Andreza Cook
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Kia ora! A strategic and highly organised executive support professional with over 5 years of extensive experience providing high-level assistance to C-suite executives, accounting and administration roles. Proven track record in providing administrative support while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in streamlining processes, maintaining effective communication channels, and supporting senior leadership teams. I bring a unique combination of technical proficiency, financial acumen, and exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver comprehensive executive support while fostering a positive workplace culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Business Support
Qrious Limited, Spark Business Group
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided operational support to the Chief Technology Officer while managing cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrated exceptional organisational and coordination skills in a dynamic technology environment
- Consistently ensured smooth cross-functional collaboration, streamlined project delivery, and maintained a holistic approach to team performance and technological solutions
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
- Orchestrated executive-level communications and governance processes across multiple stakeholder groups
- Led complex project coordination involving 20+ technical professionals, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder alignment
- Successfully planned and executed end-of-financial-year company event for over 100 employees, aligning with company strategies and achieving high employee satisfaction
- Managed comprehensive documentation and reporting processes for senior leadership
- Successfully coordinated the Invest Programme, maintaining executive relationships and programme governance
- Coordinating new employees onboarding activities and interview process
- Managed executive calendar and coordinated travel arrangements
- Ensured smooth running of office operations, including facilities management and vendor relationships
- Facilitated senior leadership meetings, prepared agendas, and managed follow-up actions
- Developed and maintained executive-level reporting and presentations
- Coordinated cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Administered budget tracking and financial reporting
- Ensured compliance with organisational policies and procedures
- Maintained confidential executive and project documentation
- Managing budgets and resources effectively
- Conducting financial analysis and forecasting to support decision-making
- Supported HR processes including onboarding, training coordination, and maintaining employee records
Assistant Accountant
Archipro Limited
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Optimised financial processes across three regions (New Zealand, Australia & Canada)
- Supported organisational growth from 50 to 120 employees through efficient systems implementation
- Implemented streamlined expense management processes across multiple countries
- Managed executive financial reporting and analysis
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication for financial matters
- Maintained accurate documentation and record-keeping systems
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
Executive Support
Neville Newcomb Insurance Brokers Ltd
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided comprehensive support to Executives while managing client relationships and administrative processes according to New Zealand Financial Services standards
- Coordinated client communications and documentation
- Managed complex scheduling and follow-up processes
- Maintained accurate records and processed sensitive documentation
- Supported executive-level client relationships
- Ensured smooth running of office operations, including facilities management and vendor relationships
- Elevated executive support services with timely preparation of presentation materials utilising PowerPoint slideshows and informational handouts.
- Demonstrated versatility in providing executive support by adapting to shifting priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Audit Trainee
Ernst & Young, Brazil
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for executing and maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel and executing the audit approach in a variety of client environments, using a diverse toolkit of accounting and auditing concepts
- Financial statement reviews to identify potential audit issues
- Fieldwork on clients' sites including liaising with other departments such as Actuarial and Tax to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process
- Identification of areas requiring improvement of client's business processes, providing recommendations, then helping prepare and deliver these to clients
- Assistance on audit reporting in IFRS and BRGAAP
- Communication with customers via phone, email, mail, or in person
- Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Developed strong analytical skills through the examination of complex financial data and identification of key issues affecting clients'' businesses.
- Execution of audit work papers
- Execution of additional tests for other compulsory regulations
- Main Clients: Scor Brazil Reinsurance, a division of Scor Re; Seguros Sura Brazil, a division of Sura Insurance; Bradesco Funds
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Sao Paulo Federal University, UNIFESP
Sao Paulo, Brazil12-2018
Certificate - Management & Administration
Albert Einstein Technical School
Sao Paulo, Brazil06-2012
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Account reconciliation
- Executive support expertise
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Operations management
- Vendor negotiations
- Problem resolution
- Forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Software applications
Accomplishments
Program Management: Spearheaded the Invest Programme, a hypothesis-driven innovation framework. Main achievements include:
- Managed a strategic initiative to discover and investigate new business ideas
- Coordinated bi-weekly governance loops between stakeholders and project teams
Certification
- 2025 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® (ongoing, completion expected February 2025)
- 2024 Agile Product Ownership - ICAgile Certified Professional
- 2023 Business Analysis Fundamentals - SoftEd
Timeline
Executive Business Support
Qrious Limited, Spark Business Group
04.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Accountant
Archipro Limited
12.2021 - 04.2023
Executive Support
Neville Newcomb Insurance Brokers Ltd
09.2019 - 12.2021
Audit Trainee
Ernst & Young, Brazil
04.2018 - 04.2019
- 2025 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® (ongoing, completion expected February 2025)
- 2024 Agile Product Ownership - ICAgile Certified Professional
- 2023 Business Analysis Fundamentals - SoftEd
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Sao Paulo Federal University, UNIFESP
Certificate - Management & Administration
Albert Einstein Technical School
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