Office Professional with 13 years of Finance experience, self -motivated, highly-driven towards learning new skills, embraces change & development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Supervisor
Precinct Property
Auckland CBD, Auckland
03.2024 - 05.2024
Engaged in a 2-month contract that was extended by an extra month.
Led Accounts Payable team, ensuring efficient payment processing for multiple properties and bank accounts.
Tasked with training existing staff, who were unfamiliar with payment processing, to take on this crucial responsibility.
Ensured timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
Reconciled vendor accounts to ensure accuracy of payments made.
Performed monthly account reconciliations of vendor statements against company records.
Managed accounts payable for all Precinct Property Group entities, including third-party capital investment entities.
Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies with vendors.
Developed and implemented internal controls over the accounts payable process.
Interacted with vendors regarding any issues related to payments or outstanding balances.
Senior Finance Officer
Taumata Arowai - Contract for H2R
Wellington Region, New Zealand
05.2023 - 12.2023
Worked collaboratively within a team of 3 to provide support to the Finance and Procurement function by carrying out essential accounting processes to ensure timely, accurate, and robust financial information
Prepared and processed monthly journals for payroll, leave liabilities, bank transactions prepayments,
bank transactions, provisions, accruals, and other ad-hoc journals, ensuring all financial information is
appropriately recorded in the financial management information system (FMIS) and complies with
relevant accounting standards
Prepared bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances to ensure financial information integrity
Ensured accurate and timely filing of GST and FBT returns
Assisted the Finance Manager in compiling reports including Board, Te Puna, Parliamentary, Official Information Act, and Selected Committee reports
Generated Purchase Orders for budget holders
AR/AP checks and set up in the Financial Management Information System (Business Central 365) Process
Managed and addressed supplier and customer inquiries regarding BAU and weekly AP payment runs.
Took on debt collection responsibilities as necessary
Senior A/P & Purchasing Professional
Kiwi Wealth - Contract H2R
Wellington Region, New Zealand
10.2022 - 04.2023
Assumed ownership of the procurement and AP system previously overseen by Kiwibank, implementing strategic enhancements for streamlined operations in collaboration with the operations manager implemented initiatives driven by their strategic vision & ideas from KiwiWealth to Fisher Funds
Managed the transition of Purchasing & Accounts Payable System from Kiwibank
Assisted with the implementation of updated Process & Standard Procedures
Developed instructional resources for KW team members
Identified and implemented system improvements
Created a comprehensive process guide for the implementation of the new PO & AP system.
Provided training to employees from various Business Units on purchase order generation
Actively participated in the testing phase of the new System migration from Kiwibank - KiwiWealth
BAU responsible for all payments and Purchase Orders
Fixing errors in new UBW
Weekly payment and monthly pay-runs
Reconciling of all accounts
Month end reporting
Accounts Payable
Fantech NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2021
Performed monthly and fortnightly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
Performed accurate periodic FBT tax assessments
Implemented streamlined processes for handling international quality assurance checks, warranty claims, and credit processing related to defective items
Maintained precise data entry for all supporting documents on QA intranet
Ensured efficient invoicing for Suppliers and OPEX.
Managed national Company Vehicle requirements including issuing and canceling Fuel Cards, as well as renewing car registrations.
Managed monthly reconciliation of expenses for both national and international Company Credit Cards
Oversaw operations as SERKO In-charge
Prepared for annual external Audit.
Responsible for all National, Overseas, and Sundry payments fortnightly and monthly.
Processed Credit Applications for new suppliers
Liaised with relevant stakeholders to address account-related inquiries
Provided quick and effective resolutions to finance-related inquiries for FANTECH PTY in Australia Melbourne.
Verified shipment documents and aligned them with customs clearance requirements for received items
Managed salary preparation and collected nationwide leave forms, while overseeing sick leave, annual leave, parental leave, and KiwiSaver Hardship applications.
Accounts Payable
The Interiors Group / Carpet Court (Curtain Studio)
Auckland / New Zealand
03.2019 - 09.2021
Analyzing, reporting and implementing solutions for Data related issues (Wholesalers and Makers)
Timely processing of all payments to suppliers, incl. Streamlined operations for wholesalers, makers, installers, and general OPEX.
Achieved successful reconciliation of supplier statements
Ensured timely completion of accounts receivable activities.
Ensured compliance with delegated authority levels by approving all invoices
Managed reconciliation of creditors and general ledgers
Managed and updated aged creditors ledgers, collaborating closely with Finance Manager on payment schedules.
Accurately reconciled bank accounts and payments.
Daily bank reconciliation (perform as backup)
Various projects, such as Installer process improvement
Administrative tasks such as ordering stationary, fleet & fines and incentive's payments
Finance Officer
AIR NEW ZEALAND
Auckland / New Zealand
03.2010 - 08.2018
Efficiently liaised with stakeholders to address concerns relating to Cargo Sales Global Regions in Air New Zealand and international markets.
Supporting Cargo Application/Database (Rapid), including user support Shareholder engagement
Ensured accurate accounting of Prepaid Cargo Revenue/Sales
System matter expert for Cargo Sales
Conducted training sessions on Sales processing techniques. Collect, Prepaid Cargo processing & Company Stores
Coordinated with Sales Regions as assigned by Air NZ
Managed invoicing for IATA CASS regions, company stores, and collections
Efficiently managed processing and applying of Credit Notes
Analyzing & investigating issues of all Cargo Sales Regions international
Peoplesoft journaling
Education
Language Teaching -
Teaching and Learning Contexts
CELTA -
Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Accounts Payable, AIHA NZ (Auckland Ice Hockey Association), 06/2012, 06/2015, Auckland, New Zealand, AIHA offers program's for all ages and all skill levels, Children Adult Leagues, Representative Leagues & NZIHL, Paying all AIHA BILLS and ACC Levy, raising funds for annual charity, see LinkedIn information
Hobbies and Interests
Psychology
Music
Mountain Biking
Art Outdoors
Travel
Languages
English
Professional
French
Limited
German
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Supervisor
Precinct Property
03.2024 - 05.2024
Senior Finance Officer
Taumata Arowai - Contract for H2R
05.2023 - 12.2023
Senior A/P & Purchasing Professional
Kiwi Wealth - Contract H2R
10.2022 - 04.2023
Accounts Payable
Fantech NZ
12.2021
Accounts Payable
The Interiors Group / Carpet Court (Curtain Studio)
03.2019 - 09.2021
Finance Officer
AIR NEW ZEALAND
03.2010 - 08.2018
Language Teaching -
Teaching and Learning Contexts
CELTA -
Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Microsoft Excel 2013 AULDHOUSE Edit Essentials
Formulae
Functions and Managing Data
Automation and Analysis
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