Robert Johnson Email & Phone Number

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Bring Reconciliations up to date and resolve outstanding issues. Review Fixed Asset register, report recommendations and identify assets for retirement. Problem solve on various financial accounting issues as required.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington Nz

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Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Contract role

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Public Sector budgeting – technical issueso Memorandum accountingo Fiscally Neutral Adjustments vs Revenue Dependant appropriations o CFIS back up – created and validated Forecast track for 2018/19 DataLoadTechnical Accounting issues: o PPP – key points asset acquisition and GST transaction arrangement for Auckland East Prisono Delegations – application of State Sector Act to contractorso Application of PBE IPSAS 31 Intangible Assets to internally generated asset… Show more Public Sector budgeting – technical issueso Memorandum accountingo Fiscally Neutral Adjustments vs Revenue Dependant appropriations o CFIS back up – created and validated Forecast track for 2018/19 DataLoadTechnical Accounting issues: o PPP – key points asset acquisition and GST transaction arrangement for Auckland East Prisono Delegations – application of State Sector Act to contractorso Application of PBE IPSAS 31 Intangible Assets to internally generated asset and compliance with Department policyo Provisions (especially application of PBE IPSAS 19 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets) – review of specific issues & relating to various property issues incl. recommended treatmento Accounting treatment of performance bonds in a construction contractImpact of new Accounting Standardso 2017/18 - PBE IPSAS 32 Service Concession Arrangements: Grantor (amended standard)o 2018/19 - IFRS9 Financial Instruments – review of impact on Corrections to determine the indicative impact of implementing PBE IFRS 9 in the new financial yearVariouso Follow up recommendations from Internal audit review of Prison Industries Sales orders, invoicing and credit control processes Systems: SAP FMIS Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Provide high quality finance and accounting services to the senior minister and governing body of a group of 6 churches and 8 congregations using those churcheso Monthly reporting to the parish Forum and individual congregations (6 entities)o Annual reporting – in compliance with Charities Reporting requirementso Cash and investment managemento GST returns, payroll Liaisono Xero user

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Provide high quality finance and accounting services to the Commissioner’s office  Key financial support and guidance to the leadership team and the Commissioner Monthly reporting especially to Identify and communicate significant Financial risks to the leadership group Strategic overview: regular forecasts of outcomes for the financial year and highlighting where action is required to bring the spending track into line with budget Financial accounting, Financial… Show more Provide high quality finance and accounting services to the Commissioner’s office  Key financial support and guidance to the leadership team and the Commissioner Monthly reporting especially to Identify and communicate significant Financial risks to the leadership group Strategic overview: regular forecasts of outcomes for the financial year and highlighting where action is required to bring the spending track into line with budget Financial accounting, Financial forecasting, Budget preparation,  Monthly financial and management reporting to SLT and the Commissioner Transaction processing oversight Routine tax returns (GST, PAYE, Employer deductions and Kiwi Saver)ANNUAL REPORTProduce the annual financial statements and all required financial schedules and notes for the annual report. Liaison with Audit NZBUDGET Producing the budgeted financial statements and assisting with making budget bids through the Officers of Parliament Select Committee.  Estimates and Baseline updates – Produce information required for the Vote estimates and baseline updates as required by Treasury and ensure timelines are met. Liaison with Treasury Vote analyst.SYSTEMS Responsible for the Accredo FMIS ACE Payroll Treasury reporting: CFIS systemKEY ACHIEVEMENTS Providing the Commissioner with the assurance that financial issues were communicated clearly in a solution based reporting framework. I refined and improved systems to speedily process monthly and annual reporting. I introduced systems for fully documenting financial process authorisations that ensures compliance with key controls in the organisation. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Senior Management Accountant at Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (May 15 to Sep 15) . Immigration Branch, FMIS = Finance ONESenior Financial Accountant at Environmental Science and Research (Mar 15 - May 15) - FMIS = SAP Senior Management Accountant at MBIE (Nov 14 to Feb 15). IRM Branch, FMIS = Finance ONEBusiness Accountant at Ministry for Primary Industry (Aug 14 to Nov 14) - Policy Branch, FMIS = Finance ONE

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

My role in the Issuer Disclosure Surveillance team was to support the monitoring of publically released financial information from issuers of shares and a variety of other financial instruments. I worked on a range of IDS projects including:• reviews of NZX announcements and Issuer financial statements for non-GAAP financial disclosure and consistency with FMA guidance• reviews of Non-bank deposit takers reporting, financial review of offer documents and pre-vetting of IPO… Show more My role in the Issuer Disclosure Surveillance team was to support the monitoring of publically released financial information from issuers of shares and a variety of other financial instruments. I worked on a range of IDS projects including:• reviews of NZX announcements and Issuer financial statements for non-GAAP financial disclosure and consistency with FMA guidance• reviews of Non-bank deposit takers reporting, financial review of offer documents and pre-vetting of IPO documentsKey AchievementI reviewed Going concern and impairment disclosures in issuer annual reports and produced a report “Going Concern disclosures in financial statements” published on the FMA website. Show less

Wellington Then Auckland Office

Annual budget preparation, forecasting including the annual SOI preparation process, financial analysis;Monthly reporting, annual & quarterly reporting, annual CFIS return;Costing and Job reporting & maintenance;Ad hoc process and policy work;Supporting finance and other staff as required.

