JAMIE LEE CAMPBELL

Payment Controller, Foodstuffs North Island | Auckland, NZ May 2023 – January 2025

• 2IC for the Vendor Payments Team of 13, processing multiple payment runs per month. Our team managed roughly 3000 suppliers across 300 stores, processing 40,000 documents per month.
• Led and supported the Vendor Payments Team as a senior member, encompassing responsibilities for Payment Officer tasks, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, invoice verification, and adherence to FSNI standards.
• Utilizing Cherwell to manage, track, and respond to vendor queries
• Managed all payment cycles end-to-end, including authorizing and processing payments, accurately matching and reconciling payments with invoices, and resolving payment-related inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Acted as a key liaison with Treasury to ensure awareness of all payments and minimize impacts on company cash flow.
• Provided guidance and feedback to Vendor Payments Specialists, ensuring all reconciliations were professional, accurate, and consistent with FSNI standards.
• Investigated and resolved payment discrepancies, proactively addressing issues and ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual terms.
• Analyzed payment data to identify exceptions and actively sought ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work practices.
• Recorded and reported on the number of payment runs processed per period.
• Utilized SAP, Microsoft Suite, Teams, Outlook, Google Drive, Cherwell & SharePoint.

• Provided comprehensive remote administration and accounting solutions for 7 small businesses, 4 of which were start-up companies.
• Managed sole-charge accounts, including payables, receivables, and payroll.
• Specialized in migrating client accounting systems from Reckon to Xero, managing data conversion and user training.
• Handled month-end accounts, bank reconciliations, and assisted with year-end reporting.
• Computer Programs used: Reckon Accounts, Xero Accounting, Microsoft Office Suite, MYOB.

• Managed & scheduled jobs for an Electrical team of 8
• Directed all daily business operations, including budget management and managing the end-to-end accounting function (AP/AR, reporting).
• Managed the entirety of the Accounts Payable process, from producing purchase orders and posting bills to managing petty cash, processing payments, and producing month-end reporting.
• Conducted bank reconciliations and assisted with year-end filing and financial reporting.
• Researched and implemented cost-reduction strategies.
• Software used: Reckon Accounts Hosted and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Managed financial departments across six business divisions, with full responsibility for budgets, payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Hire Purchase.
• Managed the AP Ledger, queried and requested invoices/statements from suppliers, arranged and posted payments, and sent out remittance advices.
• Prepared and processed TT's for overseas payments, including finding the best currency exchange rates.
• Completed comprehensive bank reconciliations and prepared month-end financial filings (PAYE, CINSF, VAT, Deferred Customs).
• Utilized Reckon Accounts 2019, FinPOWER5, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Managed daily invoice entry, end-of-day cash ups, and bank reconciliations across 7 stores - CIPS Electronics, CIPS Printing, Perfumes of Rarotonga, IDCK (Clothing)
• Developed and managed a new Hire Purchase division, including creating administrative/financial processes, credit check procedures, and documentation. This was detrimental to boosting sales. My first full year on board, we won the Jaycars South Pacific Stockist of the Year.
• Implemented several new business ventures - Consignment with local Resorts and Sale & Merchandising of CIPS Publications (Postcards/Calendars, etc)
• Led stock-take across all stores, implementing new processes to streamline accuracy and efficiency.
• Utilized Reckon Accounts Hosted, FinPOWER Connect, AAPOS, Hike POS, and Microsoft Excel.

• Provided key administrative and accounting support, including processing monthly payroll, managing general ledger postings, and performing bank reconciliations.
• Performed AR/AP & Payroll tasks, including month end filings.
• Prepared financial and management reports and maintained accurate accounting documents and records.
• Investigated and resolved irregularities or inquiries in financial transactions.
• Utilized Reckon Accounts, FinPOWER 5, Kudos POS, and Microsoft Excel.