With over 20 years of experience in supporting SME’s, Ross brings the energy, level headedness and expertise required for running a business. He has worked as a CFO in large corporates, been part of start up business and facilitated business planning and budgeting programs for various organisations. Ross is an avid supporter of the St Kilda FC, enjoys golf, running and a glass of red wine.
Our Team
An overview of the services we provide to small businesses.
Ross McDonald
Director
Christopher Ziaei
Client Director
Christopher started his career in public accounting, where he gained his qualification as a chartered accountant. He then set about travelling the world, spending two years working in London. After returning to Melbourne, and taking on various finance roles in different companies. Christopher joined Back to Front and now supports a number of clients with their financial management needs . With 45 countries under his belt, Christopher can recommend the top sites to visit in most European countries nearly as well as he can pull together an excel formula!
David Hinh
Client Manager
David has had accounting roles in several industries, where he gained a wealth of experience and completed his qualifications as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA). He prides himself with the ability to problem solve and always loves a new challenge. His Personable approach and business smarts make him an ideal support manager for your business. Also, not only does he excel with numbers, but he is a wizard with all types of puzzles.
Jake Bailey
Financial Accountant
From the Reef to the Outback. Jake was born and raised in Townsville Tropics for the first 15 years of his life then a radical transformation occurred when his family moved to Alice Springs in the remote part of Central Australia.
Spending though spending his senior years in the Alice equipped himself with a love of the desert and its people. When your nearest town is a 17 hour drive you learn to accept each other and respect each other in town or on the sporting field. Jake has transferred his love of cricket and AFL Footy to the sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne, where the weather is much more accommodating.
Jake is relishing the opportunity & challenge of Business Advisory Services and aims to bring a skill set that can support his clients in their business.
Sam Wong
Graduate Accountant
Sam is a dedicated individual who consistently demonstrates a passion for learning and embodies exceptional team player traits. He actively pursues skill development through various avenues, such as participating in team sports, seeking personal growth opportunities, and stepping outside of his comfort zone. Having been born and raised in Malaysia, Sam cultivated his badminton skills from a young age, captivated by the sport’s fast-paced nature and strategic gameplay. Since relocating to Australia more than a decade ago, he has tirelessly worked alongside his studies to sustain an independent lifestyle while pursuing his goals.
Margot McDonald
Administration Support
With a background as a mathematics teacher, Margot brings a strong analytical and attention to detail to her work. She enjoys organising and managing the bookkeeping processes and supporting the business.
When she is not busy with numbers and administration you will likely find her on the golf course. Her passion for learning and improving her golf game translates well into her professional life. She also enjoys cooking by experimenting with new recipes and difference cuisines not to mention researching her next travel adventure.
Supported by our team in Sri Lanka
Yoshani Baduge
Financial accountant & Manager of our Sri Lanka office
Yoshani prides herself on her detail and eagerness to learn. She possesses a skill set that is well beyond her years in accounting. It’s never a dull moment when Yoshani is around, and we can almost guarantee that she will be smiling! On her days off she will either be in the jungle watching leopards or in the beach surfing. She also love watching some T20 cricket after a long day at work.
Sumudu
Financial Accountant
Sumudu is a hard-working individual with a passion to explore new avenues. Constantly on the lookout for experiences that challenge and always commit to achieve excellence. The ideal person to sit next to and chat about Cricket and the Bundesliga soccer league in Germany.
Chamil Iddamalgoda
Graduate Accountant
Chamil is a passionate accountant with a keen eye for detail and love for numbers who has developed a deep understanding of financial management and accounting principles. Chamil is a true go-getter who is determined to pursue his dream of securing a managerial position in the finance field. Beyond his professional life, Chamil enjoys playing both hockey and cricket. When he is not on the field, you’ll find him exploring new destinations and immersing in different cultures. With his unwavering dedication and contagious enthusiasm, Chamil is someone you definitely want to get to know.
Kavindu Chiran
Graduate Accountant
Kavindu Chiran is a skilled accountant with a focus on advancing his career as a management accountant. He is committed to learning new techniques and strategies to improve his analytical and financial management abilities. When he’s not crunching numbers, Kavindu can be found on the ping pong table, where he enjoys spending his free time playing table tennis. He is dedicated to achieving team goals and contributing positively to the overall success of any project or initiative.
Hasini Kularatne
Trainee Accountant
Hasini starts her career as an Accountant with us. She is keen to learn new things and very enthusiastic to face new challenges. Whatever the work she does it is with care and effort. She loves to spend time with her pet dog on days off. She loves to travel, discover new food cultures, K-pop and watch drama series for relaxation.