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The team at Horwath Alice Springs are from diverse backgrounds …. amongst them you will find former school teachers, bankers, a cake decorator, a car detailer and a fire fighter. Joining the accounting profession at different times and in various roles, we are committed to our clients, working to partner them to achieve personal and business success.
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Marc Loader |
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Director
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Phone: 08 89510124
Bringing experiences from various different fields, Marc started his
working career as a primary school teacher, moving on to manage
wholesale businesses. Seeing his future in numbers (no, not
numerology!), Marc commenced a Bachelor of Business in Accounting
through Northern Territory University and when on to become a Chartered
Accountant and obtain a Certificate in Public Practice.
Marc has considerable industry expertise in the retail and wholesale
sector and gets enormous satisfaction in being able to assist clients
in the area of business management.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 1997
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Helping people achieve their goals
LIKES…. Family holidays and red wine
DISLIKES…. Queues and traffic lights
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. On the Golf Course
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Tanya Kirker |
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Director
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Phone: 08 89510129
Tanya is a beach lover, moving from the Sunshine Coast to sunny (and hot) Alice Springs eight years ago. Prior to accountancy, Tanya worked in the building and construction industry, motor vehicle dealerships and advertising industries and has even tried her hand at cake decorating – a very long time ago. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with expertise in family and owner managed businesses.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 2000
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Helping ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.
LIKES…. the peacefulness of the beach.
DISLIKES…. a negative attitude
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. on the Golf Course
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Sean Loader |
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Business Manager
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Phone: 08 89510130
Coming from a position in sales as a Divisional Sales Manager with Coca Cola Amatil, Sean is the Business Manager at Horwath Alice Springs. Having numerous accomplishments, Sean recently added a Bachelor of Business from Charles Darwin University to his list. There was much celebration around the office with Sean's recent graduation. One day Sean may consider a Masters in Business Administration.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 2003
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Working with a great group of committed and enthusiastic people.
LIKES…. A really good Shiraz
DISLIKES…. Queues
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. House renovating
PREDICTION TO WIN 2008 AFL PREMIERSHIP: Hawthorn
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Damian McGrath |
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Taxation Manager
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Phone: 08 89510123
Things with wheels inspired Damian until he discovered numbers! Damian started his working career in the automotive industry, initially working in fleet management, moving on to motorcycles where he worked in sales, parts and administration. After 7 years in the industry it was time to move on. Damian completed a Bachelor of Business in Accounting at Charles Darwin University and is currently enrolled in the CPA program.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 2001
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Providing a solution to a client’s problem – be it a simple query regarding data entry or a complex tax issue.
LIKES…. Keeping fit and escaping to the outdoors
DISLIKES…. Cold mornings
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. Spending time with my family or cycling around town.
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Brooke Fraser |
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Senior Accountant
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Phone: 08 89510128
Brooke completed a Bachelor of Business in Accounting at LaTrobe University, Bendigo and after 4 years with an Alice Springs based accounting firm, moved to Horwath. Brooke is currently enrolled in the ICAA CA program - being a superwoman, she juggles study, work and being a Mum.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 2003
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Helping people who want help and the opportunity to always learn new things.
LIKES…. Music, travel, V8 Supercars and being involved in community events like the Finke Desert Race
DISLIKES…. Fords, ironing and waiting
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. At home with my daughter Emma or the Finke Office
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Michael France |
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Accountant
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Phone: 08 89510122
Michael started his career as a book keeper, working for various councils and organizations in Alice Springs servicing the region. In choosing to develop his book keeping knowledge, Michael completed a Bachelor of Business in Accounting at Charles Darwin University and is currently enrolled in the CPA program. Michael’s area of expertise include taxation and small business.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 2005
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Spending time with clients to set up their book keeping structure
LIKES…. Manly Warringa Football Rugby League Club
DISLIKES…. Black Forrest Cake
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. networking
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Lisa Blakeley |
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Accountant
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Phone: 08 89510122
Lisa returned to Alice Springs in 2007 after calling Darwin and Nhulunbuy home for a number of years. Prior to accountancy, Lisa tried her hand a few things including …. car detailing ….. also working in a variety of management and administration roles with a focus on finance. Lisa completed a Bachelor of Business in Accounting at Charles Darwin University and is currently enrolled in the CPA program. Lisa recently surprised us all, secretly slipping off to get married!
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: August 2007
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Meeting and working with new people from a variety of backgrounds.
LIKES…. Time with my family and friends and Thai food
DISLIKES…. Telemarketers calling at dinner time
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. in the garden, either tending to it or relaxing with a glass of wine.
