Experience

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  AM apartments Ltd and Ideation Build Group and associated companies

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Accountant

    • Nov 2022 - Sep 2023
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Wainoni park pony club inc

  • Greenhithe

  • Treasurer

    • May 2017 - Sep 2022
    • Greenhithe

    Successfully merged Rosedale pony Club, Greenhithe pony club and Whenuapai pony club to form the new Wainoni park pony club. Setting up of new accounting system, accounting structure, cash management, budgets and accounts as well as financial accounts preparation for the audit. filing with Incorporated Societies association, executive committee attendance reports and advice

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  North shore ASD support Group

  • Mairangi bay, North shore, NZ

  • Founder and Manager

    • May 2009 - Oct 2019
    • Mairangi bay, North shore, NZ

    I founded the North Shore ASD support group in May 2009 as an organised monthly support group, The group has various speakers, offers support, connections and has a small book library. The group has supported nearly 350 families in the past 5 years and continues to rise.

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  Children's Autism Foundation

  • Auckland New Zealand

  • Treasurer and Trustee

    • Sep 2009 - Jan 2019
    • Auckland New Zealand

    Cash flow management and reporting, overall review of financial position, Board reporting and advice, all duties as a trustee, fund raising and representation when necessary. Recruitment of patron. Contribution and review of all policies with board along with strategic planning and direction of organisation. Have been Chairperson, Treasurer and General Trustee and now Secretary.

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  PHAB Association (Auckland) Inc

  • Takapuna

  • Accountant

    • Jun 2015 - Nov 2016
    • Takapuna

    Part time sole charge accountant. Restructure and change accounting method and set up systems and procedures. Restructure General ledger to account for service centres Install payroll system up to 40 staff. Cash Management and everyday processes.

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  Yes Disability Resource Centre

  • Albany, Auckland

  • Accountant

    • Jul 2010 - Jun 2014
    • Albany, Auckland

    Prepare budgets, cash flow management and forecasts, funding allocations and accountability reports, monthly accounts, prepare audit packs, deal with charities commission and filing of financial accounts, and officer changes. Prepare tenant leases and amendments, Give financial advice and direction to CEO.

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  Freedom Publishing Ltd

  • Newton, Auckland

  • Accountant

    • Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
    • Newton, Auckland

    Part-time position. Responsible for all day to day financial reporting for Citymix magazine until it was sold to ACP

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  A C Nielsen

  • Takapuna, Auckland New Zealand

  • Associate finance Director

    • Aug 2000 - Dec 2001
    • Takapuna, Auckland New Zealand

    Responsible for NZ office reporting to Pacific Finance Director in Australia with dotted line to Asia Pacific Director.Oversee whole accounting department, payroll dept, and Business analyst, cashflow, and capital expenditure and cashflows, including budgeting and forecasting.

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  The National Magazine Company

  • London, United Kingdom

  • accountant

    • Jan 1999 - Mar 2000
    • London, United Kingdom

    Responsible for the accounting function of a selection of Magazines including Good Housekeeping. Also responsible for both the International sales department and classified sales department financial and budgeting procedures across the whole of National Magazines UK.

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  Rodale Inc.

  • London, UK

  • Divisional Magazine Accountant

    • Oct 1997 - Dec 1999
    • London, UK

    Responsible for accounting, budgets and forecasts and 5 year plans for magazine publishing sector. Also preparing forecasts, 5 year plans and discounted cashflows for new product launches.

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  EMAP Publishing

  • London, UK

  • Finance Manager

    • Dec 1989 - Jul 1997
    • London, UK

    Responsible for financial accounting of womens specialist markets (parenting, slimming & Health, and Homes) Part of the Executive team, responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting of magazines, preparing capital budgets and authorising spend. Completion of all group reporting. working on product launches and cashflows. Representation and presentation at Divisional, planning and Executive meetings. Responsible for $2m overhead spend

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  Messrs. C. Management Ltd

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Management Accountant

    • Mar 1989 - Nov 1989
    • London, United Kingdom

    Chain of 12 catering companies. Management Accounting and payroll across all 12 companies.

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  Pritchard Services

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Management Accountant

    • Dec 1987 - Feb 1989
    • London, United Kingdom

    Responsible for management accounting of four regions, Scotland, N/E England, N/W England and W Yorkshire approx 40 branches.

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  Hilton Contracting Ltd

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Accountant & Office Manager

    • Nov 1986 - Dec 1987
    • London, United Kingdom

    responsible for bookkeeping, and accounting function, payroll, and running the office

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  HC Accountancy services

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Accountant

    • Jun 1985 - Nov 1986
    • London, United Kingdom

    Self Employed - Book keeping services

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  Chartered accountants (5 years experience)

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Accountancy Clerk

    • Jul 1979 - Jun 1985
    • London, United Kingdom

    5 years private practice experience between 3 different Chartered accountants companies. The largest practice being Hughes Allen Payne Stone on Fleet Street London, experienced gained from bookkeeping and small company accounts, Auditing, cash auditing of a casino, and stock taking.