Steve Van Es
About Steve Van Es
Steve Van Es is a Senior Regional Accountant at Americold Logistics, LLC., with extensive experience in financial management across various industries in Australia. His career includes roles at The Australian Veterinary Association, PermissionCorp, and Collex, among others, where he demonstrated expertise in compliance, tax matters, and financial analysis.
Work at Americold Logistics
Steve Van Es has been employed at Americold Logistics, LLC. as a Senior Regional Accountant since 2018. His role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. He has contributed to the financial management of the organization for six years, utilizing his extensive experience in accounting and finance.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to his current position, Steve held various accounting roles. He worked at The Australian Veterinary Association as a Contract Financial Accountant in 2017 and again in 2018. He served as Company Accountant at PermissionCorp from 2008 to 2014 and as Finance and Administration Manager at Collex from 2003 to 2006. His experience also includes roles at NetComm Wireless as Financial Controller and at GLORY as Contract Finance Manager.
Educational Background
Steve studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he focused on Marketing and Organisation Behaviour, achieving a Master of Commerce (MComm) from 1993 to 1994. He also attended Kuring-Gai CAE, now part of the University of Technology, Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Accounting from 1985 to 1989. His foundational education includes a Higher School Certificate from St Ives High School, completed from 1976 to 1981.
Achievements in Financial Management
Steve has been recognized for his expertise in compliance and tax matters, particularly in liaising with the Australian Taxation Office. He has implemented significant improvements in variance analysis, which enhanced transparency and performance across multiple employers. Additionally, he reorganized cash flow reports to better manage tight cash flow situations, resulting in a financial benefit of $40,000 to $50,000 for a company.
Collaboration and Strategic Planning
In his career, Steve has collaborated with sales teams to upgrade contracts with key customers, which opened new markets and increased sales. He assisted a managing director in delivering a long-term three-year plan shortly after joining a company, demonstrating his ability to contribute strategically to organizational goals.