Reviewed all monthly management reports, year-end financial accounts, audit files and the calculation of group management charges – reporting to and liaising extensively with the CFO and external Auditors.Managed and supervised the Accounting and CRM departments – including; o Recruiting and training staff. o Monitoring staff performance and conducting appraisals. o Rolling out and monitoring global CRM system. o Overseeing all financial and fiscal activities and compliance.Responsible for the treasury function of the group and hedged the foreign exchange risk for material cross currency contracts. Secured short and long term finance as required – utilising daily cash flow forecasts to identify possible cash shortfalls and secure timely short term finance and monitoring business plans to determine long term financial requirements.Ensured all financial, accounting, payroll and taxation requirements of the company were completed. Managed professional relationships with external stakeholders – including: o Auditors. o Financial institution representatives. o Software support companies. Managed the sale of Group Companies and the smooth acquisition of other companies under the direction of the CFO.

Managed audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio – from multinational financial institutions to commercial manufacturing concerns. Led teams of up to 8 audit staff in conducting the entire audit process – including:o Planning and preparing for audits and liaising with clients.o Analytical review and substantive testing.o Ensured financial compliance – including evaluating internal controls.o Audit and preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.o Audit and preparation of tax computations. o Reporting to senior managementSeconded to Computer Assurance Services – evaluating risk and controls on IT systems.