Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accounts Administration
Hr Administration
It Skills
Accounting
Tertiary Study
Hobbies and Interests
References
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Natasha Fraser

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

After 10 years with the same company, I am ready to take the next step in my career and the challenges that come with it.

Overview; 12+ Years working within Accounting, Administration and Management within medium to large organisations. Accounting; Processing accounts up to trial balance on a monthly basis, management reports such as annual budgets and forecast, and operational reports focusing on revenue growth and cost reduction. Accounts Administration; Processing of end-to-end accounts payable and receivable; Hiring of new staff, training and ongoing management of a team of 7 staff. IT Skills; Navision, Microsoft Dynamix AX, Asana, Excel (Vlook up, Xlook up, pivot table, formulas).

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Finance Partner

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
Christchurch
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided financial insight to senior management on strategic decisions and business plans.
  • Prepared budget and forecast models for internal stakeholders.
  • Analyzed financial data and identified areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Conducted variance analysis between actual results and budget and forecast expectations.
  • Identified cost savings opportunities across the organization.
  • Checked vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

Commercial Manager – Southern

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
Christchurch
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Work to achieve and exceed annual increased budgets for the current and past financial years
  • Helped set and review the annual budget, focusing on revenue growth and cost reduction
  • Oversee the day-to-day operational management of approximately 150 sites within the South Island
  • Liaised with the sales team leader, provided financial data and statistics to ensure targets and budgets are exceeded
  • Work directly with external consultants and specialists to successfully obtain required council consents
  • Helped to build a sustainable, high performing culture within the branch
  • Assisted the branch accountant with financial tasks
  • Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly forecasting
  • Provided excellence in Customer Service.

Branch Administration Manager

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Worked closely with the Regional Manager to assist and ensure Financial Budgets were being met
  • Helped to set Operational targets with the Regional Manager and ensured these were being delivered to the wider Operational team
  • Performed day to day branch administration and general office tasks
  • Actively engage and document on Monthly Branch meetings
  • Provide reports to the Regional Manager on financial tracking focusing on budgets and forecasts
  • Draft lease agreements for development managers
  • Assist in Projects including acquisition papers
  • Managed and directed contractors when required to perform car park upgrade works.

Branch Accountant - Southern

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Report directly to GM of Finance
  • Oversee all financials and reporting for the Southern Region
  • (circa 150 cost centers)
  • Issuing and reviewing of month-end and year-end P&L
  • Journal entries
  • Weekly and Quarterly forecast
  • Annual Budget Process
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Assistant Accountant

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
06.2014 - 12.2016
  • Debtor Billing
  • Debtor Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Debt Collection.

Accounts Receivable

Forman Group
10.2012 - 05.2014
  • Accounts receivable
  • FirstNet Accounting software
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Credit Control.

Accounts Payable

Coin Cascade
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Navision Accounting Software.

Payroll administrator

School Support
01.2010 - 01.2012

Education

New Zealand Diploma in Business -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
01-2012

Diploma in Accounting - Accounting

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
01-2012

Courses, Operations Management, Project Management -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ

Skills

  • Salesforce
  • Navision
  • Microsoft Dynamix AX
  • Asana
  • Excel (Vlook up, Xlook up, pivot table, formulas)
  • Organization and Administration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Organizational Skills
  • Performance Analysis

Accounts Administration

Processing of end-to-end accounts payable and receivable, and supporting Payroll for up to 70 staff.

Hr Administration

Hiring of new staff, training and ongoing management of a team of 7 staff.

It Skills

Xero, MYOB, Navision, Microsoft Dynamix AX, Asana, Excel (Vlook up, Xlook up, pivot table, formulas).

Accounting

Processing accounts up to trial balance on a monthly basis, management reports such as annual budgets and forecast, and operational reports focusing on revenue growth and cost reduction.

Tertiary Study

  • CPIT, School of Business, 2010 - 2012, New Zealand Diploma in Business, Diploma in Accounting
  • ARA Institute of Canterbury, 2021

Operations Management,

Project Management

Hobbies and Interests

Outside of work I enjoy spending quality time with my friends and family, usually enjoying some games and a meal together. I also enjoy spending time exploring the outdoors, especially going to areas off the beaten track with our 4wd club.

References

Available on request.

Affiliations

  • Camping
  • Four-wheel driving. Committee Member
  • Aerial Acrobat's
  • Puzzles and boardgames

Accomplishments

  • Internal employment recognition award

Timeline

Commercial Finance Partner

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
07.2023 - Current

Commercial Manager – Southern

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
01.2021 - 07.2023

Branch Administration Manager

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
01.2018 - 01.2021

Branch Accountant - Southern

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
01.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Accountant

Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited
06.2014 - 12.2016

Accounts Receivable

Forman Group
10.2012 - 05.2014

Accounts Payable

Coin Cascade
02.2012 - 09.2012

Payroll administrator

School Support
01.2010 - 01.2012

New Zealand Diploma in Business -

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Diploma in Accounting - Accounting

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Courses, Operations Management, Project Management -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Natasha Fraser