Professional experience
Brett is a multi-disciplinary accounting and assurance professional with experience in both industry and practice specialising in energy and resources, assurance and risk, portfolio and planning and information systems.
Brett was employed with Santos Ltd for more than ten years in various roles including Manager Finance at Eastern Australia Business Unit. During his employment at Santos, Brett undertook project team roles as part of Santos’ Oracle ERP implementation and 2003 organisation restructure. In addition Brett undertook project manager roles for two major IT projects centred on production and greenhouse data management and gas nominations and contracting.
Audit and Assurance
As a registered company auditor, Brett undertakes assurance engagements for both company and not-for-profit assurance clients. Brett approaches each engagement with an approach to have a complete understanding of the organisation which allows for an audit plan which is tailored to the business and conducted in an efficient manner. Brett has significant experience in senior accounting roles in commerce and brings this balanced perspective to the audit services he provides and directs.
Mining and Energy Advisory
Brett has considerable experience in the resources sector and provides dedicated consulting services to clients in the areas of:
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planning, economic analysis and portfolio management
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greenhouse and emissions systems reporting and compliance
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production accounting and reporting
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oil and gas accounting.
Brett provides services to a mix of ASX listed and smaller miners drawing on his industry based experience to provide clients with practical solutions.
Brett’s work benefits from combining his industry and practice experience. Brett considers that his clients benefit from his knowledge and understanding of risk and governance and exceptional financial modelling skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy
Associate of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Registered Company Auditor
Former Council Member for the Energy Components User Group Advisory Council
Skills
Risk management
Brett’s pragmatic approach means that he is often engaged by clients to develop risk frameworks and the assessment of organisational risk. Managing risks at an organisation in a structured way ensures that key risks are targeted and addressed and resources are allocated in the most appropriate manner.
Portfolio modelling and economic planning
Expertise in the analysis and modelling of the business performance of organisational assets.
Greenhouse compliance
Development and maintenance of oil and gas greenhouse compliance systems.
IT project management and implementation
Project management and governance skills directed at ensuring that projects are appropriately scoped, managed and implemented.