Experience

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  DNA Housewash Ltd

  • North Shore, Auckland.

  • Contract Accountant

    • Apr 2015 - May 2015
    • North Shore, Auckland.

    Contract accountant working full-time on a short assignment to bring the Xero accounting system up to date, correct errors, delete duplicate entries and accounts, reconcile bank accounts and debtors and creditors accounts, including credit card and Bartercard transactions. Also handled creditor queries and managed customer complaints.

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  Habitat for Humanity New Zealand Limited

  • Ellerslie, Auckland.

  • Contract Accountant

    • Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
    • Ellerslie, Auckland.

    Contract accountant working full-time on a short assignment as the business conducts a review of their ongoing accounting requirements.

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  ATX Ltd

  • Albany, Auckland

  • Accountant

    • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
    • Albany, Auckland

    Responsible for preparation of annual financial statements, income tax returns and GST returns through to final review & Inland Revenue lodgement. This was mostly for SMEs.

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  Seabed Explorations New Zealand Limited

  • Nelson

  • Company Accountant - sole role

    • Feb 2007 - Jun 2012
    • Nelson

    SENZ was a private company in the business of recovering valuable artefacts from sunken ships in Indonesian waters. This was a sole charge role responsible for preparation of financial statements, taxation & statutory matters for the company, owner & associated overseas entities. The work included - cash flow, budget preparation - the development of financial models for future business activities, and - some adhoc projects such as obtaining resource consent and customs clearances, assisting in settling a commercial dispute, and the sale of a residential property.Period worked was full time continuous from February 2007 t0 November 2009 and from May to August 2011, then several shorter periods to July 2012.

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  Habitat for Humanity New Zealand Limited

  • Ellerslie, Auckland

  • Contract Accountant

    • Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
    • Ellerslie, Auckland

    From December 2008 to October 2009 I carried out the part time accountant function for the Nelson affiliate.From November 2009 to July 2010 I was the accountant at the National Support Centre in Ellerslie, Auckland and for several months was seconded as the accountant for the Greater Auckland affiliate.Work included - assisting in the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the group - IFRS conversion - preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements - reviewing the accounting system

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  Snapper Services Limited

  • Wellington

  • Contract Accountant

    • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
    • Wellington

    Carry out an audit of the Trust Float account for the 16 months since its inception and submit a report.

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  Christine Johnston Chartered Accountant

  • Nelson

  • Senior Accountant

    • Oct 2006 - Jan 2007
    • Nelson

    Work included - providing accounting, tax, GST, statutory and audit work for clients - revised statutory procedures, minutes, notes, audit reports etc - familiarisation with the Charities Act and MYOBAO - staff training - assisting in handling a professional complaint with the NZICA

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  Cozmo Limited

  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  • Director / General Manager / Chief Accountant

    • Jan 1988 - Sep 2006
    • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    As a registered public accountant, company auditor and tax agent I established and managed a "one-stop shop" boutique accountancy practice providing accounting, audit, business management and advice services to a diverse range of businesses.This included - tailored accounting solutions - setting up accounting systems, mainly in MYOB - providing on-the-job training and supervision - audit of small business, NGOs and solicitors trust accounts - providing compliance procedures for statutory, employment and government business registrations

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  Cozmo Freight (PNG) Limited

  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  • Director / General Manager / Chief Accountant

    • Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
    • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    The company provided local & international freight forwarding services, employing up to 12 people across two locations. Responsible for the overall management and operations of the company including financial reporting and planning, and business development.Achievements included - restored bank confidence and good credit rating within the business community - developed good business relationships with other freight forwarding businesses throughout the world - developed MYOB accounting software for use in a freight forwarding environment - improved employee relations

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  Cozmo Creations

  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  • General Manager / Accountant

    • Nov 1992 - Jun 1998
    • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    This business operated under the umbrella of Cozmo Limited. I established a clothing manufacturing business specialising in uniforms (school, office & security) as well as individual tailoring. We employed up to 18 people & I was responsible for the management and all financial aspects of the business including, budgeting, quoting, costing & pricing. Achievements - developed and implemented a cost and management system for clothing manufacture.

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  KPMG

  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  • Accounting Supervisor

    • May 1982 - Dec 1987
    • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    I worked in the small business services and tax division carrying out assignments for the tax and small business partners.Achievements included - helped implement Solution 6 accounting software in the practice - Managed the Goroka office over Christmas - New Year 1983 - 1984