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Management Reporting and analysis for Community Probation $160M. Was in role for Psychological Services $17M, and Programme Delivery $10M.Rolling forecasts, including liaison with Head Office and Area managers.Ensure compliance with BIP financial processes and policies including procurement.Risk Management and other quarterly reporting.Involved with several projects including Line-By-Line, Offender Transport, and 2009/10 Budget. Trained new Management… Show more Management Reporting and analysis for Community Probation $160M. Was in role for Psychological Services $17M, and Programme Delivery $10M.Rolling forecasts, including liaison with Head Office and Area managers.Ensure compliance with BIP financial processes and policies including procurement.Risk Management and other quarterly reporting.Involved with several projects including Line-By-Line, Offender Transport, and 2009/10 Budget. Trained new Management Accountant. Specific Achievements:Successfully learning role from encumbent and handing over role to new full-time employee.Computer skills (newly acquired at Corrections): SAP, SRM Show less

Financial reportingManagement Reporting and analysisCashflow managementStaff management of 4 financial accounting staff, two business analysts, and two Intellectual Property staffFinancial management of company, including Cashflow managementCompliance for company for all legislation and policiesDevelopment and compliance with all finance policiesProperty managementSuccessfully implemented IFRS reportingAnnual report - financial compliance sectionExternal… Show more Financial reportingManagement Reporting and analysisCashflow managementStaff management of 4 financial accounting staff, two business analysts, and two Intellectual Property staffFinancial management of company, including Cashflow managementCompliance for company for all legislation and policiesDevelopment and compliance with all finance policiesProperty managementSuccessfully implemented IFRS reportingAnnual report - financial compliance sectionExternal Audit liaison with Audit NZ Internal Audit function - including liaison with KPMG and DeloitteLiaison with Tax AgentsRisk Management - reporting to Senior Managers and BoardBusiness ContinuityPost Implementation project management of COMPAS ERP systemResponsibility for COMPAS ERP systemAudit and Risk Management Committee - responsibility for Board papers and related workIntellectual Property - Trademarks, Contracts, Domain Names IP related issues Deskbank signatory Specific Achievements:Successfully implemented a new Microsoft AX ERP system called COMPAS.Reviewed the Telecommunications contracts enhancing performance by 40% and saving $44k per annum. Reviewed and changed various supplier contracts including stationery suppliers saving $25k per annum.Successfully located staff within limited office space, involving movements of around 20 people.Achieved a successful external audit result with Audit NZ for y/e 30/6/2007 & 30/6/2008.Successfully arranged level 5 subtenancy worth up to $1.6mChanged warehouse and freight forward suppliers - savings: $40k yr 1, $20k outyears.Completed a change of Tax Agents with good resultsImprovement of Risk Management Reporting.Computer skills (newly acquired at LML): BookMaster, Filemaker Pro, Axapter (MS ERP System), Atlas, FRx, Merlin Show less

Management reporting - analysis and dissemination for local and overseas consumptionStatutory reportingSOX Compliance for NZInternal auditLeading the Finance function in NZ6 Reports (all accountants), but 23 reports prior to a restructure late in 2005.Supporting local managers across a diverse business performing manufacturing, domestic and export sales, retreading and distribution activitiesBudget holder for Head officeCheque signatoryDeveloped staff and… Show more Management reporting - analysis and dissemination for local and overseas consumptionStatutory reportingSOX Compliance for NZInternal auditLeading the Finance function in NZ6 Reports (all accountants), but 23 reports prior to a restructure late in 2005.Supporting local managers across a diverse business performing manufacturing, domestic and export sales, retreading and distribution activitiesBudget holder for Head officeCheque signatoryDeveloped staff and procedures along Goodyear guidelinesChange managed SOX compliance in line with USA.Applied restructuring to NZ support staff.; Develop an Activity Based Costing System Show less

Ran successful internal budget review processes with managers, assisting with financial analysis and improved budget preparation techniques.Developed working relationships with key people in the Ministry enabling more accurate planning information and fostering an improved attitude to the budget process.Cash Receipting system responsibilities across courtsDevelop policy and support for cost recoveriesVarious month end workProject work as required, e.g. Eftpos installation in… Show more Ran successful internal budget review processes with managers, assisting with financial analysis and improved budget preparation techniques.Developed working relationships with key people in the Ministry enabling more accurate planning information and fostering an improved attitude to the budget process.Cash Receipting system responsibilities across courtsDevelop policy and support for cost recoveriesVarious month end workProject work as required, e.g. Eftpos installation in courts,All Treasury budget cycle reporting & other government deadlines reached, including production of the DFR (Departmental Forecast Report).Involved in the "Group of 8" Youth Recidivism project, providing guidance in developing costings and the funding/reporting process. Contributed to the Legal Complaints Review Office set up.Assisted in preparing HR policy revision on Staff Development.Participated in new bid process with analysts for approval by Minister. Show less

