Nicolas Germano
Sunbury,VIC
Summary
Results-driven finance leader with extensive experience at Moreland City Council, specializing in financial budgeting and stakeholder communication. Successfully spearheaded the JD Edwards Financial Systems Implementation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for building strong team dynamics and fostering relationships that drive strategic planning and optimal financial management. Core competencies include data organization and business development.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Management Accounting
Moreland City Council
Coburg, VIC
01.2001 - 10.2018
- Lead a team of accountants and finance staff to undertake the management accounting functions of the council, including:
- Monthly reporting of divisional results to the Council,
- Monthly reporting of branch and unit results to department directors and branch managers.
- Control of staff undertaking daily banking and reconditions.
- Control of staff undertaking accounts payable functions.
- Responsible for the investment of Council cash funds,
- Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Council.
- Subject Matter Expert - JD Edwards Financial Systems Implementation
- Acting Manager (CFO) - Finance and Business Sytems Moreland Council
Co-Ordinator Business Development
Moreland City Council
Brunswick/Coburg, VIC
07.1994 - 12.2001
- Developed business plans for council units.
- Provide training, advice, and analysis on business planning.
- Developed financial information for council internal units as part of tendering for work contracts, as part of compliance with CCT (Compulsory Competitive Tendering).
- Assisted in the running of Councilor and Senior Staff conferences.
Manager Finance
Brunswick City Council
Brunswick, VIC
07.1991 - 07.1994
- Ran the Finance department, which performed the following major functions:
- Creditors, Payroll, Debtors, Purchasing, Insurance, Superannuation, Budgeting, Ledger Control, Investments and Finacial reporting
- Supervised eight Finance officer within a consultative, team-building environment.
- A major achievement was the successful implementation of a new computerised financial system, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing and stores.
Various Roles
Melbourne Board of Works
Melbourne, VIC
01.1975 - 07.1991
- Performed various roles over the years between 1973 and 1991
- Branch adminstration Officer - Northern Operations Branch
- Business Systems Officer Northern Region
- Regional Accounting Services Officer Northern Region
- Stores Officer - Western Region
- Special Projects Officer - Compter Systems Implementation
- Various other roles
Education
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Swinburne Institute of Technology
Vic07-1986
Skills
- Business Consulting Expertise
- Systematic Data Organization
- Financial Budgeting
- Multitasking and organization
- Stakeholder Communication
- Schedule management
- Staff management
- Budget planning
- Database management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Coordinator Management Accounting
Moreland City Council
01.2001 - 10.2018
Co-Ordinator Business Development
Moreland City Council
07.1994 - 12.2001
Manager Finance
Brunswick City Council
07.1991 - 07.1994
Various Roles
Melbourne Board of Works
01.1975 - 07.1991
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Swinburne Institute of Technology
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