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Financial Planner-Entry Level

I am into Risk & superannuation from last 2 years.I did DFS(FP) last year & expanded my portfolio of insurance & Superannuation products.

Work Preferences

Desired Salary
50,000 - 60,000 per year  
Availability
1 Week  
Desired Job Type
Full Time  
Can Travel for Work
Extensively  
Highest Education Level
Bachelor Degree  
Current Location
Melbourne  
Willing to relocate?
No
Residency / Visa
Australian Permament Resident

Skills Profile

Financial Advisor/Associate
Insurance (Life)
Other Skills
n Excellent communication skills, able to quickly build a rapport with colleagues, clients, management,and key stakeholders from varying backgrounds; communicating ideas in a clearand concise manner. n Well developed teamwork andmanagement abilities, utilising initiative todevelop innovative solutions to issues and complete activities to deadlinewithin a demanding environment; positively impacting on efficiency withoutcompromising quality of service or standards. n Adapt at applying criticalthinking when analysing and troubleshooting; effectivelymaximising use of available resources to facilitate timely completion ofprojects. n Versatile andadaptable, able to quickly grasp new skills andconcepts with ease; providing an immediate contribution towards the attainmentof organisational objectives. n Possess a strong personal workethic, integrity, honesty and a determination to succeedin my profession; demonstrating proven leadershipcapabilities, with the ability to encourage harmonious teamwork. n Proficient computer skills, with experience in Windows 98/XP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook andInternet.

Employment History

Job Title
Financial Planner
Industry
Financial Services
04/2010 to Current

n  Contacting clients and setting up meetings, eitherwithin an office environment or in clients' homes or business premises;

n  Conducting in-depth reviews of clients’ financialcircumstances, current provision and future aims;

n  Analysing information and preparing plans bestsuited to individual clients' requirements;

n  Providing clients with information on new andexisting products and services;

n  Assisting clients to make informed decisions;

n  Researching information from various sources,including providers of financial products;

n  Promoting and selling financial products to meetgiven or negotiated sales targets;

n  Liaising with Superannuation and insuranceproviders.

n  Liaising with other professionals, such as estateagents, solicitors and Mortgage brokers

n  Keeping up to date with financial products andlegislation;

n  Maintaining detailed records for compliancepurpose.

n  Producing financial reports;

n  Contacting clients with news of new financialproducts or changes to legislation that may affect their savings andinvestments;

Review theinvestments on a periodic basis suggesting changes when appropriate.

Job Title
Insurance Advisor
Industry
Financial Services
02/2009 to 03/2010

n Work with clients to evaluate their need for health insuranceprotection. Involves substantial research and fact finding about theclient's needs.

n An on-going process, as needs continuously change as a person'sfamily and employment situations change.

n Educate by explaining the various health insurance plansavailable and provide appropriate cost indexes. 

n Accurate and complete information is provided to the insurer tomake sure that the client gets the very best premium available. 

n Review coverage on a periodic basis suggesting changes whenappropriate.

n Manage and train new professionals on field.

n Calculate and calibrate reports of weeklyproduction of team.

Job Title
Finance Manager
Industry
Construction
04/2004 to 12/2008

Reviewcompany financial strategy (including the use of profits and reserves) andmaking recommendations where appropriate.

Responsiblefor producing and analysing year-end financial accounts, liaising with thecompany's auditors, production of statutory accounts and lodgement of thecompany's taxation return.

Responsiblefor reviewing, updating and implementing existing internal accounting systemsand introducing new systems and controls where appropriate.

Responsiblefor monitoring all company expenditure and where appropriate makingrecommendations to individuals and teams responsible for budgets.

Responsiblefor prompt raising of sales invoices for bulk publications customers,advertising and inserts sales, processing of receipts and all aspects of creditcontrol.

Responsiblefor managing of all company bank accounts including company credit cards;ensuring adequate funds are available to meet expenditure requirements;ensuring excess funds are earning a reasonable rate of return; liaising on aregular basis with the company's bankers.

Insurance:Responsible for reviewing the company's insurance arrangements (policies andbrokers); ensuring adequate insurance cover is maintained; administering thecompany's insurance policies and making claims where necessary; liaising withthe company's insurance brokers.

Interaction with the buyers & suppliers overseas & visiting themas and when required for business Negotiations & account settlements.

Tracking payment progress and timely billing.

Managing 2 accountants.

  Managing fleet for delivery and procurement.

Qualifications

Completed Institution Degree / Qualification
2000 Allahabad University, India Graduate in Commerce  

Work Related Training & Certification

Completed Institution Training / Certification
2010 ITI RG 146 DIFS (FP)  
2009 Combined insurance Tier 1 General Insurance