Experience

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  VITA CONSULTING

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Director

    • Feb 2020 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I provide a specialised consulting and coaching programme for migrant job seekers.

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  BR & BC Consulting Limited t/a VITA CONSULTING

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Professional Services Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    BR & BC Consulting Limited provides professional contract consultants to service the short term needs of its clients in the field of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Information Systems Management, Database Analysis and Reporting, Website Management, Marketing, Education and Language Development.

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  Auckland Council Property Limited

  • Bledisloe House

  • Acquisition, Disposals and Contract Advisor

    • May 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Bledisloe House

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  Auckland Transport

  • Henderson, Auckland

  • Programme Reporting Consultant

    • Apr 2013 - May 2014
    • Henderson, Auckland

    Reviewed the SharePoint information management system. Improved and developed reporting workflows. Trained users to utilise the system and created tracking reports to improve timeous reporting on key issues, risks and monitoring of the Public Works Act process.

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  Madison Recruitment

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Consultant to Auckland Transport

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Property Acquisition Programme Advisor

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  Broadlands Finance Ltd

  • Level 3, 445 Karangahape Road, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Chief Financial Officer and General Manager

    • Dec 2006 - Mar 2013
    • Level 3, 445 Karangahape Road, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand

    •Develop and coordinate annual business planning, budgeting and reporting including the preparation for the the Board of Directors of monthly and annual accounts and reports on the variations to budgets and projections. •Preparation of Strategic Plans and business development products and models. •Develop and maintain accounting and financial systems including cashflow projections that include lending, overhead and financing projections. •Develop and maintain management accounting systems that accurately record the profitability of the Group. •Develop and maximize the utility of information technology and accounting systems of the Company. This will include understanding and utilising the FINPOWER system of accounting for the loan book and assisting all staff in the use and capabilities of this system. •The development and maintenance of daily, weekly and monthly reporting systems to assist management on the effective control of the business.•Ensure legal and regulatory compliance and participate in the effective management of risks to the company, investors and the shareholders. •Prepare the company’s annual audited accounts, investment statement and annual prospectus and renewals and all other securities regulation preparation and filing. •Ensure the Company complies with all taxation legislation and files accurate and timely taxation returns.

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  Computershare New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 2002
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Share Registry Services

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  Toyota SA

  • Durban Area, South Africa

  • Cost Controller

    • May 1987 - Apr 1989
    • Durban Area, South Africa

    Assistant Cost Accountant, Budget and Cost Controller

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  Durban High School (DHS)

  • Durban Area, South Africa

  • Accounting Teacher

    • Jan 1981 - Apr 1987
    • Durban Area, South Africa

    Taught Accounting; coached rugby, cricket and basketball