Liam Brown
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. A thorough understanding of early careers, business and people with training in accounting, management, and marketing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a professional business setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Careers Talent Advisor
Grant Thornton Australia
Melbourne, VIC
07.2022 - Current
- Specialising in attraction and recruitment, I liaise with senior business stakeholders, universities, professional bodies and student organisations
- Conducting an end-to-end recruitment process for the Grant Thornton Graduate and Vacation programs
- Advised hiring teams on best practices related to graduate recruitment.
- Managing relationships with suppliers like GradConnection and Prosple
- Managing a small group of intern students who assist with our student recruitment campaign
Graduate Associate – Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton Australia
Melbourne
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed and verified the accuracy of financial records
- Engaged in client meetings with CEO’s and CFO’s
- Reviewed client documentation including contracts, invoices, bank statements.
- Collaborated closely with other team members to develop effective audit plans.
- Applied professional judgment in gathering and evaluating evidence for thorough analysis.
- Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
Vacationer Associate – Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton Australia
Melbourne, VIC
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared financial statements
- Reviewed board minutes
- Gained first hand industry experience
- Worked in teams to achieve a good audit outcome for the client
Agribusiness Support Officer
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
Bendigo, VIC
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided quality service to Australian farmers sourcing government funded loans to help them recover from the 2017 – 2019 drought
- Listened carefully to customer complaints and swiftly resolved issues by taking appropriate action
- Verified accuracy of loan documents prior to approval
- In-charge of training new staff to use internal systems and portals
Crew Member
McDonald's
Bendigo, VIC
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Operated cash register to process customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Built brand loyalty and accomplished customer satisfaction by working well with other food service team members.
Education
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) - Accounting, Management & Marketing
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC11.2021
Skills
- Communication - excellent verbal and written skills
- Customer service
- Supportive
- Relationship Building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Customer Relationship Management
- Efficient and effective
- Recruitment
Affiliations
- Volunteering with Red Frogs Australia
- Team sports: Cricket & Lawn Bowls
- Community theatre
Accomplishments
- Australian Idol contestant 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Careers Talent Advisor
Grant Thornton Australia
07.2022 - Current
Graduate Associate – Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton Australia
01.2022 - 07.2022
Vacationer Associate – Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton Australia
11.2020 - 02.2021
Agribusiness Support Officer
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
11.2019 - 11.2021
Crew Member
McDonald's
09.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) - Accounting, Management & Marketing
La Trobe University
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