Ascern Advisers

Ascern Advisers is Australia's premier provider of CFO Services for small to medium sized enterprises. 

Our trusted CFOs help business owners and operators grow faster, generate value, and achieve their business and personal goals.

Commercially experienced CFOs | Zero recruitment fees | ready for action

Founder | CFO

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Non Executive Director

Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

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Queensland Cradle Care

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Director

Dutch Chamber of Commerce Queensland

Dutch Chamber of Commerce Queensland is a business platform supporting the commercial interests of The Netherlands and Queensland.

Board Secretary

Blue Mountain Co

Blue Mountain Co is offering products that deliver an effective rain harvesting system for homes and businesses.

Chief Financial Officer

INSELEC

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IntoWork Australia

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GM Finance, MRAEL

Energex

Energex is a top 100 Australian company with more than $7 billion in total assets. EsiTrain is Energex’s Registered Training Organisation responsible for technical training of field staff to work on the network. Electricity Distribution.

EsiTrain Business Manager

Li & Fung Limited

Finance Manager/Controller - Promocean

Providing Part-time CFOs to grow your business | Founder at Ascern

In Australia, there are approximately 2.5 million SMEs all needing financial guidance. But there are only 100,000 CFOs.


Without solid financial data and knowledge, many business owners struggle to make the best decisions. This is where a Fractional CFO can make all the difference.



◾️ABOUT ME

​Financial Executive bringing Australian & International commercial experience to Australian SMEs.

I work with Owners, MDs, GMs and management teams. 

Experienced in goods and services industries including manufacturing, import / export, wholesale / distribution labour hire / recruitment, NFP, training / education, NFP, NDIS.



◾️CLIENT NEEDS

💡 Growing businesses struggling to manage cashflow

💡 Businesses that have plateaued

💡 Owners preparing the business to exit

💡 Family businesses transitioning to the new generation

💡 Companies reaching the limits of team and system capability

💡 Finance teams, managers, & executives needing training, coaching & mentoring



◾️ENGAGEMENTS / EXPERTISE

💪 Strategic Planning & Direction

💪 Financial Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis

💪 Cashflow Improvement

💪 Working Capital Management

💪 Risk Management

💪 Process & System Efficiencies

💪 Finance team - Training, Coaching & Mentoring


◾️TESTIMONIALS

🗣️ “The Ascern team have become an integral part of our business. David’s insights, planning, forecasting and guidance have taken our business to new heights, something we couldn’t have done without him.” - Clarke Services Group

🗣️ “His advice and ability to identify our key financial & operational metrics has helped us immensely on our journey." - DD Group International

🗣️ “David is like a multilingual translator that can communicate the extensive financial drivers into a language capable of being understood by many different levels and backgrounds in the team." - 3eeBusiness"



◾️Contact
✉️david@ascern.com.au


◾️Success Stories
💻 www.ascern.com.au 


◾️Discovery Call
🔎 https://calendar.app.google/fv4RPXWcTDWC1SCf6

David Harreveld

Search Fund Oz

Managing Director

Accountica

Founder, Multi-Family Office Adviser & Principal Accountant

Early Adopters Hub

Innovator

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

Senior Financial Accountant

Australian Taxation Advisers

Director & Principal Accountant 

One Key Resources

Accountant

Access Chartered Accountants

Senior Accountant

Badge Constructions Group

Contract Accountant

Hey! I'm Chris, founder of Accountica. I started this company because I saw a need for better financial solutions in Australia – ones that were accurate, timely,free from bias and connected to the WHY! And let me tell you, we deliver.

At Accountica, we're committed to helping families and businesses achieve their financial goals and creating a lasting legacy. But here's the thing – we don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. We know that everyone's financial situation is unique, so we take the time to get to know you, your needs, and what you’re looking to accomplish. 

Our Multi-Family Office services focus on empowering family leaders, fostering communication, and creating customised governance structures to suit each family's dynamics. For our Business Office clients, we work closely to identify opportunities for growth and improvement while providing the tools and resources they need to succeed. From strategic decision-making to productivity and automation, we offer a wide range of services that will give our clients more time and peace of mind.

Ultimately, to achieve financial success and leave a family legacy, it takes hard work, dedication, and a trusted partner by your side. With over 20 years of experience, we've helped countless families and businesses achieve their financial goals. We've seen it all, and we're not afraid to tackle even the toughest challenges. 

Whether you are seeking to establish a multi-family office or discover more about the opportunities available for your business, I welcome and look forward to connecting with you.

Chris Davey

www.accountica.com.au

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