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The Hague, Zh, Nl

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

This enterprise was created to augment the fashion sector.• Obtained exclusive distribution rights for Royal Chai products to mainland Europe, expanding the customer network to seven countries. Achieved an average annual sales growth of 45% in the past three years.• Successfully organised cultural fairs fashion shows and ‘Bollywood’ concerts, managing various aspects such as staff hire, ticket pricing, marketing and collaboration with international stars, catering companies, concert halls, hotels as well liaising with the technical crews, sound and video providers to meet the demand of the riders.

The Hague, Rotterdam & Amsterdam

City Silks was a family business specialising in the supply of Indian fashion clothing, real gold jewellery and accessories across the Netherlands with branches in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Den Haag.• Prepared quarterly management accounts and annual financial reports including budget reviews, stock valuation, sales trend analysis and cash flow analysis.• Managed supplier onboarding and maintained key alliances, negotiating mutually beneficial deals and reducing lead times for custom orders.• Organised trade fairs, including the latest expo in Amsterdam, generating a 3-day turnover equivalent to 70% of monthly average sales.• Oversaw recruitment, mentored new hires, provided staff training sessions and handled HR duties including payroll management for a team of 25 plus employees.• Implemented targeted marketing strategies, leveraging radio and social media advertising, resulting in a seven-fold increase in sales and profits during the downsizing of branches. Upgraded the company web shop using Shopify, including in-house photoshoots and product description scripting.• Managed excess cash reserves through trading in freehold properties and providing secured mortgages yielding returns exceeding 8%.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Established and operated a retail outlet in Cardiff, offering high-end Indian fashion garments, jewellery, silk and other fabrics.• Organised retail trade fairs in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Belgium tripling annual sales by sourcing and charging organisations with a similar client base to participate.• Sourced new suppliers from India, negotiating competitive rates and favourable credit terms to increase margins and finance other projects.• Introduced a 22ct. gold department, researching and sourcing supplies from United Kingdom, India, Arab Emirates and Singapore.

Abergavenny, Wales, United Kingdom

Performed audits, prepared financial statements, conducted cash flow analysis, tax calculations and prepared monthly management accounts for major clients. Diverse work included advisory, receivership and grant applications. Managed a team of 1- 3 employees.

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

I was employed by Moore Stephens LLP which was taken over by BDO LLP. Conducted audits, prepared accounts and calculated taxes for small and medium sized companies. Supervised 1-3 junior staff.

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Independently worked on diverse projects, including accounting system review and streamlining management accounts preparation, bank/customer/ supplier reconciliations, debt collection and fraud detection.

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

I was employed by Peat Marwick & Mitchell which was taken over by KPMG.Conducted audits for public and private companies with turnover ranging from GBP 30,000 to GBP 100 million.