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Aragorn Consulting Services is a boutique consultancy providing advisory and financial management services to the local government and not for profit sector. We have significant experience working with both established communities and 'high growth' local governments. We understand the local government environment and appreciate the governance, financial management, service delivery, asset management, accountability and community engagement challenges that local governments face.
We bring innovative, value-for-money contemporary approaches to your assignment. Our corporate values give you confidence that our consultants will work collaboratively with you to deliver best value results that help sustainably match your community's aspirations with your organisational capacity.
Principal consultant Michael Kent has over 20 years experience working in executive and managerial roles in local government. His portfolio responsibilities have included business planning, strategic & operational financial management, information technology, governance, risk management, customer service, digital service delivery and project management.
Michael holds Post Graduate qualifications in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Commerce and is trained in the Australian Business Excellence Framework. He holds the status of Fellow with CPA Australia and is a member of Local Government Professionals Australia (WA) .
Michael is an engaging and articulate presenter and can communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders including CEOs, Executives, Elected Members, Community and Staff at all levels.
Strategic Financial Planning
Long Term Financial Plans
Budget Development
Project Funding Models
Service Pricing Models
Financial Management
Statutory Financial Reporting
Benchmarking / Statistical Analysis
Systems Implementation
System Reviews
Advisory Services
Policy Review / Development
Process Reviews & Process Mapping
Internal Control Assessments
Risk Management Strategy
Senior Personnel Leave Coverage
Corporate Services Executive
Finance Manager
Senior Accountant
Governance Manager
Aragorn Consulting Services is committed to providing timely, high quality results to our clients. We see ourselves as working in partnership with you. We are realistic about our abilities and commitments - so what we say we will do is what we will do. The consultant who we offer on our proposal is the consultant who works on the assignment. We respect deadlines and are realistic in what we promise. We commit to maintaining open, effective and honest communication with you at all times. We want to see your organisation succeed!
Aragorn Consulting Services
PO Box 713
Como WA 6952
ABN 22944294425
michael.kent@aragorn.net.au
0407 - 429132
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