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Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

• Highlights in this role:
• Supervised a team of 4 direct and 2 indirect reports, enhancing team performance and productivity by implementing continuous development strategies, resulting in a 10% increase in team efficiency.
• Secured $5M in financing for the design, construction, and launch of a transformational Central Manufacturing Kitchen by creating detailed financial models and presenting them to investors, enhancing operational.
• Boosted trading revenue by 32% from $34M to $45M by developing and implementing precise site-specific forecasting and budgeting procedures, aligning financial goals with operational targets through data-driven decision.
• Enhanced cash flow and working capital management, achieving a 10% increase in liquidity through the implementation of new financial protocols and efficiency measures, including optimized payment schedules and expense.
• Redesigned Board reporting content and format by adopting industry best practices and integrating real-time data analytics, improving financial performance analysis and accurate 12-month bank covenant forecasting.

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

• Key Accountabilities
• Preparation of financial and management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements and Cash Forecasts.
• Business administration and advice.
• Contract administration and management, including drafting, revision and review of contracts.
• Preparation and development of all Feasibility Studies.
• Project accounting, management, and tracking.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Key Accountabilities
• The maintenance of appropriate accounting policies, systems, reconciliations, and controls to support the production of accurate, relevant, and timely financial and management information.
• The management and co-ordination of the Finance Accounting team to help deliver financial statements in the appropriate time frames.
• Oversee the Financial Audit and act as the key contact with the external Auditors for the ongoing process.
• Co-ordination and preparation of the annual budget.
• Assist CFO in external reporting with banks and other financial stakeholders including private equity backers.Highlights in this role

Auckland, New Zealand

• Key Accountabilities
• Lead the financial forecasting, planning and annual budgeting process while ensuring that the financial models are aligned to the company’s strategic plan.
• Prepare monthly management reports with performance/variance reporting and meaningful commentary.
• Develop and maintain KPI’s that can be used to provide clarity and insight into how each business is performing.
• Be a key contact point with business managers.
• Assist with the manager bonus scheme calculations.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Key Accountabilities
• Preparation of financial and management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements and Forecasts.
• Manage all aspects of the accounting function.
• Contract negotiation, including drafting, revision, and review of contracts.
• Development of the Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan.
• Preparation and development of all Feasibility Studies, including presentation to Directors for final sign-off.

New Zealand

• Key Accountabilities
• Lead a team of 3 Accounts Administrators (two based in Auckland, one based in Brisbane)
• Manage all aspects of the accounting function of five divisions within the Airwork Group responsible for 70% of the EBIT
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of all requirements in relation to the accounting function
• Monthly presentation of financial results to Executive team
• Preparation of monthly reporting including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Board Reporting.

New Zealand

• Key Accountabilities
• Preparation of financial and management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Weekly Wage Reports and Cash Flow Statements and Forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial accounts for audit.
• Develop Hotel monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and business plans.
• Ensure that policies and procedures were implemented appropriately, and that internal controls were operating effectively.
• Advise Hotel management on finance matters.Highlights in this role

New Zealand

• Key Accountabilities
• Prepare the monthly management, financial and board accounts for Portage Licensing Trust and Waitakere Licensing Trust
• Balance sheet and general ledger reconciliation’s for Portage Licensing Trust and Waitakere Licensing Trust
• Present the monthly financial results to the Senior Management of West Auckland Trust Services
• Provide financial advice, support, and information to outlet managers
• Single point of contact for all internal and external audit parties

Bachelor Of Business Studies, Accounting And Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Geology/Earth Science, General

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