The Agile and Adept Management Accountant 2019 | Conferenz Ltd | 12 February 2019 | Crowne Plaza Auckland, 128 Albert St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

The Agile and Adept Management Accountant conference 2019 will bring together management accountants and financial professionals to discuss the latest strategy and technology development to drive strong business performance. The management accounting landscape has evolved significantly over the years from the ‘bean counting’ stereotype to a dynamic yet crucial business unit. With developments in practice relating to technology, sustainability, data analytics and etc., the role of management accountant is widening and the tools they use are also changing.

This conference focuses on automating, improving and innovating the finance function and reporting process to help Management Accountants develop the right skill set to keep pace with the changes. It is specifically designed for management accountants to stimulate fresh thinking whilst providing practical guidance and act as a hub for discussion and network.

Top 4 reasons to attend this conference:
• Mastering the techniques to stay relevant in the face of changing technologies and increased automation
• Be inspired by fresh case studies from industry leaders on how they have successfully transformed their accounting functions
• Opportunity to network and to exchange ideas with industry experts and peers
• Log up to 12 CPD hours on the conference plus 6 CPD hours on the workshop

Featuring insights into:
• The big picture of management accounting landscape
• Finance innovation in a complex IT landscape
• The non-financial side of management accounting
• Agile financing function
• Integrated reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• From risk to resilience

2019 Speakers

Irene Zou
Project and Reporting Accountant, University of Auckland

David Norman
Chief Economist, Auckland Council

Sean Connolly
Chief Financial Officer, Ravensdown

Arlee Folker
Group Chief Financial Officer, Isaac Construction Ltd

Deborah Selby
Former Group Chief Financial Officer, Electra

Fraser Gardiner
GM Finance & Commercial, Contact

Sonika Barrington
Management Accountant, New Zealand Sugar Company

Simon Ngawhika
Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY

Tracy Hickman
Director - Corporate Advisory Services, Staples Rodway

Shangyue Briggs
Management Accountant, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Jackie Russell-Green
Technical Associate, BDO New Zealand

Mohamed Nalar
Capital Performance Manager, Auckland Transport

Ray Ninow
Management Consultant & Founder, iBusiness NZ

Allison Kennedy
Trainer, Ace Training

Bruce Ross
Leadership Growth Strategist, Ignite Business Leadership Ltd

Nigel Toms
Head of Risk and Resilience, Watercare Services

Carly Flowers
Financial Accountant, Lyttelton Port Company

2019 Sponsor

SUPPORTING ORGANISATION:
• CIMA