Experience

Harrison Bloy Plumbing & Bathrooms

• New Zealand
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • May 2018 - Present



Matakana Motel

• 975 Matakana Road, Matakana

• General Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

  Managed operation of all phases of 17 room Motel Complex including leadership and supervision of 6 casual staff, ground/room maintenance, guest satisfaction, revenue maximisation, financial reporting, weekly ordering, sales and marketing including maintenance of website and online travel agent content, staff recruitment and training, the Safeguarding of Health & Safety Regulations • Increased occupancy by 13% and Room Revenue by $160,000 or 25.6% • Increased Trip Advisor reviews and improved rating to # 1 Best Value Place to stay in Matakana • Improved Reviews on Expedia to 4.6/5 and Booking.com to 9.3/10 respectively. Show less



Admiral Court Motel & Apartments

• Invercargill, New Zealand

• General Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Managed operation of all phases for potential sales of 15 room, 2 House, Motel Complex including leadership and supervision of 4 casual staff, ground/room maintenance, guest satisfaction, revenue maximisation, financial reporting, weekly ordering, sales and marketing including maintenance of website and online travel agent content, staff recruitment and training, the Safeguarding of Health & Safety Regulations • Increased already high occupancy by 8%. • Grew gross revenue by 15% and the overall bottom line by 18% by focusing on cost savings. • Increased Trip Advisor reviews and improved rating to # 4 of 33 Hotels in Invercargill. Show less



Glenhope Ltd (T/A Gecko's Resort)

• Fiji

• General Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2015

  Directed all aspects 28 room, Restaurant, Bar, Shop, Beauty Salon, Events and Cultural Centre. Operations included the leadership of 5 Department managers and 40 staff, Guest Satisfaction, Revenue Maximization, Renovation Management, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Sales and Marketing and the Safeguarding of Health & Safety Regulations • Doubled Revenue in 3 years and turned a 7-year loss making operation into a profitable business. • Introduced a POS system to streamline the F&B and shop operations • Built a new Reception and managed the major renovation of all rooms • Increased Room revenue by 50% and F&B Revenue by 120%. • Re-integrated the Sales & Marketing Function into Hotel operations from external marketing company. Developed Sales & Marketing Initiatives to improve online & Travel Agent presence which had an immediate and positive outcome on Gross Revenue. • Trained local Assistant Manager in all aspect of the operation to take over as General Manager after 3 years. • Chairman of the Marketing Committee for the Fiji Hotel Association, Coral Coast Chapter. Show less



Johnson Press

• Management Accountant

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

  Management Accountant for Yorkshire Post Newspapers. This was a contract role to cover maternity leave. • Production of the monthly Management Accounts for the Yorkshire Post and Evening Post Newspapers for presentation to the Finance, Commercial and Sales Directors • Preparation of the daily sales reports by category for the North West and Yorkshire Divisions. • Production of Annual Budget for the Yorkshire and Evening Post Newspapers. • Various Revenue Analysis Reports for Northwest Division Newspapers and Free Newspapers. • Monthly Monitoring and allocating of Group revenues by Newspaper. • Management of and accounting for Reader Holidays and Reader Offers. Show less



QHotels

• Head Office Accountant & Sales Analyst

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  - Analyse sales information from both internal and external sources and to highlight key information (risks,trends,performance) - Design and update sales reports for monitoring performance of sales manager's and key company accounts - Preparation of the monthly consolidated Sales Report for Sales Director to present to the board of directors. - Monitoring accuracy of company's two separate booking systems, challenging sales and hotel teams to improve this accuracy. - Monthly production of head office management accounts - Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for review with the Finance Manager. - Monitor and controlling costs within head office to the levels of the budget and communicating this to department heads. - Overseeing all Intercompany cross charges to the hotels - Managing Purchase Ledger Supervisor and Accounts Assistant. - Ensuring all procedures are adhered to and identifying any control weaknesses within standard operating procedures. - Management of QVouchers throughout the group. - Annual PRN packaging return and preparation of Statutory Accounts Show less



Farnell Electronics

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Financial Accountant for Italy & Spain

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

  - Production of Monthly Management Accounts for review with Business Unit General manager and regional Commercial Analyst. - Preparation of monthly forecast and cash flow forecast. - Completion of weekly Bank Reconciliations - Preparing monthly VAT returns for both business units. - Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet/Profit & Loss reconciliations for review with Finance Manager. - Monthly monitoring of company core and fundamental internal controls and production of required quarterly reporting for the Internal Audit Committee. - Assisting Commercial Director and Business Unit General Manager in production of annual budget. - Variance Analysis to budget and forecast of sales,margin and costs - Carrying out various central project work including Margin analysis centering around Purchase Ledger. Developing a uniform process for Supplier Statement Reconciliations to satisfy External Audit requirements Show less



Chiltern Mills Ltd

• Management Accountant

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2008

  - Producing monthly Management Accounts for presentation to the board. - Completion/Reconciliation of Quartery VAT Return. - Overall responsibility of Company Payroll for 240 employees. - Managed the Company Cash Flow to ensure that current and short term expenditure requirements were met. - Financial Reporting to include Daily Sales Report, Weekly KPI spreadheet, Salary Costs - Oversaw the Fulfilment of National Statistic Requirements. - Renconciliation of Company Bank Accounts and Credit Cards. - Responsible for Utility/Overhead split of the Purchase Ledger - Assisting the Finance Director with a variety of fuctions: Setting budgets forecasts on a store /and departmental basis Developing tight financial controls throughout the business Liasing with the Auditors during various periods throughout the year and year end. Implementing and updating computer systems in the finance department Various adhoc activities Show less



Carnival Cruise Line

• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Casino Manager

  • Feb 1998 - Nov 2005

  Co-management of a $15million USD /per year casino operation. Responsible for a team of up to 40 individuals, comprising of three sub-departments. Duties included: Preparation and completion of various weekly and monthly reports to be forwarded to the Head Office. Analyzing and comparing data from existing performance levels in relation to budgetary levels, identifying areas for improvement with the aim of maximizing revenue. Inventory control. Responsible and accountable for the purchasing and maintenance of required stock and promotional items. Ensure various controls in place and being followed i.e. key access, dual signatures and that the required company policies and procedures where being adhered to within all areas. Preparing weekly payroll for all employees. Weekly scheduling for all employees, developing and coordinating training schools, preparing and presenting staff evaluations. Conducting monthly staff meetings. Daily auditing of casino cashiers banks while being responsible for a weekly audit of all monies held within the casino main bank. Attending weekly head of department meetings, providing up to date results, raising concerns and discussing future/promotional/revenue earning strategies. Effectively liaised with many high profile clients ensuring they received the full benefits and services offered by the company. Interacting and initiating areas to ensure all customers received a level of service that met or exceeded their demand. Show less



Burswood Resort Casino (Aus)

• Croupier

  • Mar 1996 - Jul 1997



Christchurch Casino (NZ)

• Croupier

  • Mar 1995 - Mar 1996