Available for opportunities · Melbourne, VIC 🇦🇺 · AI in Finance Practitioner

Finance that
drives real results.

15+ years of global accounting expertise — GL, AP/AR, Tax Compliance, and Financial Controls — backed by Shell Business Operations experience and CPA Australia Associate standing.

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CIT Savings Delivered
$11M
$8.5M realised · $11M lifecycle
Accrual Lines Cleared
250K+
Balance sheet clean-up
Controls Score
100%
Zero audit findings, all tenures
Experience
15+
Years · Shell & global entities
Revenue Projection Model Live
$48.7M
Proj. Revenue
14.6%
EBITDA Margin
+8.2%
YoY Growth

Interactive Financial Model

Revenue & EBITDA Projection Tool

Adjust the four levers below to model different business scenarios. Charts update instantly — no server required.

Model Inputs
Volume Growth+5%
Price Change+3%
Gross Margin42%
Distribution Cost18%
Projected Revenue
$48.7M
+8.2%
EBITDA
$7.1M
14.6%
Revenue Forecast (5-Year)
$48.7M
▲ +8.2% vs Base
EBITDA Bridge (5-Year)
$7.1M
▲ 14.6% Margin
Cost Breakdown — Year 1
$41.6M
Total Operating Cost

About

A finance professional built for complexity.

I'm Julaluk Clements — a Senior Accountant and Finance Operations Specialist with deep expertise in full-set accounting across global multinational environments, now based in Melbourne, Australia as an Australian Citizen.

My career with Shell Business Operations (Kuala Lumpur) built deep expertise across General Ledger close, balance sheet reconciliations, Fixed Asset accounting, AP/AR, Tax Compliance, and SOX-compliant financial controls — delivering exceptional performance across operational, strategic, and people development dimensions.

When I relocated to Melbourne during COVID-19, I turned the challenge into growth — earning a Diploma of Accounting and Certificate IV from RMIT, gaining Xero Advisor, Xero Payroll, and MYOB certification, and advancing toward my CPA Australia designation.

I am now actively applying AI tools to financial workflows — building FP&A forecasting models and live finance applications in Python — guided by Responsible AI principles and with a strong focus on data security and privacy. I completed the Google AI Professional Certificate (distinctive) in April 2026 and the NSW TAFE AI Bundle (3 courses) in March 2026.

I combine technical precision with strategic thinking: from recovering $6.2M THB in underperformance charges, delivering $8.5M in realised CIT savings ($11M lifecycle value), to achieving 100% controls effectiveness with zero audit findings — I deliver results that matter.

SAP FI-AA Superuser Xero Level 2 Certified CPA Associate (ASA) Google AI Certificate IFRS & US GAAP SOX Compliance Power BI Fixed Assets BAS / FBT ATO Compliance MYOB Certified Advanced Excel Python · Streamlit Responsible AI Certified FP&A Modelling
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$8.5M
Realised CIT savings ($11M lifecycle) — Thai double depreciation model
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250K+
Aged accrual lines cleared — balance sheet clean-up
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80%
MJE reduction (UAE) — 50% Thailand via automation & redesign
✓
Zero
Audit findings — 100% controls effectiveness across all Shell tenures
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90%
AUC balance reduction ($3.5M → $347K) via FTR coaching
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~$1M
VAT & WHT refunds recovered from Thai Revenue Department

Career History

15+ Years of Global Experience

A continuous arc of expanding scope and measurable impact — from full-cycle accounting in Bangkok to leading multinational financial operations across Asia Pacific.

