• Job TypePermanent
• PayAvailable for a competitive salary
• Reference9644888

Professional qualifications/key skills

• Masters in Professional Accounting
• Member of the Institute of Public Accountants
• Software inc MYOB, Quickbooks, Office365, Navision, Sun, various bespoke packages
• Extensive experience in both management and operational positions

Comments

My candidate is a highly skilled finance professional with a strong background in accounting and financial management across healthcare, education, and hospitality. Holding a Master's in Commerce with a specialisation in professional accounting and several certifications, this candidate excels in preparing financial reports, managing cash flow, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. Proficient in MYOB, QuickBooks, and Office 365, they efficiently manage complex financial operations. With experience as a Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, and Senior Finance Officer, they have a proven track record in budgeting, financial reporting, project management, and internal financial controls. Their dedication to financial accountability and adaptability to different industry requirements make them a valuable asset in any financial management role

Education and Qualifications

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate for IPA Program

Completed 2013

Master’s in commerce professional accounting Masters in Commerce for IPA Program

Completed 2016

Advance Diploma in Financial Accounting

Completed 2010

Career History

Insurance Company

2021 to present

Accountant –2022 to present

Assistant Accountant – 2021 to 2022

• Prepare regular financial reporting for internal performance reviews
• Prepare monthly management reports
• Set up and maintain general ledger codes, fixed assets and cost centres
• Support the budget holders with setting budgets and coach them in understanding their performance
• Manage Project reporting and analysis for Project Owners
• Maintain cashflow
• Responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are processed consistently, accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Ensure the external audit process and timeframes are met to prepare the interim and annual financial statements and annual report
• Filing GST returns
• General ledger reconciliations
• Assisting with budgeting and reforecasting

FMCG Company

Accountant (Part time)

2019 to 2020

• Preparation of monthly FNPF and PAYE Reports
• Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliation for multiple accounts
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Management of cash flow
• Product Costing
• Preparing of Audit reports for the past 2 years

Hospitality Provider

2017 to 2019

Accounts Manager –2017 to 2018

General Manager –2018 to 2019

• Management of Marine and Bar
• Review and preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports and reporting to Board of Directors on a timely basis
• Management of cash flow
• Also assisting in preparing of Audit reports and preparation of year end final accounts for audit purposes
• In charge of debtors and creditors control overall
• Preparation of Vat returns, lodgements and loan payments to banks
• In charge of preparing stock take reports for Management Accounts and also Physical stock take report for Financial Accounts
• Processing of payroll in absence of Payroll Officer
• Preparation of monthly FNPF and PAYE Reports
• Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliation for multiple accounts
• Providing oversight and management of internal financial control measures for all project activities
• Monitoring Accounting procedures and practices, strengthening them as and when required

Educational Establishment

2010 to 2015

Acting Project Accountant –2015

Senior Finance Officer –2013 to 2015

Project Finance Officer – 2010 to 2013

Pre 2010 History available on request

Simon Lawrence

Team Manager

Hays Senior Finance

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