Yolly Gentle - Financial Controller & Events/Wedding Co-ordination, TML Enterprises & Big Day Co

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OpusV TechnologyFinancial Controller

Dec. 2020 - Apr. 2023Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

TML Enterprises Pty LtdFinancial Controller

Jul. 2020 - Aug. 2024Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaResponsibilities, in addition to Management Accountant role detailed below • Accrual Journals • Prepayments • FX revaluations (manual processing) • Intercompany recharges, including reconciliations • Balance sheet reconciliations • Data entry into accounting system • Preparation of weekly payment runs (including domestic, international & multi-currency payment runs) • Setup of payments within banking platforms (estimate 90% manual international payment setups) • General AP query management & supplier point of contact. • AR processes, including raising sales invoices in line with worldwide contractual obligations • Tour Petty Cash reconciliations • Bank Reconciliations (including foreign currency accounts) • Credit Card expense processing & reconciliations • Preparation and analysis of Live Entertainment and Musical Theatre management accounts • Box Office revenue including the appropriate recognition of GST • Royalty statement preparation and reporting • Preparation, implementation & reconciliation of various international taxation reporting & reconciliation, including but not limited to; GST, Income Tax, various Withholding taxes • Management & Review of overall Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables processes, including payment run review & approvals • Review & Approval of international payments within various banking platforms including international banks • Maintain group invoice register & assistance with debtor follow up. • Review Bank Reconciliations (including foreign currency accounts) • Profit & Loss reporting & variance analysis • Project Accounting • Assist Review of expenses and coding of cost allocations for all direct project expenses • Working closely with the Musical Theatre Executive Producer on all budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis • Cash flow forecasting • Review of various insurance requirements • Staff training • IT liaison with external IT provider

The Works Entertainment GroupGroup Financial Controller

May. 2018 - Dec. 2019Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaResponsibilities, in addition to Management Accountant role detailed below • Due Diligence • Key financial lead on M&A sale of group to Cirque du Soleil • Successful financial integration & transition of operations to Montreal HQ ahead of schedule. • Preparation, implementation & reconciliation of various international taxation reporting & reconciliation, including but not limited to; GST, VAT, Income Tax, Resident/Non-Resident withholdings, Royalty taxes (UK, AU, Singapore, US mainly) • Preparation of group consolidation reports • Audit preparation & liaison re various entities (Singapore, UK, Aus) • Management & Review of overall Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables processes, including payment run review & approvals • Review & Approval of payments within various international banking platforms (estimate 90% manual international payment setups) • Maintain group invoice register & assistance with debtor follow up. • Review Bank Reconciliations (including foreign currency accounts) • Monthly Profit & Loss reporting & variance analysis • Assist Review of expenses and coding of cost allocations for all direct project expenses • Working closely with the Musical Theatre Executive Producer on all budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis and uploading of budgets and forecasts into the financial reporting system • Cash flow forecasting • Review of various insurance requirements • Staff training & recruitment • IT liaison with external IT provider

TML Enterprises Pty LtdFinancial Controller

May. 2018 - Dec. 2019Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Works Entertainment GroupManagement Accountant

Mar. 2016 - May. 2018Responsibilities: • Produce monthly financial information in an accurate & timely manner within group reporting timelines including preparation of: • Accrual Journals • Prepayments • FX revaluations (manual processing) • Intercompany recharges, including reconciliations • Balance sheet reconciliations • Various international taxation reporting & reconciliation, including but not limited to, Australian GST, IT & BAS related items & UK VAT • AP end to end processing • Expense account & Project coding allocations • Data entry into accounting system • Preparation of weekly payment runs (including domestic, international & multi-currency payment runs) • Setup of payments within banking platforms (estimate 90% manual international payment setups) • General AP query management & supplier point of contact. • AR processes, including raising sales invoices in line with worldwide contractual obligations • Maintain group invoice register & assistance with debtor follow up. • Tour Petty Cash reconciliations, (mainly foreign single/multi currency). • Bank Reconciliations (including foreign currency accounts) • Credit Card expense processing & reconciliations • Preparation and analysis of Live Entertainment and Musical Theatre management accounts • Settlement review and processing • Box Office revenue including the appropriate recognition of GST • Royalty statement preparation and reporting • Preparation and processing of international performer payroll • Preparation and processing of international performer contractual payments & taxation issues associated with various artist/performer country of residence specific to country of performance. Including, Various EU countries, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Thailand, China, UAE. • Provide support to the production management team on project financial matters including development and training on implementation of various touring & project documents • Other Adhoc duties as required

