Financial Systems Consultant

• May 2021 - Present

Consultant

• Aug 2010 - Mar 2021

Financial Systems Consultant based in Hamilton NZ but working with clients throughout NZ, Australia, Fiji and Bali Financial Systems Consultant based in Hamilton NZ but working with clients throughout NZ, Australia, Fiji and Bali

Consultant

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2010

Based in the South Island as a Finance Application Consultant for Olympic Software Ltd, working with the installation, upgrade and training of finance systems and companion software at a variety of OSL client sites from Hamilton to Invercargill Based in the South Island as a Finance Application Consultant for Olympic Software Ltd, working with the installation, upgrade and training of finance systems and companion software at a variety of OSL client sites from Hamilton to Invercargill

Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology)

• Jul 1995 - Sep 2006

Employed by The Waikato Polytechnic as a Data Entry Clerk and as part of the team to be trained in and set up the new 'Sun' Accounting System for their Finance Department. During that time the position evolved into that of Systems Administrator and I also took over the responsibility for setting up and maintaining the Company's Fixed Asset Registers. One of the main advantages of working for the Polytech was that I was been able to attend classes part-time and finally gain some official qualifications. In 1998 I completed the requirements for a Certificate in Business Studies (CBS) majoring in Accounting and in 1999 I completed my National Certificate in Computing. Duties included General Housekeeping & Maintenance of the Sun Accounting System and various interfaced companion products (Lassarta Bank Reconciliation, Vision Executive Reporting, BNZ PC Banking, and the range of Microsoft applications) Implementation of new procedures, software and upgrades to the system. Design, production and distribution of all financial reports Staff training and backup for Accounts Payable, Account Receivable and General Ledger Clerks Various accounting and statistical analysis and reconciliation reports Collection of internal charges data (ie: Printery, Motor Vehicle) via interfaces, reconciliation and input of data into system. Identifying and recording all additions and disposals of Fixed Assets Running the monthly Depreciation Schedule Reconciling the Financial and Fixed Asset Databases. Maintaining 'non-financial' Fixed Assets Database in Access. Linking and reporting via Sun Accounting System. Various other tasks as required by either the Financial or Management Accountants Show less

System Clerk

• Jun 1995 - Jul 1995

After finishing my previous employment I was hired for 2 months with Pacspec as they had just installed the CBA accounting package and needed someone with a background in accounting and computers to help them set up and implement systems. My objectives were to examine their existing operations and redesign their paper trail to work with the new system. At the time the company was looking at shifting its operations to Auckland which is why I did not consider a full time position with them. After finishing my previous employment I was hired for 2 months with Pacspec as they had just installed the CBA accounting package and needed someone with a background in accounting and computers to help them set up and implement systems. My objectives were to examine their existing operations and redesign their paper trail to work with the new system. At the time the company was looking at shifting its operations to Auckland which is why I did not consider a full time position with them.

Office Manager

• Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

Duties included - Liaison with acts and venues; arranging and booking acts; contracts; desktop publishing and promotions; general office accounting, GST, PAYE, FBT, cashbook reconciliations, cashflow and budget reports and projections, banking, Drs and Crs ledgers and all business accounts to final Balance Sheet and Tax Return. Duties included - Liaison with acts and venues; arranging and booking acts; contracts; desktop publishing and promotions; general office accounting, GST, PAYE, FBT, cashbook reconciliations, cashflow and budget reports and projections, banking, Drs and Crs ledgers and all business accounts to final Balance Sheet and Tax Return.

Office Manager

• Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

Duties included - Daily cashbook and accounting including GST & FBT returns; weekly and monthly account reports and preparation of year-end accounts for Company Accountant; contracts and general correspondence; wages and PAYE; promotional material (desktop publishing - posters, handbills and publicity material). I was also 'on-call' to help out nights either on the bar, kitchen, production booth or as M.C. for various functions and special events. Duties included - Daily cashbook and accounting including GST & FBT returns; weekly and monthly account reports and preparation of year-end accounts for Company Accountant; contracts and general correspondence; wages and PAYE; promotional material (desktop publishing - posters, handbills and publicity material). I was also 'on-call' to help out nights either on the bar, kitchen, production booth or as M.C. for various functions and special events.

Owner/Manager

• Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

Along with two other partners I bought a Musical Equipment hireage firm and ran it for three years as manager. My duties included all office work including accounting; customer services and general maintenance of the equipment. Along with two other partners I bought a Musical Equipment hireage firm and ran it for three years as manager. My duties included all office work including accounting; customer services and general maintenance of the equipment.

Office Manager

• Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

After the bands demise I was offered work with our management company handling bookings and contracts for a range of NZ bands and venues. After the bands demise I was offered work with our management company handling bookings and contracts for a range of NZ bands and venues.

Musician

• Jan 1982 - Jan 1986

Toured NZ with band 'Echoes'. Apart from performing I was also responsible for venue and management liaison; bookings and contracts and the bands finances up to Balance Sheet stage. Toured NZ with band 'Echoes'. Apart from performing I was also responsible for venue and management liaison; bookings and contracts and the bands finances up to Balance Sheet stage.

Clerk

• Jan 1980 - Jan 1982

with the Maintenance/Liable Parent section tracing and prosecuting maintenance absconders. Reason for leaving - I was offered the chance to tour NZ with a full-time working band. with the Maintenance/Liable Parent section tracing and prosecuting maintenance absconders. Reason for leaving - I was offered the chance to tour NZ with a full-time working band.

Clerk

• Jan 1977 - Jan 1979