Meet The Team

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 as 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.

Kerri Borg

General Manager
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 am excited to be part of the Flor-Hanly team and working with our leadership team to continue to grow the business and deliver outstanding client service.

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

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.

Donna Saunders

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

I received my Accounting degree from the University of Central Queensland and have been working for the last 26 years at an Accounting firm servicing the Central Highlands and Rockhampton region.  After recently moving from Rockhampton to Sarina, I am excited to now join the friendly and professional team at Flor-Hanly. My previous experience has predominantly been with primary production clients in the Emerald/Springsure area, and I am look forward to building strong working relationships with Flor-Hanly clients.

Kaley Wakely

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

I started my accounting career 6 years ago in Charters Towers from which I 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.

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.

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.”

Hannah Jarrett

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting), CA

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.

Nicola Bamford

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accounting), CPA

I joined the team at Flor-Hanly in 2013.

One aspect of my work that I enjoy the most is being able to use my diverse practical experience and training to help my clients.

My background includes working as an office manager for 6 years. Following that, I was a Senior Accountant at Pioneer Permanent Building Society. My husband Dan and I established an engineering business (KFT Industries Pty Ltd) in 2008. In the same year I also made the decision to change to working in public practice sphere of Accounting.

I enjoy being part of a team that genuinely cares about each other and consistently works hard to achieve optimal results for their clients.

Jasmine Evans

Senior Accountant
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), CA

I’m a country girl at heart, growing up in Nanango and Oakey with family ties in Roma. Cattle and wheat farming have been in my blood from a very young age.

I received my Bachelor of Commerce in Toowoomba and started my career there. I have had a variety of primary producers as clients from early days. I then moved to Brisbane to further my skills and career.

As much as I love the city life, I did miss the connection to my rural roots. Flor-Hanly has given me the opportunity to work with the primary production and small business clients I enjoy, whilst maintaining my life in Southeast Queensland. Although working remotely from Brisbane, I enjoy taking trips to work and socialise with my colleagues in Mackay and the Whitsundays.

Completing my Chartered Accounting studies has given me the skills to offer even more services to my clients.

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.  

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

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. 

Mikaela Gauci

Accountant

I have been involved in the accounting industry since leaving school. I was attracted to Flor-Hanly by the professional development and mentoring provided. I also enjoy the chance to work closely with clients.

I am passionate about the Droughtmaster & Brangus stud I operate alongside my family. My cane and cattle background have given me a first-hand knowledge of the highs and lows of farming.  

My background complements my drive to help regional businesses and agribusiness clients succeed. I feel it's important to discover what clients value in life and what their goals are. Once we understand your financial and personal goals, we will work together to help you achieve them.

"Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start."  - Simon Sinek

Ruth Martin

Team Support Officer
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Seeing clients happy because we have assisted them to reach the best possible outcome and knowing that I have been instrumental in making that happen, is what I enjoy the most about my job.

As an employee of Flor-Hanly you are made to feel like a valued part of the team and you are included in all aspects of the businesses development.

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” Dalai Lama

Jessie Pegg

Undergraduate

­­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 am set to complete my Bachelor of Accounting through CQUniversity in 2023, eith only one unit left to complete. Next year I plan to begin 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, which Flor-Hanly will definably help with, due to our large primary producer client base.

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.

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

Sarah Scott

Team Support Officer

I have a strong administration support background across a range of industries. I really enjoy being the team's helping hand, and particularly enjoy helping resolve many of the issues with our software and IT. Every day is a new challenge and there's an endless range of things to learn. 

I appreciate being a part of a great team and having a supportive workplace. I have a love and passion for helping people. I am learning a lot in this role and enjoy the endless possibilities and diversity found in a role like this.

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. Four years ago I made the move to Mackay and starting working at Flor-Hanly where I have enjoyed serving in my role as Administration Assistant and getting to know the people here and making a home in the Mackay community.

Rachel Bates

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

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 back ground, common sense and formal studies are all valued and helpful in this diverse and interesting role.

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.

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.

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.”

Erwin Isla

Accountant

It’s my first time working as an offshore accountant and working with the Flor-Hanly team is awesome. I appreciate and love the Flor-Hanly culture, the focus on professional development, the mentoring provided, and the use of the advantages of technology to improve our processes.

 As part of the Flor-Hanly family, you really made me feel like a valued part of the team, and I love the Flor-Hanly core value "to care," and I feel that. All the respect and care that you show makes me come to work every day very exciting and enjoyable. This allows me to perform and do my best knowing that we have a strong and supportive family offshore "my Flor-Hanly family".

 My favorite saying is "Never stop learning. Always be thankful and grateful."

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 comfort zone is never easy, but the Flor-Hanly team made it so smooth as my colleagues are very welcoming and appreciative in 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

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

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 help out wherever it is needed.

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.

Ari Oliver

Senior Accountant

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 the 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.

Brett Walz

Senior Accountant

Caitlin Nicholson

Team Support Officer

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.

Dallas Watt

Manager & Senior Accountant

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”.