Tony Olsen

Director
Bachelor of Business (Accounting), CA, CPA (Fellow), Chartered Tax Advisor, Diploma of Financial Planning, Accredited Member of Mindshop

I joined Flor-Hanly in 1995. I work with a wide range of clients including businesses, professionals, primary producers and self funded retirees. I am passionate about the need for clients to plan where they are going in life – both with their business and personal lives, to see the “big picture” and to focus on achieving their goals.

 Hailing from a grazing and grain property in the Wandoan/Taroom district, I have a special affinity with primary producers. My wife Emma and I and our three boys operate the Lindley Park Brahman Stud on our properties at Kuttabul and The Leap near Mackay.

Tamika Layt

Manager & Senior Accountant
Bachelor Business (Accounting), CA, Member of Mindshop

I grew up in Kingaroy and completed my Accounting Degree at QUT in Brisbane. I have since been working in Accounting and business advisory for a number of years with small, medium and large scale businesses across a large variety of industries and regions. I have a strong technical tax advisory background in a number of areas including small business capital gains tax concessions, restructures and rollovers, fringe benefits tax, discretionary and family trusts and a number of other areas affecting small, medium and large business and family groups.

I have a passion for helping my clients achieve their goals and being part of both their business and family journey. My main focus is always client care and I enjoy working with my clients to help them navigate through complex issues as well as all of their business and family highs and lows.

Emma Rostron

Manager & Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance Management - JCU, CA, Diploma of Financial Planning, Member of Mindshop

I have over 10 years’ experience as an Accountant and with my SAN registration I can help my clients with their Superannuation needs. My role at Flor-Hanly is as a Manager and Senior Accountant.

I manage a group of clients with my team and our focus is caring for our clients, helping them achieve their business goals and solve any pain points they may have. We work alongside them to help them reach their financial success.

I’m a country girl at heart and am very passionate about Agribusiness. The love of the land comes from growing up on my family run cattle & sheep operations in Central Queensland and I love being able to thrive in my field while staying true to my country origin through my clients.

Dallas Watt

Manager & Senior Accountant

I have been in the accounting industry for over 20 years. Until recently I was the sole Partner at Bloom Accounting Services. Whilst I loved many aspects of having my own firm, I recently decided to bring my team and join Flor-Hanly. This was done with much care and thought. Together, we decided to embrace the opportunities that come with joining Flor-Hanly - to better look after both our team and our clients. 

Flor-Hanly has extensive expertise in Agribusiness, Self Managed Superannuation and service industries. We bring considerable experience in construction, mining and small business. What makes this move work well is a common desire for continual improvement, a passion for learning and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients. We are all enjoying the collaborative environment and are excited about the opportunities ahead. The additional resources benefit everyone in the newly expanded Flor-Hanly team. 

Personally, I grew up on a cane farm in the Pioneer Valley. I have always had a passion for studying and learning everything from philosophy to the intricacies of tax and superannuation. I love getting to know my clients, their families and businesses. Finding ways to help them personally and professionally is deeply rewarding.

Accounting is a great profession for anyone who loves seeing the big picture as well as being detail orientated. Flor-Hanly focuses on hiring 'people people' who resonate with their core values. Their approach of taking the time to listen and get to the heart of what clients' needs, wants and opportunities are is fantastic to be part of.

Getting great results and making a difference is what makes accounting and business advisory such an exciting profession to be in.

Judie Newton

Manager & Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business, CPA

I have my Bachelor of Business (Accounting) with Distinction from Central Queensland University in Rockhampton and am a registered CPA with over 30 years of experience in accounting.

I work closely with a diverse range of clients including primary producers, mining, construction and professional services. I really enjoy helping my clients save on tax and achieving their financial goals.

In my spare time, I like to relax with my family and camping and am known for being a pretty good baker in the kitchen.

Kaley Wakely

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

I started my accounting career in Charters Towers and quickly developed a passion for working with primary producers.

Having completed my accounting degree through James Cook University whilst also working in an accounting firm I was able to gain valuable experience whilst I studied.

