1. Resume of:
William Glasgall (MBA,PNA)
4 Godwit Close
Hinchinbrook N.S.W. 2168
Ph. (H) 02 8783 6664
(M) 0412 987 778
Personal Details
I am self-motivated and enjoy a challenge. Keeping physically fit is importantand I enjoy numerous outdoor
activities. Good humored, I can keep my head in high-pressure situations. Always warm, friendly and
approachableIbelieve in results and am no stranger to working hard and late hours when needed. Iam driven
to be efficient and effective in obtaining results.
Professional association membership:
Member of the National Institute of Accountants.
Summary of skills and knowledge:
* Account Control
* Accounting packages (JIWA – Extensive, Attache – Extensive, MYOB - Extensive, Ostendo Costing,
ACCPAC, JDEdwards, Pronto, Epicor, Profet, AS400 - Intermediate, & SAP – Beginner)
* Accounts payable/receivable
* Advanced spreadsheet design (Lotus 123 & Excel)
* Analytical and reporting skills
* Bookkeeping
* Cash flow management
* Computer systems administration
* Export Trade Insurance and trade finance
* Foreign currency exposure management
* Graphical/Visual presentations (Harvard Graphics & Graphwriter)
* Interpersonal & People skills
* Keyboard and word processing proficiency. (Word, WordPerfect & DisplayWrite)
* Management Accounting
* Management reporting
* Management and supervisory competencies
* Motor vehicle fleet management
* Personal Computer skills (Inc Lotus & Excel spreadsheet, Email, & Network admin)
* Statutory reporting
* Superannuation (SGL compliance)
* Taxation (FBT, PAYG, GST/BAS/IAS, PPS & Payroll)
* Treasury
Other Interests:
Motor racing, Motor bikes, Skiing (Both water & snow), camping, squash, golf, fishing and volleyball.
2. Formal Education:
2009 – 2010: MBA majoring in Professional accounting.
2001 – 2002: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, University of New England.
2000 – 2001: Graduate certificate in Business Administration, University of New England.
1990: Accounting Certificate qualification through Sydney College of Advanced Education
Education other:
Master of Business Administration, University of New England, Armidale. (Majoring in the professional
accounting stream eventually leading to qualifying for a CPA).
Management Principals and Practice - Kepner Tregoe, Westpac Training College; Lilydale
Spectrum Training through Pay Connect Solutions (Payroll Bureau formerly Lend Lease Employer systems),
2000
Excel spreadsheet development Intermediate course, 1997
Introduction to Australian Business course - University of Technology (UTS), 1991.
Time Management - Australian Institute of Management (AIM), 1991.
Dbase III plus - Pollack Partners, 1990 and 1991. (to interactive programming level)
Lotus123 spreadsheet-PollackPartners1990 &1991 (toadvancedlevelincludingprogrammingandadvanced
macro development)
Higher school certificate through Bass High School
Marketing skills training - Westpac Modules on the job.
Peopleskillsacquiredwhilstworkingasa customerserviceofficerhandlingenquires,complaintsandpromoting
services.
3. Professional experience:
Position: - Financial Controller, Antqip Plant Hire Pty Ltd
Industry: Plant & Equipment hire/Construction Equipment
(Turnover of $22M+)
Period: 2013 to Current:
Responsibilities:
Supervision of Payroll supervisor & AR, A/P Clerk, Administration officer, Office assistant.
Capital expenditureanalysisand request to replace failedComputer system & project manage installation for
minimal impact on Personnel and business.
Preparation and developmentof annualFinancialand operational budgetsand Capital Expenditure budgets.
Statutory reporting including BAS/GST/IAS, FBT, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, Annual Financial report,
Annual returns, Monthly and quarterly reporting and management reports including board reports.
Development of analysis reports and costing reports,
Bank and general ledger reconciliations
Asset and lease registers with lease and depreciation schedules and amortization.
Cash flow management, reconciliation and forecasting
IT systems management and administration
Preparation for annual Published financial reports and liaising with external Accountants
Training and mentoring clerical and administrative staff.
