Justyna Lech

Main clients and responsibilities listed below:

Adairs Limited

Company background:

• ASX listed leading speciality retailer comprised of three vertically integrated brands (Adairs, Mocka and Focus on Furniture), with revenues of approximately $600 mil.
• Adairs operates over 170 stores, 23 Focus stores and a large and growing online channel along with operations in New Zealand.

Transdev Australiasia Pty Ltd

Company background:

• Foreign owned private company which derives its approximate group revenue of €7 billion from the provision of rail, ferry passenger and bus transportation services.
• Transdev Australasia is a wholly owned subsidiary of France-based financial institution, Caisse des Depots et Consignations.
• They employ approximately 4,730 staff across its operations in Australia and New Zealand

Roles and responsibilities:

• Member of the engagement team for the past 2.5 years, with heavy involvement in three half year reviews and three year end audits.
• Managed multiple simultaneous audit engagements (statutory and group audit) while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards
• Responsible for coaching and guiding the graduates on the team, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for successful audits.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
• Performed extensive assessment of asset, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports
• Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
• Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process. Ensuring that queries were responded to promptly and concerns were addressed effectively.
• Conducted and led walkthroughs with process owners to gain a thorough understanding of business operations
• Coordination and performance of consolidated and statutory financial statement tie-throughs
• Collaborating with various teams interstate and internationally to complete audits within established deadlines.

Other key clients:

Other key engagements acting in capacity to the senior team members:

• ISPT (Australian property fund manager)
• Freshmax Group (one of the largest fresh produce marketing and distribution operations in the Southern Hemisphere)
• Headstart International (Australian owned toy company, designing and distributing toys globally)

• Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
• Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
• Participated in ongoing training to stay updated on current products, promotions, and industry trends.
• Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, sales tactics helping them integrate seamlessly into the team.