Working for Flor-Hanly has given me the opportunity to be actively involved in rolling out Figured, a forecasting and planning program that allows us to work closely with clients to achieve their goals, something I am very passionate about. We are fortunate to be able to be very selective with the clients we accept at Flor-Hanly, and working with people who are hungry for the advisory work we provide makes the work very rewarding. 

I now work remotely from Brisbane, and travel to visit my clients or meet them in the city. Although the Brisbane team members all currently choose to work from home, we still get together regularly and have built strong professional and personal friendships. One thing I appreciate is that I have been able to keep growing and developing strongly in my career while working remotely. 

I enjoy being part of an accounting firm that is innovative and continuously improving the services they offer clients.

Ben Hancock

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

I was raised in Surat, a small town in South West Queensland where my parents own the Surat Post Office and Newsagency.  I have worked in the family business since I could see over the counter, this is where my passion for small business started.  My parents also own a cattle property North West of Roma. 

I went to Boarding School at Toowoomba Grammar School for Years 10 – 12, before graduating from QUT with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) three years later. 

Before commencing with Flor-Hanly, I worked at Tabcorp in Brisbane for one year.

I am thrilled to work with small businesses and primary producers to help provide relevant information for key decisions. One of the core values of Flor-Hanly is that we "embrace opportunities'. Flor-Hanly's values are core to how we operate. One of the recent opportunities I have been given, and take great pride in, is the development, mentoring and integration of our Tarlac Team. Our team members are based in the Philippines and a valued part of the Flor-Hanly team. 

Brett Walz

Senior Accountant
CPA

I have enjoyed the move to Flor-Hanly and seeing the passion and expertise they have for helping clients achieve their goals. I have over 20 years of experience looking after clients from a variety of industries, including farming, building and construction, medical services, retail and mining services. 

Being a fully qualified CPA, I have a passion for helping small businesses succeed. I pride myself on being approachable and listening to client’s needs.  

I appreciate using cloud-based accounting programs such as Xero, allowing for greater collaboration between clients and the team at Flor-Hanly.  

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and keeping active in various sports. 

Hannah Jarrett

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting), CA, SSA®

Born and raised in outer Brisbane, I spent my childhood 4WDing and camping with my family. Following in the steps of my mum – a high school accounting teacher – I grew to develop an interest in numbers and analysis, and a passion for helping others. I completed my Accounting Degree at QUT and worked in business advisory and superannuation for a number of years in Brisbane accounting firms before joining the Flor-Hanly team.

I work remotely from Brisbane, an opportunity I never thought would interest me until COVID hit and reminded us all about what really matters. I love the lifestyle remote work affords me – more quality time with my friends and family, and more time to enjoy my hobbies which include playing music, adventuring outdoors with our staffy, and travelling. I’m so grateful that Flor-Hanly creates a supportive and connected team environment to allow me to continue to achieve my career goals while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.

While my tax experience is predominantly in small business professional service entities, Flor-Hanly has enabled me to broaden my knowledge into the primary production space. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and have shared with me first-hand experiences of working in Agribusiness, so I have been fortunate to gain a true understanding of the industry beyond just the numbers. I also have a strong interest in self-managed superannuation, which I specialised in for a year. Superannuation law is ever-changing and continues to be a challenging and engaging area of tax. I love being able to combine my business advisory experience and superannuation skills to provide all-round support to my clients.

Ari Oliver

Senior Accountant
CPA

Joining the Flor-Hanly Team in July 2023, I am enjoying being part of a great group of people who, together, bring the skillset and support network to truly care for our clients.

Born in Mt Isa and moving to Mackay during my schooling years, I grew up with a family that had various types of small businesses over the years, as well as an exposure to mining industries, so understood early some of the challenges that come with running your own business.

 I studied Accounting in high school, went on to achieve both a Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Financial Planning at CQUniversity here in Mackay, and am now a Certified Practising Accountant and member of CPA Australia.

Looking after clients is not just numbers.  I’ve enjoyed the relationships I’ve built over the years and will always aim to help clients in whatever way we can as their trusted advisor.