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Jacqui Koerner |
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Accountant
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Phone: 08 89510131
Jacqui has always enjoyed the challenge of working with numbers, having worked in the accounting industry for the past 23 years. Her gypsy spirit has taken her to some interesting places but she happily calls Alice home. At Horwath Alice Springs, Jacqui enjoys assisting clients with book keeping, simplifying the taxation laws for client’s unique circumstances, general accountancy and assisting salary and wage earners with tax returns.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 2003
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. The people that I meet and working with figures
LIKES…. Being out with friends and family
DISLIKES…. Photo Shoots
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. Traveling (or planning my travels) around the coastline of Australia
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Andrew Thomas |
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Accountant
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Phone: 08 89510125
Prior to becoming an accountant, Andrew worked as a Police Officer, a Fire Fighter and then in the hotel industry as a partner in his own small business. At this time, Andrew studied externally, part time through the University of New England, completing a Bachelor of Business in Professional Accounting. Andrew brings to Horwath a first hand appreciation of the issues facing small business owners.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: July 2007
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge
LIKES…. Sharing good food and wine with family and friends
DISLIKES…. People who don’t listen
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. spending time in the garden, involved with my children’s sport or traveling
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Katherine Venice |
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Management Consultant
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Phone: 08 89510100
Proof of the link between maths and music, Katherine is a product of a specialist music school and spent her early years training as an opera singer and viola-player on the side. She then made the ‘natural progression’ to become a Chartered Financial Analyst, earned an MBA in Spain, and then pursued an international investment management career in London and then the US, where she consulted at top level and advised numerous businesses across virtually every industry and sector. Deciding that life is too short to live anywhere other than Alice Springs (the quality of life here is unrivalled), Katherine is now morphing into an Australian (an Aussie?), and is looking for an elocution teacher to get her to speak properly!
Katherine’s expertise/specialisation is giving business advice and management consulting.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: October 2008
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB.... Interacting with people from so many diverse businesses and backgrounds, and partnering with them to achieve their goals.
LIKES.... Empty space, milkshakes, and the Bilboa Guggenheim
DISLIKES.... Temperatures below 25 degrees C
WHEN I AM NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME..... Working with local non-profit community organizations, attempting new DIY projects, or listening to exquisite classical music.
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Michele Turk |
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Marketing Coordinator
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Phone: 08 89510121
Starting her career as a primary school teacher, then function and event management, Michele has found her way to Horwath Alice Springs as Marketing Coordinator. Michele recently completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in marketing and has promised herself that she will never be a student again – except for maybe woodworking! She recently joined the other Charles Darwin University graduates in celebration.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: August 2007
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. enthusiasm
LIKES…. sunflowers
DISLIKES…. hard centre chocolates
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. Move over Nigella, it’s Michela (the other domestic goddess) in the kitchen cooking up a storm.
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Tricia Holman |
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Client Services
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Phone: 08 89510120
Tricia brings to Horwath Alice Springs wide practical experience in the administration and financial industry having worked many years in retail and banking before joining us. Her superior business and organizational skills support the professional staff and clients at Horwath.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: 2005
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. The people I work with
LIKES…. camping, reading and cross stitch
DISLIKES…. Life is too short to worry about dislikes
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. At home in my castle
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Anne Loader |
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Administration
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Phone: 08 89510132
Anne brings to the administration of Horwath Alice Springs considerable knowledge and experience of the banking and retail sector and management of small business. Anne has responsibility for the day to day book keeping, the payroll and creditor management and supporting the professional staff with outgoing correspondence – always with a cheery smile.
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: July 2007
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. Contributing to our family business
LIKES…. retail therapy
DISLIKES…. 1300 numbers
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. enjoying the peacefulness of home
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Danielle Knight |
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Reception
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Phone: 08 89510100
Danielle recently moved to Alice Springs from Melbourne. We were delighted when she saw our receptionist position advertised and decided to apply. Apart from the city slick, Danielle brings with her a wealth of experience, having previously worked in administration at an accounting firm and in hotel reception. Danielle has achieved a Bachelor of Business in Hospitality and further studies in Information Technology. She has added a spark around the office with her positive, cheery manner!
STARTED WITH HORWATH ALICE SPRINGS: August 2008
BEST PART OF YOUR JOB…. The opportunity to learn new and different skills.
LIKES…. shopping!
DISLIKES…. Bad customer service
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK YOU WILL FIND ME…. Spending time with my family and friends. And of course in the kitchen cooking
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