Wellington Cbd

Working with the Commission’s chief operating officer:• Supported a fee regulation review for MED and Treasury• Completed a review of the Commission’s costing model and recommended process improvements based on the data for the 2007/08 and 2008/09 years • Prepared cost forecasts and financial analysis to assist the organisation planning for the implementation of the new Financial Advisor Act• Prepared an analysis of Financial Adviser fees and produced a report with specific… Show more Working with the Commission’s chief operating officer:• Supported a fee regulation review for MED and Treasury• Completed a review of the Commission’s costing model and recommended process improvements based on the data for the 2007/08 and 2008/09 years • Prepared cost forecasts and financial analysis to assist the organisation planning for the implementation of the new Financial Advisor Act• Prepared an analysis of Financial Adviser fees and produced a report with specific recommendations• Prepared the Commission’s proposal to MED on the Financial Adviser levy• Prepared annual, quarterly, and budget output cost analysis for the organisation’s normal reporting requirements Show less

Wellington

Unit: Probation BranchResponsibilities and achievements:Financial Modelling (Excel)Budget Bid model & Monthly Non-Financial Reporting modelCapital & Fixed AssetsCapital Planning and monthly Capital approval process, Business Cases, Commitments reporting, Depreciation rolling forecastVehicle Fleet Management/ ProcurementFleet analysis and administration, Small car Vehicle business case, Community Work Van specification project (as project manager)Project with… Show more Unit: Probation BranchResponsibilities and achievements:Financial Modelling (Excel)Budget Bid model & Monthly Non-Financial Reporting modelCapital & Fixed AssetsCapital Planning and monthly Capital approval process, Business Cases, Commitments reporting, Depreciation rolling forecastVehicle Fleet Management/ ProcurementFleet analysis and administration, Small car Vehicle business case, Community Work Van specification project (as project manager)Project with NZAID – Corrections expertise to Vanuatu & Samoa: Including application of departmental policy, interpretation of project agreements, and issues relating to contracting and delegations. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Responsibilities/ Achievements• Manage a team of 16 staff including 3 team leaders (AP, AR, and FMIS) and the MAF Treasurer. Communications with the NZFSA• Analysis and advice on Financial Policy development within MAF (Business Managers Forum)• Managed the team through a period of change and the sudden and extended illness of a key staff member. Recruited team members and worked to improve supervisor effectiveness. • Initiated improved communications with the NZFSA to which… Show more Responsibilities/ Achievements• Manage a team of 16 staff including 3 team leaders (AP, AR, and FMIS) and the MAF Treasurer. Communications with the NZFSA• Analysis and advice on Financial Policy development within MAF (Business Managers Forum)• Managed the team through a period of change and the sudden and extended illness of a key staff member. Recruited team members and worked to improve supervisor effectiveness. • Initiated improved communications with the NZFSA to which the team provided processing services. Show less

East Sussex And Somerset

A change of scene for 2 years as I used my pharmacy qualification to travel to the UK and work in the South East and South West of England

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Responsibilities:• I managed a team of 24 staff including 3 team leaders (Processing, Reconciliation, Document management, and Property) involved in the delivery of a range of support services including:o Financial administration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General ledger reconciliations and tax complianceo Document management covering the tracking of Ministerial papers, immigration records and data accuracy monitoringKey Achievements• Managed the team… Show more Responsibilities:• I managed a team of 24 staff including 3 team leaders (Processing, Reconciliation, Document management, and Property) involved in the delivery of a range of support services including:o Financial administration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General ledger reconciliations and tax complianceo Document management covering the tracking of Ministerial papers, immigration records and data accuracy monitoringKey Achievements• Managed the team through a hiring freeze (increasing use of temps) and achieved a major improvement in team morale and functioning.• Implemented a process of cross-skilling to allow different teams to back each other up during periods of peak workloads or staff absence. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Role: Financial & Budget Analyst [Contract role] • Prepared the business plan and 2004/05 Budget for the Commission (EC). This involved service provider costing, utilisation review, and budget analysis • Prepared Cabinet Paper to establish the EC’s Budget baselines (working with the MED and the Treasury Analyst to complete this work) across its full range of outputs.Key AchievementsI successfully completed the analysis and drafting of the Cabinet paper to secure the… Show more Role: Financial & Budget Analyst [Contract role] • Prepared the business plan and 2004/05 Budget for the Commission (EC). This involved service provider costing, utilisation review, and budget analysis • Prepared Cabinet Paper to establish the EC’s Budget baselines (working with the MED and the Treasury Analyst to complete this work) across its full range of outputs.Key AchievementsI successfully completed the analysis and drafting of the Cabinet paper to secure the Commission’s budget in its first year after their initial proposals were rejected by the Minister of Finance. This required that I identify savings of $6 million in their first annual budget request. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Including roles at MASTER PLUMBERS AND GASFITTERS INC as Financial Analyst [Contract role]MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Regional Finance and Administration Manager with staff reporting(Central South Office) DEPARTMENT OF CHILD YOUTH AND FAMILY - Financial Accounting Services Manager with staff

