• Job TypePermanent
• PaySalary required commensurate with the position
• Reference5482387

Comments

My candidate is a university educated at both bachelors and MBA level chartered accountant with over 15 years relevant and ascending experience across a number of different organisation types including FMCG, software, distribution and supply chain. They have extensive financial skills including reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, project management, compliance and leadership. Following roles in Pakistan, Dubai and NZ and a successful 12 months studying in Wellington to complete his EMBA, my candidate is seeking a role in which they can place a good long tenure and hope to grow with. Open to relocation for the right position, they are preferentially seeking a South Island organisation.

Professional qualifications/key skills

• Chartered Accountant
• MBA
• BSc in Applied Accounting
• High level of software skills
• Team leading experience

Education and Certifications

Master of Business Administration (EMBA) with distinction

Completed February 2024

Charted Accountants of Australia and New Zealand

Since 2023

Qualified BSc (Honours) in Applied Accounting

Completed 2017

Professional Experience

Education Centre

Data Analyst

2023 to present

IT/Software Company

Financial Controller

2022 to 2023

• Reported to the group CFO, I added value and improved the efficiencies of the group operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of process control, risk management and governance processes to maximize productivity
• Identification and elimination of all “cost of non-quality” in company processes. I acted as an objective source of independent advice to ensure process alignment for internal governance and process efficiencies using Lean Six Sigma techniques
• Successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) ERP across the group companies.
• Implemented new tech tools for achieving efficiency and success in daily processes. (Network Soft POS – Credit Card On Delivery, Cash On Delivery via Virtual accounts Cash Deposit Machine, Stripe payment gateway implementation, automated commission payout for sales and account managers, Virtual E-library / online platform for Accounts Payables)

FMCG/Wholesaler

Accounting Manager

2013 to 2021

• Influenced, and affiliated with business partners to achieve growth along with high business performance through the course of fiscal year; I was responsible for the preparation of management reports to facilitate in managing financial risk associated with the company.
• I was accountable for preparation and finalisation of monthly financials & management summary, as per IAS / IFRS, for ascertaining the business financial performance to the management for appropriate decision-making purposes
• Responsible for monthly review / variance analysis of financial statements - actual performance with preceding year, preceding month and with YTD budgets. Provided advice and support to budget holders to help them manage their budgets effectively
• Communicated with all levels of executive management, while handling escalations to provide timely resolutions
• Supported in the quarterly VAT return preparation, submission, and reporting, to meet regulatory requirements
• Acted as annual audit coordinator for reporting entities / brands with Deloitte and EY
• Successfully managed the integration of multiple brands to Oracle ERP, along with aligning with MIS
• I was the process owner for accounts payable function of organisation Middle East group entities
• Developed KPI of the team to support target monitoring and process improvement
• Responsible for the maintenance of accounts payables ageing, prepayments and closure of open purchase orders generated by the procurement division
• Prepared & Implemented SOP on 3 way matching process & supplier reconciliation
• Projected group monthly cash flow forecast related to payables

Tourism Provider

Financial Accountant

2013

Simon Lawrence

Team Manager

Hays Senior Finance

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