Responsible for the overall strategic management of A F Valmont & Co Ltd

Strategic Management• Responsible for planning strategic business objectives and also implementing systems and processes to monitor key performance indicators.• Responsible for monitoring and driving the growth of revenue and profit margins.• Liaising with key strategic suppliers and customers.• Motivating & providing strong leadership to departments.Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and Risk Management• Preparation of annual budgets, management accounts and performance commentary • Preparation of the Managing Director’s monthly performance report for submission to Group CEO. Including ad-hoc reports to assist in decision making and on the viability of new initiatives. • Significantly improved the accuracy of budgeting and forecasting and the quality and depth of reports.• Analyzing financial reports and assessing business performance and identifying opportunities for business improvements and growth.• Preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.• Coordination and management of the annual audit.• Managing insurance, risk financing and treasury requirements.• Oversight of point of sale and accounting software, including changes and updates.• Coordinated an extensive data collection exercise for the implementation of a data room and subsequent purchase of the business.Credit Management• Developed and maintained policies, procedures and promotional programs of the company with respect to credit products.• Monitored competition and economic trends in order to respond accordingly.• Motivated staff to strive for higher levels of collection and customer service.• Advised Managers on credit approval decisions.• Ensured that customer complaints were dealt with efficiently.• Devised methods to motivate Debt Collectors Developed methods to attract payments on delinquent accounts.• Met with customers and generated mutual agreement with regards to payments.

Lecturer

• Overall strategic management of the Credit Department• Developed and maintained policies and procedures and promotional programs of the Company with respect to credit products• Analyzed systems and procedures to ensure they met objectives• Monitored competition locally and globally• Monitored economic trends in order to respond accordingly

Duties: Assistant to Finance Director in day to day management and supervision of various departments:Credit Department• Monitored the performance of the department• Provided support and guidance to Department Manager• Provided Directors with periodic reports on department’s performanceAudit Department • Monitored performance of Audit Team• Stock management • Audit of branch/department operations with specific reference to information system issues• Oversight of Audit Manager in establishing effective systems of internal control• Monitored and assessed effectiveness of internal controlInformation Technology • Assisted in the production of reports required by various departments• Monitored and ensured accuracy of all reports• Monitored work schedule and coverage of staff• Assisted in testing of new versions of software• Trained staff in the use of software packages (MS Office etc.)

Duties:• Motivated staff to strive for higher levels of collection and customer service• Approved credit to customers outside the limit of Branch Managers• Ensured credit approval according to stated policy of the company• Advised Managers on credit approval decisions• Managed the level of bad debts• Supervised operations of staff• Identified training needs of staff and made recommendations to HR• Ensured that customer complaints were dealt with efficiently• Disseminated information to staff• Developed methods to attract payments on delinquent accounts• Devised methods to motivate Debt Collectors • Met with customers and generated mutual agreement with regards to payments

The Non-Graduate Secondary Teacher Training Program (NGSTTP) for the OECS – Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer in Research Methodology 1996 – 1997Ministry of Education –Teacher and Head of Department (Business Studies) 1985- 1997