of WAI Entity 2 (China) accounts
- Full Month-End procedures
- Produce draft Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports to executives/management team for review;
- Variance analysis
- Produce and distribute departmental Profit & Loss report
- Assist departmental managers with financial enquiries
- Assist Management Accountant with FBT;
- Assist Management Accountant with special projects – Sydney expansion, Singapore development proposal, WAI Costing Schedule and future planning;
- Assist Finance Manager and Management Accountant with the Budgeting/Forecasting processing
- Assist Financial Accountant with Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Controlled full end-of-month procedures and produced P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and ratios for Executive review.
- Provided accurate analysis on variance analysis and provided key analysis on several key drivers
Assistant Finance Manager / Accountant
MYPLANET AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Sydney, Australia
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Prepared accurate Weekly Sales figures for both Wholesale and Retail departments;
- Full Account Receivable and Account Payable functions
- Analysis bookings and consultant’s targets and margins
- Management of AP team – guaranteeing prompt invoice payments;
- Management of FX Hedging
- Completed bank reconciliations, verifying alignment with financial statements.
Managed GL account reconciliations, ensuring meticulous tracking of financial transactions.
Facilitated BSP reconciliations, addressing variances promptly for accurate reporting. - Maintain Fixed Asset Register by updating entries and verifying details
- Month-end tasks and management reporting;
- Variance Assessment and Reporting
- Facilitate collaboration with other departments to implement cost-cutting measures aligned with budget
- Monthly Payroll Processing;
- Company tax lodgements;
- Establish necessary internal controls and procedures;
- Year-end reporting and collaboration with auditors regarding audit findings;
- Lodgement of TCF and communication with external regulatory authorities.
Reconciliation Officer – Investigation Services
QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Sydney, Australia
08.1999 - 08.2006
- Conducted analysis and reconciliation of overseas bank working accounts for Asia, United Kingdom, and USA related to ticket sales
- Provide assistance to international Financial Controllers, in particular Mr Leong Yin Fatt, Singapore to reconcile accounts
- Assist in the internal audit of MNS account and identify variances
- Partner with overseas stations to rectify procedures and deliver documentation and PowerPoint presentations via email
- Collaborate closely with Reporting Services, Refunds and Credit Card Departments to resolve outstanding international reconciliation issues
- Support Department Manager in evaluating and reporting workflow processes for General Manager's review
- Exhibited strong numerical skills to ensure precise data handling and analysis.
Maintained high attention to detail for accurate results in financial reconciliations.
Collaborated effectively within a high-volume team to achieve reconciliation objectives.
Communicated across international borders to facilitate seamless reconciliation processes. - Streamlined major bank reconciliations for Singapore, England, USA, and Middle East.
- Delivered training sessions to departmental staff
Education
Fellow Membership of CPA Australia (FCPA)
04-2025
CPA -
CPA Australia
01.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Macquarie University
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese, Chinese Politics, Chinese Economy
Macquarie University
01.1997
Higher School Certificate -
Narwee High School
01.1992
Skills
- Performance driven
- Commitment to meeting key objectives
- High numerical and analytical ability
- Proactive team member
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
Languages
- English
- Cantonese (Fluent)
Memberships
FCPA Australia (# 9361807)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Group Finance Manager
CHRISTIE SYSTEMS SERVICES PTY LTD
09.2011 - Current
Assistant Management/Financial Accountant
WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE OF TAFE
06.2009 - 09.2011
Assistant Finance Manager / Accountant
MYPLANET AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
08.2006 - 02.2009
Reconciliation Officer – Investigation Services
QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
08.1999 - 08.2006
Fellow Membership of CPA Australia (FCPA)
CPA -
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese, Chinese Politics, Chinese Economy
Macquarie University
Higher School Certificate -
Narwee High School
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