Experience

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  Wynyard Wood

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • Jun 2018 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  LFA(NZ)LTD

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Group Accountant at Lightingplus

    • Mar 2007 - May 2018
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    - Data processing on MYOB Accounting Software and Counter Intelligence Back Office and POS systems- Bank reconciliations, Debtors statements and Creditors reconciliations- Overseeing of debt collection and debtors systems- Processing of payroll on IMS Software (150 + staff)- Completion of GST; FBT & PAYE returns- Overseeing of accounting staff- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports- Overseeing of general maintenance issues for 2 warehouses and countrywide retail outlets - Liaising with suppliers for upkeep of IT infrastructure- Sourcing and negotiating service agreements- Developing and implementing internal company policies and procedures

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  BKR Walker Wayland

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • BAS Accountant

    • May 2006 - Feb 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    - Preparation of working papers for financial statements- Drafting of annual financial statements- Use of MYOB Accountants Office Software- Completion of individual and companies tax computations and tax returns

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  Truter, James, De Ridder (Attorneys - Richards Bay, South Africa)

  • Empangeni, South Africa

  • Office Manager

    • Mar 2005 - Apr 2006
    • Empangeni, South Africa

    - Data processing on Lawpac and Pastel Accounting Software- Reconciliation of bank accounts including Trust accounts- Processing of payroll on Pastel payroll software (30 + staff)- Handling of debt collection- Overseeing of accounting staff- Preparation of budgets, cash-flow and target setting- Preparation of monthly and yearly financial reports- Overseeing of general office upkeep and staff issues for 2 branches- Responsible for IT infrastructure and capital outlay

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  Dennis HIlls & Associates

  • Empangeni, South Africa

  • Trainee Accountant

    • Mar 2000 - Mar 2005
    • Empangeni, South Africa

    - Data processing on Pastel Accounting Software- Bank reconciliations, Debtors statements and Creditors reconciliations- Visiting clients to setup computerized accounting systems; assist with general bookkeeping- Conducting internal and external audits- Completion of VAT; RSC; UIF & PAYE returns- Preparation of working papers for financial statements- Drafting of annual financial statements- Completion of individual and companies tax computations and tax returns- Use of CQS Caseware Working Papers ; Secretarial Ware and Time Management- Handling of client portfolios and scheduling of audits and audit teams