Amanda Ringer Email and Phone Number

Responsible for managing UK Finance Department for international bulk cargo shipping company which has experienced substantial growth over the last 10 years:- ensuring Finance team's timely processing and recording of large volume of invoices and payments;- monitoring and resolving issues to ensure timely completion of Department's internal and external reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with group accounting procedures/ external requirements;- liaising with other departments and Group companies to ensure efficiency/accuracy of processing of daily transactions and the systems involved therein;- liaising with auditors, banks, owners, HMRC and other external parties;- preparation of UK payroll information to 3rd party bureau, handling communications to employees re payroll and administrating company pension scheme contributions;- reviewing existing procedures and identifying new opportunities / efficiencies on an ongoing basis. Key role in design for major upgrade of financial reporting systems of Group and monthly ship reporting and inter company statements.- recruiting, training, developing and appraising team of Financial Assistants and team of qualifying/ qualified Professional Accountants; and- facilities management of UK head office building.

- Assessing the impact of new Accounting standards on the Bank, assisting in development of accounting policies for Group and influencing external bodies (ASB, BBA, ICAEW);- Issuing Accounting Updates and organising update seminars for accountants within the bank; - Updating and reissuing Group Accounting Manual.- Initially reporting to Dept Head then reporting directly to Chief Accountant.

- Member of Growing Business Team : working with large number of clients preparing and auditing Financial Statements.- First time passes ACA