Catherine Booth
Freelance Financial Controller at HIPER Global UK- Claim this Profile
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French Elementary proficiency
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Wis Amarasinghe
During her time at Halian Ltd as the UK & MEA Financial Controller she demonstrated strong attention to details and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. She demonstrated leadership ability within her team and was given responsibility to train and mentor new staff. I can, without reservation, recommend Cath for employment. Her professionalism, organisational abilities and commitment for her work make her a highly desirable employee.
Wis Amarasinghe
During her time at Halian Ltd as the UK & MEA Financial Controller she demonstrated strong attention to details and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. She demonstrated leadership ability within her team and was given responsibility to train and mentor new staff. I can, without reservation, recommend Cath for employment. Her professionalism, organisational abilities and commitment for her work make her a highly desirable employee.
Wis Amarasinghe
During her time at Halian Ltd as the UK & MEA Financial Controller she demonstrated strong attention to details and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. She demonstrated leadership ability within her team and was given responsibility to train and mentor new staff. I can, without reservation, recommend Cath for employment. Her professionalism, organisational abilities and commitment for her work make her a highly desirable employee.
Wis Amarasinghe
During her time at Halian Ltd as the UK & MEA Financial Controller she demonstrated strong attention to details and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. She demonstrated leadership ability within her team and was given responsibility to train and mentor new staff. I can, without reservation, recommend Cath for employment. Her professionalism, organisational abilities and commitment for her work make her a highly desirable employee.
Experience
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HIPER Global UK
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United Kingdom
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Financial Controller
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Sep 2022 - Present
Working 1 day a week Working 1 day a week
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NewOrbit Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Financial Controller
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Mar 2022 - Present
Working 1 day a week Working 1 day a week
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CARA (WHOLESALE) LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Financial Controller
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2022
Working 1 day a week Working 1 day a week
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Jaguar Espresso Systems
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Financial Controller
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Dec 2016 - Feb 2021
Worked 2 days a week
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Financial Controller
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Mar 2014 - Nov 2016
Wholesale distributor of espresso coffee machines, coffee grinders, accessories and spare parts. Foreign currency strategist for heavy importer of european goods. Detailed forecasting for prospective bankers necessitating transitioning from a factoring funding model to an invoice discounting model. Repsonsible for all Trade Finance deals.
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Panovus Ltd
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Reading, United Kingdom
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Financial Controller
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
Marketing services company specialising in the areas of branding & creative, demand generation, data and client driven marketing programmes. Responsible for implementation of Sage Line 50 accounts package and subsequent development of suite of reports for measuring time utilisation and profitability by marketing project. Marketing services company specialising in the areas of branding & creative, demand generation, data and client driven marketing programmes. Responsible for implementation of Sage Line 50 accounts package and subsequent development of suite of reports for measuring time utilisation and profitability by marketing project.
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Halian
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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UK and MEA Financial Controller
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
IT Resourcing and Services company operating in the UK, Central and Northern Europe and the Middle East. With its in-depth IT product knowledge Halian is able to offer specialist people resource, professional services and managed services to its clients. Responsible for finances of Dubai subsidairy company including set up of all financials and contractor gross margin reporting on Access Dimensions. IT Resourcing and Services company operating in the UK, Central and Northern Europe and the Middle East. With its in-depth IT product knowledge Halian is able to offer specialist people resource, professional services and managed services to its clients. Responsible for finances of Dubai subsidairy company including set up of all financials and contractor gross margin reporting on Access Dimensions.
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AlwaysON Group
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Nov 2006 - Dec 2008
A company at the forefront of the business-class VOIP and data services market enabling companies to thrive in the networked economy. Monthly management accounts preparation and attendance at board meetings to present financial results to directors and venture capital partner. A company at the forefront of the business-class VOIP and data services market enabling companies to thrive in the networked economy. Monthly management accounts preparation and attendance at board meetings to present financial results to directors and venture capital partner.
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HealthGain Solutions Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Finance Manager
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Jun 2004 - Oct 2006
HealthGain was launched in May 2000 to provide strategic teams of nurses, pharmacists and consultancy support for the pharmaceutical industry with the aim of aligning new drug and product offerings to the agenda of the ever changing NHS. Responsible for payroll 50+ staff; preparation of all financials for tender to potential new investor HealthGain was launched in May 2000 to provide strategic teams of nurses, pharmacists and consultancy support for the pharmaceutical industry with the aim of aligning new drug and product offerings to the agenda of the ever changing NHS. Responsible for payroll 50+ staff; preparation of all financials for tender to potential new investor
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Financial Controller
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2000 - 2002
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Cable & Wireless Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Capital Reporting Accountant
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Mar 1999 - May 2000
First role working as a qualified accountant in industry; responsible for reporting on actual versus forecast spend for cable TV project and key contact for the auditors at mid and full year ends. First role working as a qualified accountant in industry; responsible for reporting on actual versus forecast spend for cable TV project and key contact for the auditors at mid and full year ends.
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Trainee Chartered Accountant to Audit Supervisor
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Sep 1993 - Feb 1999
I joined Deloitte as a trainee chartered accountant where I gained a solid grounding in auditing and accounting, working for both small and large clients whilst studying for my accountancy qualification. I graduated to on-site manager and once qualified moved across into industry. I joined Deloitte as a trainee chartered accountant where I gained a solid grounding in auditing and accounting, working for both small and large clients whilst studying for my accountancy qualification. I graduated to on-site manager and once qualified moved across into industry.
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Education
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Exeter University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics