• Job TypePermanent
• PaySalary required commensurate with the position
• Reference5716701

Comments

My candidate is a returning New Zealander who has taken their career around the world including senior finance roles in the UK, Pakistan and is now looking at returning to NZ. They are a chartered accountant and a certified management accountant with education to back his qualifications. They have worked in a number of different industries including wholesale, education, waste management, CA firms, property management, financial services and food manufacturing.

My candidate plans to return to NZ as soon as they have a role to get in to. They have finished a contract role and are immediately available with the only time restriction being travel time back to NZ.

Professional qualifications/key skills

• Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Management and Financial accounting

Education and Qualifications

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand,

Chartered Accountant

Since 2007

Institute of Certified Management Accountants – CMA ANZ

Certified Management Accountant

Completed 2008

Victoria University of Wellington

Master of Applied Finance

Completed 2005

University of Arid Agriculture

Master of Business Administration

Completed 1999

Employment History

Clothing Wholesale and Retailer

Finance Director- Fixed Term Contract

March 2023 to March 2024

• Implemented enhanced financial reporting processes, providing accurate and timely financial information for informed decision-making
• Developed comprehensive financial models and dashboards, enabling better analysis of sales trends, cost structures, and profitability. Financial models, financial analysis and business plans.
• Compiling monthly management accounts including variance analysis, write commentary for the management.
• Assisting and liaison with the external company accountant and statutory auditors for annual audit.
• Preparing and filling tax returns and liaison with tax authorities.
• Preparing annual budgets and define KPIs to monitor performance against business targets.

Green Waste Management Company

Finance Manager

July to August 2022

• Stream lined the day-to-day operations of the finance department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll process.
• Reduced monthly management accounts process and period from 10 to 5 days
• Designed annual budgeting process and cashflow forecasting process to support the business decision making process easy and more effective.
• Reviewed financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and best

Business Advisory Company

Director Financial Services

2017 to date

• Independent Business finance advisor of JS Bank, Bank Alfalah and Habib Metro Bank of Pakistan.
• Preparing Financial models, financial analysis and business plans.
• EPC projects financial management including designing, implementation and management of financial part of ECP project contracts.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and write commentary for the management.
• Preparing annual accounts and liaison with the statutory auditors for annual audit.
• Preparing and filling tax returns of clients.
• Preparing project and operational budgets and define KPIs.

Government Agency

Chief Financial Officer

2014 to 2017

Property Management Company

Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary

2011 to 2014

Dairy Manufacturer

Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary

2007 to 2011

Dairy Products Research Company

Accounts Manager/ Head of Finance

2006 to 2007

Secondary Education Centre

Finance Manager / Head of Finance

2005 to 2006

Investment Group

Financial Controller

2003 to 2005

Simon Lawrence

Team Manager

Hays Senior Finance

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