Now focusing on our own Company and it's finance and administrative functions, I am thoroughly enjoying now travelling the world with my Husband and supporting him in his Role as Director International Sales & Marketing for AD Navigation, Norway.However my door is always open to work remotely to fully utilise my skill set to benefit other businesses and to keep myself busy. We also plan to own and run an Air BnB in the beautiful Bay of Islands, so this will be a fabulous experience for our future.

Having successfully completed the transition for Cuchi Interiors from MYOB to XERO / CIN7 with all processes in place and running smoothly, the time had come to look for my next challenge. The Back Office (TBO) totally fits with the direction I wished to pursue at the time, as their Client Manager / Senior Book Keeper my role is to onboard/welcome new Clients to the business. I manage the integration and conversion of their accounting, procurement and inventory management systems and provide oversight to my team of experienced Book Keepers who manage the back office functions for a growing stable of new and existing SMEs.An excerpt from the TBO Website in a nutshell .....At TBO, we're focused on providing you with New Zealand's most efficient contract bookkeeping service. As a result, 100% of our time is spent on, funnily enough, bookkeeping. It means that our bookkeepers won't be spending time on picking up mail, or buying milk. You'll just get a highly trained and experienced bookkeeper, who'll be spending their time making sure your accounts information is accurate and up to date.

A challenging but fun new role ..... I was offered to come on board with Cuchi Interiors in Parnell to turn around the financial management of this business from an archaic MYOB based platform to a new Inventory Management system utilising CIN7 which integrates nicely with XERO. This involved putting new systems in place for Staff to now easily manage Client orders from order conception to delivery, including linking sales orders with future stock purchases, ensuring International purchase order costs per item are accurately landed (including freight), to communicating delivery times and ensuring Customer expectations are met. Accurate Inventory Management through to precise Financial Reporting are now all in place and running smoothly. Management & Staff are happy, Clients are happy !! :-)

A welcome change of scenery for a year looking after the new Millwater Branch of Barfoot & Thompson during the business's transition from home office to a brand new premises in the heart of the new Millwater shops. I thoroughly enjoyed setting up the Office alongside Henry Barfoot and his wonderful Team of Agents and was interesting to be involved in a large corporate company once again. I gained valuable experience liaising with Sellers, Buyers and their Lawyers, processing S&P Agreements and loading New Property Listings during an incredibly busy time for the Real Estate Market.

Key Clients: The Horne Group of Companies Garrison Holdings Ltd Tyretech NZ Ltd Wairau Park Dental Centre Ltd Q-Imaging NZ Ltd Endeavour Global Design Ltd Safety Tech Products Ltd Insight Partnership Nordic Kiwi Ltd A G Trust Aritech Investments Ltd Highwater Vineyard LtdResponsibilities: Managing various accounting tasks as required by individual clients using MYOB and XERO, remotely and on site. Maintain records of financial transactions and documentation Validating financial statements to various clients in accordance with all applicable principles, standards and statutes. Builds productive and cohesive teams on site, establishing and maintaining safe working environments in accordance to the relevant OH & S procedures and protocols. Builds trusting relationships with clients and their suppliers to ensure an effective administrative process is maintained.Achievements: Building a long standing portfolio of clients Provided leadership during the implementation of systems assisting staff through transition from paper to keyboard including writing and production of instruction manuals Assisted in several company start-ups and implemented CIN7 inventory management software and integrated into XERO Managed two business sales, including transitioning Staff to new Business Owners Project Managed the facelift (both internal and external, building renovation and marketing material) of a Dental Practise. Managed all aspects from wine production and bottling stage to the despatch of wine.

Responsibilities: Utilised MYOB Accounting Software in managing every financial aspect of the business, encompassing inventory/stock control, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, cash-flow control, and payroll. Designed all necessary administrative templates for invoices and purchase orders, new account application forms, travel claim forms, annual and sick leave register forms, etc. Managed showroom and Trademe sales; utilised effective negotiations skills in liaising with both suppliers and customers. Developed and implemented marketing and advertising ideas; designed brochures, web sites, and advertising for various publications, such as Infolink, Urbis, Joiners, Mitre 10 Projects, NZ Houses, and Pro-Design.Achievements: Successfully built relationships with three major Building Trade Companies; Mitre 10, Bunnings & Placemakers Nationwide. Transitioned the Sale of the Business to new Owners, the business still going from strength to strength today.

Key Clients: Txtstation International & Australasia Ltd Invescor Ltd FJ Hawkes Ltd Hawkes Advisory & Investment Ltd Swetz Apparel Ltd Next Window LtdResponsibilities: Worked with the various Managing Directors with daily administration and accounting functions, staffing issues ensuring smooth operation of each business unit. Evaluated the systems and identified areas of improvement; provided methods to improve the company’s exposure in the market and increase customer satisfaction with consideration to the allocated budget. Implemented office procedures and continually monitored to ensure both compliance and understanding by staff, and included improvements where necessary.Achievements: Successfully assisted in the start-up of several newly formed companies; and tidied up and handled ongoing office administration.

Responsibilities: Provided high quality executive assistance to the Country Manager with documents management, scheduling of events and activities, as well as meetings and appointments. Delivered exceptional client service experience through effective interaction, appropriate recommendations, and immediate resolutions, for all enquiries, needs, and concerns. Arranged and co-ordinated several high profile Executive Briefings and Conference; built strong working relationships with other Personal Assistants and Executives; acted as liaison between IBM and recipient party. Collated, organised and documented all correspondence and communications between parties ensuring confidentiality of all records.Achievements: Entrusted with the role as Project Administrator for an International Outsourcing Engagement Team managing approximately 75 people from around the world for almost a year. Successfully relocated the project team to a Wellington location and acted as the trouble shooter for the Bid team members.

Responsibilities: Managed the daily general secretarial activities and provided assistance to the Company Secretary; performed various administrative duties including scheduling appointments and meetings, compiling reports and keeping records of relevant business transactions Assisted the Financial Controller in sourcing, evaluating, and implementing the Mantrack Payroll Management System. Processed payroll for eight branches throughout New Zealand for approximately 240 weekly wage earners and 80 monthly salaried staff. As the Personal Assistant to the Managing Director, organised various events such as Sales and Customer Services Conferences, as well as meticulously prepared travel arrangements, venue and accommodation bookings with consideration to the allocated budget. Managed the administration of the main cash book and investment accounts, as well as daily maintenance and monthly reconciliation of investment accounts. Monitored cash flow, electronic transfer of international and domestic funds whilst assisting the maintenance of Fixed Asset Register, depreciation and reconciliation to the general ledger. Negotiated preferred supplier arrangement with suppliers; evaluated and assisted the corporate wardrobe for all Office, Sales and Management Staff throughout New Zealand.Achievements: Within my 10-year tenure in the company, my role has grown and expanded from Head Office Accounts, Personal Assistant to the Company Secretary, Relieving Executive Assistant to the Managing Director and Payroll Administrator.