Experience

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  Logicor

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Finance Manager

    • Apr 2017 - May 2018
    • London, United Kingdom

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  Virgin Active

  • London, United Kingdom

  • UK Financial Accounting Manager

    • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

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  Rocco Forte Hotels

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Group Reporting Manager

    • Dec 2014 - Sep 2016
    • London, United Kingdom

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  Close Brothers

  • London, United Kingdom

  • FP&A Analyst

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
    • London, United Kingdom

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  PwC

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Manager

    • Feb 2009 - May 2014
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    ROLES:Jul 2013 – Apr 2014 – Financial Assurance, ManagerJul 2011 – Jun 2013 – Financial Assurance, Senior Associate Feb 2009 – Jun 2011 – Financial Assurance, AssociateI was responsible for providing financial assurance to a portfolio of medium to large sized audit engagements and managing teams of up to ten team members. I worked on a wide range of companies mainly in the financial services, manufacturing and retail space. Particular focuses were on banking, corporate treasuries and household goods production. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: ●Analysing and performing detailed review of financial and non financial information to verify the accuracy included in financial statements●Tailoring testing programmes to specific client situations and industries●Identifying areas of potential efficiency improvements for future audit engagements●Communicating issues and progress to directors and partners on audit engagements●Strong project management skills to ensure delivery of audit engagements within tight deadlines●Staff management - mentor, delegation, supervise, train and review work as well as providing feedback on their performance ●Developing and maintaining professional relationships with a wide range of clients, business partners and stakeholders●Assessing accounting and internal control systems, determining their effectiveness and providing recommendations to mitigate any identified deficiencies●Strong knowledge of the IFRS and NZ GAAP●Sharing ideas/knowledge with other staff members and ensuring compliance with PwC’s policies and professional standards●Proactively identifying opportunities to help clients to solve their business problems and provide value-added services●Preparing written documents to be presented to Audit Committees and Boards of Directors●Managing project financials, including building budgets, billing of clients and monitoring engagement recoveries●Facilitating internal trainings