Chris Simons
Finance Director EMEA at BP3 Global- Claim this Profile
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Lauren Soanes MCIPS
I had the pleasure of working with Chris during his time at Muntons in his role as Business Analyst. He and I worked regularly on standard costings and ensured budget timelines were met. Chris has great attention to detail and supported myself and others throughout many cost initiative projects. He was approachable, knowledgeable and above all a genuinely lovely person to work with
Cody Coughlan
I worked with Chris at Berkshire Corporation when he was brought on board as the Interim Financial Controller. Chris was imperative member of the ERP on-boarding project at Berkshire Corporation. His dedication and knowledge of systems and finance is impressive, and I gained so much knowledge working with him. Chris was easy to work with, a great communicator, and always willing and capable to tackle the next task that he faced.
Lauren Soanes MCIPS
I had the pleasure of working with Chris during his time at Muntons in his role as Business Analyst. He and I worked regularly on standard costings and ensured budget timelines were met. Chris has great attention to detail and supported myself and others throughout many cost initiative projects. He was approachable, knowledgeable and above all a genuinely lovely person to work with
Cody Coughlan
I worked with Chris at Berkshire Corporation when he was brought on board as the Interim Financial Controller. Chris was imperative member of the ERP on-boarding project at Berkshire Corporation. His dedication and knowledge of systems and finance is impressive, and I gained so much knowledge working with him. Chris was easy to work with, a great communicator, and always willing and capable to tackle the next task that he faced.
Lauren Soanes MCIPS
I had the pleasure of working with Chris during his time at Muntons in his role as Business Analyst. He and I worked regularly on standard costings and ensured budget timelines were met. Chris has great attention to detail and supported myself and others throughout many cost initiative projects. He was approachable, knowledgeable and above all a genuinely lovely person to work with
Cody Coughlan
I worked with Chris at Berkshire Corporation when he was brought on board as the Interim Financial Controller. Chris was imperative member of the ERP on-boarding project at Berkshire Corporation. His dedication and knowledge of systems and finance is impressive, and I gained so much knowledge working with him. Chris was easy to work with, a great communicator, and always willing and capable to tackle the next task that he faced.
Lauren Soanes MCIPS
I had the pleasure of working with Chris during his time at Muntons in his role as Business Analyst. He and I worked regularly on standard costings and ensured budget timelines were met. Chris has great attention to detail and supported myself and others throughout many cost initiative projects. He was approachable, knowledgeable and above all a genuinely lovely person to work with
Cody Coughlan
I worked with Chris at Berkshire Corporation when he was brought on board as the Interim Financial Controller. Chris was imperative member of the ERP on-boarding project at Berkshire Corporation. His dedication and knowledge of systems and finance is impressive, and I gained so much knowledge working with him. Chris was easy to work with, a great communicator, and always willing and capable to tackle the next task that he faced.
