Tony McDowell
Managing DirectorTony McDowell is the Managing Director of Armada Accountants & Advisors and has over 25 years’ experience in working with clients to achieve their goals.
He provides advice to small and medium business enterprises, utilising his expertise in taxation planning, wealth creation strategies, due diligence and business valuations.
Tony has a Bachelor of Business and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Tony is also a Chartered Tax Adviser and Member of The Tax Institute, as well as a registered Tax Agent.
Stuart Outtrim
Director of Business ServicesStuart is a Director of Business Services at Armada Accountants & Advisors and oversees our Christmas and Cocos Island clients as well as various administration functions of the firm.
Having owned and operated several small businesses, and with over 14 years of experience, Stuart thrives on using his practical knowledge to achieve superior results for clients.
Stuart has particular expertise in working with Medical Businesses and Trades Businesses.
Stuart is a member of CPA Australia.
Alan Thomas
Alan Thomas has over 30 years’ experience in the accounting profession, predominantly in public practice.
He has significant experience in most areas of accounting, taxation, company administration, and business management.
His passion remains providing efficient and practical taxation, and financial advice to a diverse client base.
He has particular expertise in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds, Business Restructures, Trusts and Capital Gains Tax.
Troy Figliomeni
With over 25 years’ experience working in public practice, Troy provides advice to Various Businesses and specialises in Company Taxation, Tax Planning, Asset Protection, Wealth Creation Strategies and International Businesses Trading in Australia.
Troy also has an understanding and experience working with and improving businesses in the industries of Engineering, Retail, Building Industries as well as International Companies trading in Australia.
Troy has a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from Edith Cowan University. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) and a Member of The Tax Institute where he sits on the Professional Development Committee.linked
Mark De Luca
Mark De Luca is a Director and ambassador of Armada, with a focus of striving to improve people’s lives as if it were his own.
More specifically, he has had more than 25 years of experience in helping all types of clients maximise their overall wealth and protecting such wealth.
Mark’s industry focuses are in the areas of Mining and Resources, Building and Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing and high net worth families with complex structures.
He has particular expertise in improving business performance, protecting family and business assets by careful structuring, whilst considering the tax advantages of such structures.
Sean Henbury
As a Director at Armada Tax & Accounting with over 20 years’ experience in public practice, Sean has been able to profile professional advice to better the future of his clients businesses.
He has provided client support across a wide range of industries including mining, exploration, research and development.
Sean’s primary areas of expertise include, Taxation Consulting and Compliance, Corporate Restructuring, Financial Reporting and Company Secretarial Requirements.
He has been the company secretary of a number of publicly listed companies and is regularly called upon to advise Directors of their duties.
Sean is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand, a Chartered Tax Adviser and Member of The Tax Institute, as well as a registered Tax Agent and a registered Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Auditor.
By spending time with his clients to gain a full understanding of their business and individual needs, Sean is able to provide a service tailored to his client’s needs at an excellent standard.
Mark Connor
Mark Connor is a Director of Tax and Accounting at Armada Accountants & Advisors and oversees our Port Hedland office and the services we provide to the North West region.
Having been in business previously, he understands the challenges that face business owners today and provides a quality service specialising in taxation, superannuation and business management with a focus on assisting small to medium enterprises.
His knowledge and experience in industries such as engineering, industrial, retail, building and mining is also of great value to our clients.
Mark has a Bachelor of Business and is a member of CPA Australia and The Tax Institute.
Robyn Crombie
Robyn Crombie is a Director at Armada Accountants & Advisors.
Utilising her 25+ years’ experience, Robyn assists her clients to achieve their financial goals. Robyn describes herself as a proactive business advisor who provides a personalised and quality service.
Specialising in working with SMEs in Manufacturing, Engineering, Wholesale and Medical industries, Robyn works with her clients to:
- Increase Profits & Performance
- Optimise Tax Planning
- Build the Value of the Business
- Use Various Structures including Self-Managed Super Funds
Robyn thrives on building long-term relationships with her clients. She works with them on their financial and tax requirements with a view to increase profits and gain a sustainable cash flow for the clients business.
Robyn also work with clients as part of our Better Business Program, which aims to help business owners increase the value of their business and maximise their profits and cash flow.
Janie Quinn
Janie Quinn is a CPA qualified accountant and Director of Armada Accountants & Advisors with over 30 years’ experience.
Janie specialises in:
- Business Performance and KPI Management
- Management and Board Representation
- Business Process Restructuring
- Cash Flow and Profit Forecasting
- Business Valuations
Janie also serves as an advisor in our Better Business Program. She works with business owners to make significant improvements in their cash flow, business value and overall systems and processes.
With a passion to build long-term client relationships and the dedication to put in the time to gain a full understanding of her clients businesses, Janie is able to provide a service tailored to her client’s needs.
Anthony Raykos
Anthony Raykos is a Chartered Accountant who has over 20 years’ experience in providing accounting and taxation services to clients across a wide range of industries.
During his career he spent time in the UK as a Management Accountant in both a FTSE 100 company and a large US based company in the UK which has given Anthony insight into how businesses are run.
Over his career he has developed management accounting skills including Budgeting, Forecasts and variance analysis and is proficient in all aspects of Financial Accounting. Anthony is experienced in working with business owners in the Building, Development and Construction, Engineering and Professional Services sectors. He runs the Crypto Tax division of Armada.
He has worked with ASX listed companies, private companies and individuals.
He works closely with his clients to monitor their business performance and assist them in implementing measures that facilitate the achievement of their business goals.
Professional qualifications and memberships:
- Chartered Tax Adviser
- Tax Institute Member
- Institute of Chartered Accountants Member
- Registered Tax Agent
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Member of BNI Unite
Khim Ng
Khim is Director specialising in providing Accounting and Taxation services to a range of clients including Not-For-Profit Organisations and Businesses Migrating to Australia.