Achievements:
Successfully negotiated payment terms with Statutory bodies. Develop spreadsheets for reconciliations of
various key accounts not previously reconciled to aid better understanding of Business results. Successfully
updated Asset Register, Depreciation schedules, Leaseamortization schedules, which had not beenupdated or
didn’t exist..
Position: - Financial Controller, Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries
Industry: Plant nursery industry, one of the largest growers in Southern Hemisphere.
(Turnover of $18M+)
Period: 2011 to 2013:
Responsibilities:
Supervision of Assistant Accountant/Payroll supervisor & AR, A/P Clerk, Administration officer, Office
assistant.
Project manage Implementation of new (Upgrade) accounting system Accpac, to current version. $100K
project.
Capital expenditureanalysisand request to replace failedComputer system & project manage installation for
minimal impact on Personnel and business. $80K project.
Preparation and development of annualFinancialand operational budgetsand Capital Expenditure budgets.
Statutory reporting including BAS/GST/IAS, FBT, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, Annual Financial report,
4. Annual returns, Monthly and quarterly reporting and management reports including board reports.
Development of analysis reports and costing reports,
Bank and general ledger reconciliations
Asset and lease registers with lease and depreciation schedules and amortization.
Cash flow management, reconciliation and forecasting
IT systems management and administration
Development of various Managementaccounting analysis reports for market share, marketsegment and key
SKU’s. Analysis of Low Margin customers.
Preparation for annual Published financial reports and liaising with external Accountants
Training and mentoring clerical and administrative staff.
Liaising with Department and Nursery managers tracking againstannual budgets for detailed commentaryon
variances and commitment to achieving results in full, on time and within budget.
Achievements:
Successfullyimplementnew computersystemshardwareinfullontimeandwithinbudget.SuccessfullyProject
managed Accpac accounting system upgrade to current version on time and within budget. Develop
spreadsheets for reconciliationsof various key accounts not previously reconciled to aid better understanding
of Sales results. Successfully updated Asset Register, Depreciation schedules, Lease amortization schedules,
which had not been updated since 2009.
Position: - Financial Controller, Aircom Systems Pty Ltd
Industry: Pneumatic tube Systems.
(Turnover of $6M+)
Period: Oct 08 to 2011:
Responsibilities:
Supervision of AP/Payroll Clerk, AR/Service secretary, Receptionist, Clerical assistants (Temps)
Oversee Implementation of new accounting system and the decommissioning of the old (Pronto) system
Statutory reporting including BAS/GST, FBT, PayrollTax, Superannuation, AnnualFinancial report, Annual
returns, Monthly and quarterly reporting and management reports including board reports.
Development of analysis reports and costing reports,
Job costing (Standard Cost, BOM & Project), and revenue take up reports
Bank and general ledger reconciliations
Asset and lease registers with lease and depreciation schedules and amortization.
Cash flow management and forecasting
IT systems management and administration
Preparation for annual audits and liaising with external auditors
Liaising with banks and financiers, both reporting results and negotiating cash flow requirements.
Training and mentoring clerical and administrative staff.
General Manager’sdutiesincludingmanagingthewarehousemanagerandstockcontrol, managingtheNational
service manager, Managing the National Projects Manager
Achievements:
5. Successfully set up and implement new accounting system on MYOB and Ostendo costing software. Set up
Payroll, Stock, Accounts Payable, Accountsreceivable, Statutoryreporting and returnsrequirements. Training
for operating the systems. Develop spreadsheets for reconciliations and to allow the team to prepare for
BAS/GSTreturns, Bank reconciliations, AssetRegister, Depreciationschedules. Leaseamortizationschedules,
Annualauditsrequirements.Purchaseorderingsystem.DuringmytimewithAircomwesuccessfullypaid down
a tax office debt to an almost insignificantamount, reduced excess stock levels, paid down overduecreditors
significantly.
Position: Financial Accountant, Inchcape Automotive Retail Pty Ltd
Period: August 2008 to Oct2008
Temporary contact assignment:
(Turnover in excess of $100M)
Responsibilities/Achievements: Month end reporting Statutory returnsand reports GST/BASreturns
Month end reconciliations Ad Hoc Projects
Position: - Financial Accountant, CIBA Vision Australia Pty Ltd
Industry: Pharmaceutical (Optical and Contact lens) importer and distributor
Temporary contact assignment: (Turnover in excess of $30M)
Period: April 08 to August 08:
Responsibilities:
Prepare month end management reports & month end rollover
Systems documentation and development
GL Reconciliation
Special projects accounting
Ad Hoc reports and enquiries
Support the Financial Reporting Manager
Achievements:
Successfully documented most systems procedures andtrained staff to operate varioussystemsto much more
efficient effect.