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BP3 Global
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director EMEA
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Aug 2022 - Present
BP3 streamlines and automates the processes that drive everything from customer experience to employee productivity, using Automation and AI ( Artificial intelligence) They are a PE Backed Company operating in US, UK, Europe and South Africa. Manging the EMEA Region for BP3 (UK, Denmark, Netherlands and South Africa) Managing the finances, cashflow for BP3 Global Ltd, Extra Technolgy and DigiBlu South Africa Integrating new businesses acquisitions into the global finance… Show more BP3 streamlines and automates the processes that drive everything from customer experience to employee productivity, using Automation and AI ( Artificial intelligence) They are a PE Backed Company operating in US, UK, Europe and South Africa. Manging the EMEA Region for BP3 (UK, Denmark, Netherlands and South Africa) Managing the finances, cashflow for BP3 Global Ltd, Extra Technolgy and DigiBlu South Africa Integrating new businesses acquisitions into the global finance system. Dealing with Auditors (UK and overseas) and working closely with the company Tax Advisors in producing Tax Computations Business Partnering with Mangers and stakeholders of the various Group,. Involved with the transformation from Financial Force and Sage50 to Netsuite Show less BP3 streamlines and automates the processes that drive everything from customer experience to employee productivity, using Automation and AI ( Artificial intelligence) They are a PE Backed Company operating in US, UK, Europe and South Africa. Manging the EMEA Region for BP3 (UK, Denmark, Netherlands and South Africa) Managing the finances, cashflow for BP3 Global Ltd, Extra Technolgy and DigiBlu South Africa Integrating new businesses acquisitions into the global finance… Show more BP3 streamlines and automates the processes that drive everything from customer experience to employee productivity, using Automation and AI ( Artificial intelligence) They are a PE Backed Company operating in US, UK, Europe and South Africa. Manging the EMEA Region for BP3 (UK, Denmark, Netherlands and South Africa) Managing the finances, cashflow for BP3 Global Ltd, Extra Technolgy and DigiBlu South Africa Integrating new businesses acquisitions into the global finance system. Dealing with Auditors (UK and overseas) and working closely with the company Tax Advisors in producing Tax Computations Business Partnering with Mangers and stakeholders of the various Group,. Involved with the transformation from Financial Force and Sage50 to Netsuite Show less
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Alltech
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Senior Global Accounting and Reporting Manager
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
An international manufacturing for the animal feed industry Lead the global corporate reporting team to perform month end process to meet global reporting deadlines including intercompany transactions Dealing with finance teams across the global (NAM, Europe, ME, APAC and LAM), producing global accounts centrally in the UK Producing monthly global consolidated packs in USD on key information from the various regions. Planful Software Blackline Software An international manufacturing for the animal feed industry Lead the global corporate reporting team to perform month end process to meet global reporting deadlines including intercompany transactions Dealing with finance teams across the global (NAM, Europe, ME, APAC and LAM), producing global accounts centrally in the UK Producing monthly global consolidated packs in USD on key information from the various regions. Planful Software Blackline Software
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Sosei Heptares
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Japan
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Interim Finance Manager
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Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
- An international biopharmaceutical focused on the discovery and early development of new medicines - Listed on the Japanese Stock Exchange - Generated monthly financial statements within 5 working days and year end within 14 working days - Producing , filing the monthly VAT return and dealing with any VAT or Brexit issues - Completed the annual Statutory Accounts under IFRS, Tax Computations - Change Transformation Leader - Upgrading and testing Finance Systems - R&D Tax… Show more - An international biopharmaceutical focused on the discovery and early development of new medicines - Listed on the Japanese Stock Exchange - Generated monthly financial statements within 5 working days and year end within 14 working days - Producing , filing the monthly VAT return and dealing with any VAT or Brexit issues - Completed the annual Statutory Accounts under IFRS, Tax Computations - Change Transformation Leader - Upgrading and testing Finance Systems - R&D Tax Credits (3 Years worth of R&D Claims calculated and submitted) - Dealing with External Auditors (UK and Japan) and Internal Auditors from Japan Achievements: - Implemented the ERP upgrade Sage200 to Sage200C to Netsuite - Compliance with J-SOX and Japanese Stock Exchange List rules Show less - An international biopharmaceutical focused on the discovery and early development of new medicines - Listed on the Japanese Stock Exchange - Generated monthly financial statements within 5 working days and year end within 14 working