Brendan Tan

Experience

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  Maxim Hall Chadwick

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2014

  Tax Analyst

  Responsible for preparation of the following:- Financial statements and income tax returns for sole traders, companies, trusts and partnerships; - Monthly and quarterly cash flow budgets; - Quaterly, half yearly and annual general purpose financial reports; - Proficient in the use of the MYOB Accountants Enterprise, MYOB Accounts Right, Banklink, Shareman and Finman software;- Experience in the gas exploration, property development and travel industries; Show less

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  Nexia Australia

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2017

  Senior Accountant

  Responsible for the facilitation and preparation of the following:- Tax compliance and advisory;- Project management;- Management reporting;- Financial reporting;- Business growth advisory;- Business startup advisory;- Cashflow budgeting and forecasting;- Cloud accounting conversions;Client Secondments- Cocos Islands (Management Accountant) - Broome (Audit)- Tourism Western Australia (Management Accountant)

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  Tourism Western Australia

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  Management Accountant

  Secondment position via Nexia Perth involving:- Management of the in-house financial processing functions including supervision over AP, AR and the GL processing;- Review of the monthly balance sheet, bank and cash flow reconciliations;- Preparation of the agency's tax obligations (monthly BAS, mohthly payroll tax, annual FBT);- Management of the fixed asset register in accordance with AASB 116;- Management of the foreign exchange hedges and working with the Western Australia Treasury Corporation;- Providing financial support for the Marketing and Events divisions, assisting cost centre managers with the monitoring and controlling of their expenditure budgets;- Assisting the CFO with the preparation of the annual financial statements including interim and annual audits for the 2016 financial year;- Relationship management with international employees;- Review of expenditure reporting;- Providing accounting and taxation advice to internal stakeholders;- Preparation of responses for parliamentary questions; Show less

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  Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2022

  - Partnering with Senior Executive to lead the formation of salary and operational budgets for the Department;- Financial statement preparation for the published annual reports;- Financial report preparation for: ~ Strategic Corporate Executive Committee (Department - Internal) ~ Audit & Risk Committee (Internal) ~ Board (Internal) ~ Executive Management Team (Internal) ~ SIMS Reporting (Department of Treasury) ~ Royalties for Regions (Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development)- Contract management of a financial services provider including management of the Financial Services team;- Managing internal and external audit, point of contact with the audit leads including the Office of the Auditor General;- Responsible for the creation of the finance system user training manual;- Managing internal and external stakeholder relations;- Formulation of the foreign exchange strategy and managing hedges, including the execution of foreign currency transactions with the Western Australian Treasury Corporation;- Reviewing end of month reconciliations, monthly tax compliance, overseeing the annual FBT lodgement and annual stock take;- Providing management accounting and budget advice for internal stakeholders;- Leading the implementation of financial system procedure changes and communication of changes to the agency;- Respondent for Department of Treasury and Parliamentary Queries;- 2IC to the CFO including back-filling arrangements as Chief Financial Officer during periods of leave; Show less

  • Director Funding & Governance | Invest & Trade WA

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Financial Management Manager

    Mar 2017 - Aug 2021
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  Programmed

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2025

  - Comprehensive commercial oversight for a Pilbara-based contract encompassing hard facility management and soft services, managing building maintenance, grounds maintenance, industrial cleaning, catering, and property maintenance across major hazard facility sites and housing portfolios, ensuring operational and commercial excellence.- Overseeing contractual and commercial performance to ensure operational teams consistently meet and exceed contractual obligations across all service streams, driving accountability and enhancing service delivery.- Evaluating contract pricing models to align with labor market trends and supply chain dynamics, ensuring margin integrity. -Successfully negotiated contract variations to secure favorable pricing adjustments, optimising financial performance.- Reporting to senior leadership on a monthly and adhoc basis, providing in-depth analysis at the service stream level to inform strategic decision-making and drive performance improvements.- Assessing subcontractor, labor hire, and fleet pricing arrangements to achieve optimal value for money, enhancing cost efficiency and resource allocation. Show less

  • Senior Commercial Manager

    Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Commercial Manager

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
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  Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

  Jan 2025 - now

  Finance Project Manager