John Hesse

Experience

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  University of Wollongong

  Jul 1998 - Nov 1999

  Administration Accountant

  Australia's University of the Year* for an unprecedented two years in succession: 2000/2001 and 1999/2000.

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  Australian Lock Company

  Feb 2000 - Jul 2000

  Accountant

  The Australian Lock Company is one of Australia’s leading manufacturer’s and retailers of the Bi Lock security systems. Bi Lock's clearly recognised dual edged key and logo symbolise quality, which has been acknowledged with am Australian Design Award, has taken the Australian Lock Company to "Top 500" status for privately owned firms and seen it become the 1997 NSW Telstra Small Business of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year.

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  AMP

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2001

  Project Manager

  Managed various project streams of the AMP / GIO Commercial Insurance Integration Project. Involved general project planning, tracking and reporting for the integration of Commercial Insurance.

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  Walker Corporation Pty Ltd

  May 2002 - May 2003

  Accountant

  Walker Corporation Pty Ltd is a leading developer of masterplanned residential communities, retail, industrial and commercial developments.

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  Novus Petroleum Limited

  May 2003 - May 2005

  Financial Accountant

  The Group's principal activities were the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas and associated liquids. It operated in Australia, South East Asia, the Middle East and the United States of America. Was acquired by Medco Energy 2004, an Indonesian energy company and ceased Australian operations.

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  HSB Engineering Insurance Ltd

  May 2005 - Dec 2009

  Finance Manager

  HSB Engineering Insurance Ltd is an Australian licensed insurance company.HSB Engineering Insurance Ltd follows the proud tradition of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, the recognised world leader in inspection and engineering insurance services. Founded in the USA in 1866, HSB expanded to establish operations throughout the UK and Canada, and has now extended its reach to all states of Australia. In over 130 years of experience, every conceivable engineering problem has already been encountered and solved by HSB. Our exhaustive knowledge and emphasis on loss prevention has protected the equipment, staff and revenue of countless businesses, small and large,around the world. Show less

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  Coface

  Jan 2010 - now

  CFO Coface Australia and New Zealand

  Coface is a global leader in TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE and offers businesses around the world solutions to protect them against the risk of the financial default of their customers, in their domestic and/or export markets. TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE covers the losses sustained by a business resulting from the non-payment of a trade debt when selling goods in domestic and/or export markets. Our solutions are designed for any business offering CREDIT TERMS to their customers, protecting the bottom line and allowing a COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE to INCREASE SALES, without carrying all the risk.Our products offer three essential benefits:►Prevention of bad debts►Collection of unpaid invoices►Cash-flow replacement Show less