Currently Assisting in the ERP migration from QuickBooks to Epicor Kinetic for Global Water Technologies Manufacturer, ensuring data accuracy and smooth transition. • Assisting in configuration start up and leading master data migration for the project.• Utilizing years of Controller experience to optimize financial operations during the migration process.Open to similar positions for ERP implementations, migrations, increased use of ERP modules to improve current stste. Contract, Contract to Hire and Permanent.

Converted from Contract to Permanent. Finance and Accounting systems upkeep and improvement. Main implementor of FloQast reconciliation and month end check list tool. Management of a team of 9 in GL, AR, AP and Treasury

Relocated from NC to FL for the lifestyle change, took on Contract role with Steven Douglas to assist Client with Chart of account conversion and Management reporting changes.

ERP installation completion and integration of reporting systems

Accounting and finance leadership for 13 countries forming Asia Pacific Group, extended knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP and preparing of financial statements in both forms. Newly appointed in roles that now include North American Controller and Business Analysis teams. Hands on in all roles providing finance leadership in manufacturing, maintenance services, project management, supply chain, finance analysis for new business cases, ERP system implementations and migrations. Leading a staff of 26 accountants in multiple countries of varying levels of seniority and experience including new graduates. Heavy involvement in cross functional teams that contribute to the continued growth of the company.

Contract role whilst senior system accountant seconded to process re-engineering project. Primary role to administer and maintain financial accounting modules using the Microsoft GP software. Areas of responsibility included:•Maintenance of the accounting system to ensure financial integrity and enable ease of audit.•Support and maintain budgeting / forecasting system.•Support and maintain financial reporting systems•Manage interfaces from operational systems•Develop internal manuals for new accounting system modules for Forecasting and Purchase Order Requisitioning. Achievements:•Easily stepped in after an initial handover to handle user issues and keep system easily maintained. This enabled incumbent systems accountant to make a complete break from finance and work on business re-engineering project•Major team member in successful implementations of Forecasting and Requisitioning modules. Quickly gained confidence of staff to be contacted when issues arose.

Telecommunications technology company specialising in outsourced call-centres, cable installations both domestic and commercial, retail distribution and logistics warehousing, and voice recognition software developer. Rapid growth brought about by several strategic acquisitions. 16 companies in group. Systems Accountant (Reporting to CFO) My primary role being the system administrator of the Microsoft GP suite of accounting software, general housekeeping of the system and maintenance of Users profiles. Maintenance of FRx Financial Reports and Crystal reports. Key targets were to integrate company acquisitions to central accounting system as seamlessly as possible and to interface internal operational systems to Great Plains and make legacy systems redundant. Areas of responsibility included:•Maintenance of all modules, interfaces and associated reporting tools of the Great Plains accounting System to ensure financial integrity and enable ease of audit.•Facilitating solutions for process improvement initiatives, especially in automation of manual process and automation of front end interfaces.•Contributing to the projects of the entire finance function, especially in management reporting and cash flow analysis, migration of accounting systems and subsequent upgrades.Achievements:•Took control of Great Plains and turned it into a well maintained and supported Accounting system allowing users to carry out their own work functions with minimal system problems.•Project manager in successful migration of 3 subsidiary company acquisitions to Great Plains accounting system enabling easier consolidation of group accounts for finance management and centralization of accounting process such as accounts payable and receivable.•Project manager in upgrades of accounting system

Reporting to CFO, responsible airline revenue accounting and accounting support for the corporate office. Managing a staff of 25 including accountants and support staff in receivables and payables, and banking. •Finance subject matter expert in integration of revenue and payment systems into Oracle general ledger.•Assisted in centralizing accounting service from overseas divisions in New Zealand and Asia.•Integrated new reporting and bank reconciliation systems.

One of Australia’s largest manufacturer of ‘wet blue’ semi tanned leather predominantly for the export market. There is a strong focus on providing the highest quality product using the most up to date tanning techniques. Turnover in the $90M range. By staying ahead of their competitor’s technology they are better able to outlast any external affects on their business such as a weak Australian dollar.; Areas of responsibility included:•Preparation of all weekly, monthly and year-end consolidated business reports including financial and operational analysis and associated commentaries for VHSP Pty Ltd and its subsidiary company.Manage staff of 5.Achievements:•Successful migration of existing accounting system to Microsoft GP. Managed process from start to finish, including setting up of new chart of accounts. Setting up of all new management reporting. coordinating training for new staff•Standardisation of account reconciliation. Reconciliation of accounts previous un-reconciled for several months enabled reduction in month end reporting turnaround to management. Also increased trust in Balance Sheet.

Restaurant and Bar concept borne out of the Dennys Restaurant chain. Converted to colonial style 150 -200 seat restaurants along the eastern states of Australia. Average turnover $40K per week per 15 Restaurants. Report to U.K. Parent.; Initially hired as Assistant Accountant reporting to Chief Accountant - progressed to Management accounting role then to Finance Systems Manager.Achievements:•Development of spreadsheets to facilitate weekly management reporting of restaurant trading and subsequent consolidation. Extraction of data from front end system into general ledger system.•Key player in project team of migration of accounting systems, development of chart of accounts, acceptance testing and ongoing maintenance.•Negotiation of support contracts for software and hardware support of Restaurant point of sale systems.