Systems Accountant

• Aug 2020 - Present

Interim Finance Systems Analyst

• May 2020 - Aug 2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic I have been working with World Vision on a consultancy basis to assist them with the implementation of the Jedox Finance planning and reporting system. During the Covid-19 pandemic I have been working with World Vision on a consultancy basis to assist them with the implementation of the Jedox Finance planning and reporting system.

Finance Transformation Project Training Delivery Manager

• Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

I delivered over 60 eLearning modules on the new finance system (via the Charity Learning Corsortium's moodle site), together with face-to-face training sessions and Central Finance processes and procedures documentation. I also was a key player in the configuration and development of the new finance systems (5 software solutions delivered by Advanced including OpenAccounts and eBis). I delivered over 60 eLearning modules on the new finance system (via the Charity Learning Corsortium's moodle site), together with face-to-face training sessions and Central Finance processes and procedures documentation. I also was a key player in the configuration and development of the new finance systems (5 software solutions delivered by Advanced including OpenAccounts and eBis).

Systems Development Accountant / Fundraising Accountant

• Sep 2000 - Jan 2007

I joined Save the Children UK as part of the finance systems implementation team which successfully implemented PS Financials in April 2001. • I facilitated powerful analysis of the system by developing Cognos reports and training users on these. • I rolled out the system to, and trained staff in, 2 regional offices. • I developed training materials and provided regular training courses on the finance system. After 5 years in the role above I joined the Marketing Accounts Team as Fundraising Accountant. • I became expert in NGO tax issues, especially re Gift Aid & VAT. • I developed non-finance staff's proficiency in and responsibility for their budgets. • I used my extensive systems knowledge to provide relevant and timely reports for both Finance and Budget Holders. Show less

Accountant

• Apr 1996 - Mar 1999

I had the privilege to spend 3 years in this Missionary Hospital as the Accountant. This was facilitated through the Agency for Personnel Services Services Overseas (APSO), an arm of Irish Aid that facilitated professionals to work in various projects overseas, paying them a stipend whilst doing so. In this role I: • Moved the hospital from a paper-based ledger system to a computerised finance system; • Trained staff not only in the use of the finance system but more broadly on computer basics in general. • As the most IT literate person at the hospital I provided IT support and training. Show less

Accountant

• Oct 1992 - Mar 1996

I worked in a number of various temporary assignments as accountant. These included positions at: • Product Plus • Excel Plus • London Weekend Television • HP:ICM I worked in a number of various temporary assignments as accountant. These included positions at: • Product Plus • Excel Plus • London Weekend Television • HP:ICM

Financial Controller / Acting Financial Director

• Jun 1988 - Mar 1992

I joined this 200+ staff subsidiary of Saatchi & Saatchi as a Bought Ledger Assistant. Twelve weeks later I was made Assistant Financial Controller. I then stepped up to Financial Controller, managing a staff of 12 for 2 years. I left to go on a round-the-world trip in 1992 but was asked back in 1995 to fill in for the Financial Director who went on a sabbatical for 3 months. I joined this 200+ staff subsidiary of Saatchi & Saatchi as a Bought Ledger Assistant. Twelve weeks later I was made Assistant Financial Controller. I then stepped up to Financial Controller, managing a staff of 12 for 2 years. I left to go on a round-the-world trip in 1992 but was asked back in 1995 to fill in for the Financial Director who went on a sabbatical for 3 months.