Jul 2021 — Present
Career Transition & Independent Upskilling
Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Family Business Support · RMIT · Portfolio Development
Relocated to Melbourne during COVID-19 and invested the transition period deliberately. Completed Australian accounting qualifications, earned software certifications, commenced CPA Australia, and built two live finance platform applications in Python.
  • Prepared and lodged quarterly BAS submissions in compliance with ATO requirements
  • Managed customer invoices, receipts, bank reconciliations, and expense reimbursements for local business
  • Completed RMIT Diploma of Accounting (July 2025) and Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping (November 2024)
  • Earned Xero Level 2 Certified Professional, Xero Payroll Specialism Badge, and MYOB Bookkeeping Certified
  • Completed 30+ professional development courses — Power BI, Excel (Power Query/DAX), Tableau, AI, communication
  • Built SiteCapital (15-page construction treasury platform) and UniPath Financial Dashboard (11-module corporate accounting system) — both live on Streamlit Cloud
  • Completed Google AI Professional Certificate (distinctive) — April 2026; NSW TAFE AI Bundle (3 courses) — March 2026
  • Volunteered at SisterWorks Inc. — Australian workplace culture and team collaboration
RMIT DiplomaXero L2Google AI (Distinctive) Python · StreamlitBAS / GST / FBTCPA ASA
Apr 2019 — Apr 2021
Operational Excellence Lead / Senior Financial Accountant
Shell Business Operations · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 6 Entities (Thailand & UAE)
Held delegated authority of Senior Team Manager across Shell Downstream Thailand and UAE — 6 entities under IFRS and US GAAP. Appointed PP&E Subject Matter Expert for Malaysia Business Centre.
80%
MJE Reduction UAE
224K
Accrual Lines Cleared
100%
Controls Effectiveness
  • Delivered accurate month-end close across 6 entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and corporate standards
  • Managed balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounts, and executive variance commentaries for Country Chairman budgeting
  • Achieved 50% MJE reduction for Thailand and 80% for UAE through automation, simplification, and process redesign
  • Cleared 224,000+ aged accrual lines (volume-based rebates/discounts) and 7,700 AP Control Account lines for IFRS16 transition
  • Coached team members and ensured SOX-compliant controls; supported internal and external audits with zero findings
  • Led team through COVID-19 WFH transition and extended manager absence — zero Lost Time Injuries, full output maintained
  • Received Certificate of Appreciation from Shell Lubricant Supply Chain East — Finance community, Asia Pacific
Operational Excellence LeadSOX Controls 6 EntitiesPP&E SMESAP · Blackline
Mar 2015 — Mar 2019
Senior Fixed Asset Accountant / Finance Analyst (Validator)
Shell Business Operations · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · SAP FI-AA Superuser APAC
Managed end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle for Shell Downstream Thailand. Served as SAP FI-AA Superuser across Asia Pacific, resolving complex issues for Singapore, Pakistan, UAE, and Thailand. Engineered the $11M double tax depreciation benefit from scratch — no template existed.
$8.5M
CIT Savings Realised
90%
AUC Reduction 2018
$263M
SAP Errors Cleared
  • Oversaw end-to-end Fixed Asset lifecycle in SAP: capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, ARO, and AUC monitoring
  • Engineered audit-ready Excel reconciliation model from scratch bridging SAP FI-AA, AP payment data, and Thai-language invoicing — delivering $8.5M in realised CIT savings (2016–2021), $11M total lifecycle value
  • Cleared $3.5M in aged AUC balances to $347K (90% reduction) through First-Time-Right coaching; improved FTR from 20% to 80%
  • Reduced overdue AUC from THB 213M to THB 51M (77% reduction) via bi-weekly monitoring template
  • Cleared USD 263M in settlement errors for Singapore September–October close as regional SAP Superuser
  • Successfully completed IFRS16 PowerPlan UAT — identified critical defects for pre-launch resolution
  • Prepared 2018 Chairman Budget — presented directly to Controller, handled all queries for on-time approval
$11M Tax ProjectSAP FI-AA Superuser APAC IFRS16 UATFixed AssetsCAPEX
Oct 2011 — Feb 2015
Finance Analyst (R&A Accountant)
Shell Business Operations · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Shell Downstream Thailand
Full GL close cycle. Period End focal for Thailand — reference point for FP&A and Indirect Tax. Sustained Top Quartile performance for consecutive years with consistent GOOD Group ratings.
  • Prepared monthly P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis reports; executed month-end close and accrual journals for multiple entities
  • Served as Period End Focal — first point of contact for GL team during period-end close, coordinating with IT and Indirect Tax
  • Led balance sheet clean-up, resolving over 250,000 aged accrual lines (GL volume-based rebates/discounts, posting dates 2009–2013)
  • Implemented automated clearing for GL accrual volume-based rebates — eliminated 4–8 hours of manual work per period
  • Recovered THB 6.2M (USD 177K) in underperformance charges by investigating customer BDF account deficits
  • Identified VAT non-compliance and tax credit misclassifications — prevented significant penalties for Shell Company of Thailand
  • Sustained Top Quartile performance in effectiveness and efficiency metrics — consecutive years 2013–2014
Top Quartile PerformerGL Close Period End FocalSAP GSAP / BW
Aug 2005 — Sep 2011
Assistant Accounting Manager / Accountant
MES Mitr Project Services · Bangkok, Thailand · EPC Contractor
Full accountability for financial statements, GL, AP/AR, statutory compliance, and audit coordination for an EPC contractor and affiliated companies.
  • Managed general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, and statutory compliance for multiple concurrent EPC construction projects
  • Supported annual external audits and prepared monthly project financial reports and management accounts
  • Self-initiated recovery of approximately $1M USD in VAT and WHT refunds from Thai Revenue Department — not assigned, pursued despite comprehensive audit risk
  • Successfully implemented AP/AR modules — task previously unachieved by other team members
  • Negotiated with external accounting service providers, achieving measurable annual fee reductions
$1M Self-Initiated RecoveryFull-Set Accounting EPC SectorSAGE / ACCPAC

