Experience

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  Dromgool & Company Limited

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Controller

    • Mar 2018 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Candida Stationery

  • Accountant

    • Nov 2013 - Mar 2018

    This role started as a part time temporary position for maternity cover as accounts assistant until August 2014 when I moved into the current full time accountant role. My present role includes; • Continual assessment of processes and working papers to identify opportunities and implement solutions for increased efficiency;• Preparation and filing of monthly (Australian) GST, Payroll Tax, and Superannuation returns;• Preparation and filing of (New Zealand) FBT, GST, and RWT Returns;• Processing intercompany transactions and preparation of monthly reconciliation;• Maintaining Fixed Asset Registers for all entities;• Preparation of monthly figures, including workpapers, reconciliations and analysis, for NZ and Australian Companies, and related Trusts;• Providing full annual accounts package to external accountants for Companies and Trusts;• Daily Sales Reports against Budget;• Backup for Payroll.

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  NZ Transport Agency

  • Palmerston North

  • Assistant Accountant – Crown Revenue

    • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Palmerston North

    • Review and Approval of Crown payments and general ledger entries;• Preparing general ledger reconciliations and resolve variances;• Reviewing and Analysing general ledger reconciliations to verify Crown balances used for reporting;• Preparing monthly cashflow forecast for submission to Ministry of Transport;• Preparing and compiling financial and non-financial information, including the same in monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders according to strict timetable;• Preparing statistical data to be included in non-financial data and trend analysis;• Co-ordinating the Crown write-off application and approval process with the Ministry of Transport, and recording as applicable;• Evaluating processes, refining and implementing changes for increased efficiency.

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  Davidson Fraser Limited

  • Palmerston North

  • Accountant & Administrative Assistant

    • Sep 2010 - May 2011
    • Palmerston North

    I was employed in a temporary role followed by a casual part-time position at Davidson Fraser Ltd where my responsibilities included:• Preparing year-end financial accounts, taxation returns and minutes for trusts, companies and individuals;• Maintaining management accounts and preparing GST returns for a range of clients;• Liaising with clients, the IRD and other external stakeholders;• Miscellaneous administrative duties.

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  William Buck Christmas Gouwland

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Accountant – Business Advisory

    • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    During a six month contract at the above CA firm I was employed in business advisory services where my main responsibilities included:• Preparing year-end financial accounts, taxation returns and minutes for trusts, companies and individuals over a range of industries;• Providing advice to clients on best practice accounting, tax planning and potential areas of improvement;• Maintaining management accounts and preparing GST returns for a range of clients;• Liaising with the IRD and ACC;• Liaising with external auditors on behalf of clients.

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  WHK Gosling Chapman

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Accountant – Business Advisory and Auditing Services

    • Aug 2004 - Nov 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Prior to going on maternity leave I was employed at WHK Gosling Chapman in a financial, business advisory and auditing role. In this position I received strong training and first-rate coaching, gaining a well rounded knowledge in a range of accounting disciplines and developing strong technical skills. My main responsibilities included:• Preparing year-end financial accounts and taxation returns for non-profit organisations, trusts, companies and individuals over a range of industries, including listed company;• Foreign exchange transactions;• Reviewing year-end accounts prepared by junior staff;• Mentoring of junior staff;• Maintaining management accounts for a range of clients;• Preparation of statutory returns on behalf of clients and liaison with the IRD;• Liaising with external auditors on behalf of clients;• Meeting with internal and external clients;• Conducting financial audits of various companies over a range of industries.

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  North’s Bun Company Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Dec 2003 - Nov 2004
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Finance & HR Functions

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  Australia New Zealand Direct Line Management

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Accounts Receivable Clerk

    • Oct 2003 - Nov 2003
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Temporary Position

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  Ambergris Properties Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Sep 2001 - Sep 2002
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Assistant Accountant for subsidiary Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Ltd (BCHF)