Ann Kidston Cpa Cga Citp Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

Vancouver, Canada Area

Role with Colliers International included:Develop and maintained the overall detailed global program plan in support of execution of the roadmap and vision.Create a roadmap of prioritized strategic and operational performance improvement initiatives and projects.Develop a clear vision and strategy for global finance in the areas of technology, structure, process and people.Create a ‘world class’ finance technology architecture vision and plan of execution.Project Management and ExecutionRelationship and Change ManagementDuring this time was responsible for architecting, developing procedures, security, training and supporting the following financial systems:•Global Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting IBM Clarity 7 Oracle Essbase IBM Cognos TM1•Global Financial Dashboard PerformancePoint Server •Global Financial Consolidations IBM Cognos Controller•Global Audit SharePoint site for "Prepared by Client" documents accessed by the firm's auditors.•North America Accounting Systems: Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) (50 Users) Coupa eProcurement (1,500 users) ExpenseWire Employee Expense Reports (1,500 users)

Vancouver, Canada Area

Role was a mix of project management, project lead, consultant mentoring, training new consultants, client relationship management, pre-implementation and business process review engagements, and assisting with ERP product sales using solution selling techniques.

Calgary, Canada Area

Recruited by a computer-consulting firm to provide system support to a variety of clients. This position required a commitment to lifetime learning, versatility and excellent communication, presentation and people skills. In addition, a consultant must be counted on to represent the organization effectively.

Vancouver, Canada Area

President of Focus Integrated Solutions Inc. a Vancouver based Microsoft Business Solutions software implementation and consulting firm.

Calgary, Canada Area

Hired by a group of related oilfield service companies. During my employment:•Prepared a comprehensive business plan •Obtained financing of $2.5 million for business expansion•Developed and implemented accounting procedures and internal controls•Coordinated implementation of a multi-user accounting system with remote access for branch accounting•Reviewed and revised company structure to minimize tax paid•Supervised accounting staff and prepared monthly and annual financial information for lending institutions, management and shareholders.

Fort St John, Bc Canada

Engaged by a public accounting firm to prepare financial statements and working paper files for a variety of corporate and personal clients. •Audit, Review and Notice to Reader engagements performed and supervised•Corporate and personal tax planning and form preparation services provided to clients•Installation and support of client accounting software•In depth knowledge of Caseware working paper preparation software•Installation, training and support of Time and Billing system•Developed standard Caseview financial statement and various other working paper templates for distribution and use by other accounting staff•Provide support, training, and installation of:•Accpac•Simply Accounting•Quicken•DacEasy

Fort St John, Bc Canada

Heavy-duty truck repair shop. During my employment:•Developed and implemented accounting procedures and internal controls•Coordinated implementation of a multi-user UNIX accounting and service management system•Reviewed and revised company structure to minimize tax paid•Supervised accounting staff and prepared monthly and annual financial information for lending institutions, management and shareholders.

Cga, Accounting

Certificate In System Administration, Unix System Administration

Education record

Effective Speaking And Human Relations

Certificate In Computer Based Information Systems, Systems Analysis And Design Methodologies And Practices