Katie James CA, GAICD

Experience

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  Siemens Ltd Australia

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  Project Accountant
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  Yarra Trams

  Sept 2004 - Feb 2008

  Finance Manager
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  Broadspectrum

  Feb 2008 - Aug 2020

  • General Manager Risk, Internal Audit and Compliance

    May 2019 - Aug 2020

  • General Manager - Internal Audit

    Dec 2017 - May 2019

  • (Acting) General Manager - Finance Business Improvement

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Senior Finance Manager - Regional F&A

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Commercial and Finance Manager - Defence

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

  • National Finance Manager - Defence

    May 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Finance manager

    Feb 2008 - May 2013
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  Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Focus Session Leader - Management Accounting & Applied Finance

  Focus session co-leader, facilitating face to face focus sessions with students of the ICAA program.Focus Session Leaders structure a classroom style environment that allows candidates to engage with the practical application of the self-study materials presented in the candidate learning pack for each module, including encouraging discussion and guiding candidates through problem areas in the module.

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  Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2019

  Capstone Module Facilitator and Exam marker

  The Capstone module is the final module in the Chartered Accountants Program. Candidate studying the Capstone module develop the leadership and professional skills to take them to the next level of their career as a Chartered Accountant. The Capstone module is characterised by real world business simulations to cement your learning.The Capstone module is based around developing competence in eight professional skill areas:1.Access data, analyse information, and synthesise knowledge 2.Communicate effectively 3.Work in and lead teams 4.Behave ethically 5.Solve business problems 6.Think critically 7.Engage in lifelong professional development 8.Integrate technical knowledge and professional skills.The Capstone module is 15 weeks in duration (with the final exam in Week 17). Candidates complete online units and then come together in three, one day workshops. During the workshop, two experienced facilitators guide candidates through real world business simulations to apply and synthesise learning. Candidates are assessed as individuals and in groups during the workshops and the module concludes with a final exam. Show less

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  Ventia Pty Ltd

  Aug 2020 - now

  General Manager - Community Infrastructure

  Ventia’s integrated service capabilities make us a trusted partner for organisations. With experience across the span of responsibilities, we work to improve a service delivery for organisations and their community, increasing efficiency, effectiveness and value - ultimately making local communities better places to live, work and visit. Using innovative solutions, best practice and technological solutions, Ventia can work collaboratively with organisations to continuously improve service delivery for end users. Ventia can support organisations with creative solutions to help deliver their high quality services effectively and safely. We also offer telecommunication services, environmental consulting, energy audit and monitoring capability, infrastructure and road / hard surfaces capability. Show less