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Canterbury, Gb

Cambridge, England, Gb

Canterbury, Kent, Gb

Listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom, Global Invacom Group Limited is a world leading fully integrated satellite communications equipment provider. The Group is one of seven companies worldwide involved in research and development, design and the supply of Sat Comms products to large-scale satellite broadcasters.With a legacy that dates back to 1985, Global Invacom is the result of a reverse takeover in 2012 of United Kingdom-based satellite equipment company Global Invacom Holdings Limited, by SGX-ST listed Radiance Group Limited. In 2014, shares of Global Invacom were admitted to trading on AIM. With seven manufacturing plants across China, Israel, Malaysia, United Kingdom and the USA, Global Invacom products are used in the consumer electronics, communications, computer peripherals and medical industries.Global Invacom has 55 patent applications with 20 granted to date and a 20-year track record in pioneering new products.I am the Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director of the Group and hold Directorships in other Group Subsidiaries.I am responsible for managing the Group’s finance functions and I oversee accounting, financial and tax planning, corporate development, investor relations and compliance matters. I am also responsible for the overall HR requirements of the Group working with local managers.Achievements include leading the Group’s listing on AIM in June 2014 making it the first company to enjoy a listing on the SGX Mainboard and AIM. I have also been heavily involved in two acquisitions in 2014 and 2015 providing analysis, guidance and decision making pre and post completions. I have also overseen restructuring activities on various sites within the Group.

Whitstable, Kent, Gb

Responsibility for Finance department, I.T. department, Human Resources department and Administration function. Ten month role as caretaker General Manager during which time implemented new Business Unit split and structural changes. Also stabilised business performance to benefit of Corporate reporting.Responsibility for South African business including multiple extended visits to install Financial Controls and assist in General Management.Shape strategies for the progression of the company.Preparation for monthly reviews by Group Vice-president and bi-annual reviews from ultimate Parent company board.Monthly and Quarterly reporting to headquarters on strict deadlines for NYSE compliance. Responsible for the budget process including presentation at US Headquarters.Responsibility for Company taxation including International and transfer pricing issues.Member Nominated Trustee for Defined Benefit pension scheme.Liaison with external auditors for year-end audit and preparation of Statutory Accounts.Liaison with external legal advisors. Contract review responsibility.Office management. Motivation and support of staff through a period of major change.

Company Secretary and Financial Manager for six UK companies within the group.Financial reporting for four active and one dormant UK companies to Oslo-quoted Norwegian parent company with strict reporting deadlines.Member of management teams at the manufacturing site and at distribution.High level involvement in budget processes for both sites.Responsibility for Company taxation including International and transfer pricing issues.Management of foreign exposure risk.Completion of legal formalities including changes of Directors, increasing share capital, change of company names, striking off and filing of annual returns.Liaison with external auditors for year-end audit and preparation of Statutory Accounts.Attendance at Board Meetings.Use of French language skills in communications with previously owned subsidiary.Liaison with U.S. accountants during responsibility for financial management of former U.S. subsidiary.

Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts, reporting to the Financial and Managing Directors.Development of computerized job costing sheet and implementation into company involving timing of jobs on the shopfloor which necessitated strong inter-personal skills.Involved in the clean up of IPC prior to sale to KAC. Included analysis of stock and rationalisation of company.

New York, Ny, Us

Audit of a variety of Limited and Public companies and partnerships. Limited tax work. Client liaison; Promotion of the partnership through internal and external events. Preparation of statutory accounts. Preparation of management accounts for small airport.

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