Darren Cowan
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
With almost two years of experience in a large listed company, and two years in local government. Driven, knowledgeable, perceptive and confident. Proven skills in enhancing productivity, efficiency, and bottom-line profits with forward-thinking. Looking to take four years of accounting experience and apply them to a new role which will allow me develop new skills and challenge myself.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor Treasury and Funding
Wellington City Council
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Financial risk management including development and implementation of insurance strategy
- Preparation of cash flow projections
- Investigating, developing and implementation of funding and financial tools
- Processing insurance claim enquiries and insurance policy renewals
- Researching financial alternatives to minimise borrowing costs,margins, and interest rates, to make recommedations
Junior Financial Accountant
Summerset Management Group
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Fixed asset reporting and management
- Complete monthly trail balance reconciliations and variance analysis
- Weekly cash flow forecasting
- Oversight of rate assessments and charges and vehicle registrations
- Contribute to focus on continuous improvements by assisting with financial budgeting and planning
- Bank reconciliations
Accounts Payable Administrator
Summerset Management Group
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for accurately processing accounts payable invoices and credit notes
- Complete daily banking reports
- Controlling the flow of invoices during the authorisation process
- Support and respond to internal and external queries
- Perform weekly payment runs
Education
Bachelors of Business Studies - Accounting
Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier 09.2019
NCEA Level 3 -
Napier Boys' High School
NapierSkills
- Efficient and Detail Oriented
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Proficient Microsoft Skills
- Strong Team Player
- Excellent Time Management
- Relationship Development
- Progress Reporting
Timeline
Advisor Treasury and Funding
Wellington City Council
06.2022 - 05.2024
Junior Financial Accountant
Summerset Management Group
04.2020 - 06.2022
Accounts Payable Administrator
Summerset Management Group
09.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelors of Business Studies - Accounting
Eastern Institute of Technology
NCEA Level 3 -
Napier Boys' High School
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