Experience

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  ADRA (NZ) Limited

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Consultant

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I assisted the CEO with a one off project on recommending the optimal finance structure for the organization, building on the existing shared shared services model.

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  Child Cancer Foundation

  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Finance Manager

    • Oct 2022 - Sep 2023
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

    I had responsibility for Finance and IT functions for the charity. I was on the Leadership Team and reported to the CEO. This was a contract, part time role.

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  Tearfund Charity

  • Auckland

  • Financial Controller/Senior Accountant

    • Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Auckland

    I back filled the vacant Finance Director role, whilst they recruited for a Chief Operating Officer position.I reported to the CEO and worked cross functionally with the wider team.This included managing the Finance team of 2 (Accountant and Accounts Payable).

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  Respect Charity

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Consultant

    • May 2022 - May 2022
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I assisted the CEO with a holistic review of the finance function, and suggested process improvements and improved their report writing.

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  Catholic Diocese of Auckland

  • Financial Consultant

    • Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

    I assisted the CFO with year end close, prior to external audit, plus some process improvement work.

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  Child Cancer Foundation

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Consultant

    • Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I assisted the Managing Director with a few projects in a pre-bono capacity.

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  Ronald McDonald House Charity

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Consultant

    • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I backfilled the GM-Finance role and assisted with various projects, including closing the year end audit and related deliverables, optimizing the finance team structure, dashboard reporting and a few process improvements. I also reviewed and delivered monthly reporting deliverables to the Finance Committee.

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  Cure Kids

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Consultant

    • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I assisted the Finance Manager of Cure Kids with a few projects, in a voluntary capacity, namely closing the audit of Cure Kids (Fiji) and creation of a cross functional dashboard

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  Smart Auto Shop

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Consultant

    • Feb 2020 - May 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I assisted the business with credit management and operating to very tight cash flow constraints.

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  Clorox International Company

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Finance Manager/Finance Director

    • Jul 2010 - Dec 2017
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Finance lead for Asia and Middle East geographies. Responsible for planning & analysis, accounting & business support, staff management and involvement in projects. Reported to Regional Finance Director and responsible for a remote team of 15 staff. US listed, FMCG company involved in household products.

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  Clorox New Zealand Limited

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Controller

    • Jul 2006 - Jun 2010
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Finance lead for the NZ business responsible for all aspects of accounting, planning & analysis, IT & customer service activities. Reported to the General Manager and part of leadership team, dotted line to Finance Director and responsible for 8 staff. Strong commercial involvement in the business. The NZ business wholesales brands such as Glad, Chux, Handy Andy etc.

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  The Wrigley Company (NZ) Limited

  • Mt Wellington

  • Financial Manager

    • Sep 1998 - Jul 2006
    • Mt Wellington

    FMCG company - US multinational. Was listed on NYSE.Reported to the Managing Director and part of the Leadership TeamAll encompassing finance role covering financial & management accounting and systemsFully exposed to commercial operation tooWas part of a team that completed a SAP implementation for the region

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  Paykel Limited (part of Skellerup Group)

  • Mt Wellington

  • Financial Controller

    • May 1995 - Sep 1998
    • Mt Wellington

    Managed the accounting function under the stewardship of the CFO.Included monthly financials, half year, year end, statutory accounts and tax.Liaison with auditors and bankers.Managing cash flows was a key component at the time.Managed 7 staff.

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  Carter Holt Harvey Limited - Building Products & Distribution Division

  • Manukau City

  • Group Accountant & later Manager-Accounting

    • Aug 1990 - May 1995
    • Manukau City

    A group accounting role.Included monthly, half year & annual accounts, statutory accounts and tax returns.Involvement in budgeting and forecasting, funding, projects, review of companies and support to the businesses.

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  Firth Industries Limited (part of Fletcher Challenge Limited)

  • Greenlane

  • Divisional Accountant

    • Dec 1987 - Jul 1990
    • Greenlane

    Initially Internal Auditor for the companyLater promoted to Divisional Accountant for the Ready Mix Concrete divisionThis included financial, management accounting and systems work - a great 1st commercial role!

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  KPMG UK

  • Stoke on Trent, UK

  • Audit Senior

    • Sep 1981 - Sep 1987
    • Stoke on Trent, UK

    A mainstream audit role.