Storme Lee Email & Phone Number

Christchurch, Nz

Another move upward in my role for the better™ group, I am responsible for the full financial oversight of not just Better Finance, but also Casbolts Motorcycles, Accelerate DMS Solutions and all other companies beginning to flourish under the same business directors and ownership. I take full responsibilities over cash in/outflow for multiple different companies across Newe Zealand and Australia, as well as developing my skills with financial reporting and accounting practices. I work closely with the directors and outside consultants and professionals to maintain an exquisite level of work to a high standard and ensure tasks are completed in a timnely manner.

Working under the better™ brand, I have full oversight of the company's financial incomings, outgoings and cashflow requirements, incuding payroll and commission responsibilities. I liaise directly with both company directors on a daily basis, reviewing opportunities in business improvements and processes and helping to spearhead projects to implement them. Key responsibilities:Ensuring reconciliations, month end management is conducted correctly and efficientlyProactively make suggestions for improvements across both finance processes and budgetsStrong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to understand their requirements and extract required information from the dataExcellent verbal and written skills, able to articulate complex issues and technical details in a succinct and informative wayOverseeing the payroll process to ensure compliance and controls are managed, filing with IRD is completed and analysis of employee costs are provided to the businessDevelop processes and systems to ensure integrity of data and adequate information gathering to complete management’s requirements regarding analysis, forecasting and budgeting

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Before my progression to Accounts Executive, my role at One Partner was as an asset finance and personal loan broker. Internally recognised and awarded for most client testimonials in comparison to deals taken, I was highly efficient and effective at managing a portfolio of up to 60 clients a month.Key responsibilities: Brought forth excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfactionLiaising with clients and panel lenders during the application processIdentifying and maximizing sales opportunities, and increased customer retention ratesGeneral administration duties such as database management, collating information and data entryMaintaining a meticulously organised portfolio of work including a full collection of notes per client fileLoan approval, credit assessment and execution of loan settlements in a prompt mannerAdhering to high levels of compliance as set by relevant lenders and the finance industryConsistently financing over $1mil per month in my own sales portfolio.Nourishing 50+ new leads per month from a fresh application to loan settlement

Casbolts Motorcycles is a new endeavour, working in the largest motorcycle dealership in the South Island and specialising in the Ducati and Honda brands. Under the same ownership, I work collaboratively with both the directors of One Partner and the additional director/Dealer Principle of Casbolts, pragmatically working to manage all areas of the dealership.Key responsibilities:Initiating and maintaining effective control procedures to ensure all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses are accurately recordedSole management of multiple dealership Bailment facilities, including approving and drawing down on assets as well as responsibility for clearing debt.High attention to detail and high accuracy within financial accounts and reconciliationConsistent problem solving and investigation of account queriesStrong interpersonal management of establishment and maintenance of supplier relationshipsOversee all transactional processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and debt collection and other financial transactions)

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

• Mentoring and assisting a group of nearly 50 adult students navigate their first year as a University of Canterbury student.• Event planning and coordination.• Consistent and professional communication, both written and verbal.• Attends regular professional development workshops.• Operates effectively and efficiently within a team of 15 other student leaders.

dtr was both a finance based role and a retail position. Responsible for all loan application prcessing, this included both personal lending (secured and unsecured) and rent-to-own contractual agreements. Key responsibilities: Maintaining general oversight of the store's operational and administrative tasksCoordination of finance applications and subsequent sales fulfilmentsCompetently and confidently assessing client’s financial wellbeing (history, affordability and risk-based lending decision making)Stocktake and inventory managementLearned, referenced and applied product knowledge and store promotionsStrengthening merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost salesEnd of Month report reconciliationFull diary management for shop staff, including deliveries and sales appointments

New Zealand

• Worked as 2IC closely with the managers to ensure shifts run smoothly and to a high standard.• Experience with cash handling• VISTA programmes• Front of House and customer service, complaint handling • Team leader responsible for ongoing staff training and upskilling.• Supporting staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development through KPI coaching.• Staff management and shift coordination.• Event coordination and management.• Flawless time management and adherence to strict schedules.• Appropriately and securely handle money and safe contents.

Experience with cash handling.VISTA programmesFront of House and customer service, complaint handlingAbility to work under pressure in very fast-paced environment Consistently delivered a high level of customer service.Exceeded regular KPI targets within the organisation.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting And Finance

Was studying a Bachelor of Commerce, at the University of Canterbury. Have taken a pause to focus on career progression at this stage.

Certificate In Health And Support, Public Health

A short course focussed on learning the basics around nursing and physical health, but also mental health and social services.

Bachelor Of Accountancy, Accounting

Resuming the studies started at University of Canterbury, now alongside my work and real-world experience applied