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Cowes, England, United Kingdom

Chichester, England, United Kingdom

• Optimised processes by design of an automated accounts payable reconciliation using Excel Macros, Access and SQL to generate summary, actions and variance reports;• Standardise and automate internal and external KPI reports;

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Interim contract. • Processing and maintaining the financial and management accounting, systems and controls.• Implementing new standardised processes. • Resolving issues with the Irish Revenue relating to Irish and French VAT, Corporate Tax and PAYE.• Undertaking project work to review SOX controls and accounting processes. • Ensuring the timely, accurate and robust submission of monthly actuals for allocated European countries. • Assisting the ledger operations when accounting treatment guidance is required.

Chichester, United Kingdom

- Devised, implemented and delivered process change through “New World” structure for categorisation of Clients and Portfolios on the back office investment management solution, Pulse, to adhere to the Client Suitability Proposal project- Prepared business cases to assess proposal for restructuring the Operations Team, taking into consideration the separation of duties and current/future resources and company’s business model. - Formulated, developed and implemented new processes and procedures for client cash reconciliations and the Client Money and Asset Return (CMAR) submissions to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).- Created an application utilising SQL and MS Access to reconcile client assets between the internal Pulse database and the external custodians, allowing the company to meet the regulatory requirement to reconcile all securities on a monthly basis for over 17+ years. - Utilised Excel Macros and SQL to set up an automated management accounts reporting system in order to generate accurate financial data and reporting and facilitate stronger financial controls and strategic decisions.- Conducting data management and analysis involving reference data, capture, interrogation, query manipulation, metadata, presentation, publishing, reporting, quality metrics, and database creation. - Management of stakeholder relationships through internal and external collaboration with annual external auditors and internal stakeholders across various departments, such as investment management, finance, IT, marketing and administration. - Generating what-if analysis and scenario modelling to validate, evaluate and influence ad-hoc category strategic and tactical proposals for new fee structure.- Providing support, coaching and knowledge to all areas of the Operations Team by formulating processes and developing tools for n-house systems to engage, support and influence team members in business and technical departments, using strong communication skills.

Chichester, United Kingdom

- Preparing Management Accounts, Budgets, Reports and Financial Statements for the group and its three subsidiary companies. - Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, e.g. annual external auditors. - Analysing revenue streams and financial management of client investments, involving development of robust business cases and relevant performance tracking of investment managers to support strategic business decisions. - Forecasting profitability of any acquisitions or joint venture agreements entered into and providing recommendations to the board of directors, based on financial impact on business decision, in order to support, manage and optimise net margin performance. - Leading engagement with the company for the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecast by presenting and communicating progress reports at monthly board meetings. - Overseeing all accounts payable and receivable functions of the group. - Managing a team of 14 administration staff covering all areas of the support and IT services.- Recruiting new team members and conducting annual appraisals of the aforementioned 14 staff members. - Ensuring that reconciliations of securities are carried out monthly.- Planning and coordinating acquisitions and joint ventures.- Providing IT Support e.g. providing first and second line support and procurement, procuring and implementing Microsoft 2000 Terminal Server and administering ADSL VPN network between satellite offices.- Designing spreadsheets and developing Oracle SQL databases to increase productivity. - Supporting senior management on issues relating to maintenance, resourcing, design, implementation and office moves.

Havant, United Kingdom

- Assisting with financial and management accounts- Conducting gross margin analysis for fixed asset management- Undertaking cash management and reconciliations - Formulating capital expenditure and employee expenses procedures and policies- Providing IT support for finance division- Overseeing and training junior staff

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Responsibilities: - Preparing accounts to Trial Balance level.- Undertaking bank reconciliation, suspense reconciliation, cash analysis and control accounts.- Dealing with Foreign Exchange, security settlements and DTI returns.- Performing CGT calculations.- Taking responsibility for fund management and daily valuations of Unit Trusts.- Supervising and training a small team of junior staff members.

Cowes, United Kingdom

Continued annually for Cowes Week until present - 30+ yrsResponsibilities: - Providing support with cash management- Preparing of partnership accounts.- Undertaking bank reconciliation responsibilities.- Managing payroll for 100 staff.- Supervising junior staff members.

Bellville, South Africa

Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (Cima), Accounting And Finance, Stage 1 And 2

Btec National Diploma, Business And Finance, Distinction

Additional qualifications obtained: • Accountancy “A” level • Business Studies “A” level

Matriculation

Qualifications: High Grade: • English • Afrikaans • Economics • Mathematics • Accountancy Standard Grade : • Mercantile Law