Joining Flor-Hanly has opened up unexpected opportunities. Soon after coming onboard, I was offered the opportunity to help train our team in the Philippines. One of Flor-Hanly's core values is to 'embrace opportunities' so I decided to take this to grab this opportunity with both hands.  

This trip showed me how and why Flor-Hanly has chosen to employ a team internationally, as well as continuing to hire great people throughout Australia. I have also seen how vastly different Flor-Hanly's approach is to that of other firms and am enjoying being part of it. 

Daneal Anderson

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

After taking a number of years off to have a family, I appreciate the team culture of Flor-Hanly and the focus on professional development.

I have worked remotely from Brisbane for many years now. I love the flexibility this gives me to support my family's goals and still pursue a career I enjoy. 

The respect and care that is shown to each staff member, regardless of their position, makes coming to work very enjoyable. This allows me to perform at my best for clients knowing that we have a strong and supportive network to call on if necessary.

My favourite quote is by the Dalai Lama – “Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”

Michelle Manton

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), CPA

I grew up in a little town called Blackbutt before moving to Brisbane to complete my Bachelor of Commerce degree at Griffith University.  After graduating in 1999, I worked in an accounting firm in Brisbane for a couple of years before making my way to Mackay where I then completed my CPA.

I enjoy working closely with all of my clients to assist them with their tax and accounting needs and am a passionate and down to earth accountant.  At Flor-Hanly I have been enjoying having the chance to be to mentor and train other team members. This is something I am finding as it is very satisfying to younger team members develop in their careers.

In my spare time I love to hitch up the camper and head off camping with my 3 kids and our dog. 

Angela Breen

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), CPA

I grew up in the small country town of Roxburgh Central Otago, New Zealand - a town surrounded by orchards, where my first job was picking cherries. Crossing the Tasman in my teens to settle in Brisbane. I graduated at USQ Toowoomba in 2012, with two young children underfoot.

Flor-Hanly has provided an amazing opportunity to work remotely from Brisbane. Their outstanding systems provide connections with staff and clients who are all genuinely welcoming and caring.

After spending many years in the SMSF, small and large business entities, I am excited to be broadening my accounting experience in the primary production sector.

Outside of work, I will be running or volunteering at Parkrun, trying to visit as many locations as possible both in the cities, rural outback Australia and abroad.

Joseph van Vuuren

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Accounting, CA

Alison Lowe

Accountant

My career in accounting began when I was 15, working after school at an accounting firm.

I liked working with numbers, so after graduating high school, I continued in the role and gained valuable experience by working closely with a variety of clients in different industries.  Coming from a rural area, I particularly enjoy working with those in the primary production industry. 

I enjoy working with the staff and clients of Flor-Hanly, using my current skills and continuously learning more along the way. 

Rachel Bates

Senior Team Support Officer
Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Public Relations) JP (Qual)

I grew up on a cattle/hay/cane farm. On the weekends, I enjoy competing with my horses. I love learning new things and the challenges this brings.

At Flor-Hanly we work as a close-knit group, supporting each other. I get a lot of personal satisfaction from helping support the team and our clients.  

I believe my past work experience, rural background, common sense and formal studies are all valued and helpful in this diverse and interesting role. In the relatively short time I have been in this role, it has evolved and changed. I enjoy having a role where I have a genuine say in what I do, and am able to take on additional challenges and new opportunities.

Kerri Borg

GAICD, IML (Fellow), Justice of the Peace (Qual)

With over 20 years experience in professional service firm management, I have a strong interest in systems and process improvement. I am extremely passionate about organisational culture and creating a strong connection for employees at all levels with the company’s vision and values. Flor-Hanly has a core value of caring for its clients that is deeply embedded in the culture and reflected in the strength of the many long-term client relationships that exist. I have enjoyed a number of years in the role as General Manager and and am now in a new 'seat on the bus' which allows me to work part time whilst continuing to contribute to Flor-Hanly's systems, processes and offer high end support to the team and clients.

