Business Partner
Self Employed
- Managed all aspects of Finance and Administration in the business.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 20 employees.
- Provided annual accounts to external accountants to draft Statutory accounts and lodge tax returns including FBT returns.
- Produced the annual budget and cash flow projections using Excel.
- Commissioned specific reports for the various departments such as stock ageing reports down to SKU level and commission reports for our sales agents.
- Produced the neccessary quarterly information package required by our bank.
- Managed our Trade Finance facility and forward exchange contracts.
- Evaluated and implemented a new Warehouse Management System.
- Evaluated and implemented a new Sales Ordering System by scanning SKU barcodes and uploading the orders to our server ready for picking in the warehouse in real time.
- Managed the acquisition and financing of any assets required by the Company.
- Compiled and lodged the monthly BAS.
- Compiled and lodged the monthly Payroll tax return.
- Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
- Developed comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
- Optimized working capital availability by proactively managing inventory levels, accounts receivable balances, vendor payment terms negotiation.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