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Budget and planning managementRevenue recognition and analysis Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reportingFinancial systems and policy development: Drafting procedures, establishing parent company policies or developing policies where necessary, the design of standard templates for preparation of planning information, providing technical support to managers, consolidation, and analysis of the budgets submissions.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Exposure to variety of roles, particularly in: Management Accounting; Corporate Reporting; Systems; Costing; Preparation of Documentation (Procedural and Accounting Policy); Project Management; Teaching (“Management” and “Management Accounting (Costing & Budgeting)”; General Consulting; Staff Management.At various organisations including:Department of Labour - Support Services Manager (Team of 25)Rembrandt Suits - Cost and… Show more Exposure to variety of roles, particularly in: Management Accounting; Corporate Reporting; Systems; Costing; Preparation of Documentation (Procedural and Accounting Policy); Project Management; Teaching (“Management” and “Management Accounting (Costing & Budgeting)”; General Consulting; Staff Management.At various organisations including:Department of Labour - Support Services Manager (Team of 25)Rembrandt Suits - Cost and reporting accountantMallinkrodt Veterinary - Acting CFOWhitiireia Polytechnic - Teaching role (part time)Radio NZ - Costing analysis for Information Systems GroupWrightsons Group - Accounting Policy and EVA business caseVTNZ Transition - Acting Finance managerKPMG - Primary Health benefits and Vote Accident componentsRadio NZ - Regional AccountantInland Revenue - Management AccountantNiwar - Accounting ProceduresDept Social Welfare - Budget Consolidation model in transition to new entities (CYF etc) Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Budgeting: Successfully managed the annual budget process for the Bank. A significant benefit was the process making less demand on senior manager’s time.Costing: Improved and simplified procedures so as to cost Reserve Bank outputs in a relevant and timely manner. Defined and implemented costing and cost reporting procedures at "product" level. Simplified and improved transfer pricing, overhead allocations, final allocation of costs to products.Accounting System: played a key… Show more Budgeting: Successfully managed the annual budget process for the Bank. A significant benefit was the process making less demand on senior manager’s time.Costing: Improved and simplified procedures so as to cost Reserve Bank outputs in a relevant and timely manner. Defined and implemented costing and cost reporting procedures at "product" level. Simplified and improved transfer pricing, overhead allocations, final allocation of costs to products.Accounting System: played a key role in defining the requirements for and selecting the bank's new accounting system. Specifically responsible for management reporting, costing and budgeting aspects of the system selected. Reporting: Responsible for key senior management reporting such as quarterly reports, performance reporting, output cost reporting and forecasts. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Management AccountantProduct profitability & Marketing support: Responsible for reporting product profitability on approximately 300 products items (prepared monthly and reported to the international head office within tightly defined deadlines). Budgeting: Responsible for coordinating the annual budget (for the Unilever group), and 2 updates to it during the year. Preparation of budgeted product profitability information for approx 300 line items.MIS Improvements: Streamlined the… Show more Management AccountantProduct profitability & Marketing support: Responsible for reporting product profitability on approximately 300 products items (prepared monthly and reported to the international head office within tightly defined deadlines). Budgeting: Responsible for coordinating the annual budget (for the Unilever group), and 2 updates to it during the year. Preparation of budgeted product profitability information for approx 300 line items.MIS Improvements: Streamlined the spreadsheet models used for product profitability analysis saving considerable time. Assisted in the development of a new sales order processing and stock control system. Demonstrated the benefits of replacing spreadsheet models with specialized database products for analysis of trading information.Marketing Information Support: Provision of information. Review of marketing proposals for accounting and product costing issues. Liaison with Marketing Department. Staff Management: I managed 3 Accounting Technician level staff. Reason for leaving: Trip to UK to spend time with father who had not been well. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Financial Accountant - May 1987 to Dec 1987Annual accounts and tax return. Group consolidation. Implemented new CBA accounting system. Managed three clerical staff.Management Accountant - Apr 1986 to May 1987Cash flow forecasts. Project reporting and costing. P&L forecasts. Funding proposals. Prospectus Forecasts including discounted cash flows. Systems improvements and upgrades.Budget Accountant - Feb 1986 to Apr 1986Cash flow forecasts and… Show more Financial Accountant - May 1987 to Dec 1987Annual accounts and tax return. Group consolidation. Implemented new CBA accounting system. Managed three clerical staff.Management Accountant - Apr 1986 to May 1987Cash flow forecasts. Project reporting and costing. P&L forecasts. Funding proposals. Prospectus Forecasts including discounted cash flows. Systems improvements and upgrades.Budget Accountant - Feb 1986 to Apr 1986Cash flow forecasts and project reporting. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Nz, Australia & Uk

Six years commercial and management experience gained in work as a pharmacist. - Retail Pharmacy - Locum and management experience. - Hospital Pharmacy experience in the UK. - Pharmaceutical Industry (Pre-registration experience)

Postgraduate Diploma In Accounting, Accounting And Business

Bachelor Of Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology

Bachelor of Pharmacy