Christopher Hope Email & Phone Number

Worcester, GB

Evesham, England, United Kingdom

I stepped into this all-round financial control role in a business that had been without an accountant for some time. In short time I brought the accounts up to date, produced reconciliations for year end accounts preparation and developed a new suite of management accounts reports. The role involves all nominal ledger work, credit control, invoicing.

As company accountant for Frenchic Paint, which is one of the fastest growing furniture and wall paint brands in the UK and around the world, I am solely responsible for routine daily accounting, management accounts, budgeting, payroll, VAT and stock control. Experienced user of Xero. Reporting directly to directors. I implemented numerous new systems to.

Sole charge accounting role for a small but growing bar activation and events company. Using Xero for accounting, responsible for all aspects of the financial control of the business, including A/P, A/R, management accounting, budgeting, VAT and transactional processing. With a focus on developing systems and reviewing status quo to drive cost savings and.

Bangkok

Responsible for training and development of Head Office staff in English and other communication skills as needed by the Tesco People Plan.Support development of of managers and directors as they prepare for the next steps in their careers.

Delivering customised business communication skills training for mid and large sized businesses in Bangkok

London, United Kingdom

AIG Life (UK) provided investment products backed by fixed income deposits and derivative instruments. I managed a team of 5 to account for the investment portfolio of c £5bn. I worked closely with US head office team and UK actuarial team to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of accounting records and asset management systems.

London, United Kingdom

Management of the pensions office accounts function. Budgeting, re-forecasting and producing published accounts. Working with other teams to implement new system.

London, United Kingdom

Administered pension assets for partners of Arthur Andersen. This role involved investment administration and production of member statements as well as returns to the Friendly Societies Commission. The role also involved budgeting and cost control, cash management and providing exceptional client service.

Various

1991-1993 Dealer Accountant and Company Secretary - Lombarda Carriage Co. Ltd -Alfa Romeo dealer1989 - 1991 Audit Assistant - Milne Ross, Chartered Accountants. Completed AAT training during this time, achieving 1st overall at Intermediate level, and Top 10 in finals.1988 - 1989 Lombarda Carriage Company Ltd - Alfa Romeo car salesman1988 Balls Brothers.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate Planning

Acma, First Time Passes

Order Of Merit

Education record