days - Producing , filing the monthly VAT return and dealing with any VAT or Brexit issues - Completed the annual Statutory Accounts under IFRS, Tax Computations - Change Transformation Leader - Upgrading and testing Finance Systems - R&D Tax… Show more - An international biopharmaceutical focused on the discovery and early development of new medicines - Listed on the Japanese Stock Exchange - Generated monthly financial statements within 5 working days and year end within 14 working days - Producing , filing the monthly VAT return and dealing with any VAT or Brexit issues - Completed the annual Statutory Accounts under IFRS, Tax Computations - Change Transformation Leader - Upgrading and testing Finance Systems - R&D Tax Credits (3 Years worth of R&D Claims calculated and submitted) - Dealing with External Auditors (UK and Japan) and Internal Auditors from Japan Achievements: - Implemented the ERP upgrade Sage200 to Sage200C to Netsuite - Compliance with J-SOX and Japanese Stock Exchange List rules Show less
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IT Governance Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Systems & Management Accountant
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2020
A leading global provider of cyber risk and privacy management solutions - Listed on the London Stock Exchange -Producing consolidated group monthly accounts, including inter-company transaction and elimination for 9 entities - Dealing with auditors for the UK and Ireland - Producing accounts foe the UK, US and Ireland - Business Partnering within the company Achievements: - Producing information for the company Stock Exchange Listing – complying to new listing… Show more A leading global provider of cyber risk and privacy management solutions - Listed on the London Stock Exchange -Producing consolidated group monthly accounts, including inter-company transaction and elimination for 9 entities - Dealing with auditors for the UK and Ireland - Producing accounts foe the UK, US and Ireland - Business Partnering within the company Achievements: - Producing information for the company Stock Exchange Listing – complying to new listing requirements, raising of funds - Implemented a New ERP – Sage Financials - System testing, producing working documents and reports across the Group - Writing and producing reports (weekly and monthly) for various parts of the business Show less A leading global provider of cyber risk and privacy management solutions - Listed on the London Stock Exchange -Producing consolidated group monthly accounts, including inter-company transaction and elimination for 9 entities - Dealing with auditors for the UK and Ireland - Producing accounts foe the UK, US and Ireland - Business Partnering within the company Achievements: - Producing information for the company Stock Exchange Listing – complying to new listing… Show more A leading global provider of cyber risk and privacy management solutions - Listed on the London Stock Exchange -Producing consolidated group monthly accounts, including inter-company transaction and elimination for 9 entities - Dealing with auditors for the UK and Ireland - Producing accounts foe the UK, US and Ireland - Business Partnering within the company Achievements: - Producing information for the company Stock Exchange Listing – complying to new listing requirements, raising of funds - Implemented a New ERP – Sage Financials - System testing, producing working documents and reports across the Group - Writing and producing reports (weekly and monthly) for various parts of the business Show less
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Muntons Plc
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Analyst
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May 2017 - Nov 2017
Food and Drinks Manufacturing Company Producing departmental and division monthly accounts and monthly sales information Producing forecasts Generating product costings for the UK and USA The company was upgrading from SAP to S4/HANA Food and Drinks Manufacturing Company Producing departmental and division monthly accounts and monthly sales information Producing forecasts Generating product costings for the UK and USA The company was upgrading from SAP to S4/HANA
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Thetford, Norfolk
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Interim Financial Controller
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
Contract role.Managing and reporting the accounts for companies with an annual turnover of £0.5M-£17M Reviewing accounts, business plans, forecasts and cash-flow statements. Producing product costings and recommendations for overhead savings Producing management accounts within 5 working days Worked on a tight deadline (2 months) to produce accounts for a company which was being sold Contract role.Managing and reporting the accounts for companies with an annual turnover of £0.5M-£17M Reviewing accounts, business plans, forecasts and cash-flow statements. Producing product costings and recommendations for overhead savings Producing management accounts within 5 working days Worked on a tight deadline (2 months) to produce accounts for a company which was being sold
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Berkshire Corporation
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Financial Controller
