Experience

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  nib New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Senior Manager Financial Reporting

    • Mar 2014 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Previously Financial Controller at nib. Challenger in the health, life & living benefits insurance sector.

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  Telecom New Zealand

  • Auckland

  • Finance Manager - GM Support / Segment Analysis

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
    • Auckland

    Business partner to the Gen-i Leadership team, leader within Gen-i finance team. Involved in cost reduction initiative program, budgets, forecasts, management commentary and external reporting.

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  HPM Legrand

  • Financial Controller (New Zealand)

    • Aug 2007 - Jan 2012

    Responsibilities included:Provider of analysis and commercial support to NZ Regional Manager, assist in commercial decision makingDriven a number of cost saving initiatives - including telecommunication, cleaning, printing, vehicle contract reviews. Reduced the time taken for monthly reporting.Amalgamation of Legrand NZ LtdManagement of 6 direct reports, including 2 non financeManagement of treasury function including FX contracts, prior to transfer to FrancePreparation and review of FBT, GST and tax returns (involved in tax review and GST adjustmentsAssisted in restructure of NZ operations as part of integration program with AustraliaPreparation of annual financial statements and audit reviewEnsured timely and accurate presentation of GL, monthly financial results for NZ Management team and monthly group reporting to Australia/FranceInvolved in completion of sale of NZ manufacturing division

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  ICI Paints

  • London, United Kingdom

  • UK & European Cost Accountant

    • Nov 2006 - Jun 2007
    • London, United Kingdom

    Day to day financial assistance to IT, finance and HR departments including month end close and management reporting to Executive Board members. Month end close completed in 1 day

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  Elementis Plc

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Finance & Systems Analyst

    • Jan 2006 - Oct 2006
    • London, United Kingdom

    Preparation and review of monthly actual, budget and forecast data for both business units and head office companies. Project Manager for implementation of new Hyperion Financial Management reporting systemBanking and treasury transactions for head office companiesPreparation of Statutory accounts

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  Hunting PLC

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Group Project Accountant

    • Sep 2004 - Dec 2005
    • London, United Kingdom

    Review of IFRS adjustments and conversion to IFRS, including preparation of IFRS financial statements (including transitional information). Including derivative and hedging documentation and disclosures discussions with both Treasury team and external auditors.Assistance in providing guidance to group companiesTraining and review of junior partially qualified staffPreparation and review of monthly management accounts, budgets, and rolling monthly forecasts

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand

    • Dec 2000 - Aug 2004

    First accounting job out of University. Started as Audit junior (associate) in industrial and consumer products division and progressed up the ranks before leaving for UK work experience. Worked on a wide range of clients.