Competencies

A complete finance toolkit.

Validated against demonstrated work history only. All skills verified through real projects and measurable outcomes.

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AP / AR & Payroll
  • High-Volume Transaction Processing
  • Supplier & Customer Management
  • Payment Processing & Collections
  • Expense Reimbursements
  • Xero Payroll Certified
  • Intercompany Reconciliation
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Financial Accounting
  • General Ledger Management
  • IFRS (primary) & US GAAP
  • AASB Australian Standards
  • Financial Reporting & Commentary
  • Month-End / Year-End Close
  • Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
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Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Capitalisation & Depreciation
  • Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO)
  • AUC Monitoring & Reduction
  • Asset Transfers & Disposals
  • CAPEX Budgeting & Forecasting
  • IFRS16 Leases (PowerPlan UAT)
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Financial Controls
  • SOX Compliance Framework
  • Control Self-Assessment & Testing
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Audit Preparation & Liaison
  • Segregation of Duties
  • 100% Effectiveness — All Tenures
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Technical Systems
  • SAP FI-AA (Superuser — APAC)
  • SAP GSAP / COPA / BW
  • Xero Level 2 Certified
  • MYOB Bookkeeping Certified
  • Blackline · PowerPlan
  • Power BI & Advanced Excel
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Tax & Compliance
  • BAS / GST / FBT (Australian)
  • Payroll Tax VIC / NSW / WA
  • ATO Compliance & Lodgement
  • VAT / WHT / CIT (Thai)
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Tax Refund Recovery (~$1M USD)
PythonSQL / SQLiteStreamlit TableauPower Query / DAX / VBA Google AI Professional Certificate Responsible AI Certified Generative AI (NSW TAFE) AI in Financial Forecasting FP&A ModellingLean / SIPOC / Six Sigma Bilingual Thai / English

Technical Portfolio

Live Finance Applications

Two full-stack finance platforms built in Python — not mock-ups, not demos. Both live, publicly accessible, and covering workflows from daily cash management to Australian statutory compliance.

01
Construction Treasury
SiteCapital
Python · Streamlit · SQLite · AASB 15 · Monte Carlo · GST Bridge

A 15-page construction treasury and project finance platform for a simulated $685M Tier 1 portfolio across 6 projects. Covers the complete financial lifecycle — from daily cash position monitoring through to AASB 15 revenue recognition, WIP reporting, and SAP dual-run validation for S/4HANA migration.

