Robert Church
Brisbane/Moggill,QLD
Summary
My skills with regard to audits and how to design and implement strategies are very simple:
1. Understand the parameters and enviroment the organisation operates in.
2. Understand the objectives to be achieved
3. Cost benefit analysis of audit strategies both financial and social
4. Communicate the reasons for suggested recommendations
5. Establish a good rapport with all levels of the workforce
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Auraled Australia Pty Ltd
Brisbane/Pullenvale, QLD
07.2014 - Current
- Commercial lighting importer and wholesaler operated by family members
- Controlled and directed all accounting functions
- Managed financial aspects of operations and imports.
Director
Squizzi Pty Ltd
Brisbane/Moggill, QLD
07.2005 - Current
- Tea importer and wholesaler operated by family members
- Controlled and directed all accounting functions
- Arranged finances for operations and imports
State Manager
Bean Alliance
Brisbane/Tennyson, QLD
07.2001 - 06.2019
- Coffee roaster sold to Italian company
- Prepared and reported on the performance of monthly budgets
- Responsible for training and development of the sales team
- Personal responsibility for key accounts
Director
Roasters and Millers Pty Ltd
Brisbane/Tennyson, QLD
07.1993 - 07.2001
- Performed all necessary functions for our small family coffee business which was later sold to Bean Alliance. Supplied coffee and machinery to The Coffee Club, which became the main focus of the business.
Director
Frantik Pty Ltd
Sydney/Surrey Hills
03.1984 - 07.1991
- Fashion House (family business)- manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer specializing in leather garments
- Responsible for all accounting functions, financing, importing and merchandise control.
Manager
Pricewaterhouse (Canada)
Edmonton, Alberta/Canada
07.1982 - 02.1984
- Selected to participate in the firm's International Manager Exchange Program.
- Responsible for conducting audits on various companies operating in industries as diverse as mining, oil & gas, insurance, and medical.
Manager
Pricewaterhouse (Indonesia)
Jakarta, Indonesia
03.1978 - 07.1982
- Assigned to the Indonesian Ministry of Finance for the audit of Krakatau Steel. The functions not only included the audit itself but also the training of their internal audit team. The progress of the audit and training of their audit team was presented to the Indonesian Minister of Finance every several months.
- Audits of other clients of the PWC Jakarta office included industries such as hospitality, medical, timber and insurance.
Member
Pricewaterhouse (Australia)
Brisbane, Qld
01.1974 - 02.1978
- During these years I was part of various audit teams while studying for my Chartered Accounting qualifications.
Education
Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Brisbane, QLD12-1976
BBA - Business Major Accounting
Queensland Institute of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11-1973
High School Diploma -
Brisbane Boys College
Brisbane, QLD12-1969
Skills
- Business Administration
- Project Coordination
- Business Planning
- Staff Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Content Development
- Financial Reporting
Affiliations
- GOLF - Member of Indooroopilly Golf Club
- WALK - Weekly have a good healthy walk
Accomplishments
- CHESS - Won the QLD under age chess champianship
- RUGBY - Represented Indonesia (3 years) in the Hong Kong Sevens 1978,79,80
Timeline
Director
Auraled Australia Pty Ltd
07.2014 - Current
Director
Squizzi Pty Ltd
07.2005 - Current
State Manager
Bean Alliance
07.2001 - 06.2019
Director
Roasters and Millers Pty Ltd
07.1993 - 07.2001
Director
Frantik Pty Ltd
03.1984 - 07.1991
Manager
Pricewaterhouse (Canada)
07.1982 - 02.1984
Manager
Pricewaterhouse (Indonesia)
03.1978 - 07.1982
Member
Pricewaterhouse (Australia)
01.1974 - 02.1978
Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants
BBA - Business Major Accounting
Queensland Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Brisbane Boys College
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