Trish Elsegood
Summary
Senior finance and operations professional with over 20 years' experience managing accounting functions including financial and management reporting, annual planning & budgeting, accounts payable and receivables and credit risk management. A strong track record in project management, process improvement and technology enablement to enhance performance and a recognised talent for leading teams, developing and delivering training and problem solving.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Mid-Western Regional Council
01.2012 - Current
- Management of Councils external reporting obligations, accounts payable function and day to day financial accounting team operations
- Leadership and delivery of process improvement projects including ERP system integration, SaaS implementation and use of tactical automation tools
- Development of core policies and procedures and capability building programs with a focus on improving the experience for the internal customer.
Operations manager
Hurley Australia
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Responsible for financial administration of both payables and receivables across domestic and international customer markets
- Worked autonomously to deliver a suite of financial analysis, reporting and reconciliations.
Transformation specialist
Elders, Brightpoint & HarperCollins
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Accountable for the management of credit risk, accounts receivable processing and risk management assessment
- Ongoing engagement with customers, both high volume and value
- Identification of process enhancement opportunities across the function
- Team building initiatives.
Education
Advanced to CPA status June 2022 -
CPA Australia
12.2022
Bachelor of Business (Major in Accounting) - with Distinction -
Charles Sturt University
12.2015
Accountable for the management of credit risk, accounts receivable processing and risk management assessment. Ongoing engagement with customers, both high volume and value. Identification of process enhancement opportunities across the function. Team building initiatives. -
Elders, Brightpoint & HarperCollins
12.2011
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting & Planning
- Process Improvement
- Technology enablement
- Leading Teams
- Change Management
- Problem solving
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Financial Accountant, Operations Manager, Transformation Specialist
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Mid-Western Regional Council
01.2012 - Current
Operations manager
Hurley Australia
01.2008 - 01.2012
Transformation specialist
Elders, Brightpoint & HarperCollins
01.2002 - 01.2011
Advanced to CPA status June 2022 -
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Business (Major in Accounting) - with Distinction -
Charles Sturt University
Accountable for the management of credit risk, accounts receivable processing and risk management assessment. Ongoing engagement with customers, both high volume and value. Identification of process enhancement opportunities across the function. Team building initiatives. -
Elders, Brightpoint & HarperCollins
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