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Megan Fleming

Hamilton,New Zealand

Summary

Professional well-versed in financial systems and process optimization, ready to drive successful outcomes. Proven experience in integrating and improving accounting systems, enhancing operational efficiency. A reliable team member who adapts to changing needs and consistently delivers high-quality work. Key skills include financial analysis, systems integration, and problem-solving.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Accountant

TMNZ
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of a new job management, time tracking and invoicing system.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and modifying existing procedures.
  • Managing the flow of information from the job tracking system through to payroll and invoicing.
  • Setting up and managing client rate cards.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and modifying existing procedures.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers and uploaded invoices to customer portals.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights and weekly income and budget progress.
  • Optimized system performance through regular maintenance and troubleshooting.

Financial Accountant

ACE Training Limited
03.2017 - 04.2022

Sole charge position to provide the day-to-day accounting function for a New Zealand wide training organisation that specialised in computing software and project management courses.

  • Managing daily accounting tasks through Xero
  • Statutory filing obligations, GST, PAYE and FBT returns
  • Payroll processing and management
  • Used PowerBI and Excel to conduct financial analysis, presenting valuable business insights to management.
  • Managed accounts up to trial balance
  • Coordinated with external accountants to ensure smooth and timley year end accounts.
  • Identified inefficiencies in workflows and implemented process improvements.
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of a new CRM system, resulting in increased efficiencies.

Contract Accountant

Asset Recruitment
08.2016 - 03.2017

Contract position established to manage and perform an audit of Doctor’s CME hours at the Waikato DHB.

  • Developed a process to audit and reconcile CME hours.
  • Preformed analytical review of CME hours through data collated from multiple sources to identify errors.
  • Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, Identifying data errors and making recommendations to eliminate errors and improve CME procedures.

Accountant

Peter Granville and Associates
08.2015 - 04.2016

Accountant position within a chartered accounting practice

  • Preparation of financial statements, for a variety of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Preparation of various school’s monthly management reports for presentation to the School’s Board of Trustees
  • Assisted with the transition to the new MOE school end of year reporting framework for schools
  • Completing Tax, GST, PAYE and statistics returns

Maternity/Parental Leave

09.2011 - 08.2015

Finance and Administration Manager

Base 2 Limited
10.2009 - 09.2011

Start-up IT business services company. Implementation and daily management of all account and administration processes and procedures within the company.

  • Managed all accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Completed monthly account sup to trial balance.
  • Coordinated with external accountants to ensure smooth and timley year end accounts.
  • Managed the continuous improvement of processes, including collaborating on the development of the job management system
  • Contributed to the strategic direction of the company including investigating what business sectors to target and determining the best utilization of resources for optimal product delivery
  • Management of large projects including profit projections, financial reporting and resource allocation

Education

Bachelor of Business Studies - Accounting and Management Majors

Massey University

Diploma in Xero - Including Xero Payroll

Career Academy

Skills

  • Analytical problem solver
  • Skilled communicator
  • Motivated self-learner
  • Effective team member
  • Adaptable to change
  • Xero accounting expertise
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Power BI proficiency
  • General ledger, cash flow, AP & AR management
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Business process and systems improvement

Timeline

Systems Accountant

TMNZ
06.2023 - Current

Financial Accountant

ACE Training Limited
03.2017 - 04.2022

Contract Accountant

Asset Recruitment
08.2016 - 03.2017

Accountant

Peter Granville and Associates
08.2015 - 04.2016

Maternity/Parental Leave

09.2011 - 08.2015

Finance and Administration Manager

Base 2 Limited
10.2009 - 09.2011

Diploma in Xero - Including Xero Payroll

Career Academy

Bachelor of Business Studies - Accounting and Management Majors

Massey University

Hobbies and Interests

Family, Animals, Outdoors

Megan Fleming