Neil Fletcher0408 865845 mobile9997 3617 (Home)

Email - neilf26@gmail.com

Professional profile CPA qualified Accountant with over 30 years of Management Accountant experience. Accounting

expertise that produces bottom-line results and financial strength. Instrumental in achieving significant cost reductions and revenue/profit improvements..

Experience in management of accounting systems, budgeting, financial reporting, financial modelling, tax, insurance , fleet management and MIS systems. Additional experience in project accounting, and audit management, combined with in-depth understanding of state and federal

regulations, policies, and procedures governing finance and taxation.

Key Competencies

• Budgeting & forecasting • Credit management• Operations & financial management • Financial statement generation• Margin improvement • Systems and process development• Accounting & fringe benefits tax preparation . Relationship and team building

Computer SkillsGeneral Ledger Systems ( recently Attache, Landmark , MYOB) , Microsoft Office – Excel Word,

Employment Detail

Community Care Northern Beaches LtdFinance Manager /Management Accountant April 2008 –

Community Care Northern Beaches is a not for profit company that employs 61 staff, and provides case management and care for people with dementia and disabilities in their own home. Annual turnover was approximately $10m (2012 - 2013). This turnover increased in 2013/14 to $13m with the acquisition of the Partners in Recovery mental health project .CCNB runs over 20 government funded projects

The position works with a team of 3 accounts officers, including accounts receivable and payable, and a Management Accountant which role I have been doing completely hands on as well as my own since October 2013 ; additional responsibilities also include HR and IT support as required.A hands on approach has always been part of my job.

Achievements:

Upgraded reporting systems to provide quality financial/management reporting to Management and Board including implementing a new General Ledger System to Attache from MYOB which significantly improved processing and financial/management reporting.

Improved financial policies and procedures. Implemented offsite backup of data and an IT Disaster Recovery Program. Reviewed all the insurances, changed brokers and upgraded the insurance cover all at

less cost than the Company had been paying. Continued review of insurances and

meetings with broker to achieve best possible management of the programme and cover under all policies.

Managed the fleet of cars involving negotiating the purchasing of cars at the best possible price, management of fleet costs and on going monitoring of the fleet.

Incorporated a new Cash Flow System and upgraded the Company’s banking facilities to improve and maximise interest earnings.

Researched and completed all the work in changing the status of the Company to a Company Limited by Guarantee from an Incorporated entity

Implemented outsourcing of staff salary packaging taking full advantage of the benefits of the tax free $30,000 grossed up the PBI Status of the company allows.

Audit tender and change of auditor Improved audit process with achievement of clean audits each year. Improved acquittal process to Funding bodies. Improved budget process. Fleet management policy amendments.

KU Children’s ServicesChief Financial Officer Sept 1995 – April 2008

KU Children’s Services is a government funded not for profit company and is the largest childcare provider in NSW with turnover of $65,000,000 for its own 125 services, managed services and special education programmes.

Achievements, position and duties - Installed computerised accounting systems in all centres linked to the group General Ledger System.Developed in conjunction with its bankers the on line banking system onto which all KU centres were transferred thereby eliminating over 100 separate bank accounts resulting in cost savings and greater control of the group’s cash.Improved financial/management reporting across all areas.Cater proactively to the needs of Board.Improve policies and control systems.Developed models for appraising new business.Developed all ongoing budget models.Recruit, develop and motivate a strong financial team.Developed external business relationships. Update software as and when necessary /available.Insurance programme improvements on an ongoing basis with regular reviews.Vehicle fleet management and collation of costs for review of all cars and comparison to budget.Improved investment of Company funds.Set up salary packaging for employees.Liase with Government and external organisations regarding financial, funding and management matters.Be hands on in the position working closely with staff.Attend Finance Meetings having prepared all the necessary financial reporting paperwork and attend Board meetings .Work as a member of the KU Management Team reporting to the CEO.Do significant work for and run the KU Annual Audit and audits of its many special education programs funded by NSW Dept.of Aging, Disability and Home Care ( ADHC) , and NSW Dept Of Community Services ( DoCS) .Assess new projects and new business in conjunction with the CEO and Business Development Manager.Develop and maintain accounting and administrative procedures.Work with the Company insurance broker to ensure the company is fully covered across all areas all cost effectively.

RGM International Pty Ltd November 1988 to September 1995

Finance Director of RGM International Pty Ltd which was the holding company to the Australian trading operations of Grace Bros Cleaning Services, Myer Cleaning Services (which are carpet and upholstery cleaning services) and a Telemarketing Division. The Company turnover was then in excess of $20 million with staff and sub contractors totalling 170.

Achievements- Worked the company through a creditors scheme of arrangement from 1988 to finalisation in June 1994 when creditors were paid in full - close association with scheme trustees James Millar and John Gibbons of Ernst & Young.- Heavily involved in the turn around of the company to a continued healthy profit from a loss situation.- Instituted cost control systems.‘- Implemented improved insurance programme and ongoing management of the policies to ensure the most cost effective cover.- Improved vehicle fleet management and control and purchasing of cars at the best price also fitting in with the salary packaging policy.- Identified areas of poor performance and waste and put together recommendations for change.- Smooth closedown of unprofitable and or low potential divisions.- Developed banking arrangements.- Improved timeliness of monthly reporting.- Developed weekly profit and loss reporting as a vital tool for control of the business.- Implementation of computerised superannuation guarantee contribution arrangements and interface with payroll system - then later changed national payroll system to Micropay.- Changeover of tax return preparation to a computerised system interfaced to the general ledger.- Reduced the cost of audit and tax return preparation by bringing some of the work in house - worked with auditors and tax partner to ensure a smooth working relationship maintained.- Implemented new computerised stock system- Supervised, trained and developed staff.

Previous PositionsThese were all in the Financial Management area and as an Accountant and further detail can be provided.

Qualifications and Memberships.Bachelor of Business ( B.Bus.)

Diploma of Commerce ( Dip. Comm.)Associate of the Australian Society of Accountants

Certified Practising Accountant ( C.P.A.)Registered Tax Agent