Prabath Yatawara (CA)
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Ambitious Finance Manager offering over4 years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly. Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Australian College of The Arts
Collingwood, VIC
08.2020 - Current
- Developed creditor and payroll processes and policies for internal finance team
- Leading implementation of Oracle NetSuite ERP system and ensuring integration with RIO/Salesforce System
- Overseeing payroll, Acccounts Payable and Accounts receivable and ensuring general ledger integrity
- Partnered with over 27 business units and departments to manage their financial results against budget
- KPI reporting
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Preparation of yearly budget and assisting with regular forecasting
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Yearly Insurance review and other ad hoc tasks
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
Finance Manager
Kids Under Cover
Richmond, VIC
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Preparing financial budgets and reports: month-end, annual statutory financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards
- Overseeing the day-to-day financial activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable
- Liaising with the internal teams including marketing and fundraising teams to ensure provision of information and assisting with queries
- Payroll Processing for 28 employees
- Assisting with financial risk management including regulatory compliance, annual financial audit, cash management and banking relationships
- Develop and implement financial and administrative procedures such as: finance analysis, credit card and invoice approval policies
- Oversee cash management and investments in accordance with existing policies
- Assessing the impact of AASB15 and other new standards.
Senior Financial Accountant
Salta Properties Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversee Financial Reporting aspect of the business including statutory compliance for over 90 entities
- Preparation of Group consolidated financial Statements
- Reconciliation of Intercompany balances
- Preparation of quarterly financial statements for joint venture entities
- Review Financial Statements and Tax Returns prepared by the Financial Accountant
- Review and Lodgment of BAS Statements and FBT Returns
- Processing transactions for investment entities.
Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton Australia
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Key Clients: Hospitality Group (Bakery and Retailers) - $70 million turnover, Information technology – Australian subsidiaries of overseas entities, Commercial Property rental and development - $20 million turnover
- Secondment to Baptcare – 1-month Financial modelling assignment
- Responsibilities: Preparation of financial statements and tax returns and BAS statements of large groups
- Reviewing financial statements and other tax compliance work
- Advisory services – cash flow forecasting, assisting with funding
- Managing staff and workflow.
Graduate - Manager
Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd
02.2006 - 12.2016
- NZX Listed Hospitality Franchise, Hospitality Group (Restaurants and Pubs) - $30 million turnover, Privately held Steel Manufacturer - $350 million turnover, Commercial and Residential Property Developer client - $50 million in development assets in several entities
- Responsibilities: Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance, Systems Implementation and Review, Conducted efficient consolidation of year end group accounts (Restaurant group), Successfully prepared NZIFRS financial statements as well as cash flow statements for major multinational NZX listed companies
- Organised in depth proposals to efficiently acquire new clients, actively attended numerous networking events.
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia NZ
04-2009
Bachelor of Management Studies (1st Class Honours) - Accounting
The University of Waikato, New Zealand
02-2005
Post Grad Diploma, Strategic Management -
University of Waikato, New Zealand
Skills
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Statutory Reporting
- ERP Implementations
- Coaching and Training
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- KPI Management
- KPI Development
- Departmental Oversight
- P&L Tracking
- Process Change Improvements
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Budgets
- Staff Management
- AASB16 Knowledge
- Financial Statement Presentations
- Continuous Improvement
- Staff Training
- Skilled in Oracle Netsuite
- Skilled in Microsoft Dynamics
- Skilled in Xero and MYOB
Software Systems
- Oracle NetSuite
- Xero
- Microsoft Dynamics (Navision)
- Microsoft Excel – Intermediate to Advanced (pivot tables, functions and graphs)
- MYOB
- Sage Win forecasting
- MYOB Report Writer
- Oracle (PeopleSoft)
Timeline
Finance Manager
Australian College of The Arts
08.2020 - Current
Finance Manager
Kids Under Cover
08.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Financial Accountant
Salta Properties Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton Australia
01.2017 - 12.2017
Graduate - Manager
Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd
02.2006 - 12.2016
Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia NZ
Bachelor of Management Studies (1st Class Honours) - Accounting
The University of Waikato, New Zealand
Post Grad Diploma, Strategic Management -
University of Waikato, New Zealand
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