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- 1. IAN GALBRAITH, CA, BEco (Acc) 76 Rawdon Hill Drive North Dandenong 3175 Mobile: 0403 561 848 Email: ian.galbraith@exemail.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=176947746 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE A highly skilled financial accounting manager with particular expertise in statutory and corporate financial reporting, management reporting, internal controls, company secretarial, project management, financial forecasting and analysis and the SAP R/3 system. Methodical, analytical, innovative and hard working with a strong deadline focus and a genuine enjoyment in working with and leading high performing teams. KEY COMPETENCIES 油 Financial油Reporting 油 Skills Preparation of annual reports and management of the external audit Managed the preparation of corporate financial reports Production of ad hoc analytical reports Treasury reports on investment performance, cash flows and borrowing capacity Company Secretary of all La Trobe University subsidiary companies Project Management Led implementation of financial projects Prince2 Foundation Certification Project management of the annual reporting process Financial Analysis, Projections and Modelling Development of cash flow and balance sheet projection processes KPI development and analysis Leadership An inclusive manager who has motivated and led successful teams Ability to analyse tasks and organise teams to achieve team goals. Mediating issues between team members Established and chaired the La Trobe CPA Discussion Group Strategic and operational planning Policies and Procedure and Internal Controls Strategic Financial policy development and changes Development of investment, financial accounting and sustainability policies Stakeholder Management Management of relationships with external parties including auditors and banks Building of strong working relationships across internal business areas CAREER HIGHLIGHTS La Trobe University Manager, Corporate Reporting / Senior Financial Accountant Financial Accountant Assistant Financial Accountant Eastcoast Corporation Pty. Ltd. Financial Accountant BDO Chartered Accountants Auditor 1
- 2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1995 2014 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2009 2014 Manager, Corporate Reporting / Senior Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities Manage the preparation of the Universitys Audited Annual Financial Report. Provide professional accounting and financial advice to senior university management and committees. Manage the Corporate Reporting staff of up to six employees. Maintain SAP Financial System Hierarchies and General Ledger Master Data. Manage the preparation of monthly consolidated management reports including financial performance reports against objectives. Manage the preparation of the budget cash flow statement and Balance Sheet. Conduct treasury management, analysis and reporting of the Universitys managed fund investments, cash balance, and future cash flow projections. Manage University Loans. Manage the General Ledger Reconciliation Process. Serve as Company Secretary for all University subsidiary companies. Manage the accounting side of the Universitys sustainability program. Key Achievements Audited Annual Financial Report produced by the deadline from 2009 to 2013, including provision of resolutions to complex financial, accounting and audit issues with no high risk issues identified. Implementation of Caseware Annual Reporting Software with no significant issues. Revision of Balance Sheet forecasting model using a percentage of sales methodology. Streamlined the monthly reporting process with an emphasis on Key Performance Indicators, performance against the Strategic Plan and the production of monthly financial reports on a consistent time frame. This resulted in more informative reports which focussed on the key financial issues and a reduction in preparation time of 2 days. Established and chaired the La Trobe University CPA Discussion Group. The group has 30 members and meets to discuss financial issues and attend presentations on a variety of accounting and business related topics. Developed University specific productivity key performance indicators used in the Strategic Plan and management reporting. Established formal reconciliation preparation and reporting procedure with key performance indicators to be achieved and an education process, which resulted in improvements in the timeliness and quality of reconciliations. Streamlined investment reporting processes to enhance the reporting of University investment against University Investment Policy and Procedures. Implemented end of year statutory reporting framework subsequently used as a model for other processes. The framework is used to prepare detailed timetables each year and provide stakeholders with information about their responsibilities. Established procedures for carbon pricing. The University has a power station and is over the threshold for carbon emission, and hence needs to purchase carbon credits. Development of the accounting and financial models for the AgriBio Joint Venture between La Trobe University and the Department of Primary Industry. The models are used as the basis for all financial reporting and budgeting for the Joint Venture. Development of new Debt Management Policy and Procedures and Investment Policies and Procedures. Development of Library capitalisation procedures for electronic resources. 19992009 Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities Planned, directed and completed the preparation of the Universitys Audited Annual Financial Report. 2
- 3. Managed the Financial Accounting staff of four employees. Maintained SAP System Hierarchies and General Ledger Master Data. Managed the preparation of monthly consolidated management reports, including financial performance reports against objectives. Managed the preparation of the budget cash flow statement and Balance Sheet. Managed and reported on the Universitys managed fund investments, daily cash requirements and future cash flow projections. Managed the General Ledger Reconciliation Process. Oversaw asset management and reporting. Served as Company Secretary for University subsidiaries. Key Achievements Audited Annual Financial Report produced by deadlines from 1999 to 2008. Successfully project managed the implementation of the IFRS Accounting Standards on time and within budget. Implemented new General Ledger account reconciliation process following the implementation of SAP. Implemented revised monthly consolidated management reporting against key performance indicators and consolidated budget. Implemented improved cash flow procedures, enabling more exact cash flow forecasting and increased investment returns. Served on the implementation team of the SAP Finance System, particularly in the areas of reporting, assets and general ledger. Acted as Change Management Co-ordinator for the SAP Implementation Project and conducted training courses on SAP to end users. Received extensive training in and developed in depth knowledge of SAP Finance System. Served as Member of the Glenn College Board of Management for seven years. Mentored University sponsored Management Development Course participants and CPA applicants. 1995 1998 Assistant Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities Prepared the Universitys annual financial report, quarterly management reports and cash flow reporting. Key Achievements Annual Financial Statements prepared by deadlines from 1995 to 1998. Implemented changes to the method of consolidation for the Universitys Annual Financial Report. Formulated and maintained the Policy on Competitively Neutral Costing of Research Projects. Formulated and maintained the Universitys Five Year Projected Cash Flow Statement. Implemented changes to the methods of reporting quarterly consolidated results to University Management. Successfully completed University-sponsored Management Development Course. 1991 1995 EASTCOAST CORPORATION PTY. LTD. Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities Accountant for a medium sized company in the building industry. Key Achievements Produced Annual Financial Reports for the Corporate Group. Performed credit control duties. Prepared the company payroll. Produced monthly management reports. Supervised 4 clerical staff. 3
- 4. 1988 1991 BDO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Auditor 1990 - 1991 Audit Senior 1988 - 1989 Audit Junior EDUCATION Graduate Diploma in Computing Monash University 19941995 Chartered Accountant Institute of Chartered Accountants 19901991 Bachelor of Economics (Accounting) Monash University 19851988 COMPUTER SKILLS SAP Financial Systems. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project and Powerpoint. Systems Analysis Design and Implementation. INTERESTS Personally my wife and I have been Foster Carers for over ten years and currently have a long term Foster Child placed with us. I have successfully completed advanced therapeutic foster care training. Environmental issues with a focus on environmental and carbon accounting. General hobbies include: Richmond AFL club, cricket, reading, music and films. 4