Gérard Zaman
Teneriffe,Queensland
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Finance Manager with over 20 years of experience in leading financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management. Proven track record of optimizing financial performance, reducing costs, and implementing robust financial strategies to drive growth and profitability. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering data-driven insights to support informed decision-making.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager – Performance & Reporting
DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- All of the duties detailed in my previous role in Downer EDI as well as those detailed below:
- Preparation and submission of all Gamuda Berhad (Malaysia) EOM and Quarterly reporting (full stat pack)
- SME lead in SAP 4 Hana migration from JD Edwards (GL/AP/AR and FA)
- Project Manager - OneStream model migration from Downer to Gamuda Cloud SAAS environment (dual integration with JD Edwards and SAP 4 Hana)
- Project Manager - Balance Sheet reconciliation, Capital and Tax OneStream module integration.
Finance Manager – Performance & Reporting
Downer EDI Pty Ltd
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Preparation and submission of monthly EOM Flash and detailed SLT Executive report
- Data management and maintenance of OneStream Group consolidation, forecasting and budgeting system (Administrator)
- Detailed monthly and annual Divisional Cashflow forecasting
- Review and submission of monthly capital reporting to SLT
- Principal in JV company creation
- Management of both internal and external audits
- Project Manager - OneStream divisional consolidation, forecasting and budgeting business integration (2019)
- Project Manager - TM1 divisional consolidation, forecasting and budgeting business model design and integration (2017)
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations review and approval.
Operational Finance Manager
Glencore / Xstrata Copper (Mount Isa QLD)
10.2010 - 03.2016
- Accountable for monthly reporting pack (Full financials, reconciliation of physicals from mine to metal, analysis and KPIs)
- Delivery of both short and long term forecasts, budgets and life-of-mine plans to SLT
- Presentation of all financial results to to site Executive team
- CAPEX management and review
- Stock valuation review and sign-off
- Budget accountability across all mining departments
- Managing spare parts inventory catalogue and valuation
- Administer site business risk and mitigation process
- Implementing and maintaining effective internal controls
- Review of reporting, accounts preparation and sign-off of Exploration Joint Venture accounting
- Preparation of mine annual statutory accounts
- Preparation of internal quarterly statutory reporting
- Management lead of Superintendent, Finance Business Partners and Operational accounts teams
- Managing data transfer from ERP to HPR and HFM and maintenance
- Reviewing and providing sign-off on financial eligibility of supplier goods/services tenders and standard review
- Cost/benefit analysis modelling
- Continuous improvement review of systems, costs and processes
- Testing BI system implementation
- Administrator of a safe work environment (daily PASS meetings and weekly site inspections).
Financial and Management Accounting Superintendent (FIFO 16/12 days)
Harmony Gold Pty Ltd, Papua New Guinea
04.2008 - 09.2010
- Full P&L & Costing accounting responsibility for whole of Hidden Valley, Morobe Exploration and Wafi Golpu (Greenfield) sites
- Completion of monthly Board packs to SLT
- Managing Budget and Forecast preparation and reporting
- External audit management and co-ordination
- Local Papua New Guinean Statutory Accounts preparation
- Payroll sign-off
- Monthly rolling expense/cash flow forecast and capital requests
- Full project accounting responsibility for all Operating and Construction projects
- Managing and tracking of CAPEX applications (for processing plant commissioning)
- Contract financial review and recommendation.
Site Financial Manager
Harmony Gold Pty Ltd, Mount Magnet WA
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Full financial accountability for Mount Magnet site (two underground and seven open pits mines and Greenfield projects) – reporting to Mine General Manager
- Financial modelling (Life-of Mine model and cashflow model (pre-sale) of Mount Magnet operations to present to prospective buyers
- Responsible for all housing, SPQ and Shire related administration
- DOA General Manager of Mount Magnet site.
Senior Financial Accountant
SGS Holdings Pty Ltd, WA (contract)
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Multiple SPV Stautory accounts and FBT audit.
Project Manager
LionOre Pty Ltd, WA (short-term contract)
02.2006 - 06.2006
- PRONTO Systems implementation (Corporate Office).
Manager – Financial Reporting and Securitisation
EGG Bank Plc, London
08.2003 - 09.2005
- Consolidated Statutory and ASX reporting and Treasury Securitisation management
Manager - Management Reporting & SPVs
HSBC Holdings Plc (Group Head Office), London
07.2000 - 08.2003
- Consolidated & US Reporting Manager (P&L)
Education
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Critical Problem Solving
- Financial and Statutory Reporting
- Business Planning & Development
- Budget and Forecast Planning
- Project Management
- Team Development & Leadership
- Productivity, Performance & Quality Improvement
- Organisation & Communication
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager – Performance & Reporting
DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Finance Manager – Performance & Reporting
Downer EDI Pty Ltd
07.2016 - 04.2023
Operational Finance Manager
Glencore / Xstrata Copper (Mount Isa QLD)
10.2010 - 03.2016
Financial and Management Accounting Superintendent (FIFO 16/12 days)
Harmony Gold Pty Ltd, Papua New Guinea
04.2008 - 09.2010
Site Financial Manager
Harmony Gold Pty Ltd, Mount Magnet WA
07.2007 - 03.2008
Senior Financial Accountant
SGS Holdings Pty Ltd, WA (contract)
07.2006 - 06.2007
Project Manager
LionOre Pty Ltd, WA (short-term contract)
02.2006 - 06.2006
Manager – Financial Reporting and Securitisation
EGG Bank Plc, London
08.2003 - 09.2005
Manager - Management Reporting & SPVs
HSBC Holdings Plc (Group Head Office), London
07.2000 - 08.2003
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