Position: - Financial Accountant, Subaru Australia Pty Ltd
Industry: Motor Vehicle importer and distributor
Temporary contact assignment: (Turnover in excess of $1.2bn)
Period: Nov 07 to April 08:
Responsibilities:
6. Prepare month end management reports
Prepare Monthly GST returns
GL Reconciliation
Special projects accounting (Europcar)
Supervision of two staff (Assistant financial accountant, Marketing accountant)
Statutory Financial Statements
Liaising with external auditors
Tax Return
FBT Return
Ad Hoc reports and enquiries
Support the Financial Controller
Achievements:
Successfully prepared the Dec 2007 Annual statutory financial report, completewith externally audited report
and accompanying annual statutory returns.
Position: - Project Accountant, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Pty Ltd
Industry: Wholesale and retail of Pharmaceutical and associated products.
Temporary contact assignment: (Turnover in excess of $1bn)
Period: August 2007 to Nov 07:
Preparation of income statements and reconciliation of Balance sheetand general ledger accounts in relation
to the sale to Franchisee’s of established stores for brands like Priceline, Price Attack and House.
ReconciliationofFBTandsalarysacrificedeductionsfor salarypackaging, andpreparationofongoingbudgets.
Position: - Financial Controller, Maxitherm Boilers Pty Ltd
Industry: Boiler Industry, Sales and service of commercial boilers
Annual Turnover in excess of $10M -$15M.
Period: May 2003 to July 2007:
Responsibilities:
Supervision of AP/Payroll Clerk, AR/Service secretary, Receptionist, Clerical assistants (Temps)
Statutory reporting including BAS/GST, FBT, PayrollTax, Superannuation, AnnualFinancial report, Annual
returns, Monthly and quarterly reporting and management reports including board reports.
Development of analysis reports and costing reports,
Bank and general ledger reconciliations
Asset and lease registers with lease and depreciation schedules and amortization.
Cash flow management and forecasting
IT systems management and administration
Preparation for annual audits and liaising with external auditors
7. Monitor & Maintain Award/EBA compliance
Completion of ABS surveys
Job costing and revenue take up processes, controls and reports. (Includes Job costing, Project costing,
Standard costing and activity based costing)
Liaising with banks and financiers, both reporting results and negotiating cash flow requirements.
Training and mentoring clerical and administrative staff.
Vehicle fleet management.
Foreign exchange currency exposure management
Accounts receivable management
Insurance risk managementincluding workerscompensation and occupationalhealth & safety management.
Achievements:
Successfully implemented newsystems and procedures using the existing Attaché accounting system resulting
in substantialfinancialsavingsaswellasimprovementsinaccuracyandreliabilityoffinancialreports. Upgraded
IT security. Implemented training and a greater reliance on electronic systems, eliminating unnecessary
duplication and paperwork.
Implemented job costing system, Integration and development of internal systems.
Revised and improved Cash Flow management,
Liaising with ATO & State revenueoffices in order to make payment arrangements to pay off legacy debts
accumulated by previous management.
Position: - Financial Controller, Interclean Australasia Pty Ltd.
Industry: Commercial and Industrial cleaning supplies.
Head hunted for this role, leaving due to company restructure and downsizing.
Annual turnover went from $8M down to $6M due to restructuring by the director.
Period: - August 2001 to April 2003.
Responsibilities:
Prepare management, operational and statutory reports.
Maintenance of System development, upgrades and system integrity.
Integration and development of internal systems.
Completion of ABS surveys
Liaison with Company Director
Monitor & Maintain Award/EBA compliance
Statutory reporting including PAYG, GST, BAS & Payroll tax remittances and reconciliation
Superannuation liability management
Maintain Asset register
Vehicle fleet management.