Daily Cash Monitoring Monte Carlo Liquidity (16-week) Covenant Compliance AP Payments & Vendor Risk PO 3-Way Match SAP GL Reconciliation GST Bridge (1A/1B/Net) BAS Auto-Derived AASB 15 POC Revenue QS Physical % Complete WIP Report S/4HANA Dual-Run Validation AR Aging & DSO Retention Register
15
Pages
$685M
Portfolio Size
Live
Streamlit Cloud
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Standout Feature
QS Monthly Survey: site engineer enters physical % complete → system instantly calculates the exact accrual journal (Dr GL-6100 / Cr GL-2300). Bridges site reality and SAP ledger in 30 seconds instead of 2 days of back-and-forth.
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02
Corporate Accounting
UniPath Financial Dashboard
Python · Streamlit · SQLite · AASB 101/107/116/9 · FBT · GST · LCT

An 11-module financial management and compliance platform for a corporate entity (UniPath Pty Ltd). Replaces manual Excel-based reporting with a live SQLite-backed dashboard — covering the full Australian compliance stack from GL close through to FBT gross-up calculations and a live SQL query runner.

Executive P&L Overview Income Statement (AASB 101) Balance Sheet (SoFP) Month-End Close Tracker Bank Reconciliation (AASB 107) AR Aging & DSO (AASB 9) AP & DPO Trends Fixed Assets (ATO TR 2024/1) GST / BAS Payroll Tax VIC FBT Type 1 & 2 Gross-up LCT Corporate Tax Live SQL Query Runner
11
Modules
6
Tax Frameworks
Live
Streamlit Cloud
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Standout Feature
Tax Compliance module covers GST, Payroll Tax VIC, FBT (Type 1 gross-up rate 2.0802), LCT, and Corporate Tax — locked ATO-published rates with audit change log. References: GSTA 1999, FBTAA 1986, Payroll Tax Act 2007 (VIC), LCTA 1999.
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Why Two Apps?
Breadth of Proof
SiteCapital covers construction treasury and project finance. UniPath covers corporate accounting and Australian compliance. Together they span the full scope of senior finance roles being targeted.
Technology Stack
Python · Streamlit · SQLite
Built with AI-assisted development (Google AI Professional Certificate, distinctive — April 2026). Both deployed on Streamlit Cloud with live data and full interactivity. Every module is verifiable.
What This Demonstrates
Skills You Can Verify
These aren't claimed skills on a resume. Open either app and test the BAS logic, check the FBT gross-up rates, or run a SQL query against the live database. Every module is open to inspection.

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Insights & AI Tools

Finance meets smart thinking.

Exploring how AI tools can simplify accounting tasks, tax prep, and financial analysis — practical insights from the field.

🤖 AI in Finance
How I Use AI to Speed Up Month-End Close by 3 Hours
From automated reconciliation checks to GL narrative drafts — practical ways AI tools are reducing manual work in closing cycles, applied responsibly with data security in mind.
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📋 Tax Compliance
BAS Preparation in Australia: What International Accountants Need to Know
A bridge guide for finance professionals transitioning from overseas tax frameworks to Australian GST and BAS obligations.
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📊 Excel & Automation
Building a Live Financial Projection Model with Just Excel & AI
No-code approach: combining AI prompting with Excel formulas to produce scenario-ready revenue models your team can actually use.
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✦ Future posts will focus on AI tools for accountants, practical workflows, and finance career insights. Stay tuned.

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Interactive financial planning & analysis — explore revenue trends, budget variances, cash flow forecasts, and unit economics in real time.

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Contact

Open to the right opportunity.

Actively seeking roles in full-set accounting, general ledger, AP/AR management, tax compliance, and financial controls in Melbourne.

LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/julaluk-clements
Email
julaluk@julalukclements.com
Location
Melbourne, VIC 🇦🇺
Australian Citizen · Full working rights · No visa restrictions
Portfolio
sitecapital.streamlit.app
unipath-financial-dashboard.streamlit.app
Target Roles
Senior Accountant / Management Accountant
Finance Manager / Financial Controller
Fixed Asset Lead / Finance Systems Specialist
FP&A Analyst / Finance Operations
Preferred Sectors
Energy & Resources Construction & Infrastructure Professional Services Manufacturing Government / NFP Financial Services
Available · 2–4 weeks notice · Australian Citizen · Melbourne CBD / Hybrid
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