Providing her clients with a comprehensive service, Khim has associations with other professionals to ensure that all facets of the business will be well looked after. Khim is passionate about establishing long-term relationships with her clients especially journeying with them to make their businesses more profitable and enjoyable.
Other areas Khim Specialises in are:
- Providing Strategic Business Advice
- Tax Planning and Asset Protection
- Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
- Business Performance and Improvements
- Doing Business in Australia
- Not-for-Profit Accounting
- Not-for-Profit tax
Khim is a member of CPA Australia and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Languages:
- English (Full Proficiency)
- Mandarin (Limited Proficiency)
- Bahasa Malaysia( Limited Proficiency)
Nigel Dias
Nigel Dias is the Director of Armada Audit Services and has over 15 years of extensive Audit & Assurance experience with businesses of varying size and scale.
Nigel appreciates that no two projects are the same and for clients, delivers results.
Being in business is about building legacies, discovering opportunities and creating value. Keeping these in mind, Nigel stimulates success through continuous improvement. Whether its uncovering problematic accounting practices, identifying efficiency gains or providing cost-effective recommendations.
He works closely with clients to manage their obligations, improve their internal controls and expedite their success.
Specialising in two key areas—Audit & Assurance and Corporate Services for well over a decade, Nigel has refined his approach, one which is built on relationships, diligence and data. Numbers and people drive business.
Nigel believes in tackling issues with empathy, walking a mile in someone’s shoes to understand why decisions or mistakes were made and operating with transparency. This enables him to quickly navigate delicate issues and ultimately, provide answers.
Nigel has experience in providing internal audit and internal control reviews including:
- Examining prevailing systems to determine whether adequate internal controls exist (controls design, implementation and operating effectiveness)
- Identifying practical sustainable and cost effective recommendations to address any internal control gaps identified
- Formal documentation of the system incorporating our findings and recommendations from our internal controls review.
Nigel believes in giving back to the community. One way in which he does this is by working closely with Not-for-profit organisations notably, in the fields of domestic violence and people with disabilities. Though it may seem cliché—Nigel draws satisfaction from helping others and believe simple acts of kindness can build a bigger, better and brighter future.
Adam Carmignani
Adam has been in the finance industry for over 15 years. He has experience in all facets of Finance Lending and Banking.
Having helped clients that are seasoned investors and people taking their first steps into property ownership alike, Adam has become an expert in:
- Housing Loans – Residential and Investment
- Business & Commercial Loans
- Motor Vehicle, Plant & Equipment Loans
- Debtor Financing
- Self-Managed Super Funds Loans (SMSF)
- Property Development
With a large network of strong relationships within each of the lenders, Adam will work with you to tailor a cost effective and time saving financial solution.
Adam is highly motivated and will provide you with honest and clear advice to help you achieve success.
Adam Carmignani is a credit representative (CR 495656) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 (ACL 391237)
Tanwyn Travers
Tanwyn is a Commercial Client Manager at Armada Lending with over 18 yrs experience at senior levels in Commercial & Corporate Banking. He puts his clients at the centre of everything he does and helps them to grow their business, acting as a long term advocate and partner to help simplify banking for you ensuring you get the best structure, terms and deal to meet your needs.
Having also owned his own small business and been the General Manager of a listed company he has a deep appreciation for the challenges of business.
Tanwyn specialises in:
- Holistic Banking Solutions including Debt & Transaction Banking Requirements.
- Commercial Cash flow Lending for Trading Businesses from Start-up to Corporate’s.
- Merger & Acquisition Funding.
- Commercial Property Development & Investment.
- Motor Vehicles, Plant & Equipment.
Working alongside Adam Carmignani, Tanwyn provides a central relationship point for all your finance & banking needs with extensive industry knowledge and networks.
Tanwyn Travers is a credit representative (CR 523149) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 (ACL 391237)
Neil Hancy
Neil Hancy is a Director of Financial Planning at Armada Accountants & Advisors with over 25 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry.
Neil joined the team in 2004 and has experience in life insurance, superannuation, investment and account based pension strategies.
Neil has a Degree in Bachelor of Business, is a Certified Financial Planner and a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
Mike Berry
Mike Berry has been involved in the Financial Planning industry since 1999, and has helped a variety of clients organise their financial lives.
Mike joined the team in 2013, and has brought in experience in superannuation, insurance (personal and business) and investment (cash, shares, property) strategies.
Mike enjoys providing trusting advice to clients to help achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.
Mike has a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Certified Financial Planner and is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
Lindsay Byrne
Lindsay has over 20 years of experience in assisting clients to achieve their financial goals.
Lindsay provides advice across all areas of Financial Planning to a wide range of clients from retirees facing the ever changing regulatory, investment and Centrelink environment to pre-retirees meeting their primary financial goals for wealth accumulation and debt reduction asset protection strategies.
Lindsay has extensive experience in advising clients utilising a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to assist with their compliance, investment, estate planning and other strategic planning areas.
As a highly technically proficient and experienced adviser with a strong client focused manner Lindsay understands each client’s goals are unique and can provide the necessary tools to achieve positive outcomes.
Ajey Malik
Having completed his Master of Commerce (Finance) degree at Curtin University, Ajey began his career in the financial planning industry in 2008. In the decade since, Ajey has acquired a wealth of experience in a wide range of strategic advice areas, incorporating:
- Superannuation
- Specialist SMSF Advice
- Investment Advice
- Personal Insurances
- Retirement Planning
Ajey has a passion for investing where he combines his technical and fundamental skills with a broad understanding of the macro-economic picture to produce tailored investment strategies for clients.
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