Cash Flow management
Foreign exchange currency exposure management
Business manager
Import shipping management, and freight management
Accounts receivable management
Insurance risk managementincluding workerscompensation and occupationalhealth & safety management.
8. Achievements:
Improved profitability due to concentration on high margin clients and a reduction of low margin or loss
making clients (e.g. Bunnings and Woolworths/Big W)
Position: Financial Accountant, Daihatsu Australia Pty Ltd.
Industry: Motor Vehicle Industry
Long-term temp assignment.
Period: Nov 2000 to August 2001.
Reconciliation and reporting of Operational, management and statutory reports.
Maintenance of System development, upgrades and system integrity.
Integration and development of internal systems
Completion of ABS surveys
Liaison with senior management
Monitor & Maintain Award/EBA compliance
Group, PPS GST & Payroll tax remittances and reconciliation
Superannuation liability management
Maintain Asset register
Sales of fixed assets
Manage the windup of the company
Vehicle fleet management.
Position: Financial Accountant, JLG Industries.
Industry: Elevated work platforms (Import, sales and service)
Period: Jun 2000 to Nov 2000.
A temp assignment, while the company restructured its operations in Australia.
Reconciliation and reporting of Operational, management and statutory reports.
Maintenance of System development, upgrades and system integrity.
Management and supervision of head office staff (6)
Implementation of GST accounting and reporting.
Integration and development of internal systems
Completion of ABS surveys
Liaison with senior management
Monitor & Maintain Award/EBA compliance
Group, PPS GST & Payroll tax remittances and reconciliation
Superannuation liability management
9. Position: Payroll Operations Manager: Mayne Nickless Express
Industry: Transport
Annual Turnover $100M +
Period: Jul '98 to June 2000.
Originally starting this position as a temp assignment, management saw my qualifications and abilities as a
valuable addition to the organization, and offered me the permanent position as Payroll Operations Manager.
Responsibilities include the following:
Reconciliation and reporting of Payroll related General ledger accounts.
Maintenance of System development, upgrades and system integrity.
Management and supervision of Payroll officers (10)
Performance reviews of Payroll Officers
Integration and development of internal systems
Some customer enquiry.
Completion of ABS surveys
Liaison with senior management
Monitor & Maintain Award/EBA compliance
Group, PPS & Payroll tax remittances and reconciliation
Superannuation liability management
Position: Company Accountant: BWK Australasia Pty Ltd
Industry: Trading and wool export.
Annual Turnover $300M +
Period: Aug '95 to Jul '98
Reporting to the Financial Controller and Managing Director.
Supervision and responsible for the Bookkeeper and Senior Bookkeeper.
Cash flow management for multiple separate financial facilities.
Treasury management of company funding requirements.
Accounts payable and receivable management.
Forward Exchange cover and foreign currency exposure management.
Financial forecasting including analysis of results and budget planning and review.
Monthly Management and statutory reporting including group tax, payroll tax and FBT returns.
Commission agent/creditor management.
Quarterly marine insurance declaration returns.
Monthly & quarterly Trade Indemnity declarations & returns.
Management of intercompany loans.
Management of document discounting facilities.
Motor vehicle fleet management.
Network & Systems administration.
10. Position: Accountant: Southern Cubic Corporation Pty Ltd
Industry: Automated fare collection
Period: Sep '92 to Aug' 95
Part time position ('92 - '93 @ 20 hours per week, mid '93 onwards @ 30 Hours per week)
Accounts payable and cash flow management.
Preparation of FBT, Payroll Tax and Group tax returns.
Assistance with the preparation of the annual audit.
Payroll processing.
Monthly management reporting.
Motor vehicle fleet management.
Liaison with Managing director and department managers for annual financialplanning, quarterlyreforecast
and monthly review.
Period: Apr '93 to Sep '94
Position: Unit Manager, Nadmic Pty Ltd
Industry: Television Production Company
Part time position(@ 20 hours per week) - Television ProductionCompany belonging to Simon Townsend producing the shows
TVTV & Cash Call.
Accounts payable management.
Cash flow preparation & forecasting.
Bank Reconciliation.
Payroll processing.
Group & payroll tax preparation.
SGL compliance & Company superannuation management.
References can be provided upon request