Experience

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  DDB Group Aotearoa NZ

  • New Zealand
  • Advertising Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Aug 2023 - Present

  • Group Financial Controller

    • Jun 2016 - Sep 2023

  • Senior Accountant

    • Apr 2013 - Jun 2016

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  Ladbrokes

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Financial Accountant

    • Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
    • London, United Kingdom

    Preparation / Review of quarterly statutory reporting packs for several divisions including Retail, HR, Trading, Spain, Group Properties, International and Racecourse ManagementPreparation of end of year statutory accounts for Spain and Group Properties.Review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow reportingFull preparation/review of quarterly VAT/GST Returns for Retail, Racecourse Management and Group PropertiesReview monthly Intrastat returns and Non-Resident Landlord ReturnsPreparation of monthly financial reporting of central shared services divisions including HR and Trading and facilitated the allocation of charges to divisions across the business using an agreed methodology.Review monthly management reporting of the Property division, covering over 2,500 retail shops and head office properties.Preparation and review of monthly property pack, consisting of narratives, monthly performance reports, cost analysis and variance analysis for senior managementPreparation/Review of monthly management accounts for Spain, HR, Trading and Group Properties divisionsLiaising with internal and external auditors and producing reports to assist with internal and external auditsBudgeting and forecasting for several core business divisionsProject management to automate Property Division on to ECS (Qube)Management and supervision of two team membersAssisting department heads with adopting a new Oracle ERP System, changing of chart of accounts, testing and implementation of the new system ready for January 2013 launch.Undertaking adhoc project based work

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  South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Management Accountant

    • Oct 2006 - Jan 2010
    • London, United Kingdom

    Assisted in the development of the Foundation Trust application for the Trust, providing detailed retrospective analysis including bridge analysis, narratives and manipulation of data using advanced Excel functionsPrepared monthly financial income and expenditure reports for managers including cost improvement plans, as well as preparation of narratives and variance analysisCoordinated, trained and supervised two junior team members to ensure they were able to complete all monthly tasks within tight deadlinesProvided training presentations to non-financial managers on reading budget statements and forecasting Supported and covered directorate accountants in their absence Chaired meetings with budget holders and senior management to identify cost pressures and to discuss financial positions and forecastingPrepared monthly accounts including recharges, accruals, prepayments and variance analysisProduced monthly narrative and summary reports for key senior managementAssisted with forecasting and saving plansAttended meetings with budget holders and senior management to discuss financial position and explain variancesProduced monthly and year end financial accounts for budget holders Assisted with annual budget setting and preparation of costings

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  Carphone Warehouse

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Sales Consultant

    • Apr 2004 - Oct 2006
    • London, United Kingdom

    Team Leader within the branch, which entailed opening and closing the store, cashing up and banking.Assisting customers with mobile phone solutions, contracts, prepay, insurance and accessories.Motivating team members to achieve personal and branch sales targets.Training and support and conducting team meetings.Key holder