OSWALD DUFF

After an extended period of not having spent time with my mother after relocating from South Africa, I decided to take time to help her settle in Brisbane Australia, when she arrived at the beginning of this year.

• Produced timely and accurate financial and progress reports and submitted for consideration during key decision-making process.
• Responsible for the end to end accounting function for multiple entities in the group.
• Month end reporting, consolidation, and forecasting with Spotlight reporting.
• Share valuations for sale of shares to Senior staff / Directors ( earnings multiple)
• Fortnightly and monthly payroll processing for 4 entities.
• Quarterly BAS submissions, monthly IAS submissions.
• Cashflow management across the group, Intercompany charges, ATO payment plans, dividend calculations and payment thereof.

• Oversee the financial systems and produce management reports for the Car Park portfolio (K PARK), Including making recommendations to increase revenue through higher bay occupancy, and pricing models.
• Reported on the Serviced Apartments and Apartments portfolio, identifying cost overruns, and working proactively with the Property manager to address downturns in revenue.
• Mitigated impacts on financial accounting and business operations by working proactively to identify and resolve strategic concerns.
• Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
• Weekly preparations and reporting to the Chairman of the corporate the cashflow, which directly or indirectly had interaction and influence with every aspect of the Property Group.

• Develop improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
• Defined and implemented optimized cost and budget processes to support budget control.
• Analyzed financial statements to provide strategic recommendations in support of business decisions.
• Managed monthly financial statement preparation and review.
• Provided financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support business objectives.
• Managed accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
• Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts monthly, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.

• Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
• Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
• Improved cash flow, retired debt ahead of schedule and built cash reserves into $4 Million while controlling costs and improving employee benefits.

• Created detailed financial models and applied analytical tools to facilitate variance analysis.
• Developed and implemented accounting, financial and operational systems.
• Built positive working relationships with other department managers through effective communication.
• Overhauled financial reporting process by revamping controls and reporting structures.
• Maintained compliance with internal financial controls and protocols.
• Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.

• Evaluated accounting and financial reporting systems to assess quality, identify concerns and devise enhancement strategies.
• Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
• Verified accuracy of accounting disbursements such as payroll and vendor payments.
• Oversaw preparation of corporate balance sheets, income statements and other financial reports.

• Reviewed bank account statements to reconcile accounts by documenting correct financial information in general ledger.
• Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
• Compiled budget documents and monitored costs to maintain control systems.
• Compiled financial data including compliant ledger and journal records.

• Directed completion of planned audits, assessed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
• Analyzed account books for accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
• Collected and analyzed financial data to identify improvements for controls and compliance.
• Ensured total compliance with auditing standards