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Almere, Fl, Nl

Amsterdam Area

Netherlands

Responsible for all aspects of finance and operations including Compliance, IT, HR, Supply-chain & export, and fleet management for PE backed (stainless) steel company. Main focus was on the improvement of the overall production performance, the implementation and compliancy of the QHSE and transformation of the business model.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Responsible for designing and executing efficient liquidity management within the international Tradin Group. This includes working capital and cash flow planning, risk management through hedging and compliance reporting. Manage the relationships with external stakeholders such as banks, FX and commodity brokers.Tradin Organic is part of Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (Acomo). Acomo is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (Euronext: ACOMO).

Sierra Leone

Direct all aspects of finance and operations including Compliance, IT, HR, Supply-chain & export, and fleet management for global frontrunner in organic ingredients. Drive strategies on best use of resources by developing sound budgets, tracking project expenses, and ensuring timely preparation of financial reports. Accountable for sourcing and executing export of cocoa to production facilities in Europe. Monitor fluctuations in currency to mitigate exchange risks.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Netherlands - Guatemala

Directed business operations, collaborated with stakeholders, steered strategic company growth, and managed overall business performance for private food commodities and specialized food product distribution company with business across Caribbean, Central America, and South-Africa.

Almere Buiten, Flevoland Province, Netherlands

Oversaw all global entities for Business Unit for company that provides global growth platform for development and production of sustainable natural ingredients. Provided accurate and timely reporting on BU level under US GAAP (periodically, 10Q, SOx reporting, and 10K). Developed and implemented SOx framework throughout Business Unit. Completed inventory valuation and count, revenue recognition, cost accounting and analysis, and lease negotiations. Coached and mentored financial managers to execute duties utilizing LEAN methodologies. Trained and mentored the finance team. • Effectively developed and executed full SOx control framework, containing 50 controls enterprise wide. • Completed deep dive into speed of movement of goods and effect on margins across different segments within sales team and redirected sales focus resulting in average sales gain of 10%. This was mainly driven through the practise of lean-thinking.• Transformed family-oriented company into modernized corporation.

Guatemala

Served as acquisition manager for Swiss-based exploration company holding licenses to mine nickel ore in Guatemala. Executed legal and financial due diligence in efforts to secure long term supply of raw materials for the production of Ferronickel. Delivered the red flag & mitigation report to senior management and shareholders. Prepared the Sales and Purchase Agreement and detailed outline of security package.• Won acquisition of Mayaniquel valued at $61M in June 2014, and successfully integrated company within Group. • Championed implementation of ERP system for mining operations. • Slashed logistical costs by 20% in transportation of goods from mine site to port by renegotiating supplier agreements and carried out business case to dry iron ore on site, increased yield of effective shipping product.

Guatemala

Monitored cash flow and financial planning as well as analysed the company's financial strengths and weaknesses while suggesting strategic directions. Managed the $65M ++ turnover while focusing on cost accounting resulting in a cost reduction program. Created the internal control environment. Executed the financial reporting when based out of Dubai. Executed internal controls (SOPs) with regard to the financial- and operational- reporting, invoicing, tax reporting, treasury reporting & IT & Data security and protection. Conducted a Transfer Pricing study at the Group level. Steered the integration and monitoring of corporate strategy of the Companies due to local culture and different management cultures in the Group. Bridged the gap between Senior Management and the local culture on deliverables of work and work timing.• Successfully attracted from local banks within less than 1 year a $10M working capital facility for shipment of goods. This while we are considered as a foreign company due to having solely foreign investors• Steered the implementation of an ERP system for the mining operations. • Generated a financial dashboard for managers to attain clear insight into their KPIs and costs. • Enhanced shipping efficiency of goods by 30%.• Navigated the business development of mainly the supply chain logistics and further targeted companies in the area.• Secured future mining licenses, discussion about possible ‘Freezone’ while leading Commercial/Political interaction with governmental authorities.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oversaw day-to-day business activities, improved overall business functions, preparing strategic plans, and communicated business goals while managing $800M ++ turnover. Established worldwide professional relationships with Agents, end customers, suppliers of raw materials, and other suppliers in regard to the negotiation & execution of contracts. Collaborated with external auditors, tax advisors, notaries, lawyers, and banks. Directed financing, reporting, Invoicing, and Debtors realisation & follow-up, IT & Data Security, and Protection. Developed and consolidated IFRS-based financial statements and corporate housekeeping. Develop and issued Annual Financial Statements on Group level. Including consolidation of EMEA based companies (Zambia, DRC, Turkye)• Decreased supply chain costs by 30%.• Attract working capital from local banks and banks in Asia for the operations of the Group. • Led Group consolidation internally/externally. • Successfully steered and implemented ERP system for whole Group.• Management of/mitigation of foreign exchange risk

Amsterdam

Cunico Resources NV Position: Group Financial controller, based in Amsterdam• Oversaw day-to-day business activities of five legal entities including consolidated financial statements, reporting, and statutory compliance. Collaborated with external auditors, tax advisors, notaries, lawyers, and banks. Consolidated IFRS-based financial statements and corporate housekeeping of all entities.Providing on-site support and training to local teams in DRC, Zambia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Indonesia and Dubai.

Haarlem

• Implementation of an effective management control system and the implementation and maintenance of an effective management reporting system. Liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, notaries, lawyers. Preparation of Dutch GAAP based financial statements. Management of 4 employees in finance.

Amsterdam

• (Consolidation) and preparation of Dutch GAAP based financial statements. Assisting clients with the development and implementation of accounting and control systems. Advising on corporate tax structure and private tax situation of stakeholders.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Activities and Societies: MBA in Marketing, Operational management and HR.

Msc-Cpa, Accounting And Control

Ll.M, European And International Tax Law