Kalai Sivam
Finance Manager
Lyneham
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager at Brez Corp Pty Ltd with expertise in financial analysis and reporting. Achieved a $3M increase in asset valuation through strategic depreciation categorization. Skilled in Xero and mentoring teams, I excel in cash flow management and P&L tracking, driving cost reductions and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Brez Corp Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented weekly P&L reporting across 6 hospitality venues and a consolidated group summary using supplier spend, wages, and OpEx data—enabled informed rostering and inventory ordering by venue managers.
- Reviewed operating expenses for each entity; identified high-cost areas and collaborated with operations teams to reduce expenses.
- Led weekly cash flow reviews and presented to management, outlining revenue, expenses, bank loans, ATO obligations, direct debits, and property-related payments.
- Capitalized appropriate expenses by analyzing and reviewing costs across various entities and property holdings.
- Increased asset valuation of an iconic city building from $2M to $5M by accurately categorizing Div 40 and Div 43 depreciation.
- Prepared Capital Gains Tax (CGT) forecasts for building sales; advised on tax treatment for trusts and individual beneficiaries.
- Regularized overdue insurance and ATO liabilities through active liaison with external agencies, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.
- Reconciled inter-entity loan accounts across multiple entities, resolving inherited discrepancies and improving balance sheet accuracy.
- Supported CFO with tax compilation, Div 7A calculations, and tax minimization strategies using carried-forward losses.
- Reduced accounts payable backlog from $500K to $150K within 6 months by implementing a structured supplier payment strategy.
- Developed and implemented SOPs for venue-level cash handling, ensuring proper banking procedures and internal controls.
- Posted month-end journals including accrued income/expenses, payroll tax, rent, and POS-derived sales for accurate financial reporting.
- Oversaw payroll processes and collaborated with operations teams on timesheets, wages, and leave-related queries.
- Integrated and reconciled sales data across systems such as PowerEPOS, Stripe, Mr. Yum, and Shopify for accurate revenue tracking.
- Delivered monthly P&L reports with profit trend insights and cost performance commentary for executive management.
- Managed $5M fit-out project for an iconic building; tracked progress against budget and reported to senior management.Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Bookkeeper
Fyshwick Home and Heating
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
Senior Finance Officer
M/S Annai Steels
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Strengthened internal communication by developing clear financial reports tailored to the needs of non-finance stakeholders across the organization.
- Facilitated implementation of new accounting software, leading training sessions and assisting users with troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing robust internal controls.
- Improved profitability by driving cost reduction initiatives such as renegotiating vendor contracts and implementing inventory control measures.
Senior Data Analyst
STMicroelectronics Private
Singapore, Singapore
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Reduced manual data entry errors by designing and deploying automated ETL processes to transform raw data into usable formats.
- Contributed to overall organizational growth through continuous improvement of data analytics capabilities and processes.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to identify trends and find patterns, signals and hidden stories within data.
- Assessed large datasets, drew valid inferences and prepared insights in narrative or visual forms.
Yield Enhancement Engineer
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
Singapore, Singapore
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Finance
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT 01.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Microelectronics
National University of Singapore
Singapore 01.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor - Electronics
Sathyabama Deemed University
India 08.2001 - 08.2005
Skills
Financial management
Timeline
Finance Manager
Brez Corp Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
Fyshwick Home and Heating
09.2022 - 09.2023
Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Finance
Canberra Institute of Tech
01.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Finance Officer
M/S Annai Steels
08.2017 - 08.2022
Senior Data Analyst
STMicroelectronics Private
11.2011 - 01.2017
Yield Enhancement Engineer
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
08.2009 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Microelectronics
National University of Singapore
01.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor - Electronics
Sathyabama Deemed University
08.2001 - 08.2005
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