Natalie Brindley
Glenmore Park
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk and Audit Manager
Best & Less Pty
12.2017 - Current
- Designed and prepared yearly Group Internal Audit Plan outlining scope, goals, timelines, and resource requirements for each project
- Managed a team of three auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls by testing key controls across various business units within the organization.
- Continuous review and evaluation of the changing business processes effecting departmental procedures
- Advise on Risks associated with System or Process Change
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships within both Stores and Support Office to facilitate improved business operations.
- Liaise with and attend to External auditors
- Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reporting to provide valuable insights to senior management on potential business risks or control deficiencies.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing workflows through Microsoft power platform
Inventory and Systems Analyst
Best & Less Pty
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify patterns and trends, impacting Data Integrity.
- Streamlined processes for improved Inventory accuracy across both Retail and Distribution locations.
- Implemented and maintained cross system audits to ensure alignment at all times .
- Planning of timely Stocktakes, maintenance of Stocktake schedules to meet business requirements
- Continuous review of the changing business processes effecting departmental procedures
- Undertake responsibility for the processing of Stocktakes, analysis, and finalisation of Stocktake results within a set timeframe
- Analyse data obtained integrity, evidence of deficiencies in controls and fraud including Investigations
- Liaise with and attend to External auditors
- Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reporting for Management.
Business Improvement Manger
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation..
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Responsible for the protection of company assets including cash, stock, branding, in order to increase profitability
- Continuous review of the changing business processes effecting departmental procedures
- Monitored and analysed shrink results to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reporting for Management.
Loss Prevention Manger
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2013
- Responsible for the protection of company assets including cash, stock, branding, in order to increase profitability
- Analyse data obtained integrity, evidence of deficiencies in controls and fraud including Investigations
- Planning of timely Stocktakes, maintenance of Stocktake schedules to meet business requirements
- Continuous review of the changing business processes effecting departmental procedures
- Undertake responsibility for the processing of Stocktakes, analysis, and finalisation of Stocktake results within a set timeframe
- Liase with and attend to External auditors
- Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reporting for Management.
NSW Stocktake Supervisor
Cotton On Group Pty Ltd
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Planning of timely Stocktakes, maintenance of Stocktake schedules to meet business requirements
- Continuous review of the changing business processes effecting departmental procedures
- Undertake responsibility for the processing of Stocktakes, analysis, and finalisation of Stocktake results within a set timeframe
- Analyse data obtained integrity, evidence of deficiencies in controls and fraud.
Stocktake Analyst
Harvey Norman
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Planning of timely Stocktakes, maintenance of Stocktake schedules to meet business requirements
- Undertake responsibility for the processing of Stocktakes, analysis, and finalisation of Stocktake results within a set timeframe
- Analyse data obtained integrity, evidence of deficiencies in controls and fraud.
Audit Supervisor
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Planning of timely Stocktakes, maintenance of Stocktake schedules to meet business requirements
- Continuous review of the changing business processes effecting departmental procedures
- Undertake responsibility for the processing of Stocktakes, analysis, and finalisation of Stocktake results within a set timeframe
- Analyse data obtained integrity, evidence of deficiencies in controls and fraud
- Liase with and attend to External auditors
- Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reporting for Management.
Store Manager – North Ryde
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Motivate and train staff members
- Achieve Sales/ Wage targets
- Manage Shrinkage
- Conduct Stocktakes
- Plan and mange staff roster
- Store Merchandising/ promotions
- Weekly Administration.
Store Manager – Seven Hills
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Motivate and train staff members
- Achieve Sales/ Wage targets
- Manage Shrinkage
- Conduct Stocktakes
- Plan and mange staff roster
- Store Merchandising/ promotions
- Weekly Administration.
Store Manager – Top Ryde
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Motivate and train staff members
- Achieve Sales/ Wage targets
- Manage Shrinkage
- Conduct Stocktakes
- Plan and mange staff roster
- Store Merchandising/ promotions
- Weekly Administration.
Duty Manager – Carlingford
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Motivate and train staff members
- Achieve Sales
- Manage Shrinkage
- Conduct Stocktakes
- Store Merchandising/ promotions.
Senior Casual In charge – Bathurst
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Motivate and train staff members
- Achieve Sales
- Manage Shrinkage
- Conduct Stocktakes
- Store Merchandising/ promotions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Internal Audit
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Sydney, NSW12.2022
Certificate of Completion - Project Management - Short Course
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW2014
Certificate of Completion - Process Design - Short Course
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW2014
Certificate of Completion - Lean Six Sigma Foundations - Short Course
University of Technology, Sydney
2014
Bachelor of Accounting -
University of SA
03.2013
Certificate IV Frontline Management -
Corporate Training Australia
01.2004
Higher School Certificate -
Bathurst High School
01.1998
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Clear Written and Verbal Communication
- Project Management
- Policy Implementation and Internal Controls
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Documentation and Reports
- Microsoft Office Including Power Platforms
- Complex Problem-Solving
Computerequipment
- SMS POS
- RMS Merchanding system
- Retek Merchandising System versions 9.0 and 13.0
- Enabler POS
- Symbol P460 scanners
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS access
- MS outlook
References
On Request
Timeline
Risk and Audit Manager
Best & Less Pty
12.2017 - Current
Inventory and Systems Analyst
Best & Less Pty
12.2015 - 07.2017
Business Improvement Manger
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
12.2013 - 01.2015
Loss Prevention Manger
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2013
NSW Stocktake Supervisor
Cotton On Group Pty Ltd
08.2008 - 12.2008
Stocktake Analyst
Harvey Norman
04.2008 - 08.2008
Audit Supervisor
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2008
Store Manager – North Ryde
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
Store Manager – Seven Hills
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2002
Store Manager – Top Ryde
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2002
Duty Manager – Carlingford
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2000
Senior Casual In charge – Bathurst
Payless Shoes Pty Ltd
01.1998 - 01.1999
Graduate Certificate - Internal Audit
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Certificate of Completion - Project Management - Short Course
University of Sydney
Certificate of Completion - Process Design - Short Course
University of Sydney
Certificate of Completion - Lean Six Sigma Foundations - Short Course
University of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Accounting -
University of SA
Certificate IV Frontline Management -
Corporate Training Australia
Higher School Certificate -
Bathurst High School
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