TML Enterprises Pty LtdManagement Accountant

Mar. 2016 - May. 2018Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & SuitesProperty Accountant

Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2016Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaResponsibilities: • Produce monthly financial information in an accurate & timely manner within group reporting timelines • Monthly Profit & Loss reporting & variance analysis • Monthly Revenue, Balance Sheet and Bank reconciliations • Monthly Prepayments & Accruals • Intercompany Loan reconciliations • Validating and accounting for approved supplier invoices and liaising with the Accounts Payable Team to ensure suppliers and strata owners are paid in a timely manner • Process & pay housekeeping contractors fortnightly • Assist in compiling documents for quarterly/annual audits & reviews. • Monthly & Quarterly Forecasting across portfolio • Preparation & analysis of annual budgets across portfolio • Monthly presentation to Head of Finance & CFO on financial performance, including actual/forecast/budget variance reporting • Provide financial advice/guidance/support to Hotel Managers & staff assisting them to achieve their individual business goals • Assist Hotel Managers in identifying cost drivers & highlighting potential cost saving opportunities • Identify & implement process improvements • Ad Hoc project work as required by management

BMG - The New Music CompanyAP/AR Manager

Oct. 2013 - Jun. 2014London, England, United Kingdom

BMG - The New Music CompanyFinance Assistant

Mar. 2013 - Sep. 2013London, England, United KingdomResponsibilities: • Accounts Receivable processing • Accounts Payable processing including weekly payment runs • Staff expense claims processing • Royalty Runs, monthly, quarterly & half yearly • Bank reconciliations, including single & multi currency accounts • Credit Control & Debtors reconciliations • End of month reporting • Intercompany & intracompany bookings & reconciliations • Cashbook reconciliations • Assist management accountant on various specialty reports & comparisons including overhead cost reviews • Income Allocations & Net Profit Share bookings • Advance payments against artist & writer royalty accounts • Supervise, manage & train staff • Bank payments, including foreign payments, BACS, CHAPS, cheque receipting & issuance • Supplier & Customer liaison & support • Value Added Tax (VAT) experience (UK)

BRENT HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDRent Accounting Reconciliation Officer

Nov. 2012 - Mar. 2013London, England, United Kingdom

ELEMENTS PERSONNEL SERVICES LTDFive Star Hotel Food & Beverage Attendant,

Sep. 2012 - Nov. 2012London, England, United KingdomCasual/Temp Agency position. Filling last minute staffing needs for various 5-star hotels within London, Zone 1 to meet required F&B requirements. Positions included (but not limited to): Function waitressing, Award ceremony hosting, concierge, room service attendant, assistant to In room Butler, corporate function welcoming/registration team, cloak room attendant, silver service. Hotels worked include (but not limited to): Four Seasons - Park Lane, The Savoy, Hilton (Park Lane, Canary Wharf), Claridge's, The W, Grosvenor House, The Langham, InterContinental, The Westin, Hyatt Regency, Connaught, Berkeley, Soho House

Russell & Wood Pty LtdFinancial Accountant – Small Business Services & Taxation

Jun. 2008 - Jun. 2012Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaResponsibilities: • General ledger processing for various entity structures • Preparation & analysis of monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements in accordance with AASB & IASB providing observations & commentary to senior managing partner • Preparation of Australian Income Tax Returns • Auditing of various entities including reporting & non-reporting entities, not-for-profit organisations & strata title entities • Bank Reconciliations, including numerous loan structures • Payroll Reconciliations • GST Reconciliations • Income Tax Reconciliations • Balance Sheet Reconciliations • Maintain Fixed Asset Ledgers & Depreciation Pools • Preparation & Lodgement of Monthly, Quarterly & Annual GST Returns as required by Australian Taxation Office (ATO) • Establish, implement, monitor & maintain client accounting policies & procedures • Develop & implement computerised work papers to improve internal procedures & increase staff efficiency & effectiveness • Staff training & support in company procedures & policies including development of staff introduction & processes manual • Presentation of training & seminar notes to partners & colleagues • Point of contact for staff members on various duties & office issues where a Senior Partner was not required • Ad-hoc invoicing duties