Teresa Macgregor Kerr Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Online / Remote Work

Online Freelance Work during 2020-2021 (including Covid19 lockdown periods):-- Consultant Financial Controller- Virtual Workshop Coordinator & Digital Marketer, and Business English language Editor/Proofreader for the company, '8C Consulting', presenting virtual workshops on: (1) Compassionate Communication (also called Non-Violent Communication (NVC)) and (2) Transactional Analysis (TA)(a powerful communication tool in the workplace and personal relationships)- Business English language Editor/Proofreader (for the Company: Fosun International Limited)- English Language Tutor, following completion of 120-hour online TEFL course (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)Other Engagements during 2020-2021:-- Completed several online business skills courses offered by: Linkedin Learning, FutureLearn, Udemy and other online learning institutes- Attended numerous technical Accounting/Finance and other Business-related informative Webinars/Virtual Summits hosted by: ICAEW, SAICA, CAANZ, Investec Private Bank, Netwealth, Mazars UK, Generation CFO, LSBU (London South Bank Univ.), ACCA, Tilney financial planning, Enterprise Nation, Holborn Assets, Robert Half Global, CABA, Australian Consulate in the UK, and Others- Attended 1-day virtual summit event on Integrated Reporting, presented by SAICA, ICAS and the IIRC (International Integrated Reporting Council); speakers included Dr Mervyn King (chairman of the IIRC, the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and the King Committee on Corporate Governance)- Performed Fundraising and Voluntary Work for TEARS Animal Rescue organization

London, England, United Kingdom

X Markets Group is an innovative FinTech company which develops complex financial technology including advanced trading platforms, pricing and blockchain settlement systems.Responsible for full Financial Control function including all Management and Financial Accounting: preparation of management accounting records, financial statements and annual returns; analysis of management accounting records; researching technical accounting issues as per IAS and IFRS; improving internal systems and control over financial transactions; business valuation calculations; budgets and forecasts; taxation returns including complex R&D credit claims; setting up accounting systems and processes; ratio analysis and drafting executive reports; other ad hoc tasks as required by management

Dubai, Uae

'Hi Fly FZE' is the UAE company affiliated to the 'Hi Fly' Aviation Group - a well-established, high-profile international Aviation Leasing and Brokerage group, engaging in Wet and Dry Lease of A310, A330 and A340 Aircraft worldwide, as well as in Aviation Brokerage Consultancy.• Responsible for all accounting set-up, ongoing processing and financial reporting;• Setting up internal controls and aviation accounting & administrative procedures;• Drafting financial spreadsheets and reports to meet needs of Management for decision-making;• Performing monthly reconciliations on all bank and other key GL accounts; foreign exchange accounting;• Managing several complex ‘control’ sheets for ongoing non-operational bank transfers, and loans;• Analysing financial results and position for review with Management; drafting quarterly executive summaries;• Preparing, maintaining and managing the annual budget and variances; executing payroll function;• Preparing financial statements and maintaining the companies’ accounting records in terms of IAS+IFRS;• Drafting a Business Plan for a new aviation company incorporated in the Group; managing year-end audit;• Managing and executing renewal of company trade license and Civil Aviation Authority certificates.

Al Quoz, Dubai, Uae

• Responsible for all financial and management accounting processing and financial reporting;• Preparing daily cash and bank analysis for Management decision-making;• Invoicing, processing and reporting on all accounting functions relating to technical event operations;• Managing accounts payable and executing debt collection on accounts receivable function;• Performing monthly reconciliations on all bank and other key GL accounts;• Recording, reporting and analysing key job results;• Managing all insurance policies held by the company;• Processing and managing all director/employee work visas, payroll and other labour law requirements.

Dubai - Uae

Monthly financial reporting for Management decision-making; working on data integrity generated by NaVision system for monthly reporting. Quality control and documentation+flowcharts of systems and procedures. Financial accounting tasks such as application of IFRS to revenue recognition and other aspects of financial reporting, and initiating and maintaining an accurate fixed asset register and prepayments schedules. Managing the company's insurance contracts.

Empangeni, Kwazulu-Natal - South Africa

Monthly financial and performance reporting for 6 departments, inventory accounting on SAP system, research and application of IFRS, preparation of annual financial statements, preparing and monitoring annual Budget for 6 departments, ad hoc tasks relating to management accounting and financial accounting.

London, United Kingdom

Internal Audit Senior/Supervisor: supervised 3 junior internal audits, reviewed internal audit files and fieldwork documented. Drafted and edited internal audit reports; researched and designed audit programs for new internal audits, liaised with Head of Internal Audit, department heads and other Internal Audit Dept. staff members.

Darwin, Brisbane, Sydney - Australia

Work: Audit Senior / Accountant in Audit Division of the Firm. Primarily external audit work, with some internal audit assignments. Tasks include: planning, audit fieldwork, concluding and reporting. For a few months during this period, I was contract working for Deloitte Australia in the same locations.Note that I worked for Ernst & Young during this period as a permanent full-time employee. During 2009-2010 I was again employed by the Company on a contract basis.

Cape Town, Johannesburg & Richards Bay - South Africa

Audit Senior then Assistant Manager in Audit/Assurance Division, in TICE (Technology, Communication, Information, Communications and Entertainment) client industry division, of the Firm. External audit work, tasks including: planning, audit fieldwork, concluding and reporting.

Masters Msc In Accounting (With Finance), Masters In Finance In The Non-Profit Sector

I completed this Masters (MSc) in Accounting (with Finance) at London South Bank Univ. as specified above, researching and writing.

Ca Australia, Ca+Australian Taxation And Company Law

B.Comm (Bachelor Of Commerce) + Postgraduate (Pgda) Year For Ca Specialisation, Financial Accounting, Taxation, Management Accounting & Finance, Audit

Ba(Bachelor Of Arts) Honours (Classics), Latin + Ancient Greek

Activities and Societies: Mountain+Ski Club, ANSOC (Anglican Students Society)

B.A.(Bachelor Of Arts)(Cum Laude), Latin, Ancient Greek, Classical Culture

Activities and Societies: Mountain Hiking Club (BTK); Cycling Club; ANSOC (Anglican Students Society); House Committee member.

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