Andrew Richards CGMA Dip MA MAAT
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Credentials
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Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements
LinkedInOct, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics
LinkedInOct, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting
CIMASep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modeling
LinkedInSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Financial Forecasting with Analytics Essential Training
LinkedInSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Leading When You're Not in Charge
LinkedInSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
LinkedInMay, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Diploma in Payroll Management
ICB UK (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers)Feb, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Diploma in professional Accounting
AATNov, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Oregon Tool
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United States
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Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Accounts Assistant
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Sep 2015 - Present
Oregon Tool is a global company with a portfolio of brands specialising in professional grade precision cutting tools for forestry, lawn and garden; farming, ranching and agriculture; and concrete cutting and finishing. My role is to assist our UK and Sweden subsidiaries who operate in the forestry, lawn and garden division. RESPONSIBILITIES • Managing month-end close processes, including calculating adjustments, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accurate financial reporting • Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, maintaining positive relationships with vendors and ensuring timely payments. • Conducting credit control activities, generating aged debt reports, and following up on outstanding debts. • Facilitating weekly payment runs, verifying accuracy of payments. • Utilizing Concur to review and verify expense reports. • Communicating with customers and vendors to address queries and disputes. • Preparing and submitting VAT returns for both UK and Sweden. • Preparing and submitting Intrastat reports for Sweden. ACHIEVEMENTS I was selected by our finance director to provide support for our German subsidiary to help drive efficiency in accounting processes. I introduced a reconciliation process that resulted in a significant time saving of 6 hours a week. With this time saving, team members were able to keep on top of their workload and add value in other areas of the business. I also spearheaded a project to install a freight cost data management system in our German subsidiary which led to greater insight, visibility and control over our freight costs. I am passionate about continuous improvement and through improving processes within my own task list I have driven efficiency and reduced processing times for many of my key duties. This has resulted in a complete time saving of 18 hours a month. This allows me to run two separate accounting departments efficiently whilst being able to effectively collaborate with other departments. Show less
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Blount International, Inc.
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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400 - 500 Employee
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Interim Financial Controller
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Feb 2018 - May 2018
Covering maternity leave, I led the finance function for the UK in a very busy period for our business. My key achievements during this time were: • Being the key contact for our annual external audit, preparing documentation and organising walkthroughs between the auditors and team members. • Leading the annual budget, collaborating with management to deliver a realistic budget. • Leading the installation of an expense system, Concur. I ensured the system was mapped to allocate costs accurately and be reimbursed appropriately. Whilst also providing training and ongoing support to all users. • Reviewing and completing the renewal of company insurances. Overall, my experience as the interim financial controller has given me a great opportunity to know what to expect from such a position in the future. Show less
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Education
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2023 - 2023
CIMA
Bachelor's degree, Operational Level -
2022 - 2023
ICB Distance Learning
ICB Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management (PM.Dip) -
2022 - 2022
AAT
Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4 -
2016 - 2016
AAT
Advanced Diploma in Accounting level 3 -
2014 - 2015
AAT
Foundation Diploma in Accounting Level 2
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