VANESSA MATTI

Remington Steel is a leading steel distribution and processing company supplying a wide range of high-quality steel products to major industries across Australia. With strong ties to Genis Steel, its largest customer, Remington Steel is recognised for its reliable service, efficient supply chain management, and tailored solutions for clients. The company employs a dedicated workforce and generates an annual turnover of AUD 50 million.

Responsibilities:

• Administer fortnightly payroll for 160+ employees across various factory locations, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise end-to-end accounts payable and receivable operations, validating supplier statements and customer account reconciliations.
• Facilitate bank reconciliations and revise general ledger transactions.
• Process and deliver BAS statements in compliance with tight deadlines.
• Deployed innovative stock management system, refining inventory accuracy and reporting standards.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
• Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.

Accomplishments:

• Spearheaded the implementation of a new stock management system, successfully establishing a dual-system operation that integrated with the existing accounting software, enhancing data accuracy and integrity.
• Conducted meticulous review of invoices and delivery dockets, identifying and rectifying recurring pricing errors to achieve annual cost savings of approximately $30,000.
• Streamlined financial and payroll processes for multiple factory locations, reducing month-end closing time by 10%.

Hexa is an Australian-based property development group with local expertise and global strength. Its primary focus is property development which includes volume townhouse projects, multi-level residential apartment buildings and commercial-use ventures. This is complemented by property development, real-estate investment, asset management and a capital management platform. Its annual turnover is about 20 million.

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw project-based accounting for various property development initiatives, guaranteeing precise cost allocation and reporting.
• Managed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to facilitate effective collaboration with project managers and senior stakeholders.
• Conducted project profitability analysis and variance reports to enhance decision-making
• Managed project accounts while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Facilitated contract administration, supplier payments, and progress claims.
• Enhanced year-end audits by providing thorough project financial documentation.
• Worked with bank finance and completion guarantors to achieve funding goals.

Accomplishments:

• Developed improved cost-tracking and forecasting models for a $20M project, enhancing budget visibility and preventing a 5% cost overrun.
• Played a key role in supporting year-end audits, providing detailed project documentation that resulted in zero major audit findings over 3 years.
• Automated the monthly project reporting process, saving 8 hours of manual work per month.

Dainty Sichuan Group is a family-owned business and has 20 restaurants in Australia. It has more than 500 staff and the annual turnover is 5 million.

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw AP/AR functions, reconciled EFTPOS and cash sales, and processed EFT payments.
• Executed monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for bank, supplier, and credit card accounts.
• Documented journal entries and ensured accuracy of general ledger records.
• Delivered administrative support and managed archiving systems.
• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.

Accomplishments:

• Implemented a new digital invoicing system, reducing accounts receivable cycle time by 15%.
• Identified and rectified discrepancies in supplier statements, recovering over $10,000 in overpayments.
• Successfully managed the accounting integration for a new restaurant launch, ensuring a smooth financial operational start.

PG Accountants Pty Ltd is a public practice and registered tax agent. It provides bookkeeping and management solution to their clients. It has 2 offices in Melbourne and 20 staff in total. Annual turnover is $500,000.

Responsibilities:

• Filed and submitted tax returns for individuals, corporations, and superannuation funds.
• Managed comprehensive processing of BAS, GST, PAYG, CGT, and FBT obligations
• Created balance sheets, P&L statements, and payroll reports.
• Gained hands-on experience with various accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, Excel, and Sage, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks.

Accomplishments:

• Automated the data entry process for client records by mastering advanced features in QuickBooks, reducing manual processing time by 15% and minimizing errors for the team.
• Successfully managed a portfolio of 30+ individual tax returns from preparation to lodgement, ensuring 100% compliance and on-time submission during the peak tax season.
• Identified and rectified reconciliation discrepancies in several client accounts, preventing potential filing delays and enhancing the accuracy of financial reports.