With over 16 years of experience in management, accounting and finance, I am a Finance Manager at CAPS Hauraki, a leading provider of Social services provider in New Zealand. I am also a Director at Thames Taxis Ltd, a family-owned business that offers reliable and affordable transportation services in the Thames-Coromandel region. I have over six years of experience as Board Of Trustee at Moanataiari School as the Treasurer role. I feel previleged to be copted as Board of Trustees at Hauraki plains college. As a Chartered Accountant, I have a strong background in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and auditing. I also have a keen interest in Tikanga - the Māori way of doing things, and I have completed a NZ Certificate in Tikanga from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, a tertiary education provider that delivers courses based on Māori values and principles. My core competencies include financial leadership, analytical skills, strategic thinking, problem-solving, motivation and communication. I am passionate about delivering high-quality financial services that support the growth and sustainability of CAPS Hauraki and Thames Taxis Ltd, as well as enhancing the cultural awareness and diversity of the finance team. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore new opportunities, and collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.