Alison Kelly Email & Phone Number

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Blenheim, New Zealand

Treasury - local government.

Blenheim, New Zealand

Local Government.

Scotland

I joined PD&MS Energy when offered the opportunity to recruit and mentor my own team to achieve the specific goal of minimising human error and ultimately resulting in substantial cost efficiencies to the business.I successfully proposed that the business adopt a self-billing procedure for contractors. As a result of implementing the programme, the invoicing process became more accurate, human error was avoided, the number of accruals were significantly reduced, and reconciliations and… Show more I joined PD&MS Energy when offered the opportunity to recruit and mentor my own team to achieve the specific goal of minimising human error and ultimately resulting in substantial cost efficiencies to the business.I successfully proposed that the business adopt a self-billing procedure for contractors. As a result of implementing the programme, the invoicing process became more accurate, human error was avoided, the number of accruals were significantly reduced, and reconciliations and reporting optimised. The solution effectively realised an annual saving of £25,000 to the business.My daily responsibilities included:• Month end reporting including Visa card, bank and petty cash • Payroll preparation for outsourcing• Managing and capturing of accruals• Accurate reconciliations of both UK and Azerbaijan bank accounts• Managing of company and pool vehicles and staff residential properties• Effectively managing leases, insurance policies and claims• Recruitment of administration and support staff Show less

Scotland

I rejoined Paull & Williamsons at the request of the partners to pursue a diverse challenge requiring the ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively utilise my creative thinking strengths.I implemented a highly successful credit control system that improved cash flow and reduced aged debt.My daily responsibilities included:• Managing a team of 5 staff• Effectively distributing funds to Bolivia (an intricate and complicated process)• Successfully effecting… Show more I rejoined Paull & Williamsons at the request of the partners to pursue a diverse challenge requiring the ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively utilise my creative thinking strengths.I implemented a highly successful credit control system that improved cash flow and reduced aged debt.My daily responsibilities included:• Managing a team of 5 staff• Effectively distributing funds to Bolivia (an intricate and complicated process)• Successfully effecting substantial corporate client payments worldwide, within specified timeframes, to ensure successful conclusion of business deals• Maintaining the digital data base• Investment of client funds• Ensuring compliance with the Law Society of Scotland’s Accounting Rules and conducting internal audits• Managing credit control, VAT returns/payments, feeing and invoicing, banking, and client queries• Lectured part of the SOLAS course for the Law Society of Scotland and the LLB Diploma course for Robert Gordon University• Conducting staff appraisals• Liaising with landlords and tenants in respect of leasing and maintenance of the firm’s premises, equipment and vehicles Show less