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Teneke Spencer

Scarborough,WA

Summary

Finance professional with over 15 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within the Resources and Telecommunications industries. Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, effectively communicating complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Recognized for leadership in managing finance teams and optimizing cash flow while driving cost control initiatives. Aiming to leverage strategic financial management skills to enhance organizational growth and sustainability.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

UGL Pty Ltd
02.2012 - Current
  • Overseen financial planning, analysis, and management of finance functions.
  • Delivered insightful decision-making support through precise financial data analysis.
  • Monitored and enforced adherence to established financial guidelines.
  • Oversaw liquidity management by assessing cash flow metrics.
  • Created comprehensive budget models while optimizing financial forecasts for enhanced decision-making.
  • Prepare financial reports for senior management decision-making.
  • Monitored cash flow to maintain sufficient funds for financial commitments.
  • Developed strategies for reducing costs by monitoring expenditure and identifying inefficiencies.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements to inform executive decision-making.
  • Risk Management: Identify financial risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Provided guidance on accounting issues related to new business initiatives.
  • Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
  • Developed financial models to support valuation, planning, and forecasting activities.
  • Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Oversaw budget preparation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial health.

Ngarda Civil & Mining - Operations Accountant

Leighton Contractors
05.2011 - 02.2012

Analyzed project outcomes and compiled detailed reports.

Facilitated communication of financial insights to managerial staff.

Formulated projected budgets and financial estimates.

Managed supplier relationships to ensure optimal purchasing strategies.

Implemented cost-effective strategies.

Created client claims and invoices with accompanied documentation for efficient processing.

Oversaw debtors' ledgers with effective follow-up.

Management Accountant

HWE Mining
05.2011 - 07.2011
  • Performed various financial administration and internal audit tasks.
  • Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for management review.
  • Maintained fixed asset register ensuring accurate depreciation calculation.
  • Conducted variance analysis between forecasted results and actuals to explain fluctuations in revenues or expenses.
  • Prepared and presented financial reports, budgets and statements.

Senior Assistant Accountant

UGL Resources
01.2006 - 04.2011
  • Assisted with month-end close activities such as preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Prepared journal entries to record transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial statements for external auditors' review.
  • Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Accounting

Curtin University

Management Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Skills

  • Budget forecasting
  • Financial modeling
  • Debt management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Internal controls
  • Performance analysis

Role Title

Finance Manager - Telecommunications

Projects

New Business Strategic Planning, Contributed to strategic planning efforts that aligned financial goals with overall business objectives, enhancing long-term growth for new business. Budget Management, Successfully developed and managed annual budgets, achieving budget accuracy within targets over multiple years. Technology Integration, Project team member integrating SAP into UGL business, including project planning, data migration, configuration and testing.

Qualifications And Professional Memberships

  • Curtin University, Bachelor of Commerce – Major in Accounting
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA)

Job Description Summary

Develop and implement financial strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning., Prepare and present reports and provide analysis to senior management and stakeholders for decision making., Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the business meets its financial obligations and to optimise working capital., Analyse costs and identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements., Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Timeline

Finance Manager

UGL Pty Ltd
02.2012 - Current

Management Accountant

HWE Mining
05.2011 - 07.2011

Ngarda Civil & Mining - Operations Accountant

Leighton Contractors
05.2011 - 02.2012

Senior Assistant Accountant

UGL Resources
01.2006 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Accounting

Curtin University

Management Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants
Teneke Spencer