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Renee Cole

Foxton

Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience excelling in financial reporting and process improvement. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring staff, while ensuring accuracy in financial statements.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

New Zealand Organisation for Quality
05.2024 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy, including invoicing and payables.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, and banking reconciliations.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet business requirements.
  • Prepared monthly management reports against budget.

Accountant

24/7 Beancounter Limited (as a Contractor)
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepare financial statements and tax returns for clients of a number of accounting practices around the country

Senior Manager

Drumm Nevatt & Associates Ltd (as a Contractor)
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
  • Streamlined internal processes for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitored and Managed workflow.
  • Completed final review of work completed by staff and then final sign-off for release to the client.

Associate

O'Fee Next Level Accounting Ltd
07.2015 - 04.2021
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, implementing new software tools.
  • Prepared financial statements, tax returns and GST returns for a wide range of entities, across a wide range of industries.
  • Completed reviews of staff members work and completed final sign off of Financial Statements and Tax Returns for release to the client.
  • Acted as in house accountant for a client, performing bank reconciliations and processing payroll.

Accounting Cadet to Client Manager

Naylor Lawrence & Associates Ltd (& Prior - PWC)
02.2000 - 06.2015
  • Liaised with IRD auditors and Tax Lawyers
  • Trained Junior and Intermediate staff in accounting and auditing
  • Implemented a company administration service, rolling it out to clients, documented the internal processes and trained the staff to undertake the work
  • Undertook audits in the Education sector, not-for-profits and other businesses.
  • Prepared annual financial statements, Management reports, tax returns and GST returns for a wide range of entities, across different industries.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
New Zealand

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Payroll processing
  • Cashflow management
  • Process creation and Implementation
  • Strategic thinking
  • Xero

Timeline

Accountant

New Zealand Organisation for Quality
05.2024 - Current

Accountant

24/7 Beancounter Limited (as a Contractor)
01.2024 - Current

Senior Manager

Drumm Nevatt & Associates Ltd (as a Contractor)
04.2021 - 12.2023

Associate

O'Fee Next Level Accounting Ltd
07.2015 - 04.2021

Accounting Cadet to Client Manager

Naylor Lawrence & Associates Ltd (& Prior - PWC)
02.2000 - 06.2015

Chartered Accountant -

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand

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