Outside of work, I enjoy patchwork and embroidery and love nothing more than baking up a storm in my kitchen! 

Jessie Pegg

Accountant

­­I grew up on large cattle stations West of Clermont, moving a lot during my childhood due to my parents running a helicopter mustering operation. Eventually though, we settled on a small cattle property south of Bowen, where my family now has a mixed herd of Droughtmasters, Brahmans and Santas, plus mustering horses and Mum’s special herd of Speckle Parks. As an added bonus, it backs onto the ocean, so we also have fishing and crabbing, much to my brothers’ delight.

 As for myself, I have recently completed my Bachelor of Accounting through CQUniversity and have now begun studying for my CA qualification. My hobbies after work include reading, cooking and horse riding, which I plan explore more by attending horsemanship schools.

My passion has always been the bush, and I plan to use my career to give back. I love to learn and Flor-Hanly's large primary producer client base is giving me exciting opportunities to develop my knowledge.

Barb Bauer

Receptionist
Commissioner for Declarations

I love being the first point of contact on Reception to help assist you with your enquiries and direct you to the staff member that will best suit your needs.

I've been part of the team at Flor-Hanly for many years and I enjoy working closely with the team at Flor-Hanly. Their compassion for their clients and seeing them succeed in their business ventures makes them one of our regions longest running Accounting Firms.

I have recently taken on the additional role of doing Flor-Hanly's internal bookkeeping. I am enjoying this opportunity to keep developing my career whilst staying in the role I am happy in. Over the years Flor-Hanly have continued to build and develop a very strong administration support team who work well together and are focused on our clients' needs.

Please feel free to call in or phone the office to say “Hello”.

Andrea Olsen

Team Support Officer

This has given me a wide range of life experiences including leadership, liaising with others and coping with the unexpected.  I then made the move to Mackay and started working at Flor-Hanly where I have enjoyed making the Mackay community my home.

I have recently been offered the opportunity to work more closely with Team Tarlac. I love working in this role, helping with travel arrangements, workflow and ensuring we have good communication and all work is done accurately. The job I do helps all the team members, both in Australia and oversees, work smoothly and happily together. It is very satisfying to go to work and see what you do matters and helps others. 

Caitlyn Lansdowne

Team Support Officer

Lee Olsen

Accounting Cadet

I am currently studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in accounting whilst completing my cadetship at Flor-Hanly.

Having a rural background (cattle and cane) and a strong interest in business, I am thoroughly enjoying what I am learning so far. I look forward to helping clients further in the future.

Sarah Bunch

Team Support Officer

Madelaine Bauman

Accountant

I love living and working in the Alpha District where my partner and I operate a contract mustering and beef cattle operation. I also enjoy volunteering at a variety of community events. I was excited join the Flor-Hanly team in January 2024. I will complete my accounting studies mid-2024.  All my ties to the district mean that although I was excited to begin my career in accounting, I didn't want to have to move to the city to do this.

Fortunately, I heard about the Flor-Hanly at the right time. As part of my interview process, I spent a day in the office getting to know the team and see firsthand how the firm operates. The training, systems and processes at Flor-Hanly ensure a high standard of professional development regardless of location. One thing that really excited and surprised me was the technology used. Everyone has a laptop, 3 screens and participates in daily workflow meetings plus regular training. Clients have a whole team who are aware of their needs and priorities.

Growing up on my family’s beef cattle and grain operation near Clermont led me to be passionate about agribusiness. This opportunity at Flor-Hanly allows me to play a part in helping primary producers and their businesses. I have found my time at Flor-Hanly to be welcoming. Everyone has made me feel apart of the ‘family’ and I believe that their values are like no other; they really do care about people. By working remotely I am now able to grow in my chosen profession and still be a part of our cattle businesses. 

Jomelyn Cabiles

Accountant

I was born and raised in Nueva Ecija, a neighbor province of Tarlac. My career began humbly in my hometown, where I worked as a clerk for a motorcycle distributing company and later in a rural bank as a bookkeeper.

