Sonya Wey

Experience

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  NZ Post

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2015

  I was seconded to the finance team of our subsidiary Converga in Sydney and reported into the CFO. I was responsible for the year-end audit with PwC and the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and tax returns. I implemented a robust balance sheet reconciliation process and lead process improvement work including the handover to an outsourced finance team in Manila. I engaged with members of the group leadership team to implement initiatives and resolved items from prior year audit management letters. I also completed ad-hoc tasks such as policy and procedure documentation, tax queries and the roll out of a debtor management process. Show less

  • Senior Financial Accountant

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Special Projects Manager

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  • FMIS Project Trainer

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Accountant

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2013
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  FMG (Farmers Mutual Group)

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2022

  This role involved working with key stakeholders in the insurance services teams to ensure we operated as effectively and efficiently as possible. I supported stakeholders through the delivery of key programmes of work, this involves prioritising requests and influencing the timing and impacts of initiatives. I was responsible for business change and ensured we were following best practice across all our processes and the use of key insurance systems and tools. I identified areas for improvement and implemented these to gain improved excellence for our stakeholders including our clients. Show less Responsible for partnering with the Sales and Service team to support decision making and influence appropriate outcomes. Preparation of budgets, forecasts and supported effective management of revenue and expenditure. Leading the month end financial close and ensuring the accuracy of the profit and loss, this included preparation of monthly management reports for the Executive Leadership Team and the FMG Board. Developed and maintained financial models to support decision making. Produced appropriate reporting and analysis for management to evaluate the financial performance of the mutual, this included input into the FMG business plan. Implementation of initiatives to add value to business processes and policies to ensure we operated effectively and efficiently. Show less

  • Finance Business Partner

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Finance Business Partner

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
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  Powerco

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Financial Accountant

  This is a varied role that includes tasks that span both financial and management accounting. My responsibilities include managing the month end process along with the preparation of the financial report to the Board. Involvement in both the interim and annual audit process including the preparation of financial statements. I am the Management Accountant for the Corporate Services area of Powerco which includes, monthly reporting and the preparation of their budget and forecasts. I am responsible for the co-ordination and preparation of the overall Powerco annual budget and forecasts and communicating outcomes of these to our Executive Leadership team. Other tasks including managing a variety of reports used by Finance, the completion of statistical returns and assisting with relevant industry regulatory requirements. Show less