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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.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Group Financial Controller

Conquest

Burwood, NSW

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

Double Bay, NSW

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

Gladesville, NSW

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

Silverwater NSW

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