SHIREE MURRAY
Rarangi
Summary
Motivated and resourceful professional with proven expertise in administrative support, customer service, and operational management. Adept at providing frontline support in high-pressure environments, handling complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and respect. Skilled in utilising systems, coordinating data entry, and assembling information while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Recognised for exceptional communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach to fostering trust and confidence. Committed to delivering outstanding service and contributing to high-performing teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Dry Food NZ Limited
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Managing Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
- Management of all bank payments and reconciliations, including foreign currency transactions
- Preparing payroll and managing PAYE compliance/payments
- Implementing the necessary human resources information for the management of both current employees and new recruits
- Complete Tax Returns, manage IRD compliance and payments
- Managing of General Ledger Journals and monthly closing
- Preparing Budgets, forecasts, monthly and annual reporting
- Cost accounting, inventory management and control of manufacturing account systems
- Implementing procedures and systems to guarantee the precise and efficient operations of business
- Providing monthly Management Reports to Board
- The company progressed rapidly and I was required to a wide range of Administration Tasks, from HR to ordering stationery
Accountant
Sidekick Tasman Limited
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Preparing and reviewing Financial Reports and Tax Returns
- Liaising between IRD and Clients
- Establishing arrangements with IRD and be the intermediary with any tax concerns
- Complying with Tax Legislation and what the impact will be for clients
- Reviewing and processing GST for various clients
- Management Accounting for several clients
- Preparing and processing payroll for clients
- Guiding clients on essential human resources information needed to oversee both existing staff and new hires
Finance and Administration Manager
Destination Marlborough - Blenheim
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Preparing and presenting financial statements to the Board
- Liaising with Marlborough District Council on funding and business strategies
- Preparing and maintaining budgets
- Pivoting the financial balance of Destination Marlborough through the COVID Pandemic
- Required to do a wide range of administration tasks
Accounting Technician
First Class Accounting - Blenheim
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Compliance accounting in a small accounting franchise End of year returns
- GST and PAYE reconciliations
- Client liaison
Account and System Consultant
Springlands Health Limited - Blenheim
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Consult and establish accounting processes
- Convert accounting system from Cash Basis to Invoice Basis
- Training Staff on Xero
- Servicing Financial needs of Directors Payroll for Directors and Salary Staff Liaising with External Accountants GST and Tax Payments
- Bank Reconciliation
- Reconciliation and processing of payments analysing and processing receipts
- Make process suggestions within the administration team
Project Co Ordinator
Tim Barton Architect Ltd - Blenheim
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Communication and information sharing with Ministry of Education and relevant Schools- this included distributing meeting minutes and monthly progress reports on all aspects of projects, attending meetings, and responding to queries
- Problem solving and dispute management
- Helping the Board of Trustees develop its project brief
- Maintaining the project document
- Working with the school representatives and Ministry of Education Property Advisor
- Liaising with the board to get approval and sign-off at various stages of the project, such as the designs and progress
- Managing conflicts of interest
- Organising and compiling data for Condition Assessments of School Buildings
Assistant Accountant
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua - Blenheim
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Finance and Tax - Group Accounting Payroll
- Setting up accounting systems
- Servicing Financial Needs of Trustees and Directors
- Financial Reporting
- IT liaison between Cloud/Internet provider and Staff Liaising with Auditors
- Providing reporting for different entities
- Required to a wide range of administration work to assist the CEO, until a PA and Board Secretary was employed
Director - (Helicopter Engineering Company)
Helivation Ltd
01.2004 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
New Zealand Diploma in Business -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Operational Efficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Reporting proficiency
- Internal controls
- Cash flow forecasting
- Budgeting and Cost Analysis
- Human resources management
Timeline
Accountant
Dry Food NZ Limited
05.2023 - 02.2024
Accountant
Sidekick Tasman Limited
10.2021 - 03.2023
Finance and Administration Manager
Destination Marlborough - Blenheim
08.2019 - 10.2021
Accounting Technician
First Class Accounting - Blenheim
03.2019 - 08.2019
Account and System Consultant
Springlands Health Limited - Blenheim
08.2016 - 04.2019
Project Co Ordinator
Tim Barton Architect Ltd - Blenheim
01.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant Accountant
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua - Blenheim
11.2014 - 10.2015
Director - (Helicopter Engineering Company)
Helivation Ltd
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
New Zealand Diploma in Business -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
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