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JO-ANNE ROBINSON

Belmont,WA

Summary

Accomplished financial leader with a track record in managing finance functions and implementing effective financial strategies. Committed to delivering measurable improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO)
07.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: WASO operates as the State Orchestra, comprising of 82 full-time orchestral musicians, as well as all associated concerts and events held at the Perth Concert Hall.
  • WASO operates as the State Orchestra, comprising of 82 full-time orchestral musicians, as well as all associated concerts and events held at the Perth Concert Hall.

Chief Financial Officer

Bend-Tech Group of Companies
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Bend-Tech Group of Companies operates in the mining field, specializing in finding engineered manufacturing solutions, with approximately 100 employees.
  • Full management responsibility of the finance function.
  • Management of daily cash flow and all associated cash flow decisions, including advice to the owners with respect to their personal financial positions.
  • Reconciliation of all entity management accounts.
  • Preparation and presentation of finance board reports at monthly Board meetings.
  • Assistance in preparation of statutory accounts and taxation returns.
  • Preparation of all tax related duties and lodgments.
  • Maintenance of fixed asset register.
  • Management and preparation of budgets for all entities.
  • Management of relationship between all stakeholder relationships.
  • Bend-Tech Group of Companies operates in the mining field, specializing in finding engineered manufacturing solutions, with approximately 100 employees.
  • Restructuring the finance function and reducing the finance team from 8 to 5 whilst improving efficiency.
  • Completion of full finance gap analysis resulting in the implementation of staged finance improvements - including debtor process improvement, fleet vehicle implementation, cash flow improvement and savings implementation from operational activity.

Chief Financial Officer

JTMEC Pty Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: JTMEC Pty Ltd operates in the electrical mining and project management field with 200 employees.
  • Implementation of a new national financial and accounting package.
  • Full management responsibility of the finance and administration function across Australia.
  • Preparation and presentation of management accounts at monthly board meetings.
  • Management of daily cash flow and all associated cash flow decisions.
  • Preparation of entity and consolidated accounts on a monthly basis including the Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position and Cash Flow Statements.
  • Preparation of all tax related duties and lodgments.
  • Management of cost centre reports.
  • JTMEC Pty Ltd operates in the electrical mining and project management field with 200 employees.
  • Implementation of a process change through a new computer package, which involved a complete overhaul of staffing, processes and procedures across Australia.
  • Upgrade of an asset management system including a complete upgrade of vehicles within the Fleet and reconciliation and revaluation of all existing assets.

Finance Director

Trident Australasia Group of Companies
07.2007 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: The Trident Australasia Group consisted of 9 Entities, and I prepared all financial and taxation reports for each of the entities as well as the consolidated position both monthly and annually.
  • Physical set up of finance function and all procedures and policies in Perth office, Singapore office and Dubai office.
  • Preparation of entity and consolidated accounts on a monthly basis including Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position and a Cash Flow Statement.
  • Management of FX control and planning with respect to international contracts and cash flow.
  • Preparation of NPV analysis for tendered projects.
  • The Trident Australasia Group consisted of 9 Entities, and I prepared all financial and taxation reports for each of the entities as well as the consolidated position both monthly and annually.
  • Setting up finance functions not only in Perth, but Singapore, Jakarta and Dubai.
  • This included hiring staff, opening Companies and setting up procedures and structures within those Companies.
  • Successfully supporting the MD through serious and analytical litigation that involved the early departure of a European Vessel during a project and an on-flow effect of a multi-million-dollar legal case.

Financial Controller

Commercial Directorate of Department of Health, London
01.2006 - 03.2007
  • I managed a Team of 7 in the Finance Team and All Cost Centre Department Heads Reported Directly to me.
  • I Reported Directly to the Finance Director, who then Reported to the Public.
  • The achievement of the directorate as a function within Health Care in the UK was one with a lasting impact as it had a direct result on the community. The mobile medical units and walk-in centres are a big part of the UK community and have had a significant impact on enabling health care to a wider community in the UK and I am proud to have been a part of that.

Senior Management Accountant

Temenos Pty Ltd, London
07.2005 - 01.2006
  • A high focus was placed on FX management and hedging analysis in this role, and I was employed contractually to support the company through a time of significant growth and expansion.

Business Analyst and Teacher

Perth Montessori School
12.2004 - 06.2005
  • This position was dual purpose in nature as I was employed as both an Accountant and a Teacher.
  • As an accountant, the position involved sourcing and analyzing options for the expansion of the school’s building and capital structure.
  • As a teacher, the position involved the Implementation of a Values-Based Learning Model that is still successfully in operation at the school today.

Senior Accountant

Retravision Head Office, Perth
Perth
10.2003 - 11.2004

Senior Accountant

Sandalford Winery, Perth
Perth
11.2001 - 09.2003

Senior Accountant

Maroo & Associates, Perth
Perth
02.1998 - 08.2001

Education

CPA Associate

CPA Australia
01-2007

Graduate Diploma - Education

Edith Cowan University
01.2004

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Western Australia
01.1997

Skills

  • Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel Skills
  • Epicor
  • Chris21
  • Xero Accounting Software
  • Workflow Max Project Management Software
  • QuickBooks Accounting
  • MYOB Business Management
  • Oracle Software
  • SAP Software
  • Winezy - Winery Management Software

Skills

Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel Skills, Epicor, Chris21, Xero Accounting Software, Workflow Max Project Management Software, QuickBooks Accounting, MYOB Business Management, Oracle Software, SAP Software, Winezy - Winery Management Software, Ability to work in a demanding and stressful situation, Possess strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, Excellent interpersonal skills - able to liaise and negotiate at all levels, Diligent and conscientious with a forward-thinking attitude, Dynamic, self-motivated and organized with integrity and professionalism, Excellent work habits with the ability to set objectives, timetables and priorities, Strong leadership qualities with the ability to work effectively autonomously or within a team environment, An ability to take control, motivate and lead a team in situations of pressure where many different activities and many staff must be coordinated, High work ethics, trustworthy and hold a professional approach to all obligations and commitments

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO)
07.2023 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

Bend-Tech Group of Companies
03.2022 - 11.2023

Chief Financial Officer

JTMEC Pty Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2022

Finance Director

Trident Australasia Group of Companies
07.2007 - 02.2016

Financial Controller

Commercial Directorate of Department of Health, London
01.2006 - 03.2007

Senior Management Accountant

Temenos Pty Ltd, London
07.2005 - 01.2006

Business Analyst and Teacher

Perth Montessori School
12.2004 - 06.2005

Senior Accountant

Retravision Head Office, Perth
10.2003 - 11.2004

Senior Accountant

Sandalford Winery, Perth
11.2001 - 09.2003

Senior Accountant

Maroo & Associates, Perth
02.1998 - 08.2001

CPA Associate

CPA Australia

Graduate Diploma - Education

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Western Australia

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