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Kalyani Wevita

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Results driven senior accounting and financial management executive, with over 25 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management in private and public sector. Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations that drive growth, increase efficiency and bottom line profit. Strong experience in financial forecasting, developing and implementing financial systems, controls and processes in addition to productivity improvements and change management. Possesses solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport at all levels.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - FIXED ASSETS

Wellington Electricity
01.2025 - Current

Managed all activities relating to fixed assets and capital expenditure of the organisation including maintenance and reporting.

SENIOR FINANCE CONTRACTOR

Griffins /Mexicano
09.2024 - 12.2024

Small piece of work helping with the year end reporting and setting up new reporting templates during the transition period of Griffins acquiring the business of Mexicano.

SENIOR FINANCE CONTRACTOR

Royal New Zealand College of GPs
09.2024 - 12.2024

Small piece of work setting up reporting templates post ERP system change.

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (CONTRACT)

MSD
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • As part of Oracle cloud implementation
  • Project budgeting, reporting and forecasting.
  • Create reports based on business requirements
  • Capital Planning including reconciling to PPM (projects module) and EPM (Enterprise Planning module)
  • Remediate migration issues
  • Ensure data integrity in PPM
  • Get EPM Projects/Investments fully stood up
  • Project set-up and maintenance

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (CONTRACT)

SERVICE IQ
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Manage the finance function and year end audit process of Service IQ as they transition through the process of being absorbed into Te Pukenga.

SENIOR PROJECT FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Problem solving issues relating Oracle project module implementation
  • Developed processes for efficiency improvements in Oracle
  • Staff training on Oracle projects

SENIOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)

ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed the financial year end audit process and prepared the financial statements to be included in the Annual Report.
  • CFIS reporting

SENIOR BUSINESS PARTNER (CONTRACT)

NZ POLICE
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Business partnering for one of the large business units
  • Reviewing investment business cases / proposals

SENIOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)

ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed the financial year end audit process and prepared the financial statements to be included in the Annual Report.
  • CFIS reporting

FINANCE PROJECT MANAGER (CONTRACT)

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Managed the finances of project (budget 300 m) to enhance the physical security of the work and income offices across the country
  • Initiated Agile project management methodology to increase efficiency and reduce cost
  • Clear and concise reporting of project progress
  • Managed the budget for property owned by MSD and OT including planning and forecasting.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (CONTRACT)

IKE GPS LIMITED
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed the finance function of the Group consisting of US and NZ divisions.
  • Provided decision support for divisional managers on new initiatives, business process improvement, work force optimisation and operational cost savings.
  • Optimised the expense allocation methodology for subsidiary companies.
  • Developed pricing and financial models for OEM and Saas software solution
  • Optimised P&L reporting to drive action on under performing programs including discontinuation of unprofitable lines of business
  • Managed long and short term strategic planning and budgeting process including cross functional coordination across manufacturing, sales and finance.
  • Served as advisor to CFO and CEO on business cases and scenario analysis.
  • Supported the capital raising process including managing listed company compliance requirements.

VARIOUS FIXED TERM CONTRACTS

01.2014 - 04.2016
  • THOMPSON REUTERS NZ LTD
  • ROYAL NZ COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
  • GROENZ LTD
  • STEEL AND TUBE LTD

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

MESYNTHES LTD
08.2012 - 12.2013
  • Facilitated the capital raising process by preparing company valuation models based on long term forecasts
  • Implemented a costing methodology suitable to the company
  • Restructured the accounting system to adhere to company business model
  • Improved the financial reporting process and format

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

HTS-110 LTD
09.2008 - 08.2012
  • Set up the platform for reporting, control and to manage the potential rapid growth of a new company
  • Built financial reporting structures, database and procedures from scratch.
  • Educated senior management on project costing, pricing and control.
  • Managed capital raising activities including providing long term forecasts and company valuation
  • Efficiently managed cash flow of the business

