National

BLAIR WALKER

Principal & Accountant

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM), University of Canterbury, 1997

Professional Affiliations

Chartered Accountant New Zealand Institute of Accountants

Profile

Blair is a qualified chartered accountant and has been Boffa Miskell's Accountant for four years. His background was initially with a large chartered accountancy firm in Wellington, but he also has accounting experience in firms ranging from a multi-national investment bank in the United Kingdom, to a small manufacturing and retail company in Christchurch.

Blair is responsible for all areas of the company's financial management and reporting, including cash flow management, monthly financial reporting, annual budget, annual accounts, payroll and IRD compliance.

He also works closely with the General Manager, undertaking special projects, and provides analysis and assistance to the offices to help them carry out their financial requirements. Blair is based in Christchurch.

Expertise

Finance

Experienced in a wide range of company and management accounting processes with particular expertise in analysis and reporting. Also experienced in fund accounting, external reporting and auditing.

Process improvement

Expertise in the development, testing and implementation of new systems and processes.

Project management

Experienced in project management, bringing projects in on time and within budget.

Information technology

Expertise in various accounting applications including Accredo and Peoplesoft as well as extensive use of reporting tools such as Excel, Crystal Reports and business Objects.