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Mattinson Business ConsultingConsulting Finance Manager
Aug. 2023Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaProjects in system automation and integration.
Process transformation from excel based to ERP system based following a review of the as-is state of working. Removal of manual processes, and extension of the system-based system from source transaction through to FI posting.
Integration of remote systems into the main ERP system.
Mathys AustraliaFinance Controlling Manager CFO
Sep. 2021 - Aug. 2023Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Omya Australia Pty. LimitedRegional Business Process Lead - Finance (SAP)
Jan. 2016 - Apr. 2021Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaRepresent the regional and local needs in regard of business process
Responsible for defining, implementing, monitoring and improving business process
Responsible for communication and change management
Provide rules and guidance to local management
Accountable for proper training of end users Responsible for SAP access role assignment in line with group SoD guidelines and business needs Executed Omya SAP template under time and budget in seven countries and 18 companies; upgraded all business processes, implemented new processes, and improved business efficiency. Part of PMO team for project delivery including pre work, schedule and budget planning and monitoring. On site for key project activities providing liaison between the functional consultants and business. Change management activities including training schedule and activities with the functional consultants. Key user training and UAT testing. Go-live and 1st month end on site support. I developed the dry run concept and delivery program prior to go live for system and personnel testing/ training. Key PMO driver for master data quality and delivery Held full accountability for successful implementation of SAP in Philippines in 2017, Australia and New Zealand in 2019 and Korea in 2020 as business project leader. Instigating and writing end user manuals for FI, SD and MM Developed RPA automation tools with the technical team to support automated document processing to SAP for Sales order processing and AP document processing. Responsible for process review O2C for ANZ in 2020 instigating widespread revision and training of processes following a period of high staff turnover. Process champion for automated bank transaction processing for the Omya group. I have a deep understanding of the automation of incoming and outgoing payments. Increased automation hit rate in Asia Pacific countries to the same as those in Europe. Significant efficiency and compliance gains.
OmyaDirector of Finance & Controlling
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2016Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaPrepared and presented direct reports including leadership, succession planning, hiring, training, coaching, communication, organisational development (structure and processes), and personnel development to regional management team for informed decision-making. Lead that preparation and analysis of periodic financial statements (IFRS and local) and all other financial reporting such as GIF, CAR, and FPR for strategic improvements/amendments. Created and facilitated accurate/timely tax returns and other financial statutory returns to local authorities. Evaluated major investment project according to operations management to improve project outcomes and deliverables. Analysed and maintained Omya group standards and policies acquiescence with IFRS standards to upgrade financial processes. Delivered exceptional financial and analytical assistance to company managers/staff for cost reduction and profitability improvement. Key Contributions: Upgraded processes through development, integration, and automation of much higher degree of system. Managed the software updating process of BPCS to a later version of BPCS for Australia and New Zealand. Attained appropriate management letters and audit opinions, as well as initiated and completed external audits within strict deadlines by developing engagements with external auditors. Decreased manual intervention by implementing closed value flows in the local ERP system. Reviewed business process and uncovered and removed or minimised non-value adding tasks. Project financial management of major capital construction projects Led formulation of the deliverables and training of the business personnel in 5 countries, while acting as key member of the Asia Pacific master data taskforce. Continuing development of BPCS processes and upgrading BPCS for new functionality for P2P process with PO authorization and integration with FI-GL postings.
Omya AustraliaSenior Finance Manager
May. 2005 - Dec. 2010Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaLead day-to-day accounting and administrative functions managing a staff of 7. I oversaw the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual account packages to the Omya group. I calculated and compiled the tax calculations and pack for the tax consultants and completed and compiled the annual statutory reporting, including non-financial statutory reporting for mining and EPA licenses. I was the direct point of contact for the external auditors.
Key Contributions:
• Consistently completed monthly reporting requirements in the required timeframe.
• Sole business responsible for BPCS upgrade in 2009 for both Australia and New Zealand which required a renewal and alignment of the GL, implementation of additional modules for FI-AA, FI-CO and increased integration of other processes which were not part of the prior version. • Defined new processes and developed the functionality of the legacy ERP for FX contract recording and treasury tasks.
• Product costing module development and delivery for Asia Pacific
• Project financial management of major capital construction projects
• Managed upgrade of payroll system including integration of Super and payroll taxes to an automated output.
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