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Client service Graduate

Extensive experience in client service and business partnering during 3 years in assurance at KPMG and in my current commercial analysis role. Strong communication abilities across all levels within organisations, from the training of new starters up to reporting to executives and partners. Solid track record of prioritising, meeting deadlines and working well in team environments.

Work Preferences

Desired Salary
45,000 - 55,000 per year  
Availability
4 Weeks  
Desired Job Type
Any Type  
Can Travel for Work
Moderately  
Highest Education Level
Bachelor Degree  
Current Location
Melbourne  
Willing to relocate?
No
Residency / Visa
Australian Citizen

Skills Profile

Graduate Positions
Other
Technical Skills Skill Last Used Yrs. Exp.  
  Preparation of process flow documentation for new starters and outsourcing 2011 1  
  SAP (financial functions), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Powerpoint 2011 6  
  Sound knowledge of Australian accounting standards 2011 6  
Other Skills
Have obtained a solid understanding of finance and investment fundamentals through successful completion of several related courses of study (Bachelor of Business, Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting, Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) (currently studying)) and nearly 6 years of work experience across assurance, finance analysis and commercial analysis.   Am experienced in working successfully in environments where regulatory compliance is key.

Employment History

Job Title
Commercial Finance Analyst
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
07/2009 to Current
Partnering with sales and marketing colleagues across the generic pharmaceutical and surgical device business units and providing them with meaningful analysis to help them drive their business at a product, territory and customer level. 

Generation of value-add reporting for all levels of the business, including executive level management and non-finance personnel. 

Heavily involved in budgeting and forecasting processes, critical analysis of results, and reviewing of contractual arrangements with the objective of obtaining the best outcome for company and customer in any future renegotiations.
Job Title
Finance Analyst (6 month contract, Irish Working Holiday Visa)
Industry
Other
04/2008 to 10/2008
Company was Microsoft Ltd, industry was IT.

Providing insightful P&L analysis and commentary, computations of provisions and other expenses, month-end tasks such as reconciliations
Job Title
Senior Accountant
Industry
Accounting and Finance
01/2005 to 02/2008
Commenced in the graduate program then promoted to Senior Accountant. 

Responsible for planning the testing to be conducted in statutory audits and other kinds of assurance engagements (clients ranged from listed multinationals to not-for-profits), supervising junior staff, making enquiries of clients, analysing findings gathered during testing, formulating recommendations and presenting such to clients and senior staff at the firm, preparation of statutory reporting for clients in line with most recent accounting standards.

Qualifications

Completed Institution Degree / Qualification
2007 Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting  
2004 Swinburne University of Technology Bachelor of Business