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Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Volunteer role managing the day to day finances and producing the year end accounts and show budgets for this local theatre company.

Auckland, New Zealand

I supported the CFO in processing the monthly accounts for this revered clothing company supplying menswear to major department stores and retail outlets in Australia and New Zealand. I left this role in April 2024 to spend a few months in the UK and have just returned to New Zealand.

Auckland, New Zealand

I was responsible for the daily accounting function of two businesses dealing in multi currency transactions across a global market. I completed the month end transactions including WIP, stock, accruals, prepayments, full account reconciliations and reporting. I also processed payroll, marketing and general innovation for both businesses.

Auckland, New Zealand

My role was to lead, manage and optimise the Finance, Administration and Customers Services functions of this artisan cookie company.I produced month end accounts, financial reporting, analysis and commentary, process weekly payroll and payday filing, GST and FBT. Manage debtors, creditors, payments and receipts.As well as project managing a wide range of adhoc projects across the business to improve systems, processes and reporting.

Auckland, New Zealand

Responsible for financial management reporting, accounts payable, payroll, cashflow, budgeting, GST and PAYE. Also managing HR and general office management for both the Auckland and Christchurch offices of this award winning architectural services firm.

Auckland, New Zealand

Mostly a graphic design role, I created layouts for company documents including the annual report, business cards, letterhead, advertising banners presentations and posters.Managed the IT, facilities, equipment, supplies and health & safety as well as updated policies and procedures, reviewed supplier contracts, expenditure and usage.

London, United Kingdom

Daily management of the administration, staff, HR, facilities and projects for this family law firm of solicitors. Including the overseeing of a refurbishment, complete overhall of archiving system, negotiating new key supplier contracts and implementing comprehensive record keeping.

London, United Kingdom

Day-to-day running of London City based firm of Commercial and Property Solicitors including reducing overheads, financial reporting, practice management, facilities management, office move, IT troubleshooting, business development, human resources, event planning, staff management, comprehensive record keeping, ISO implementation and auditing.

London, United Kingdom

Supporting the CEO of this leading commercial and employment set of Barristers Chambers in all aspects of marketing and business development in addition to being responsible for the smooth day to day running of chambers including financial reporting, insurances, health and safety, quality mark, personnel records, facilities contracts and liaising with professional legal bodies.

London, United Kingdom

Internal promotion to cover maternity leave. Solely responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance and administration as well as staff management, budgeting, cashflow, internal accounts auditing, monthly financial reports, payroll, recruitment, facilities management, IT troubleshooting, quality mark auditing, refurbishment and office move.

London, United Kingdom

Providing administrative support to 76 barristers and 16 office staff as well as computerised bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, petty cash, reviewing contracts, arranging insurances, updating records, organising training and liaising with professional bodies, record keeping.

Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Managing the First and Business class service, duty free sales, safety & security checks and first aid procedures for international flights based out of Dubai.

Aat, Accounting

I completed the Certificate in Accounting which covered all aspects of finance management and reporting, double entry, journals, tax rules.

Diploma, Graphic Design

Three month intensive Graphic Design course covering in depth training on the Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.