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Chief Financial Officer
3dotDigital Pty LtdChief Financial Officer
Aug. 2019 - Jun. 2022Act as outsourced CFO for a software development business and provide guidance on financial and other risks. Advised on the capital raising including preparation of the financial model, assisting in the negotiation with investors and preparation of costing estimates.
Director
Virtual Business Consulting ServicesDirector
Jul. 2018Virtual Business Consulting Services (VBCS) provides virtual CFO and advisory services to small and medium enterprises and start-ups assisting them to grow their operations. Through the provision of strategic advice, VBCS assists our clients with insight into opportunities for growth, acquisitions and provide a pathway to achieve their goals. We also provide financial advisory services including financial modelling, sourcing capital, advising on acquisitions and advising on exit options. We also assist with setup and upgrade of accounting systems and with migration of desktop accounting systems to cloud based systems. As the principal consultant for VBCS, I provide strategic and financial advice to clients in the SME and start-up sectors. Advised a start-up entity on the capital raising including preparation of the financial model, assisting in the negotiation with investors and preparation of costing estimates. Act as outsourced CFO for a software development business and provide guidance on financial and other risks. Advised on project financing for a solar project including preparing financial models and assisting with the project finance negotiations. Advised a NFP on accounting system implementation and advised on the account structure and customised the software to meet their reporting requirements. Advised a start-up entity with preparation of financial model for gaining investment.
Advisor
AbacasXchangeAdvisor
Jan. 2018The Abacas™ Exchange – Any Asset Anywhere Anytime! Traditional Securities, Digital & Tokenized Assets, Fiat & Cryptocurrencies
Chief Financial Officer / Head of Finance for Tri-Star Group
Tri-Star Petroleum CompanyChief Financial Officer / Head of Finance for Tri-Star Group
Jul. 2017 - Jul. 2018Managed the Group’s finance and accounting functions in Australia and USA and manage the compliance function in Australia with taxation and regulatory authorities and liaise with service providers for taxation and joint venture activities. Prepared budgets, review and provided commentary on expenditure against budgets, preparing management accounts and ad-hoc reports. Prepared AFEs and reviewed actual to AFE costs, reviewed commentary on joint venture expenditure reports and accounts. Conducted audits of financial statements of joint ventures, prepare information for income tax (US and Australia) and PRRT returns, ensure payroll, PAYG and GST compliance. Prepared information for government agencies to comply with lease approval requirements. Reviewed project models for the assessment of development options and review financial data and financial models in relation to the acquisition of new tenements and farm-ins. Reviewed the requirements of the preparation of the PRRT starting base returns and annual returns to ensure compliance with this new tax. Assembled project information for farm-out/sale of interests held and prepared financial and non-financial data for review by external parties.
Co-Founder
GiftInvestorCo-Founder
May. 2016 - Jun. 2019Brisbane, AustraliaGiftInvestor is creating a platform for gifting of / investing in listed securities small sums of monies
Group Financial Controller
Tri-Star Petroleum CompanyGroup Financial Controller
Sep. 2014 - Jun. 2017Brisbane, AustraliaHead of Finance and Accounting
Group Accounting Manager
Tri-Star Petroleum CompanyGroup Accounting Manager
Mar. 2012 - Aug. 2014Brisbane, AustraliaHead of Finance and Accounting
Partner
KPMGPartner
Jul. 1996 - Sep. 2011Partner, Audit and Advisory Services and CIO since November 2006 Undertook statutory audits and special purpose audits under IFRS and under other GAAPs, providing investigative, corporate restructuring, taxation and accounting services. Reported to the Central Bank, assisting clients convert to IFRS, reporting under stock exchange regulations and other regulatory regimes. Conducted pre-disbursement reviews for financial institutions, strategic reviews and assisted in capital structuring and provided IT advisory services. Managed Statutory Audits under International Standards of Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards. Reported under Australian, UK, US, Malaysian GAAPs. Included reporting on how to audit to bridge the variances in accounting and audit standards. Reported under PCAOB requirements and conducted reviews under Sarbanes Oxley to meet the requirements of PCAOB. As lead and financial advisor ensured stock exchange listing documentations complied with requirements of stock exchange listing rules. Securities listed included both equity and debt. Central Bank and Regulatory Reporting. Supported clients to achieve compliance with new legislation on Superannuation Funds and Life Insurance companies. Prepared valuation reports for acquisitions, inclusion in independent directors’ reports in relation to offers for shares, and valuations for inclusion in balance sheets. Conducted internal quality performance reviews to ensure audit processes complied with KPMG policies, practices, standards and independence requirements.
Executive
Chemplast Sanmar LimitedExecutive
Feb. 1996 - Jun. 1996Developed mathematical model in spreadsheet for evaluation of profitability of various types of ships intended for purchase by the company
Executive
IFCIExecutive
Oct. 1995 - Jan. 1996Worked as a part of the team achieve mobilisation of funds in India and abroad for IFCI through private placement and public issue of bonds at the lowest possible cost to the company
Manager
M Sarvotham & Co., Chartered AccountantsManager
Apr. 1992 - Sep. 1995Performed audits of listed entities, large government banks, insurance companies and small and medium enterprises. Prepared and lodged tax returns with tax authorities and provided tax advise to clients. Represented clients before tax authorities. Assisted clients with procuring finance from banks and financial institutions

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