• Job TypePermanent
• PayAvailable for a competitive salary
• Reference3381771

Professional qualifications/key skills

• CAANZ certification (Accounting technician)
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• GAAP accounting principles
• Management and financial accounting experience
• Prince2

Comments

My candidate is a resourceful professional with extensive experience in accounting, process improvement, and project management. They are currently a Finance Manager in a construction adjacent industry, handling financial reporting, account reconciliation, GAAP accounting principles, data analysis, expense reporting, accounts payable and receivable, cashflow management, project costing, budgeting and forecasting, process improvement, building partnerships, business analysis, and change management. Previously, they worked in the direct construction, energy, and infrastructure industries, where they managed accounting functions, tax compliance, payroll, financial dashboards, cost variance analysis, and implemented process improvements. My candidate also has experience in banking and retail, holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting, and is a qualified CAANZ Accounting Technician.

Following some restructuring, my candidate is seeking a role in another construction or adjacent industry where they have gained expertise and knowledge.

Employment Experience

Construction Adjacent Organisation

Finance Manager

2022 to present

• Financial Reporting
• Account reconciliation
• GAAP accounting principles
• Data analysis
• Expense reporting
• Accounts payable & receivable
• Cashflow management
• Project costing
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Process improvement
• Building partnerships
• Business analysis
• Change management

Residential Construction Firm

Accountant (Contract)

2021 to 2023

As sole charge accountant, I was responsible for all accounting and finance functions from processing through to drafting year end accounts. I was also responsible for tax compliance and filing as well as all aspects of payroll and general HR.

During this time, I improved the month end process with P&L reporting, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. The implementation of a financial dashboard and detailed cashflow/forecast report has given management greater visibility of results and expenditure along with improved cashflow management to enable decision making. Implementation of back-costing reports allows for real time visibility of jobs and the ability to identify variances and improve the costing of future works.

Power Company

Management Accountant

2019 to 2021

As the Management Accountant, I prepared monthly financials with comparison to budget, performed analysis to identify reasons for cost variances or discrepancies and highlight trends that may impact operations cost. I completed the full monthly accounts for the two subsidiary companies, along with end-to-end ownership of assets under construction. I was SME of a major project, assisting with writing and peer reviewing the Finance teams critical processes.

Whilst partnering with the business unit managers, I was able to create useful financial dashboards to help supervisors and managers gain financial literacy which resulted in greater input and ownership from them in monthly reviews and the annual budgeting process. I worked closely with the project delivery team to improve the back-costing process.

Civil Construction Company

2015 to 2019

Project Accountant

2017 to 2019

Planned, organised, and managed the functions of shared services Accounts Payable which included leading and developing a team of 6. I oversaw companywide work in progress ensuring the accuracy of recognition and ageing, retentions, and inventory. I ensured stock stakes were carried out correctly and transitioned numerous business units to electronic stock. I reviewed and updated policy and procedures to ensure content remained relevant and current. I led the development and implementation of the online HSE purchasing portal in partnership with the wider business and NZ Safety.

Assistant Accountant

2015 to 2017

Simon Lawrence

Team Manager

Hays Senior Finance

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