Greg Bell
Epping,NSW
Summary
Business-minded Finance professional promoting more than 25 years of expertise managing financial operations of businesses including the financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting and forecasting. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager - Operations
Australian Business Growth Fund Pty Ltd
2021.06 - Current
- Management of monthly, quarterly and year end financial reporting; Management of tax and compliance requirements – GST, FBT, Income tax, and insurance; Development of yearly budgets and quarterly forecasting; Oversee AP/AR, banking and treasury; Development and enhancement of accounting and tax processes; Liaising with audit and tax providers; Presenting to audit and risk committee; Leading back office accounting team and outsourced accounting provider; Implementation of automated credit card expense management system, including integration with accounting system; Development of monthly and quarterly financial reporting templates; Development of cashflow forecasting; Identification of GST compliance issues; Development of FBT reporting framework; In housing of back office accounting processes; No audit adjustments or management letter points; and Negotiation of commercial contracts.
Head of Finance
BizPay Group Limited
2020.09 - 2021.06
- Member of the Management team providing financial, commercial and decision support services to CEO, Sales and operations; Management of debt finance facility, due diligence and implementation; Development of accounting and credit policies; Management of finance team ensuring financial management, reporting, internal controls compliance, including US expansion; Manage financial planning process – forecast, budgeting and financial modelling; Develop and lead finance team; and Manage tax and treasury.
Client Director
Bentleys NSW Pty Ltd
2013.09 - 2020.04
- Planning, co-ordinating and delivering Audit; Development and execution of Audit Division strategy; Co-ordination of engagements across multiple firm divisions; Negotiation of fees and budgets; Leading and coaching a team and essentially managing the day to day planning, staffing and administrative requirements of each assignment; Client relationship and liaison; Development, training and appraisal of staff; Research company reporting requirements; Assurance engagements (Due Diligence, Expert Witness Reports, IPO); Presentations to industry groups and Guest Lecturer at University of Sydney; Financial accounting advisor – IFRS, US GAAP and other international GAAP engagements; Business service advisory – Outsource accounting, Tax advisory, Company secretarial advisory, financial modelling; and Planning, co-ordination and delivery risk assurance and internal audit engagements.
Senior Manager
ESV
2013.04 - 2013.08
- Planning, co-ordinating and delivering Audit; Negotiation of fees and budgets; Leading and coaching a team and essentially managing the day to day planning, staffing and administrative requirements of each assignment; Client relationship and liaison; Development, training and appraisal of staff; Research company reporting requirements; and Assisting partners with audit proposals and other assurance proposals.
Senior Manager
BDO
2011.03 - 2013.03
- Planning, Co-ordinating and Delivering Full Scope Audit; Negotiation of Fees; Leading and coaching a team and essentially managing the day to day planning, staffing and administrative requirements of each assignment; Client Relationship and liaison; Development, training and appraisal of staff; Technical accounting and audit advice to Hospitality team; Research company reporting requirements; and Preparation of accounting advice position papers for clients.
Director of Finance
Commvault
2010.08 - 2011.01
- Management Asia-Pacific finance team (encompassing Australia, NZ, Korea, Japan and Singapore) reporting to US Head Office; Management of finance team ensuring financial management, reporting, and internal controls compliance; Manage financial planning process - forecast and budgeting; Manage of Revenue Recognition under US GAAP; and Management Tax and Statutory Compliance within Asia-Pacific entities.
Financial Controller
BSI Australia
2009.06 - 2010.08
- Member of the Management team providing financial, commercial and decision support services to MD, Sales and operations; Management of finance team ensuring financial management, reporting, and internal controls compliance; Manage financial planning process - forecast and budgeting; Develop and lead finance team; and Manage company secretarial, tax and treasury.
Senior Manager
EY
1999.02 - 2009.06
- Planning, co-ordinating and delivering full scope audit in accordance with Global Audit Methodology; Leading and coaching a team and essentially managing the day to day planning, staffing and administrative requirements of each assignment; Client relationship and liaison; Development, training and appraisal of staff; Research company reporting requirements; and Preparation of accounting advice position papers for clients.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
01.2016
CA Program -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants
01.2001
Bachelor of Economics (Major in Accounting & Finance) -
Macquarie University
01.1999
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Business Forecasting
- Financial Management
- Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls
Non Professional Experience
- North Epping Rangers Sports Club, Member of management committee, 2022, 2024, Overseeing club operations, running presentation days, involvement in club initiatives including merger of club and development of a canteen.
- North Epping Rangers Sports Club, Aged co-ordinator, Management and communication with 12 football teams
- North Epping Rangers Sports Club, Team manager
- North Epping Rangers Sports Club, Life player member, Over 25 years of service
- Ponds Football Club, Coach – Under 13, 2024
Mob
0402 037 665
Roles And Responsibilities
- CA Facilitator, 2009, 2012, Facilitator of Audit & Assurance and Financial Reporting
- CA Mentor, 2006, 2013, Five CA candidates to successful completion
- Lecture – Institute of Internal Auditors, 2016, Present, Introduction to Accounting
Timeline
Finance Manager - Operations
Australian Business Growth Fund Pty Ltd
2021.06 - Current
Head of Finance
BizPay Group Limited
2020.09 - 2021.06
Client Director
Bentleys NSW Pty Ltd
2013.09 - 2020.04
Senior Manager
ESV
2013.04 - 2013.08
Senior Manager
BDO
2011.03 - 2013.03
Director of Finance
Commvault
2010.08 - 2011.01
Financial Controller
BSI Australia
2009.06 - 2010.08
Senior Manager
EY
1999.02 - 2009.06
Masters of Business Administration -
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
CA Program -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor of Economics (Major in Accounting & Finance) -
Macquarie University
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