1. IAN GALBRAITH, ​
CA, BEco (Acc)
76 Rawdon Hill Drive
North Dandenong 3175
Mobile: 0403 561 848
Email: ian.galbraith@exemail.com.au
LinkedIn: ​
https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=176947746
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly skilled financial accounting manager with particular expertise in statutory and corporate
financial reporting, management reporting, internal controls, company secretarial, project management,
financial forecasting and analysis and the SAP R/3 system.
Methodical, analytical, innovative and hard working with a strong deadline focus and a genuine
enjoyment in working with and leading high performing teams.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Financial Reporting​
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Skills
● Preparation of annual reports and management of the external audit
● Managed the preparation of corporate financial reports
● Production of ad hoc analytical reports
● Treasury reports on investment performance, cash flows and borrowing capacity
● Company Secretary of all La Trobe University subsidiary companies
Project Management
● Led implementation of financial projects
● Prince2 Foundation Certification
● Project management of the annual reporting process
Financial Analysis, Projections and Modelling
● Development of cash flow and balance sheet projection processes
● KPI development and analysis
Leadership
● An inclusive manager who has motivated and led successful teams
● Ability to analyse tasks and organise teams to achieve team goals.
● Mediating issues between team members
● Established and chaired the La Trobe CPA Discussion Group
● Strategic and operational planning
Policies and Procedure and Internal Controls
● Strategic Financial policy development and changes
● Development of investment, financial accounting and sustainability policies
Stakeholder Management
● Management of relationships with external parties including auditors and banks
● Building of strong working relationships across internal business areas
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
La Trobe University Manager, Corporate Reporting / Senior Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant
Assistant Financial Accountant
Eastcoast Corporation Pty. Ltd. Financial Accountant
BDO Chartered Accountants Auditor
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2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1995 – 2014
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
2009 – 2014
Manager, Corporate Reporting / Senior Financial Accountant
Key Responsibilities
● Manage the preparation of the University’s Audited Annual Financial Report.
● Provide professional accounting and financial advice to senior university management and committees.
● Manage the Corporate Reporting staff of up to six employees.
● Maintain SAP Financial System Hierarchies and General Ledger Master Data.
● Manage the preparation of monthly consolidated management reports including financial performance
reports against objectives.
● Manage the preparation of the budget cash flow statement and Balance Sheet.
● Conduct treasury management, analysis and reporting of the University’s managed fund investments,
cash balance, and future cash flow projections.
● Manage University Loans.
● Manage the General Ledger Reconciliation Process.
● Serve as Company Secretary for all University subsidiary companies.
● Manage the accounting side of the University’s sustainability program.
Key Achievements
● Audited Annual Financial Report produced by the deadline from 2009 to 2013, including provision of
resolutions to complex financial, accounting and audit issues with no high risk issues identified.
● Implementation of Caseware Annual Reporting Software with no significant issues.
● Revision of Balance Sheet forecasting model using a percentage of sales methodology.
● Streamlined the monthly reporting process with an emphasis on Key Performance Indicators,
performance against the Strategic Plan and the production of monthly financial reports on a consistent
time frame. This resulted in more informative reports which focussed on the key financial issues and a
reduction in preparation time of 2 days.
● Established and chaired the La Trobe University CPA Discussion Group. The group has 30 members and
meets to discuss financial issues and attend presentations on a variety of accounting and business
related topics.
● Developed University specific productivity key performance indicators used in the Strategic Plan and
management reporting.
● Established formal reconciliation preparation and reporting procedure with key performance indicators to
be achieved and an education process, which resulted in improvements in the timeliness and quality of
reconciliations.
● Streamlined investment reporting processes to enhance the reporting of University investment against
University Investment Policy and Procedures.
● Implemented end of year statutory reporting framework subsequently used as a model for other
processes. The framework is used to prepare detailed timetables each year and provide stakeholders
with information about their responsibilities.
● Established procedures for carbon pricing. The University has a power station and is over the threshold
for carbon emission, and hence needs to purchase carbon credits.
● Development of the accounting and financial models for the AgriBio Joint Venture between La Trobe
University and the Department of Primary Industry. The models are used as the basis for all financial
reporting and budgeting for the Joint Venture.
● Development of new Debt Management Policy and Procedures and Investment Policies and Procedures.
● Development of Library capitalisation procedures for electronic resources.
1999–2009
Financial Accountant
Key Responsibilities
● Planned, directed and completed the preparation of the University’s Audited Annual Financial Report.
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3. ● Managed the Financial Accounting staff of four employees.
● Maintained SAP System Hierarchies and General Ledger Master Data.
● Managed the preparation of monthly consolidated management reports, including financial performance
reports against objectives.
● Managed the preparation of the budget cash flow statement and Balance Sheet.
● Managed and reported on the University’s managed fund investments, daily cash requirements and
future cash flow projections.
● Managed the General Ledger Reconciliation Process.
● Oversaw asset management and reporting.
● Served as Company Secretary for University subsidiaries.
Key Achievements
● Audited Annual Financial Report produced by deadlines from 1999 to 2008.
● Successfully project managed the implementation of the IFRS Accounting Standards on time and within
budget.
● Implemented new General Ledger account reconciliation process following the implementation of SAP.
● Implemented revised monthly consolidated management reporting against key performance indicators
and consolidated budget.
● Implemented improved cash flow procedures, enabling more exact cash flow forecasting and increased
investment returns.
● Served on the implementation team of the SAP Finance System, particularly in the areas of reporting,
assets and general ledger.
● Acted as Change Management Co-ordinator for the SAP Implementation Project and conducted training
courses on SAP to end users.
● Received extensive training in and developed in depth knowledge of SAP Finance System.
● Served as Member of the Glenn College Board of Management for seven years.
● Mentored University sponsored Management Development Course participants and CPA applicants.
1995 – 1998
Assistant Financial Accountant
Key Responsibilities
● Prepared the University’s annual financial report, quarterly management reports and cash flow reporting.
Key Achievements
● Annual Financial Statements prepared by deadlines from 1995 to 1998.
● Implemented changes to the method of consolidation for the University’s Annual Financial Report.
● Formulated and maintained the Policy on Competitively Neutral Costing of Research Projects.
● Formulated and maintained the University’s Five Year Projected Cash Flow Statement.
● Implemented changes to the methods of reporting quarterly consolidated results to University
Management.
● Successfully completed University-sponsored Management Development Course.
1991 – 1995
EASTCOAST CORPORATION PTY. LTD.
Financial Accountant
Key Responsibilities
● Accountant for a medium sized company in the building industry.
Key Achievements
● Produced Annual Financial Reports for the Corporate Group.
● Performed credit control duties.
● Prepared the company payroll.
● Produced monthly management reports.
● Supervised 4 clerical staff.
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4. 1988 – 1991
BDO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Auditor
1990 - 1991
Audit Senior
1988 - 1989
Audit Junior
EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma in Computing
Monash University
1994–1995
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants
1990–1991
Bachelor of Economics (Accounting)
Monash University
1985–1988
COMPUTER SKILLS
● SAP Financial Systems.
● Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project and Powerpoint.
● Systems Analysis Design and Implementation.
INTERESTS
Personally my wife and I have been Foster Carers for over ten years and currently have a long term
Foster Child placed with us. I have successfully completed advanced therapeutic foster care training.
Environmental issues with a focus on environmental and carbon accounting.
General hobbies include: Richmond AFL club, cricket, reading, music and films.
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