CORPORATE & OPERATIONS FINANCE MANAGER /COST ACCOUNTANT

IMPERIAL TOBACCO (NZ) LTD
01.2001 - 12.2008
  • Overall responsibility for the divisional finance (operations and corporate) including AP, AR, payroll, tax, financial reporting and transfer pricing.
  • Managed the annual budget/forecasting process
  • Control/manage manufacturing costs and provide product cost estimates and forecasts
  • Developed monitored and analysed key performance indicators (KPI's) and financial ratios to identify efficiency opportunities within the organisation.
  • Streamlined product profitability reporting to drive visibility and fact based decision making.
  • Managed a team of 6 finance staff
  • Set up financial reporting structures, database, procedures etc. from virtual non existence to an efficient operation
  • Managed IT projects in SAP. Successfully designed, scoped and implemented new product costing methodology in SAP.
  • Prepared internal control documentation for complex financial processes and provided recommendations for internal control improvements

LENDING OFFICER

AGC (NZ) LTD
01.1999 - 12.2001
  • Compiling credit applications including analysis of company financials to assess serviceability.

CORPORATE BANKING MANAGER

ABN AMRO BANK NV
01.1996 - 12.1998
  • Managed corporate banking requirements of a portfolio of corporate clients, which included manufacturing companies, trading companies and financial institutions.
  • Actively source new business opportunities.
  • Doubled the value of my portfolio within that period with 40% increase in number of clients.

BANKING ASSISTANT THROUGH TO JUNIOR EXECUTIVE

COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON LTD
01.1988 - 12.1995
  • Compiling credit applications including analysis of company financials to assess serviceability.

Education

Associate - CIMA -

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS
LONDON

MEMBER OF CPA - AUSTRALIA

CPA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Management Accounting & Costing
  • Manufacturing Supply Chain Management
  • ERP & Accounting System Knowledge (SAP, Microsoft, MYOB, JDE, LN(BAAN)ERP, Quantum, Hyperion, Quickbooks, Oracle, Cognos, Xero)
  • Statutory & Financial Reporting
  • Business Partnering
  • Investment Business Cases
  • Project Accounting
  • Business Analysis
  • Board Reporting
  • Staff Management & Development
  • Finance Management

Timeline

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - FIXED ASSETS

Wellington Electricity
01.2025 - Current

SENIOR FINANCE CONTRACTOR

Griffins /Mexicano
09.2024 - 12.2024

SENIOR FINANCE CONTRACTOR

Royal New Zealand College of GPs
09.2024 - 12.2024

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (CONTRACT)

MSD
05.2023 - 07.2024

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (CONTRACT)

SERVICE IQ
02.2023 - 05.2023

SENIOR PROJECT FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
10.2021 - 11.2022

SENIOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)

ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
06.2021 - 09.2021

SENIOR BUSINESS PARTNER (CONTRACT)

NZ POLICE
03.2021 - 06.2021

SENIOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)

ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
12.2019 - 08.2020

FINANCE PROJECT MANAGER (CONTRACT)

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
12.2018 - 12.2019

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (CONTRACT)

IKE GPS LIMITED
04.2016 - 08.2018

VARIOUS FIXED TERM CONTRACTS

01.2014 - 04.2016

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

MESYNTHES LTD
08.2012 - 12.2013

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

HTS-110 LTD
09.2008 - 08.2012

CORPORATE & OPERATIONS FINANCE MANAGER /COST ACCOUNTANT

IMPERIAL TOBACCO (NZ) LTD
01.2001 - 12.2008

LENDING OFFICER

AGC (NZ) LTD
01.1999 - 12.2001

CORPORATE BANKING MANAGER

ABN AMRO BANK NV
01.1996 - 12.1998

BANKING ASSISTANT THROUGH TO JUNIOR EXECUTIVE

COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON LTD
01.1988 - 12.1995

Associate - CIMA -

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

MEMBER OF CPA - AUSTRALIA

CPA
Kalyani Wevita