With the desire to explore new opportunities, I decided to venture into city life. I moved in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila - where life is fast-paced and challenging, but it was there that I learned most of my accounting skills and knowledge.

After 4 years, I felt an urge to return home when an opportunity with TOA arose. The prospect of becoming an offshore accountant excited me, but also brought a wave of uncertainty. Despite my doubts, I took the leap and joined TOA's accelerator program.

Graduating from the program and becoming part of the Flor-Hanly - Team Tarlac Family was one of the best moments of my life. Meeting Ben and Ari here in the Philippines on our first day gave me a deep sense of value and assurance. The transitions were seamless, as I learned from the company's culture and accounting processes. I’ve been enjoying my time learning so many new things and growing as a professional.

Looking back, my journey has been full of challenges and growth. From my town in Nueva Ecija to the big city and back, each step has led me to where I am today - doing work I love and continuing to learn every day with my amazing Team Tarlac.

Ashley Camilleri

Accounting Cadet

I grew up in Mackay on a cane farm. Growing up around the cane business grew my interest and passion for business and what makes up a successful business.

I am undertaking a cadet program with Flor-Hanly whilst studying a Bachelor of Commerce, Majoring in Accounting. One of the benefits of the cadetship is that I am able to apply my studies into my work in the office, and to learn from the other supportive team members at Flor-Hanly.

Caitlin Nicholson

Team Support Officer
JP (Qual)

I am originally from Clermont but have been in Mackay for the last 10 years. 8 of those years has been as an admin in the coal industry and the change to agribusiness has been refreshing.

I have always enjoyed helping people get what they need, and I love being able to help not only our team but also our clients. I want to be able to greet you with a smile and assist you in speaking to the team member best able to help and am enjoying the learning journey that goes with it.

While I am one of the newer team members at Flor-Hanly, the care and knowledge that the team shares with the clients and myself has made me proud to call myself a member of the team.

Carmela Mari Bactad

Accountant

I am an accountant based in the Philippines, and I have had the privilege of working with Flor-Hanly. What I enjoy most about working with Flor-Hanly is the sense of family and equality within the team. There is a strong culture of support and collaboration, which makes every day enjoyable.

I also value the continuous learning opportunities that Flor-Hanly offers. Through training sessions and weekly meetings, I gain valuable insights and practical tips that contribute to my growth as a well-rounded accountant. The team is always eager to teach and share knowledge, which has been incredibly rewarding.

I never imagined finding a workplace where I’d look forward to coming in every day. Flor-Hanly truly prioritises the well-being of its employees and values the diversity of our backgrounds and cultures. Before joining Flor-Hanly, I worked with a local company in the Philippines for several years, and I can confidently say that making the leap to an offshore accounting role was a risk well worth taking.

What makes working here even more fulfilling is the variety of clients we serve. At Flor-Hanly, we don't just work with commercial businesses— we also support primary producers, which adds a unique and meaningful dimension to my work.

Jelly Tangunan

Accountant

My accounting career started at a manufacturing company in Tarlac. After 6 years of working in a Philippine set up, I decided to start a new international career as an offshore accountant at Flor-Hanly. Having to leave your comfort zone is never easy, but the Flor-Hanly team made it so smooth as my colleagues are very welcoming and appreciative of what we do.

Flor-Hanly piqued my interest in primary producers’ industry as this is not very common here in Philippines. 

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” – Nelson Mandela

Judy Harris

Accounting Assistant & Winchester Foundation Secretary
Commissioner for Declarations

My journey with the Flor-Hanly started on 7^th January, 1980.  I am truly passionate about our clients, assisting with the day to day running of their businesses and love the fact that they have trust and faith in what I can achieve for them. With over 30 years experience assisting clients in the negotiation process with Coal Mining and Coal Seam Gas Companies, I have been able help gain the best outcome for our clients.

My role as Secretary of the Winchester Foundation and being part of “creating education opportunities for country children” is very fulfilling. From the initial setup of the Winchester Foundation in 2011, I am very honoured to have been involved and to help realise the lasting memento to Beryl Neilsen and her late husband John and their property “Winchester Downs”.

