Extensive management experience in accounting and finance functions within the manufacturing industry. Implementing procedures and systems with the objective of providing enhanced financial controls and cost analysis. Developing and analyzing accounting and management reports for providing timely information for decision making. Part of core management team responsible for creating the vision and future strategic direction for a company consisting of 150 to 250 employees, with sales ranging from $24 million to $34 million.RELEVANT EXPERTISE & SKILLSAccounting• Managing the functions of the accounting department• Reviewing the daily financial position and managing cash flow for working capital requirements• Approving all disbursements including payroll and liaising with H.R. department on payroll issues• Preparing monthly accounts, costing statements and management review reports; analyzing performance in relation to budget and objectives set for various KPI’s• Analyzing and reviewing costing information to ensure profitable margins on products• Overseeing the company audit and finalizing the audited accounts• Formulating the annual budget and mid-year forecasts (highly proficient with Excel)• Ensuring compliance of all corporate and statutory filings and returnsCorporate Finance• Liaising with financial institutions to ensure that all banking requirements related to financial facilities were complied with• Arranging for leasing facilities for financing of capital assetsPurchasing• Supervising activities of purchasing department; approving material purchase requirements• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure balance between stock levels for production requirements and working capital liquidityI.T. Department• Key role in managing the ERP system; setup of parameters for controlling access to various modules; responsible for module implementation for all departments; trouble shooting ERP software issuesSpecialties: ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Streamlining physical inventory stock-taking procedures to ensure completion of entire process from physical count, audit and update of inventory in ERP system within a two day time frame• Initiating overseas out-sourcing of accounting support to assist with departmental activities resultingin time and cost savings