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Shane Matthews
Accounting & Budgeting Expert
Melbourne,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Organised and methodical seasoned finance professional with exceptional analytical and financial management skills. Demonstrated to function in complex and volatile financial environment. Proficient in use of general ledger systems to analyse organisation’s financial trends. Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Finance Business Partner
OXFAM Australia
Melbourne, Australia
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead and managed the Programme Financial Planning and Analysis team
- Brought together diverse work groups to bridge siloes, broaden thinking and better working relationships
- Work in partnership with programme teams to identify the finance implications of strategic and operational plans and other developments
- Produced financial reports to summarise financial performance and explain key variances.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
Volunteer
BridgeMeals
Melbourne, Australia
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided management support and organisational structure advice.
- Assisted the organisation in designing the budget and won the $50,000 Victorian Department of Family Fairness and Housing LGBTIQ+ Organisational Development Grant 2022
Senior Accountant
HAGAR International
Melbourne, Australia
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for the overall financial management of HI and coordination of financial management across all entities within the Hagar Federation of eleven countries
- Supporting management and systems
Region Manager - Compliance and Enforcement
COVID Quarantine Victoria (CQV)
Melbourne, Australia
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Management and provision of operational insight for the Authorised Officers (AO) at 4 of the Quarantine Hotels in Melbourne
- Directly supervise 8 Assistant Managers; Indirectly supervise 48 Authorised Officers
- Ensured consistency in approach and advice
- Collaborate with directors, senior executives, and other staff to support the shared objectives of CQV operating within the Victoria government’s COVID-19 guidelines.
Private
Career Hiatus
07.2019 - 10.2020
Head of Support Services and Compliance
Medécins du Monde / Dünya Doktorları Derneği
Istanbul, Türkiye
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Directed daily support services operations, including Finance, HR, Logistics/Procurement, Administration, and Legal departments.
- Ensured compliance with established organisations and external’s regulations, internal financial controls, and cost performance monitoring mechanisms.
- Liaised with external auditors and government regulators.
- Revised and redesign administrative guidelines, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Designed and implemented HR Leave Management system in compliant with local labour regulations.
- Revolutionised and successfully implemented organisational salary grid for national and expatriate staff.
- Assisted in developing projects grant proposals.
- Led the design phase for the implementation of cloud-base Oracle NetSuite Integrated Software.
Head of Finance and Grants
Cordaid
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed day-to-day operations of Finance, HR and Logistics/Procurement departments.
- Partnering with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local and national regulations.
- Re-designed and deployed field HR Manual in compliance with Afghanistan Labour Codes
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against donor regulations.
- Revised and updated Country's Field Finance Manual.
- Monitored expenditure and activity progress against annual goals and approved budget.
- Developed cost-benefit analyses, engaging in cost recovery process.
- Provided financial coaching to partner organisations.
- Member of the fundraising team
Deputy Country Director
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Led Finance, Human Resource, Logistics & Procurement, Contracts, Field Operations, and Security teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including host-country officials, international funding agencies, and private sector stakeholders to create goals and deliver successful programme implementation.
- Researched regional and national Security best practices and customised them to address programme needs.
- Produced Field Security Manual.
- Negotiated programme implementation in high security risk areas of Sindh (Kashmore) and DI Khan.
- Evaluated and revised HR salary table.
Proprietor
SeRatu's Accessories & Boutique
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
06.2006 - 12.2014
- Personally invested and set-up a sustainable cottage industry to assist in rebuilding the local community’s economy impacted by the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake.
- Developed an ethical business plan, trained and hired staff from local communities with logistics and tasks of business.
- Evaluated local suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Advertised products online through various, as well as traditional campaigns to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Participated in events and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to challenge, refine and diversify products.
Head of Finance and Grants
Cordaid
Bukavu, Democratic Republic Of Congo
02.2013 - 07.2013
Finance & Grants Manager
Save The Children UK
Tripoli & London, Libya & UK
10.2012 - 01.2013
Administrative & Finance Coordinator
Handicap International
Tripoli, Libya
06.2012 - 10.2012
Head of Finance
CORDAID
Islamabad, Pakistan
08.2010 - 01.2012
Head of Finance
Cordaid
Nyamlell, South Sudan
01.2010 - 07.2010
Senior Accounting Specialist
GFA Consulting Group
Tbilisi, Georgia
08.2009 - 12.2009
Technical Specialist
Global Communities, CHF International
Islamabad, Pakistan
03.2009 - 05.2009
HELP, Deputy Project Coordinator
Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V
Nias Island, Indonesia
04.2008 - 02.2009
Head of Finance
Cordaid
, Indonesia
04.2005 - 12.2007
Finance and Administration Manager
Timor Sea Office, Office Of The Prime Minister
Dili, Timor-Leste
02.2004 - 03.2005
Finance Manager
CARE Australia
Hanoi, Vietnam
10.2002 - 12.2003
Financial Controller
Phillip Island Nature Park
Cowes, VIC
03.2001 - 09.2002
Senior Mine/Management Accountant
Normandy Mining
Charters Towers, QLD
04.1999 - 03.2001
Cost Controller/Project Administrator
Coflexip Stena Offshore Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd
Perth, WA
03.1998 - 03.1999
Accountant/Budget & Planning Analyst
West Australian Petroleum Pty. Ltd
Perth, WA
05.1989 - 12.1997
Education
Bachelor of Business Degree - Accounting
Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Business - Accounting
Central Institute of Technology
Skills
Financial analysis
Budget & Forecast
Management Financial Reporting
Project Financial Management
Internal Controls
Stakeholder Relations
Affiliations
Member of Australia Institute of Public Accountants (previously known as Australia National Institute of Accountants), since October 1995
Software
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
OXFAM Australia
11.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Accountant
HAGAR International
03.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
BridgeMeals
02.2022 - 09.2022
Region Manager - Compliance and Enforcement
COVID Quarantine Victoria (CQV)
11.2020 - 12.2021
Private
Career Hiatus
07.2019 - 10.2020
Head of Support Services and Compliance
Medécins du Monde / Dünya Doktorları Derneği
04.2016 - 06.2019
Head of Finance and Grants
Cordaid
01.2015 - 12.2015
Deputy Country Director
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V
09.2013 - 12.2014
Head of Finance and Grants
Cordaid
02.2013 - 07.2013
Finance & Grants Manager
Save The Children UK
10.2012 - 01.2013
Administrative & Finance Coordinator
Handicap International
06.2012 - 10.2012
Head of Finance
CORDAID
08.2010 - 01.2012
Head of Finance
Cordaid
01.2010 - 07.2010
Senior Accounting Specialist
GFA Consulting Group
08.2009 - 12.2009
Technical Specialist
Global Communities, CHF International
03.2009 - 05.2009
HELP, Deputy Project Coordinator
Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V
04.2008 - 02.2009
Proprietor
SeRatu's Accessories & Boutique
06.2006 - 12.2014
Head of Finance
Cordaid
04.2005 - 12.2007
Finance and Administration Manager
Timor Sea Office, Office Of The Prime Minister
02.2004 - 03.2005
Finance Manager
CARE Australia
10.2002 - 12.2003
Financial Controller
Phillip Island Nature Park
03.2001 - 09.2002
Senior Mine/Management Accountant
Normandy Mining
04.1999 - 03.2001
Cost Controller/Project Administrator
Coflexip Stena Offshore Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd
03.1998 - 03.1999
Accountant/Budget & Planning Analyst
West Australian Petroleum Pty. Ltd
05.1989 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Business Degree - Accounting
Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Business - Accounting
Central Institute of Technology