“Flor-Hanly has been a part of my life for the past 40 years. My clients are part of my family.”

Patrick Palo

Accountant

I grew up in a small town in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines, where my relatives are all farmers, particularly in the rice and corn farming industries.

I used to work at a private firm here in the Philippines for 2 years after I graduated from university in 2020, and I would say that I found excitement and fulfillment in working with Australian clients. Flor-Hanly made me feel that, even though I am not an Australian, I really felt I belonged to the group. I’m a proud Australian in heart.

Ruth Dewar

Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

I have been in accounting roles since 1997 in both public and private practice. I was originally from New Zealand, where I grew up on a dairy farm then moved to a sheep station on an Arapawa Island.  I travelled for a few years and have many great memories from this time. I then met my husband, went on some adventures with him and moved to Australia. We have lived in the Mackay region since 2005.  I took 10 years off to have a family. We live on a small acreage near Marian with many pets and a small orchard. 

I largely work from home, joining meetings remotely and come into the office fortnightly for the interaction. I appreciate the flexibility that comes with being able both to work around to suit children's needs and husband's work schedule.

Flor-Hanly has a great team with specialist skills in Self Managed Superannuation. I have recently taken the opportunity to move into this team and am excited to working in this space again.

Sheila Narnola

Accountant

I was born and grew up in the province of Dagupan City Pangasinan, Philippines. (The Bangus (Milkfish) Capital of the Philippines) where I completed my degree in accounting.

I started of my career as a bookkeeper in a small accounting firm in Manila Philippines. I have also experience working as an Accountant in an IT company, and in real estate locally.

It was during the pandemic that I decided to go out of my comfort zone and begin to dream of being an Australian Accountant. Technology makes it possible!

I am thrilled to be part of Flor-Hanly as one of their offshore accountants. Transitions were very smooth learning from the company’s culture and accounting process. I have been enjoying working with the team and I'm looking forward to more productive years!

Fiona Randall

Team Support Officer

I have been in Administration for many years before moving to our local area about 5 years ago. I have been an Administration Assistant with the Mackay Eisteddfod Association and I also volunteer as Treasurer for Mackay Highland Dancing Association.

I have been involved in the dancing community for many years and taught both Highland and Irish dancing for over 28 years in Gympie.

I love working in an office environment and am happy to help out wherever needed. I originally started working at Flor-Hanly on a casual basis, providing backup for reception on busy days and during weekly team meetings, and have since taken on a variety of other responsibilities. I love learning new skills. The training I've been given now means I can be the go-to person the team can rely on for variety of tasks.

As we are largely paperless, I take pride in efficiently scanning and returning paperwork delivered by those clients who still prefer to provide documentation this way. Our team then have everything they need at their fingertips digitally. 

Hayley Jones

Personal Assistant to Judy Harris & the Winchester Foundation

I started at Flor-Hanly when I was 16 then took time off to travel, get married and have kids. I am so happy to be back at Flor-Hanly, I feel like I’m home again. I work closely with Judy Harris and the Winchester Foundation, which I feel very honoured to be working for an amazing organisation that helps country kids and their educational opportunities. I love reconnecting with clients that are still with Flor-Hanly from when I first began as well as meeting new clients. Our clients are very important to us and I pride myself on giving the best customer service, looking after and serving our customers the best way I can. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my boys ride motocross and play football. I also really enjoy yoga.

Darrell Flor

Accountant
Commissioner for Declarations

Over the past 28 years here at Flor-Hanly, I’ve enjoyed working with farmers, graziers and small businesses. In recent years, I’ve stepped back from public practice to concentrate on the Retirement Village industry, but still more than happy to assist any clients where I can.

My main goal has always been to assist clients and work with my peers in an honest and reliable manner. I am very passionate about seeing results that please the client.

We should always make time to “reflect and be thankful”.

Emma Olsen

Chief Executive Officer
Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Diploma of Export Management, Diploma of Market Research, Accredited Member of Mindshop