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Michael Eskander

Rhodes,NSW

Summary

I am a qualified accountant, a member of the Institute of Public Accountants (MIPA), and a fellow member of Taxation and Management Accountants of Australia (#21762). I am also an associate member of CPA Australia and am pursuing full professional-level membership. I hold a Graduate Diploma from UWS, part of a Master of Professional Accounting, and a degree in Commerce with a major in Accounting. My professional journey includes two years as a Junior and Assistant auditor and two years of accounting experience with CA firms in the Australian business services sector. Over the past 12 years, I have held the position of Financial Controller in the corporate sector, gaining experience across Business Services, ASX companies, the Media, and the Construction industry. I possess extensive knowledge in Property and Developments Management & Accounting. My strengths include providing tax advice, preparing and lodging GST, BAS, FBT, and Payroll Tax, and generating financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. I am adept at end-of-month reporting and performing reconciliations for Bank and General Ledger accounts. Additionally, I have experience managing company structure and transformation projects, contributing to businesses' successful adaptation and growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Financial Controller

Conquest
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided strategic financial guidance to senior management, supporting informed decision-making processes across the organization.
  • End of months reporting and KPI indicators for the Hotel.
  • Established policies governing treasury activities to enhance liquidity management capabilities while minimizing exposure to market fluctuations.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit processes, ensuring timely completion and accurate representation of the company''s financial position.
  • Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders by streamlining communication channels and providing detailed reports.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets in collaboration with department heads, facilitating better resource allocation decisions.
  • Trained 7 finance team members on best practices and new regulations, fostering a culture of continuous professional development within the department.
  • Championed process improvements initiatives within the finance department, driving efficiency gains and reducing operational costs.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Tax consolidated groups.
  • Utilized financial software (Spotlight) to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Tax compliance and lodgements with PWC support.
  • Payroll Tax and FBT review and lodgements.
  • Managing Development, Construction and Crowne Plaza Hotel as part of the Group.
  • Software (Cheops, Payapps, ApprovalMax, Procore and opera)

Group Finance Manager

Highland Property Group
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Team Management and supervisory.
  • Maintain General Ledger.
  • Budget and Forecast.
  • Maintain assets register and Tax depreciation.
  • Company Insurances.
  • Payroll, Accounts payable & receivables
  • Prepare and lodge monthly BAS
  • Balance sheet Rec
  • Intercompany cross charges
  • Tax compliance
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators within the Property Management reports.
  • Depreciation schedule
  • FBT & Payroll tax
  • Manage ASIC
  • All other ATO related dealings and compliance.
  • Ensured accurate financial record-keeping by implementing best practices in accounting policies and procedures across all departments within the organization.
  • Managed effective tax planning strategies, minimizing tax liabilities while adhering to legal requirements.
  • Improved the efficiency of financial reporting through automation and by simplifying complex processes.
  • Implemented an efficient month-end closing process, reducing the time required for accurate financial statement preparation.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Development Financial Reporting Manager

Gosford Property Development Pty Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Development structure and funding process
  • Development cash flow management
  • Endorsing and managing consultants' reports and claims
  • Submitting development expenses to the Quantity Surveyor
  • Submitting drawdown notices to the bank
  • Preparing risk and opportunity reports
  • Preparing trade summary claims
  • Monthly business activity lodgements, including margin scheme GRV preparations
  • End-of-year tax and financial statements
  • Reporting to shareholders
  • Managing contributions and reporting to shareholders
  • Documenting minutes and resolutions with the legal team
  • Evaluating potential risks associated with various business scenarios to enable informed strategic planning by senior leadership
  • Supporting senior management decision-making by preparing detailed ad-hoc analyses on various aspects of the company’s finances

Chief Financial Officer

Pacific Project Group Pty Ltd
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Processing of client accounts, including payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and bank reconciliations, end of year payment summaries and annual tax report
  • Preparation and Lodgement of BAS and IAS
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparation of monthly financial reports, analysis and commentaries
  • Preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts and working closely with the Contract's Manager
  • Preparation of year-end financial package and company tax returns
  • Onboarding new clients to Xero or MYOB or other cloud ecosystem tools
  • Regular communication and meetings with clients
  • Tax compliance, payroll tax lodgements and FBT
  • Managing fleet - Company Vehicles
  • Review commercial agreements
  • Complex company/trust structure
  • Managing the day-to-day operation and continue to strategize toward cost effective operations and tax minimizing
  • Business portal lodgements for BAS and super
  • Managing Client`s overseas exporting and letter of credit (LOC)
  • Managing External audits process.

Financial Controller

Pinnacle Construction Group Pty Ltd
08.2010 - 08.2020
  • End-month reporting to Directors
  • 4 direct reports
  • Office Management
  • Cash flow Projections and Forecast monthly
  • Annual Budget and variance analysis
  • Maintain General Ledger
  • Maintain Asset Register
  • Payroll, Accounts payable & receivables
  • Prepare and lodge monthly BAS
  • End-of-year reports and taxable payments annual report
  • Banking & Reconciliations
  • Superfund and entitlements
  • Review KPIs and annual packages
  • Preparation of the Construction and Development Progress claims to the Bank.
  • Development trade summary report and cash flow.

Financial Accountant

Rebel Sport LTD
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • End month reporting
  • Budget and Forecast
  • Review and lodge monthly GST
  • Review Bank reconciliations
  • Preparing Cash Flow statement
  • Preparing the monthly general ledger accounts and maintenance
  • Posting general journals
  • All Client bank enquires
  • Ad hoc duties Including all stores Payouts (petty Cash)
  • Assisting Group

Education

Graduate Diploma - Accounting

University of Western Sydney
Parramatta, NSW
09.2011

Bachelor of English Business and Commerce - section Accounting

Mansoura University
2008

Skills

  • Professional Skills:
  • Practical communication skills (both verbal and written media)
  • Ability to liaise with all staff and senior-level management
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Resolution
  • GST, IAS, Payroll Tax and FBT
  • ATO portal and lodgement for the BAS
  • Budget and Forecast preparation
  • Development Funding process and management
  • Financial Reporting “Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet"
  • Balance sheet Reconciliations
  • Complex reconciliations
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access (professional level)
  • XERO
  • MYOB
  • QuickBooks
  • Handi Software
  • Bearu 360 and Ozone
  • Cheops, ApprovalMAX and Opera
  • Cash Flow Management and preparation
  • Internal Controls
  • Tax Compliance
  • Cost accounting
  • Preparing financial statements
  • General ledger accounting
  • General Ledger Management
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Oversight
  • Budget Development
  • Financial Forecasting

Timeline

Group Financial Controller

Conquest
03.2024 - Current

Group Finance Manager

Highland Property Group
09.2022 - 02.2024

Development Financial Reporting Manager

Gosford Property Development Pty Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2022

Chief Financial Officer

Pacific Project Group Pty Ltd
08.2020 - 05.2021

Financial Controller

Pinnacle Construction Group Pty Ltd
08.2010 - 08.2020

Financial Accountant

Rebel Sport LTD
01.2008 - 03.2010

Graduate Diploma - Accounting

University of Western Sydney

Bachelor of English Business and Commerce - section Accounting

Mansoura University
Michael Eskander