Donna Stewart Email & Phone Number

I am a degree qualified and experienced Accountant and Team Manager for NZ's iconic and charitable organisation St John. Part of a global organisation The Order of St John, this charitable entity is operated independently to government and business. To date I hold a dedicated Accounting career, spanning more than 15 years with a history of building and developing high performing teams to produce positive results. With specialisations in General Ledger and Accounts Payable Management I operate confidently within a fast paced, high volume processing environment governed by a large, complex structure involving multiple entities and Trust Board reporting lines. Committed to professional development and keeping abreast of industry and compliance changes as well as developing enduring relationships with key stakeholders are critical components of my role, and responsibilities I find both rewarding and enriching. I truly enjoy my profession and take great pride in contributing to the growth and development of an organisation and to the development of my team members. My management style is authentic, hands on, educational and collaborative with an emphasis on building a cohesive and enjoyable team spirit. KEY QUALIFICATIONS• NZ Diploma in Business• NZIM Diploma in ManagementPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS• NZICA (New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants) • CA (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand)AREAS OF EXPERTISE• Team Management and Leadership • Stakeholder Engagement• Relationship Management • Project Management• Workflow Management • Process Design and Improvement• Accounts Payable Management • General Ledger Management• Accounting, EDI, ERP and Finance Systems • Solomon, FRx, Forecaster, SQL ServerCONTACT INFORMATION• 0275 960 957• DonnaSt@stjohn.org.nz

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  Accountant

  St John New Zealand

  Apr 2000 - Present - Auckland

  Context:A charity organisation with a complex structure overseen by Trust Boards supporting approximately 4,000 FTE’s and 19,000 volunteers. Operated through 4 regions as separate and independent entities with over 70,000 Purchase Orders raised and reconciled per annum. 9,000 active vendors and 8,000 vendor invoices processed; 1,800 payments made and 1,000 vendor accounts are reconciled every month.Key Responsibility Areas:LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Day to day staff and department management including resolution of various employee matters, whilst effecting optimal output in performance and service levels.VENDOR MANAGEMENT: Ensure department performance is in line with SLA expectations and agreed payment terms.PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Design, develop and implement effective changes to maximise productivity without compromise to quality or delivery standards.RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Develop and nurture robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Trust Boards; Healthcare providers and community groups.QUALITY CONTROL: Monitor, maintain, evolve and manage the integrity of the Accounts Payable and General Ledger systems, policies and procedures.Selected Achievements:• Consistently deliver favourable stakeholder outcomes within a complex structure and demanding work environment with limited budget for resources.• Continue to create and develop an effective team framework to produce high performing personnel capable of accomplishing large work volumes within desired time frames.• Lead multiple projects and continuous improvement initiatives ensuring operational systems are current, relevant and robust. • Established effective working relationships across all departments and at varying levels of the organisation from emergency field staff through to Board and Executive management.