Experience

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  South Western Railway

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Financial Accounting Manager

    • Jan 2021 - May 2022
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    • Management of the Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury functions• Production of a detailed weekly cash flow forecast for presentation to senior management at Group• Local statutory reporting (FRS 102 reduced disclosures) as well as primary contact with external auditors• Collaborated with Group to maintain the IFRS16 reporting tool for leases

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  Gist - Transforming Supply Chains

  • United Kingdom
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Finance Manager - Financial Accounting

    • Apr 2011 - Sep 2020

    • Local statutory reporting (FRS 101 reduced disclosures) as well as primary contact with external auditors• IFRS technical guidance• Finance lead on implementation of new payroll system• Coordination and reporting of all intercompany operational and treasury transactions• Senior Accounting Officer (SAO)

  • Financial Reporting Manager

    • Mar 2006 - Mar 2011

    • Management of the cash book, payroll and purchase ledger functions, head office accountant and systems accountant• Group Reporting – actuals, plans and forecasts• SAP strategic process owner for General Ledger, Financial Close, Reporting and Fixed Assets• Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (2005-6)

  • Divisional Accounting Manager

    • Feb 1999 - Feb 2006

  • Divisional Head Office Accountant

    • Apr 1996 - Jan 1999

  • Management Accountant

    • Aug 1995 - Mar 1996

  • Depot Management Accountant

    • Jan 1994 - Jul 1995

  • Assistant Head Office Accountant

    • Apr 1992 - Dec 1993

  • Assistant Management Accountant

    • Sep 1990 - Mar 1992

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  Grant Thornton LLP

  • Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

  • Auditor

    • Sep 1988 - Aug 1990
    • Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom