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Principal

JAY STEPHENSON

MBA, FCPA, CA, FGIA, FCG, CPA (Canada), CMA (Canada) 

Jay Stephenson has been involved in business development for over 30 years including approximately 27 years as Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for various listed and unlisted entities in a variety of industries.  Jay has been involved in business acquisitions, mergers, initial public offerings, capital raisings, business restructuring as well managing all areas of finance for companies. Jay provides services in IPO/RTO management, Corporate Advisory, Company Administration, Accounting, Taxation and Corporate Governance. On most engagements, Jay takes on the appointment of a statutory office holder, either as a Director, Company Secretary or Chief Financial Officer.  Jay holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is a Fellow of Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (FCPA); a Chartered Accountant (CA); a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA); a  Fellow of Chartered Governance Institute (FCG); a member of Chartered Professional Accountants in Canada (CPA) and Certified Management Accountants in Canada (CMA).  

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Associates

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Hena Park

BSc MAcc CPA

Hena Park is an accomplished business and finance executive with over a decade of experience in financial planning, business analysis, risk management, human resources, and financial reporting. Known for strong leadership and clear communication, she excels in building trust with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement. Hena Park has extensive experience in CFO and business accountant roles over the past 15 years and has strong skills in business analysis and budget/forecast modelling. Hena Park holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), and has a Master of Accounting from Curtin University of Technology. Hena Park also earned a Certificate IV in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Keimyung University in South Korea. Dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement, Hena Park is committed to using her skills to contribute to organisational success.

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Julia Beckett

GIA (Affiliated)

Julia is a seasoned Corporate Governance professional with over two decades of experience in public company management, specialising in the mining and exploration sectors. Her extensive expertise encompasses ASX listing rules, ASIC compliance, and the implementation and administration of corporate governance frameworks. Julia has a proven track record in managing initial public offerings, secondary raisings, and cultivating strong shareholder relations. Throughout her career, Julia has held pivotal roles as a company secretary and non-executive director for multiple ASX, AIM, and NEX listed companies. She also served as a director of a Western Australian corporate services firm focused on the resource and mining industries. Julia is a certified practitioner in Governance Practice and Administration and holds an Affiliated Membership with the Governance Institute of Australia, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence in corporate governance.

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Niluka Jayasinghe

BSc (Marketing)  ACA CPA

Niluka has been involved in accounting, taxation, and auditing for 12 years both in Australia and overseas. She has worked in a diverse range of industries including banking, finance, manufacturing, and advertising. ​Niluka provides services in bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns, business activity statements, and all forms of financial reporting for small and medium entities.​Niluka holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management, is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, and a member of CPA Australia.

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Vaibhav Agarwal

BComm (Finance) ACA

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Vaibhav has over five years of experience in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting across various industries; real-estate, e-commerce, hospitality, and banking. He specialises in data analysis, financial analysis and automating tasks. He provides services in accounting, bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements and advisory services on improving business processes. Vaibhav holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has completed a financial modelling qualification from the Institute of Financial Studies, India.

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Thilini Madushika

BBA (Financial Management)

Thilini has three years of bookkeeping, accounting,  and taxation experience in Australia and overseas. She has worked in a diverse range of industries including finance, accounting, and consulting for small and medium enterprises. Thilini provides services in bookkeeping (email handling, receipt allocation, bank reconciliation, and management reporting). Thilini holds a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Financial Management, and is at the corporate level of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.

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