• Job TypePermanent
• PaySalary/rate required commensurate with position
• Reference8528583

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My candidate is an immediately available Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce, bringing extensive finance experience and a strong skill set in spreadsheeting, database software, and strategic planning. Known for effective teamwork and independent problem-solving, this professional has enhanced business operations through roles in health network contract management, utility services financial oversight, and convenience store network business analysis. With a history of ensuring compliance with accounting standards and leading significant system transitions and improvements, my candidate is a valuable asset for driving business performance.

Professional qualifications/key skills

• Chartered Accountant since 1990

• Experience across finance at all levels

• Excellent spreadsheeting and database software skills

• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.

• Logical and quick lateral thinker.

Education and Qualifications

Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand

Since 1990

Bachelor of Commerce

Completed 1987

Employment and Work History

Healthcare Provider

Contracts Accountant

2023

• Perform internal reconciliation and analysis of existing contracts to ensure that all contracted claims were made over the previous two years.

• Set up Contract Management system to provide better visibility and control over the provider contracts for the health programmes and initiatives throughout the group

• Provide support and advice to the Chief Financial Officer and other senior leaders in contract performance

• Assist accounts team with monthly claims and month end processes and to provide extra support during staff absences and busy times

• Assist and provide support in sending updated contracts out to providers.

• Setting up role processes and specifications for full time Contracts/Accounts Receivable staff member.

Energy Provider

Management Accountant

2017 to 2023

• Provided Management Accounting Support to Business Managers for Greenspace Services and Metering and Field Operations

• Preparation of six monthly and Annual Financial Accounts for Greenspace and Metering and Field Operations as well as providing support to CFO for the preparation of the company Financial statements and notes to the accounts

• Developed and documented Accounting policies, standards and systems

• Management of the company Treasury function with Dunedin City Treasury

• Ensured that Financial Accounts were prepared in accordance with International Accounting standards

• Annual budgeting and ongoing Forecasting for business units.

• Played integral part in new ERP implementation

• Developed and built new controls and reporting within the new ERP system for better visibility on the key drivers and risk areas of the business

• Undertook projects for the purpose of adhering to International Accounting Standards and further development of systems

Retailer/Wholesaler

Business Analyst

2012 to January 2017

• Provided support to end users, provided training, identified and provided continuous system improvements and assisted in driving overall business performance

• Drove and managed systems project work

• Developed system reports and provided business insights

• Project manager for the upgrade and rollout of The Infinity Retail Management System to the group. This included the adoption of new processes and procedures for inventory control

• Project Manager for testing and implementation of Document management and CPI Systems resulting in better automated processing of group purchasing, payments, on charging to stores and providing relevant KPI reporting to stores and management

Food Manufacturer

Management Accountant

2013 to 2014

Financial Advisors

Operations Manager

2011 to 2012

Start-up Manufacturer

Finance Manager

2010 to 2011

Pre 2010 History available on request

Simon Lawrence

Team Manager

Hays Senior Finance

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