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Nadine Rathjens

Henderson Valley,New Zealand

Summary

I spent my earlier years studying fine arts, creating visual artworks that expressed my imagination and technical skills in pattern making and working in production management. I found I had an affinity with numbers and product and service negotiations and often could understand the relationship with numbers when looking at financial reports. This led me to successfully upskill in the areas of office management and bookkeeping while still having the passion to learn.

Finance professional with extensive experience in overseeing accounting functions and financial reporting. Known for precision in financial record-keeping and proactive approach to problem-solving. Highly collaborative, reliable, and adaptable to evolving business needs, with strong skills in reconciliation and budget management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Bookkeeper

Madam Bookkeeper Limited
01.2008 - Current

Clientele

  • Trades, Legal Professionals, IT, Software, HR Technology, Telecommunications, DHB-Facilities, Printing/Media, Property Development, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Mental Health

Services provided

  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
  • Assisted in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, aligning financial planning with organizational goals.
  • Conducted regular audits of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
  • Supported budget preparation and monitoring efforts, providing accurate financial data to inform decision making.
  • Managed payroll processing and ensured accurate tax , benefit deductions, and employee reimbursements were applied.
  • Assisted in audit preparations by gathering required documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes for increased efficiency, implementing new software programs and organizational systems.
  • Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing, collections follow-ups, and vendor payment scheduling.
  • Maintained fixed asset schedules for depreciation calculations and annual property tax filings.
  • Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews to address inquiries promptly while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • . Streamlined the month-end closing process by implementing more efficient procedures for reconciling account balances and generating financial statements.
  • . Enhanced transparency into company finances by creating detailed monthly budget variance reports for management's review.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive financial reports, enhancing clarity for stakeholders' decision-making processes.
  • Streamlined payroll processing procedures, improving efficiency through automation and reducing processing errors.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Major

Whitecliffe College of Art & Design
01.1997

Diploma - Business – Executive Programmes

University of Auckland
01.2004

Post Graduate Certificate - Business Administration

AUT
Auckland
01.2010

Skills

  • Office Management & Bookkeeping & Payroll
  • Preparation of accounts to trial balance inclusive of reconciliation, manual journals, and working with external accountants/CA’s and financial advisors
  • Ability to efficiently prepare financial statements from standard accounting software set up to
  • AR/AP
  • Debtor management
  • Administration
  • Production Management
  • Product back costing
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Software Expertise

  • Xero Accounting, Pastel Accounting, Cash Manager, MYOB, QuickBooks, Empower and Pronto
  • Payroll: PayHero, Xero, Smart Payroll (now implemented by Smartly), Crystal, Comacc, Ace, iPayroll, Flexitime, IMS (old school), and the original Kalamazoo wages system (manual)
  • ProWorkFlow
  • Analytics: Spotlight (not my favourite)
  • Inventory: Trade Gecko, Xero, Emerge
  • Dext, Hubdoc Ezzybills
  • Approvalmax
  • Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
  • Google Docs
  • Payment platforms Stripe/Eway/Paypal
  • Beims – Facility Management

Accomplishments

  • Achievements
  • Certified Member of the New Zealand Bookkeepers Association
  • Registered IRD Bookkeeper
  • Introduction new software to clients to solve a range of problems
  • Made a complicated inventory system more functional
  • Implemented new accounting software and support training
  • Implemented new payroll software and training and support
  • Introduced clients to a range of external consultants and suppliers to benefit and increase the companies bottom line
  • Increase revenue for a range of companies with a small range of changes and software implementation
  • Learnt that asking questions is ok – shows there is always more knowledge to learn
  • Learnt work/life balance
  • Assisting overseas team members apply for and receive working visa’s/permanent residency
  • Learning how to work with development teams – keep the fridge full, coffee on and don’t touch their screens if they leave them open
  • Ability to spot profit and loss/balance sheet variations, with identifying key elements for the variances

Certification

  • ICNZB Certified Bookkeeper
  • L1 Xero Associate
  • L2 Xero Professional

Interests

To finally complete my first WOW arts entry or start again after the last attempt couldn’t be held up without a metal frame! My two grandsons!

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Timeline

Senior Bookkeeper

Madam Bookkeeper Limited
01.2008 - Current

Diploma - Business – Executive Programmes

University of Auckland

Post Graduate Certificate - Business Administration

AUT

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Major

Whitecliffe College of Art & Design
Nadine Rathjens