Experience

Hutt International Boys' School

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance and Property

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Finance I am the financial controller for both the Board of Trustees and the Board of Proprietors having responsibility over; • The year end audit process for both Boards. This includes the preparation of two sets of financial statements prepared in accordance with Tier 2 Public Benefit Entity (PBE) Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the New Zealand External Reporting Board (XRB). For the last 3 years, my audits have been clean and with minimal adjustments or recommendations. • The budgets for both Boards. This involves developing over 25 budgets for budget holders and then combing these together to form the “Master Budget”. These budget holders are reported to quarterly. • Management account preparation. I prepare the management accounts for both Boards and present these at Board meetings. • The Senior Accounts officer and Accounts Receivable officer. I review and oversee their work in the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and GST parts of the business. Senior Leadership Team I am part of the team that forms the strategic goals and direction of the School. We meet regularly and discuss key aspects of the business focusing on; health and safety, staffing, curriculum, property, policies and procedures Property As the Property Manager I am responsible for: • Overseeing the Caretaker, Grounds Person and Cleaners – 7 staff in total • Ensuring the property is well maintained using a 10 year maintenance plan • Project management • Relationships with external contractors Board Secretary I function as the Board Secretary for both the Board of Trustees and the Board of Proprietors. I prepare the Board papers, attend Board meetings, taking minutes, report on Financial and Property matters and coordinate the Boards. Human Resources I manage 11 staff and am heavily involved in the recruitment process for these positions. I work Show less



Moore Markhams New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Auditor

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2019

  Preparing and planning audits for PBE’s around the greater Wellington region. This is achieved by; conducting audit fieldwork, developing a good understanding of the client and building client relationships by being the face of the audit; my clients often rely on my knowledge to provide sound business and risk negating advice. - Managing client engagements & relationships from inception to completion by being responsible for all areas of the audit including planning, interim and the audit itself using the audit software Caseware. - Being charged with the responsibility to manage other staff member’s training and work has proven beneficial in growing my managerial skills in a professional manner. - With over 45 Schools on our books, I have experience working to Ministry deadlines. Show less



Restaurant Associates

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Floor Manager

  • May 2012 - Feb 2016

  Managing the front of house staff in achieving the highest standard of delivery and customer service in conferencing and events at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Town Hall, TSB Bank Arena, St James, Opera House & Shed 6. - Implement front of house standard operating procedures including standardised on the job training for up to 80 staff at any given time. Manage conferences and events to strict deadlines and deliver front of house operations that exceed client expectations; I have ran conferences which include all day catering and corporate dinners for up to 700 delegates. - Completed merchandising and stock take of all bar set ups in a range of Positivley Wellington Venues including running and operating the venues bars for sell out shows including; Slash at TSB Arena, Flying Lotus at Shed 6 and The NZ International Comedy Festival at the Opera House. - Develop and maintain key relationships internally with staff and partners, as well as externally with clients and all stakeholders. - Managing licence premises pursuant to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. - Liaising with Head Chef, Food & Beverage Consultants and our General Manager about event needs & timings to deliver the best service. - Basic use and understanding of Event Business Management System; EMBS. Extensive use of Microsoft Office for reporting and Outlook for sending reports to stakeholders. - Processing and filing retail takings; cash, EFTPOS and sometimes vouchers. For example Jim Beam Homegrown and Singing in the Rain. Show less



O C Grant- Tax Agent and Accountant

• Assistant Accountant

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

  Working under an accountant in Brisbane providing support where needed by processing documents and billing clients. Assisting in client tax audit; collating documents, response preparation and corresponding with the Australian Tax Office. Working under an accountant in Brisbane providing support where needed by processing documents and billing clients. Assisting in client tax audit; collating documents, response preparation and corresponding with the Australian Tax Office.



MFH International Institute

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Law Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Teaching Commercial Law to international students at level 5 NZQA. This entailed four classes a week lasting two and a half hours each, class planning and marking assessments over their term. This job involved ensuring a clear and accurate understanding of the subject, communicating this and doing so in a way that can be understood by students who use English as a second language. Teaching Commercial Law to international students at level 5 NZQA. This entailed four classes a week lasting two and a half hours each, class planning and marking assessments over their term. This job involved ensuring a clear and accurate understanding of the subject, communicating this and doing so in a way that can be understood by students who use English as a second language.



Custance Associates Ltd

• New Zealand
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Accountant

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  Working with a team of 6 in an office environment in central Wellington, this involved low level accounting work for example: Assisted with year-end reconciliations and work papers, helped set up of Xero and transfer of financial information from Quantum to Xero. Working with a team of 6 in an office environment in central Wellington, this involved low level accounting work for example: Assisted with year-end reconciliations and work papers, helped set up of Xero and transfer of financial information from Quantum to Xero.