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London, London, Gb

The number one in finance and part of the senior management team.Provision of financial leadership and insight within the business while working alongside the 3 founders / directors and COO.Key items delivered included:Insourcing of the finance function previously performed by an external bookkeeping firm and overhaul of reporting processes and timelines to improve accuracy, relevance and timeliness of information delivered to the senior management team.Creation and rollout of tools to account directors and account managers to improve their ability to forecast and resource their ongoing and planned projects.Successful completion of the entity’s’ first full audit.Delivery of training and overhaul of processes and company documentation around GDPR.Oversight and delivery of financial aspects of due diligence process leading to the successful conclusion of the transaction with VC backed US Media Group.

Tokyo, Jp

This role focused on the management of the financial control processes within Global Clients, developing the Financial Control strategy, driving an appropriate control and compliance environment, and overseeing the production of financial management and statutory information.Key accountabilities included:Primary point of contact for Operational Finance, managing the month end process and escalations / resolution of issues from Operational Finance ensuring adherence to SLA’s.Oversight of the delivery of month end reporting to business partners and group finance. Accountable for the balance sheet and related processes, including management of working capital, working with the business partners to drive improvements to the cash conversion cycle and provide insightful reporting.Management of specialist finance activities including capital requirements, debt, taxation, and treasury.Oversight of the financial administration activities including management of payroll with HR, maintenance of master data, processes and finance systems.

Responsible for finance function of two direct reports and key contacts with Economist Group finance. Working directly with the MD and Board as well as reporting directly to The Economist Media Business’ CFO.Preparation of monthly finance board pack and presentation during monthly board meetings.Preparation of forecasts, budgets and other submissions to The Economist Group Media Division for consolidation as well as ensure the all group reporting submissions are made.Supporting the MD and Group Commercial Director in determining pricing for products and setting rate cards.Supporting the business managers across TVC, in particular with sales pipeline, job budgets and profitability review, contract compliance, resource planning and timesheet reporting. Maintaining the quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis provided by the Management Accountant.Provision insight to the Media Division Group CFO and Divisional Finance Analyst into the financial performance of TVC.Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and provision of information required for the annual audit.Oversight and assistance, where necessary, in the preparation of the month end accounts including balance sheet reconciliations. Implementation and maintenance of strong controls over physical assets. Working with the Group credit control team and the client services team to ensure Group and TVC credit policies are applied to clients and that payments are collected in a timely manner to support the Group cashflow. Support to the Economist Media Businesses CFO in building an effective and efficient Finance function including recruitment.Review and improvement of business processes to increase efficiency and standardisation, using best practices from around the group and past experience.Support the CFO and Managing Director, taking the role of Project Manager on specific projects where required.

Responsible for day to day accounts maintenance with one direct report. Reporting directly to the company Finance DirectorPreparation of monthly management accounts & reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for UK & US divisions.Responsible for managing and reporting of revenue & direct costs, including regular liaisons with client service leads to ensure budgets maintained, and latest business plans are incorporated.Producing the monthly board packs for Board Meetings.Preparation of audit files and coordinating the audit process.Working alongside the Finance Director in preparation of annual and interim budgets & forecasts.Update business performance trackers and key performance indicators used to monitor business progress, and provide finance support for business review meetingsAnalysis of sales trends and revenue tracking reports to support various business departments.Cash flow forecasting, aged debtors analysis & liaison with Group Credit Manager.Monthly margin analysis including variance analysis providing detailed commentary.Responsible for VAT & EC Sales List submission to Group FinanceLine Management to Accounts Assistant

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

Responsible for the planning on completion of statutory audits.Responsible for planning and completion of review engagements.Supervision of junior staff members within audit group.Compilation of annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting framework – International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRS for SME’s.Preparation of reports regarding the findings of audit procedures – specifically the application of accounting frameworks and functioning the internal control environment.Meeting with directors of client to discuss the results of compilation engagements.Calculation, completion and submission of various tax returns including:Corporation Taxes – Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Taxes, VAT, Employees Taxes, Dividends TaxesPersonal Income Taxes – Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax

I spent just over three years at Jeff Pulker (CA)SA where I completed my SAICA articles. In depth exposure to auditing, accounting and taxation.

Bachelor Of Accounting Science (Bcompt)

Postgraduate Diploma In Applied Accounting Science