Experience

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  Awanui Group

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Controller

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Compass Group New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Controller

    • Jan 2020 - Jul 2023
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  ASB Bank

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Senior Manager Fund Accounting

    • Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Barclays Wealth Management

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Financial Controller (contract)

    • May 2016 - Aug 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    Member of the Financial Control Funds Management team that was accountable for the accuracy of finance data and reporting for Barclays internal funds business.Key responsibilities:• Responsible for reviewing the delivery of financial information including P&L generation, monthly balance sheet substantiation and reconciliations• Completing detailed analysis to support the business, including, AUM data, P&L reporting, management reporting, forecasts and fund costs analysis• Review and co-ordination of fund financial statements, including taking these through audits and reporting to the board• Supporting the funds governance process, liaising with operations, product, compliance, legal, tax and other finance teams, and assisting to close down funds• Supporting projects (such as system migration) and product change by developing financial operating models to ensure high standards of financial control are maintained and good quality MI is produced

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  State Street

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Fund Financial Oversight Manager (AVP) (contract)

    • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
    • London, United Kingdom

    Part of the European Funds Management team that was responsible for managing all processes related to funds’ financial reporting cycles, fund governance and monitoring of fund costs. Key responsibilities:• Review and co-ordination of fund financial statements, including taking these through audits and reporting to the board• Draft and keep up to date fund budgets and develop tools for effective monitoring of funds’ total expense ratios and profitability, liaising with service providers where appropriate• Action payment of fund third party expenses and ensure appropriate allocation across funds/classes • Advise and provide data in fund accounting matters (e.g. performance fees, income equalisation, accounting standards, prospectus disclosures, etc.)

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  M&G Investments

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Consolidation Accountant (contract)

    • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
    • London, United Kingdom

    Member of the Consolidation team which was responsible for collating M&G Group data and reporting it within M&G and upwards to Prudential plc.Key responsibilities:• Production of the Consolidated funds reporting consolidation under IFRS and associated workbooks and Solvency II reporting for submission to Prudential Group Head Office • Technical expert for the M&G Group consolidation, to have and maintain a working knowledge of the consolidation accounting rules and guidance• Produce technical papers on accounting standard topics relating to the M&G Group and give advice on the implementation of these• Provide guidance and advice on accounting treatments, including consolidation decisions and accounting treatments of individual funds• Building the new template for the consolidated Financial Statements for M&G Investments

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  Wells Fargo

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Financial Controller (contract)

    • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
    • London, United Kingdom

    Financial controller for a number of entities within the EMEA region.Key responsibilities:• Prepare monthly management packs and analysis for all entities with commentary explaining all movements and setting up the management reporting packs for new entities• Prepare consolidated accounts for holding entities, including taking these through audits and reporting to the board• Review and challenge balance sheet substantiation performed within the team

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  AMP

  • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Fund Accountant

    • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

    Part of the Investment Accounting team responsible for the fund accounting functions for a wide range of group investment funds, unit trusts, superannuation schemes, Kiwisaver schemes and life insurance products.Key responsibilities:• Completion of IFRS compliant financial statements for annual reports and meeting all other financial reporting requirements, including liaising with Auditors and Trustees• Completion of monthly general ledger reconciliations and monthly Trustee reporting• Reviewing daily journals and banking• Weekly and monthly accounting processing and completion of monthly and annual tax compliance

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  NZX

  • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Fund Analyst

    • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

    Working as a fund analyst for the five Smartshares funds that NZX Limited manages and the Smartkiwi KiwiSaver Scheme. Key responsibilities:• Preparing daily unit price valuations and data releases• Modeling portfolios of equities and bonds and trading equities to match the indices we follow • Preparing Trustee and Board reporting• Answering client queries and liaising with custodians, brokers, institutions and registry providers

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  The Whyte Group

  • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Consultant

    • Nov 2008 - Sep 2011
    • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

    The Whyte Group is a leading independent Tax, Private Wealth Management and Corporate Advisory practice focused on providing expert advice to some of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals. I worked in the Private Wealth Management team that looks to preserve wealth through tax efficiency, create wealth through investment analysis and advisory and meet statutory tax and compliance obligations.Job Description:· Preparation of Financial Reports, tax returns and satisfying compliance obligations· Managing tax obligations· Completing investment analysis on equities and foreign currency· Completing cashflow analysis and modeling for businesses· Providing clients with advice on various financial decisions

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  TCL Accountants

  • Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand

  • Accountant

    • Feb 2008 - Oct 2008
    • Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand

    I worked here part-time while I was completing my Bachelor of Accountancy at Massey University. I completed financial statements and tax returns for clients and developed my accounting knowledge.