natalie whitelaw

* Prepared accurate and timely monthly reporting in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and Morningstar policies. * Lead the preparation of the financial forecasts and budgets * Analysed monthly management reports for accuracy and explained significant variances to budget, forecast and prior periods. * Worked closely with senior management to provide the necessary information to allow informed strategic decisions to be made. * Point person for internal and external audit requests. * Prepared Annual Statutory Financial Accounts. * Managed team members including hiring, developing and mentoring people as they work. * Assisted with adhoc projects both locally and offshore that impact the finance function of the business.

* Produce accurate and timely monthly tax effect accounting and reporting for a key line of Business in the Westpac Group. * Preparation of monthly group reporting requirements, including franking projections, PAYG payments and analyses of tax balances. * Prepare monthly financial and management reporting and analysis to the Business and Group Tax. * Preparation of tax notes and disclosures to meet statutory reporting requirements. * Assistance with the completion of the annual Australian Consolidated Income Tax Return. * Ongoing review and improvement of tax compliance systems, processes and procedures.

* Prepare monthly financial statements and report to non-financial manager * Process month end accounts, including intercompany, bank, accruals, prepayments, payroll and fixed assets and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations * Analyse monthly revenue, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue and report results to senior management * Perform quarterly uncollectable reserves analysis and provide recommendations to the business * Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts * Liaise with both external and internal auditors * Prepare quarterly VAT returns

* Liaising with the acquisition firm and ensure effective transfer of billing process * Review contract billing forms for completeness and accuracy * Enter contracts and process billing runs weekly * Monthly reconciliations of contracts closed and billed * Process cash applications and reconcile the bank