Helped improve culture of Finance team, through building relationships and customer-orientation.; & Achievements:A 50% Change Management consultancy role and a 50% Accounting role to keep things ticking over with Project Management discipline applications to the various change processes. Projects undertaken:Year End - Completed the Annual Report for y/e 31/3/2000 with improved reporting standards from "special purpose" to full compliance. I instituted proper audit work paper… Show more Helped improve culture of Finance team, through building relationships and customer-orientation.; & Achievements:A 50% Change Management consultancy role and a 50% Accounting role to keep things ticking over with Project Management discipline applications to the various change processes. Projects undertaken:Year End - Completed the Annual Report for y/e 31/3/2000 with improved reporting standards from "special purpose" to full compliance. I instituted proper audit work paper files, and a reconciliation process and established a new role from the Executive (and subcommittee), and helped to promote a better audit process and approach by the PPTA.Implementation of an effective use of PC Banking system through electronic processing of payments. Liaison with Attache & IMS people for payroll and Crs paid by batch processing. Staff restructuring - assisted DGS with various staff issues such as job descriptions, person specifications, and some counselling to ensure smooth continuing processes. Improved processes by changing inefficient practices and installing new ones.Implemented an external Portfolio Manager (Spicers) for investments, which improved $ returns and put expertise where required.Monthly Reporting - Improved monthly reporting to Management team incorporating narratives and higher analytical reporting tools.Developed a more strategic focus in tune with a more current and relevant planning cycle.Management Training - organised "Financial Familiarisation" for the management team. Show less

Managing the Finance function and three staff, ensuring a smooth operating department.Producing monthly management and Board reporting. Responsible for accounting of Enigma Group Ltd, n-Tier Ltd, Apteryx Ltd and Agility Software Ltd.Developing system of policy and procedures for the Finance function and contributing to the various Quality Awards achieved by Synergy.Performed Company Secretary role on Synergy Board of Directors & Agility Board of Directors. Guiding the company… Show more Managing the Finance function and three staff, ensuring a smooth operating department.Producing monthly management and Board reporting. Responsible for accounting of Enigma Group Ltd, n-Tier Ltd, Apteryx Ltd and Agility Software Ltd.Developing system of policy and procedures for the Finance function and contributing to the various Quality Awards achieved by Synergy.Performed Company Secretary role on Synergy Board of Directors & Agility Board of Directors. Guiding the company through a rapid growth period, from a staff of 32 and revenues of $3.5m to staff of over 150 and revenues approaching $20.0m. Synergy had achieved the top 500 companies list. I moved accounting systems from a small, single-user, CASHBOOK -based system, into an FMIS consistent with a medium sized organisation.Involvement in the acquisition of a software development company in Auckland (Agility Software Ltd). This involved setting up all their systems in Wellington, training various staff in both cities, liaison with managers, and various contract negotiations. I facilitated the smooth accounting and administrative functions of the two organisations, leading to the eventual short-form amalgamation on 1 April 1999.Contributed to Synergy achieving two quality awards (BDQA & NZQF). Show less

Managing Financial Services Group, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services to internal and external customers. Responsible for six staff members, ensuring staff working in a positive, challenging environment, adequately trained, and good teamwork developed.Advising CAA Management of financial performance and administrative matters.Financial & Management reporting for Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation Security Services, and Search and Rescue. Preparation of monthly… Show more Managing Financial Services Group, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services to internal and external customers. Responsible for six staff members, ensuring staff working in a positive, challenging environment, adequately trained, and good teamwork developed.Advising CAA Management of financial performance and administrative matters.Financial & Management reporting for Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation Security Services, and Search and Rescue. Preparation of monthly, quarterly, six-monthly, and annual reports.Management Representative for the quality system, ensuring ISO Accreditation maintained, and TQM principles promoted.Preparation of Annual Budgets, Group Operating plans, and Team Targets.Development of the costing system.Board representation for Aviation Security Services.Maintain fixed asset systems for the three organisations- CAA, Avsec & Search & Rescue. Responsible for functioning and maintenance of the FMIS computer system.Policy and procedure development for all Financial Services Group functions.Preparation of miscellaneous reports, such as for the Statistics Department, Ministry of Transport, and Treasury.Internal Audits, and compliance with matters affecting the external audit by The Audit Office. Show less

Providing the General Manager with ad hoc financial performance information for assessing the profitability and productivity of the organisation.Managing the Administration Department, including recruiting, motivating and counselling 10 staff, delegating work responsibilities, and ensuring financial reporting deadlines were met. Preparing budgets, cashflow forecasts, and financial accounts, including the analysis and interpretation of financial information for… Show more Providing the General Manager with ad hoc financial performance information for assessing the profitability and productivity of the organisation.Managing the Administration Department, including recruiting, motivating and counselling 10 staff, delegating work responsibilities, and ensuring financial reporting deadlines were met. Preparing budgets, cashflow forecasts, and financial accounts, including the analysis and interpretation of financial information for management.Administering and maintaining the UNISYS computer network system, ensuring controls and procedures were complied with.Developing and refining internal controls and procedures for Payroll, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Sales Ordering and Purchasing.Integrating the costing and pricing systems. Show less

Managed 5 staff and effectively reduced unaccounted stock loss from $312,000 to $104,000 in 4 months, with regular weekly progress being monitored.Developed a cohesive staff training and development programmes which resulted in improved staff morale and reduced staff turnover.Installed a new costing system. Developed a multi-layered costing system with related activity to costs which improved overall profitability and the marketing emphasis of the Sales Department.Key involvement in… Show more Managed 5 staff and effectively reduced unaccounted stock loss from $312,000 to $104,000 in 4 months, with regular weekly progress being monitored.Developed a cohesive staff training and development programmes which resulted in improved staff morale and reduced staff turnover.Installed a new costing system. Developed a multi-layered costing system with related activity to costs which improved overall profitability and the marketing emphasis of the Sales Department.Key involvement in the smooth installation of a new FMIS system.; Full accounts department responsibility with 6 staff. IBM System 36 development. Responsible for Precision Australia financial management, and importation documentation. Monthly management reporting and annual account preparation including tax returns. Show less

Preparation of monthly Management Reports. Responsible for all accounts department functions including 6 staff.Key involvement in Wang computer system installation and development. Preparation of Tax returns, fixed assets, import documentation, etc.