Rahim Lalani
Compliance Manager at GroupM New Zealand- Claim this Profile
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Roz Calder
Rahim worked as our accountant for over 15 years, managing the requirements of both our local and international business. He was always conscientious and responsible, setting high standards and working hard to meet all our financial needs. He was a delight to work with, bringing a much needed calm and careful manner to the role - an asset to any company.
Colin Ingram
I have worked with numerous Financial Managers in both New Zealand and Australia. Rahim stands above them all in terms of accuracy, attention to detail, problem solving, astuteness and working under pressure. He has adapted to significant changes and has been pro-active in adopting new technology and improving processes and overall efficiency. Rahim would be an asset to any organisation.
Roz Calder
Rahim worked as our accountant for over 15 years, managing the requirements of both our local and international business. He was always conscientious and responsible, setting high standards and working hard to meet all our financial needs. He was a delight to work with, bringing a much needed calm and careful manner to the role - an asset to any company.
Colin Ingram
I have worked with numerous Financial Managers in both New Zealand and Australia. Rahim stands above them all in terms of accuracy, attention to detail, problem solving, astuteness and working under pressure. He has adapted to significant changes and has been pro-active in adopting new technology and improving processes and overall efficiency. Rahim would be an asset to any organisation.
Roz Calder
Rahim worked as our accountant for over 15 years, managing the requirements of both our local and international business. He was always conscientious and responsible, setting high standards and working hard to meet all our financial needs. He was a delight to work with, bringing a much needed calm and careful manner to the role - an asset to any company.
Colin Ingram
I have worked with numerous Financial Managers in both New Zealand and Australia. Rahim stands above them all in terms of accuracy, attention to detail, problem solving, astuteness and working under pressure. He has adapted to significant changes and has been pro-active in adopting new technology and improving processes and overall efficiency. Rahim would be an asset to any organisation.
Roz Calder
Rahim worked as our accountant for over 15 years, managing the requirements of both our local and international business. He was always conscientious and responsible, setting high standards and working hard to meet all our financial needs. He was a delight to work with, bringing a much needed calm and careful manner to the role - an asset to any company.
Colin Ingram
I have worked with numerous Financial Managers in both New Zealand and Australia. Rahim stands above them all in terms of accuracy, attention to detail, problem solving, astuteness and working under pressure. He has adapted to significant changes and has been pro-active in adopting new technology and improving processes and overall efficiency. Rahim would be an asset to any organisation.
Experience
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GroupM New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Compliance Manager
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Nov 2021 - Present
Implementing Sox framework Manage financial audits Process improvement Assisting in remediation of any outstanding past audit findings Implementing Sox framework Manage financial audits Process improvement Assisting in remediation of any outstanding past audit findings
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Medtech Global
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New Zealand
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Financial Accountant - Contract
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
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Finance Manager / Accountant
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Apr 2007 - Nov 2020
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NeedScope International
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New Zealand
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Apr 2007 - Nov 2020
Business Strategy and Planning-Manage budgets and forecasting, reported variances to the budget/forecast along with the monthly financial reporting -Preparation of cash flow forecasting, optimising net working capital by keeping tabs on aged receivables and payable. Coordinating with regional and national treasury for optimum utilisation of capital-Help contribute setting pricing strategy, rate cards, new offers and proposals-Assist transitioning from independent company to fully integrated Kantar entity Profitability Optimisation and Cost Control-Analyse project profitability, comparing projects that are more profitable and what are common drivers, investigate budget vs. actuals project variances and recommend improving OP-Drive cost control -Pay continuous attention on order book and track pipeline projects, compliance and trends-Manage overhead spending, reviewing cost, negotiate better deal and control discretionary spendingReporting and Compliance-Oversee preparation of monthly reporting pack, Capex reporting, explaining material variance and commenting the business impact-Overlook all accounting functions, accounts payables, receivables, CAPEX, accruals, billings, job management, GST, FBT, income tax calculation and payments-Ensuring company adhere to Kantar policies and procedures, Sox policies and statutory laws and financial regulations -Assist with monthly payroll, staff increases, managing bonus schemes ensuring set KPIs are meet -Assist and coordinate annual audit compliance, finalise statutory returns, tax calculation and payments-Management of all dividends: making recommendations on dividends payable, ensuring paperwork are completed in line with the company dividend policies -Assist in administering company insurances, NZ companies’ office compliances, NZ Stat surveys, RA surveys
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Assistant Accountant
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Dec 2004 - Apr 2007
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Education
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CPA Australia
CPA -
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Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Business -
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TAFE NSW
Certificate in Accounting -
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University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
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