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Manufacture of contamination and control leader for clean room and controlled environment consumable products - A family owned company with Head Quarters in the US - Produced weekly sales forecasts and cash-flows in GBP, USD and JPY - Producing monthly accounts in UKGAPP and USGAPP - Balance Sheet reconcilations, Board Packs and KPIs Achievements - Calculated product costings and led the review and execution of foreign exchange contracts - Upgraded the ERP System… Show more Manufacture of contamination and control leader for clean room and controlled environment consumable products - A family owned company with Head Quarters in the US - Produced weekly sales forecasts and cash-flows in GBP, USD and JPY - Producing monthly accounts in UKGAPP and USGAPP - Balance Sheet reconcilations, Board Packs and KPIs Achievements - Calculated product costings and led the review and execution of foreign exchange contracts - Upgraded the ERP System from Access Dimensions to Infor-M3 Show less Manufacture of contamination and control leader for clean room and controlled environment consumable products - A family owned company with Head Quarters in the US - Produced weekly sales forecasts and cash-flows in GBP, USD and JPY - Producing monthly accounts in UKGAPP and USGAPP - Balance Sheet reconcilations, Board Packs and KPIs Achievements - Calculated product costings and led the review and execution of foreign exchange contracts - Upgraded the ERP System… Show more Manufacture of contamination and control leader for clean room and controlled environment consumable products - A family owned company with Head Quarters in the US - Produced weekly sales forecasts and cash-flows in GBP, USD and JPY - Producing monthly accounts in UKGAPP and USGAPP - Balance Sheet reconcilations, Board Packs and KPIs Achievements - Calculated product costings and led the review and execution of foreign exchange contracts - Upgraded the ERP System from Access Dimensions to Infor-M3 Show less
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Kalsec Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Finance Director
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
Manufactors natural flavour extracts, colours, antioxidants and hop products - A Family owned company with Head Quarters in US - Generated accounts for the European, Asia and Africa (EMEA) region, Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet - Generated budgets, forecasts and managed 16 bank banks in various currencies - Generated monthly sales analysis by product, product group and sales person budget in USD and GBP - Oversaw the European Operation (sales, finance, R&D, customer service… Show more Manufactors natural flavour extracts, colours, antioxidants and hop products - A Family owned company with Head Quarters in US - Generated accounts for the European, Asia and Africa (EMEA) region, Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet - Generated budgets, forecasts and managed 16 bank banks in various currencies - Generated monthly sales analysis by product, product group and sales person budget in USD and GBP - Oversaw the European Operation (sales, finance, R&D, customer service and operations) Achievements - Managed spot rate currency conversions, averaging c.€3m and €5m to USD - Opened new offices in Singapore, UAE and France – growing the business internationally - Streamlined the annual reporting processes for our European Offices - Reduced the corporation tax bill by installing solar panels, this saved the company £85K - Oragnised and managed product costing for over 1,600 product lines - Dealing with German and French Tax audits
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Country Manager
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
Managing Director of a China Operation - Generated the accounts for China and Europe whilst living in Shanghai - Oversaw, coached and mentored the Finance, Sales, R&D departments in the China Office - Business Partnering with Channel Partners and customers - Finance and Change Management - for new ERP System and company visability in China - Producing Profit and Loss, cash flow and accounts under USGAAP - Producing accounts for China, UK and EU - Authorising payments… Show more Managing Director of a China Operation - Generated the accounts for China and Europe whilst living in Shanghai - Oversaw, coached and mentored the Finance, Sales, R&D departments in the China Office - Business Partnering with Channel Partners and customers - Finance and Change Management - for new ERP System and company visability in China - Producing Profit and Loss, cash flow and accounts under USGAAP - Producing accounts for China, UK and EU - Authorising payments, payrolll and capital purchases Achievements - Supported expansion, leading recruitment exercises for the hire of 4 new members of staff for China - Launched and drove a marketing initiative through the promotion of the business on specific websites and sponsoring an event that targeted international food ingredient manufacturers
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Commercial Manager
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
