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Shane Welsh

Raywood,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Sole Proprietor and Branch Accountant at Westpac Bank, excellent in financial administration and fostering staff growth. Experienced in cost control and employee development which has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and team skill sets, leading to a solid reputation for excellence and a track record of successful project management and client satisfaction.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Proprietor

Self
01.1999 - Current

Developed strong professional relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.

  • Built a solid reputation in the industry through consistent delivery of excellent workmanship and professionalism.
  • Managed all financial aspects of business, including invoicing, budgeting, and tax preparation.
  • Collaborated with other professionals on projects to provide comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Utilized project management tools and techniques to effectively plan, execute, monitor, control, and close out projects successfully while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Branch Accountant

Westpac Bank
02.1978 - 11.1995
  • Increased financial accuracy by maintaining thorough accounting procedures.
  • Optimized expense tracking to identify cost-saving opportunities within the branch operations.
  • Trained new and existing staff members, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
  • Managed northern Victoria's relief staff pool and allocated cover for leave and covering of staff absent on training.
  • Maintained effective communication channels between agencies and other branch offices, ensuring seamless coordination of northern Victoria's staff training activities.
  • Collaborated with departmental teams to streamline processes, improving overall branch performance.
  • Supported annual external audit processes by providing required documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries.
  • Contributed to continuous process improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential enhancement.
  • Participated in special projects related to assess Tasmania's branches customer service quality standards and provide feedback.
  • Ensured compliance with internal controls, performing regular audits of financial records and transactions.
  • Assisted in budget development and forecasting, supporting branch management decision-making processes.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial statements for senior management review, enhancing communication between departments.
  • Managed payroll processing to ensure timely disbursement of employee wages.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.

Education

Certificate - Train The Trainer

TAFE
Bendigo
05-2012

Advanced Diploma - Accounting

TAFE
Bendigo
12-2001

Certificate III - Food And Nutrition

Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC
04-1997

Skills

  • Employee development
  • Employee performance management
  • Team building
  • Delegating work
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

While at Westpac I was able to build a cohesive team that strove effectively towards accomplishing branch and bank objectives utilising individual staff competencies and using mentoring and training to upskill team members.

While self employed I have had the priviledges of helping businesses grow and being able to manage them out of difficult situations therefore ensuring their survival and growth.

Timeline

Sole Proprietor

Self
01.1999 - Current

Branch Accountant

Westpac Bank
02.1978 - 11.1995

Certificate - Train The Trainer

TAFE

Advanced Diploma - Accounting

TAFE

Certificate III - Food And Nutrition

Swinburne University
Shane Welsh