Michael Bohannon

• Advised a combination of Insurance, ASX Top 100, Financial Services, Education and Government clients on variety of compliance, advisory and legal tax matters
• Provided general tax advice including preparation and lodgement of ITRs, tax provision reviews and have prepared and submitted successful amendment requests that have been determined in the clients favour by the ATO
• Developed and implemented tax strategies to minimise client exposure to tax liabilities in sale negations providing advice to domestic and international bidders
• Performed research on a wide range of topics related to taxation, including international tax law, NSW regulations, taxation of share structure, and more
• Worked on restructuring advice for both Australian and internationally based corporations with tax consequences over $50m

• Devised and implemented end-to-end processes and procedures to streamline client operations leading to a 20% improved operational efficiency
• Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organisation's systems and new technology
• Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects, along with maintaining database systems to track and analyse operational data for review
• Facilitated workshops with stakeholder groups to gain consensus on priorities and approaches for tackling identified issues or opportunities
• Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and building strong team dynamics

KPMG Indigenous Services (KIS)

• Developed and implemented strategic solutions for Indigenous businesses to aid with applying for and receiving access to government funding initiatives
• Improved Indigenous budget management practices by identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising program quality or outcomes
• Assisted in the development and implementation of regional community centres focused with providing subsidised training and employment opportunities to Indigenous People in Rural Australia
• Oversaw successful partnerships with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities, enhancing the reach of fundraising campaigns for Indigenous run charities

• Performed analytical review of audit documents involving the use of MYOB and OneSource Software
• Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting request
• Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
• Conducted substantive testing on financial data to identify potential errors or misstatements, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Collaborated with team members to complete ITR audits within established deadlines, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism throughout the process