- Generated the monthly group accounts for the whole Euopean Operation - Managed the purchase of company vehicles, insurance and other commercial items - Managed, coached and mentored the finance, customer service and warehouse departments - Collaberated with the Sales Department and Head Office Departments (based in the US) - Checking commodity codes for imports and exports - Leading the Global Finance Transformation onto one new Global ERP System - scoping out the system -… Show more - Generated the monthly group accounts for the whole Euopean Operation - Managed the purchase of company vehicles, insurance and other commercial items - Managed, coached and mentored the finance, customer service and warehouse departments - Collaberated with the Sales Department and Head Office Departments (based in the US) - Checking commodity codes for imports and exports - Leading the Global Finance Transformation onto one new Global ERP System - scoping out the system - Proding accounts for the EU Divisions and UK Achievements -Instrumental in the selection, installation and testing of the new Global ERP system for China, UK and US - Maintained product costings for >1,600 items monthly in GBP, EUR and USD - Produced Budgets and 4-year forecast for Europe and China - Acted as the Internal Auditor for the China operation – company standards and policies were being adhered to -Managing, coaching and mentoring the Finance, Customer Service and Warehouse Departments. - Paying Dividends to parent company - Running reports using Business Objects - Preparing and submitting VAT returns and cross board VAT reclaims - Managing 16 bank accounts
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Management Accountant
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Jun 2007 - Dec 2009
- Producing the monthly and annual accounts for the UK Division with commentary, stating the performance of the company and comparison against budget. - Attended and part of the executive management team for Kalsec Europe. - Producing audit packs and lead schedules for the annual audit. Achievements: - Reducing the monthly accounts completion from15-8 days - Producing a 2 page summary each month for the accounts
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MERLIN PARK (MILDENHALL) M.C. LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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Company Secretary
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Arranging the AGM Maintaining the Share Register Preparing the accounts and records Raising invoices to the various businesses Arranging the insurance and invoicing the businesses on the park Arranging the AGM Maintaining the Share Register Preparing the accounts and records Raising invoices to the various businesses Arranging the insurance and invoicing the businesses on the park
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Cambridge Display Technology
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Financial Controller
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Feb 2006 - Jun 2007
A NASDAQ listed company. Reporting to the Finance Director of a manufacturing company in OLED's (organic light emitting diode) Producing monthly, quarterly and year end accounts. Manging the finance team and dealing with auditors. Producing P11ds and checking W2 forms Dealing with payroll company in the USA Documenting and testing Sarbanes Oxley procedures. A NASDAQ listed company. Reporting to the Finance Director of a manufacturing company in OLED's (organic light emitting diode) Producing monthly, quarterly and year end accounts. Manging the finance team and dealing with auditors. Producing P11ds and checking W2 forms Dealing with payroll company in the USA Documenting and testing Sarbanes Oxley procedures.
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Telstra
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Australia
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Treasurer
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Apr 2004 - Jan 2006
Telecommunication Company Manging the cash-flow and treasuery of the company. Telecommunication Company Manging the cash-flow and treasuery of the company.
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PSINet
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accountant
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Sep 2003 - Mar 2004
PSINet provided integrated voice and data solutions to businesses and residential Producing the accounts for three companies and group VAT returns. Reconciling inter-company transactions between the UK and Europe. PSINet provided integrated voice and data solutions to businesses and residential Producing the accounts for three companies and group VAT returns. Reconciling inter-company transactions between the UK and Europe.
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Thurlow Nunn Standen Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accountant
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Jun 2002 - Sep 2003
Agricultural Machinery and Motor Vehicle Seller Responsible of the accounts for five branches. Agricultural Machinery and Motor Vehicle Seller Responsible of the accounts for five branches.
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The Jockey Club
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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Management Accountant
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Sep 2000 - May 2002
Management Accountant for Newmarket Racecourses Producing accounts for Newmarket and Huntingdon Racecoures Management Accountant for Newmarket Racecourses Producing accounts for Newmarket and Huntingdon Racecoures
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Education
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ACCA
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ACCA
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Bournemouth University
Bachelor's degree, FINANCIAL SERVICES -
Bournemouth University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance -
Bournemouth University
Bachelor's degree, Financial services -
Bournemouth University
Bachelor's degree, Financial services
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