Experience

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  Fexco Pacific Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Group Risk and Compliance Manager

    • Jul 2009 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    The role: Implement and monitor AML/CFT regime across our Pacific countries. Identify and mitigate risks across all aspects of the business in the 8 countries we operate in.Manage audit function.

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  Blackbird Finance Ltd

  • Manager of Partners and Rental Business & Chief Financial Officer

    • Feb 2007 - Oct 2008

    The role included: Creation and implementation of accounting processes including new software, chart of accounts etc.Assisting the MD with setting up the new business from online banking, buying company vehicles to legal documentation and creating company policies.Monthly accounts and board reporting including creating the financial statements, payroll, accounts payable, GST, FBT and various other IRD returns.Introducing Blackbird to the market, creating relationships with potential partners and selling the Blackbird product.

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  UDC Finance

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Vendor Sales Manager

    • Jul 2004 - Jan 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Working as Vendor Sales Manager for UDC Finance Ltd, which is part of the ANZ National Bank Group, a leading NZ Bank. The role included: Managing and leading a predominantly new team, Defining areas that can be improved to increase efficiency,Improving customer service and satisfaction,Providing senior management information to enable a greater understanding of the business channel.

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  Logical Networks Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Mar 1998 - Jul 2003
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    A computer network integrator and Cisco Equipment gold partner solutions provider. In 2003 the company employed approx.150 staff and had annual revenues of over 60mill. (Was purchased in 2003 by IBM). The role included:Was one of two local directors,Managed the accounting and operational functions of the business for NZ, which included several staff and direct reports, with offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.Prepared annual budgets,Responsible for the accurate and timely monthly board reports and departmental accounts including consolidation packs for UK parent,Performed legal reviews of all non standard documents,Chairman of the quarterly management team meetings,Corporate governance and legislative compliance.

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  Digital Equipment Corp an IT company

  • Accountant

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

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  Arcon International a freight forwarding company

  • Accounts Clerk

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1988