Meet the Team
Our team at Cyberlux, combined have 74 years’ experience and a passion for assisting our clients with reaching their full accounting capabilities.
As the world is changing at a speed and intensity like never before, people’s expectations are higher and the demands to deliver are stronger. Therefore, listening, delivering, and exceeding those expectations are built into how we run our daily practice.
We are aware that to deliver great service we must also value and invest time and resources into our staff.
We are continuously enhancing the talents of our staff and providing on-site training to keep up with all our client’s needs. We strive to provide a safe work environment that is enjoyable and encourages each member to be the best version of themselves.
Our goal is to give you, as a client, the best possible experience in working with us. So, on behalf of the team at Cyberlux Accounting, we say thank you. Referrals from our esteemed clients are invaluable to the growth of our business.
Elena Crawford
Managing Director
Our co-founder and Managing Director brought Cyberlux Accounting to life amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, with the goal of helping businesses with their accounting needs through any climate. Elena completed her Bachelor of Business Accounting Degree at Western Sydney University and took a Forensic Accounting course at Wollongong University.
Elena is a registered BAS Agent and a Certified Member of CPA Australia. She has over 23+ years of experience in commercial accounting across a variety of industries, including Construction & Development, Retail, Legal, Medical, Agricultural, and Charity organisations. She specialises in restructuring small to medium businesses to improve efficiency and minimise paperwork and overheads by managing their entire accounting function behind the scenes. Elena can also act as a virtual CFO, providing all aspects of a typical accounting department without needing to be on the premises. When Elena is away from her computer, she loves to relax with a good movie and a glass of red… or two!
Melody Perez
Client Manager
Every business needs a Melody. She assists in all aspects of the business; her main focus is helping clients to structure their accounting function, such as, assessing current systems and streamlining processes by researching for new software technology applicable to the industry, while providing training and support to our internal and external clients. Melody is an experienced Accountant with a Bachelor of Business Accounting Degree. She is also an Associate Member of CPA Australia.
With 5 + years’ experience in accounting Melody has had the chance to work with various industries including Hospitality, Construction and Development, Manufacturing, Legal, Medical and Retail. Melody is interested in Start-Up and Small Businesses Entrepreneurship. In her spare time, she loves to be out in nature taking in the views, especially the beach and in her past life she was a certified Pastry Chef!
Joshua Sheperd
Senior Accountant
Josh Shepherd began his career in accounting immediately after high school, completing an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, specialising in accounting. Recently, he became a Chartered Accountant, a significant milestone in his professional journey. Josh has always been fascinated by how businesses function and what drives their success, which inspired him to pursue this field. He was drawn to Cyberlux because it offers an operational role that allows him to be more involved in clients’ day-to-day business activities, using cutting-edge technologies to drive constant improvements.
At Cyberlux, Josh is passionate about delivering clearer, more actionable financial insights to help clients grow. His expertise in handling complex financial operations and challenges, such as his experience working with a Wholesale Real Estate Investment Trust, has shaped his problem-solving skills. He loves working with tools like Xero, which he believes have been game changers for both clients and accountants. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Anna, their cat Zara, and squeezing in a round of golf whenever possible. Fun fact: he’s also acted in short plays in his local area, adding a creative flair to his analytical profession.
Kumar Nadesh
Accountant
Kumar is an experienced Accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. He has 18+ years’ experience in accounting, specialising in Payroll & Accounts Payable. For 12 years prior to his current position, he worked as an internal accountant for a multi-million-dollar Construction and Development company. Kumar is primarily responsible for looking after the bookkeeping side of the business and with a keen attention to detail – he passes on his insight and experience to our clients. When he’s out of the office, you can find him in the garden, enjoying long walks or better still, sitting back watching the cricket!
Angela Mak
Accountant
Angela is an experienced Accountant, she has 10+ years’ experience in the industry, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting. Angela found her love of accounting while in the middle of completing a Hospitality course and discovering she did not like working in hotels, in which she then decided to go back to university and study Accounting. Prior to coming on board with Cyberlux, Angela worked as an Accountant for a Computer Hardware company, a Software Developer & for a globally recognised Money Transfer company. She loves numbers and is passionate about helping her clients with their financial needs all while keeping their books immaculate and well maintained. On the days when she’s out of the office, Angela enjoys catching up with friends and loves getting away on holidays, long or short!
Tonia Wu
Accountant
Tonia holds a Master of Professional Accounting from Macquarie University, which she completed in 2014. She is also an associate member of CPA. Before joining our team, she worked in accounting for a small consulting company for about five years. Her career ambition is to become a trusted advisor who creates value for her clients. On her days off, she enjoys spending quality time with her kids.
Katie Jenkins
Accounts Assistant
Katie joined our team with her love of organisation, attention to detail, and experience in fast-paced environments. With a diverse background in industries such as Hospitality, Book Publishing, Graphic Design, and Automotive, she was the perfect fit to manage all our administrative tasks. Although new to the accounting world, Katie has already proven her ability to tackle any challenge, assisting with basic bookkeeping tasks for various clients. When she’s not at the office, you’ll likely find her at home, curled up watching TV with her two crazy English Staffies!
