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New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Lead and manage the finance team for a newly listed digital payment solutions and e-commerce company, prepare multi-currency consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and AASB standards.Core responsibilities:- monthly and annual reporting- co-ordinating annual audit process for publicly listed company- oversee payroll and HR functions- Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management- Process improvements, drafting and implementation of business… Show more Lead and manage the finance team for a newly listed digital payment solutions and e-commerce company, prepare multi-currency consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and AASB standards.Core responsibilities:- monthly and annual reporting- co-ordinating annual audit process for publicly listed company- oversee payroll and HR functions- Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management- Process improvements, drafting and implementation of business policiesKey achievements:- Successfully managed stringent reporting deadlines and requirements for a newly listed public company- Improved and strengthened internal processes within the finance department, resolved complex historical accounting issues including treatment and justification for software capitalisation, and enhanced audit results- Updated the existing Shared Service agreement, drafted policies, and implemented improved company processes and supported staff for increased staff engagement and productivity Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Lead finance function across the organisation, maintaining responsibility for financial planning and analysis, rolling forecasts, and controlling and overseeing finance operations encompassing month and year-end accounting, statutory reporting, tax, payroll and treasury.Core responsibilities:- manage budgeting and forecasting activities- review and improve business processes- oversee IT requirements- maintain relationships with key stakeholdersKey… Show more Lead finance function across the organisation, maintaining responsibility for financial planning and analysis, rolling forecasts, and controlling and overseeing finance operations encompassing month and year-end accounting, statutory reporting, tax, payroll and treasury.Core responsibilities:- manage budgeting and forecasting activities- review and improve business processes- oversee IT requirements- maintain relationships with key stakeholdersKey achievements:- Enhanced monthly reporting process to improve timeliness of information and support leadership team with drilldown capabilities in Xero, facilitating improved analysis and decision making.- Improved efficiency through new paperless environment for accounts payable and credit cards (400 transactions per month, 3 bank accounts and 27 credit cards).- Renegotiated key services contracts such as copier and printer to generate ongoing savings whilst championing introduction of new phone system, new audio-visual conferencing systems and VPN network to improve productivity.- Achieved the highest-level audit ratings on all occasions; facilitated by research of accounting standards and documentation of compliance. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Conceptualised and executed strategies for short and long-term strategic vision, undertaking a full range of accounting and back office activities including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, investor and loan system maintenance and financial reporting, tax and compliance.Key Achievements:- Delivered substantial income tax savings through proactive management and advice.- Ensured adherence to AML programming, redrafting investment forms to comply… Show more Conceptualised and executed strategies for short and long-term strategic vision, undertaking a full range of accounting and back office activities including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, investor and loan system maintenance and financial reporting, tax and compliance.Key Achievements:- Delivered substantial income tax savings through proactive management and advice.- Ensured adherence to AML programming, redrafting investment forms to comply with regulations and achieving highest score in audits.- Researched and recommended new system for managing investors, subsequently overseeing implementation to increase office efficiency and accuracy of records.- Prepared extensive modelling following repossession of a property due to loan default, identifying and recommending options to maximise investor returns Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Provided support to small business owners with accounting and finance requirements, including management reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, payroll, month-end accounting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, tax, fixed assets and cash flow

A broad range of Financial and Management Accountant roles including with Deloitte, SBC Warburg, FAI Insurance, AGC Finance, Dorchester Pacific Ltd, and New Zealand Insurance.