Experience

TW Metals Europe & SEA

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Accountant

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Group accountant for this leading stockist, distributor and processor of metal tubes, plates, sheets and bars, with responsibility for month end reporting, statutory accounts and external audit liaison. Group accountant for this leading stockist, distributor and processor of metal tubes, plates, sheets and bars, with responsibility for month end reporting, statutory accounts and external audit liaison.



JOHNSON CONTROLS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

• Waterlooville, Hampshire

• Statutory Accountant

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  Statutory Accountant for Johnson Controls Systems Development Limited, a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader creating innovative and integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. Statutory Accountant for Johnson Controls Systems Development Limited, a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader creating innovative and integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient.



BDO UK LLP

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Director

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Six month fixed term contract working as an Audit Director within BDO UK's Public Sector Assurance team. Six month fixed term contract working as an Audit Director within BDO UK's Public Sector Assurance team.



Consultant

• Self Employed

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  Specialising in: - financial crime - regulatory compliance - other risk management and compliance areas Specialising in: - financial crime - regulatory compliance - other risk management and compliance areas



Mazars in the UK

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Compliance Director

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2017

  Head of Compliance; Deputy MLRO; Deputy to Ethics Partner Successes include: - design, implementation & maintenance of automated client acceptance system, including automated workflows/alerts, incorporating risk-based approach, simplified/enhanced due diligence, collation of appropriate KYC documentation, PEPs and sanctions screening and other key anti-money laundering and ethical requirements - updating the firm's ethical policies following the recent publication of the FRC Revised Ethical Standard - subject matter expert across a wide range of diverse areas, including anti-money laundering procedures, FRC Ethical Standard, Client Money Regulations, risk management, Market Abuse Regulation, quality assurance controls framework and professional ethics - designing and implementing internal compliance monitoring programme, including reporting to Executive Board - successful in managing staff from diverse backgrounds - liaising and communicating with partners and staff at all levels from graduates right up to the Executive Main responsibilities: - compliance with ML Regulations and JMLSG/CCAB guidance - compliance with FRC Ethical Standard and ICAEW Code of Ethics - analysing changes in AML and ethical legislation/regulations in context of firm to update internal policies and procedures - designing, producing and delivering training on AML, ethical and compliance legislation, regulations, guidance and issues, including production of e-learning training - dealing with complex AML, ethical and client acceptance queries across the business - completion and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports to NCA - drafting MLRO report for Executive Board - liaison with FRC, AQRT, ICAEW & other external Regulators and completion of regulatory returns - internal compliance monitoring and reporting to Executive Board - managing and developing compliance team Show less



BAT

• United Kingdom
• Tobacco Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Apr 2004 - Jan 2006

  Working within the UK Head Office Companies Reporting Division of this FTSE 100 company, with responsibility for the following: • managing a team with responsibility for producing quarterly management accounts • managing a team with responsibility for preparing quarterly forecasts and annual budgets • preparing the consolidation of over 100 entities into a single group reporting entity • producing annual and monthly information on the Group Reporting system to tight deadlines • producing commentaries and variance analysis for the Group Reporting department • preparing and posting journals on an IFRS basis for group reporting purposes • confirming intercompany information with numerous overseas branches and subsidiaries • liaising regularly with internal departments on complex accounting issues, e.g. Group Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Company Secretarial • managing the process of the production of over 100 sets of statutory accounts, involving extensive liaison with the external auditors • staff development and appraisal for team members • testing for systems implementation Show less



Mazars in the UK

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2004

  Short term contract working within the Public Sector Division of this mid-tier auditing firm, with responsibility for the following: • preparing the firm for its first annual quality control review by the Audit Commission, by way of a series of cold reviews; detailed meetings with key staff; and extensive liaison with the Audit Commission • reviewing and developing the audit approach • tailoring the firm’s electronic auditing package to public sector clients Short term contract working within the Public Sector Division of this mid-tier auditing firm, with responsibility for the following: • preparing the firm for its first annual quality control review by the Audit Commission, by way of a series of cold reviews; detailed meetings with key staff; and extensive liaison with the Audit Commission • reviewing and developing the audit approach • tailoring the firm’s electronic auditing package to public sector clients



Man Group

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Nov 1998 - Oct 2003

  Working within the MAN Financial/GNI Division of this FTSE 100 company, with responsibility for the following: • managing a team with responsibility for preparing monthly management accounts and daily profit and loss accounts • consolidating monthly group accounts and preparing board papers, including commentaries and analysis of variances, reporting directly to Finance Director • producing monthly and annual management information on parent company’s reporting system to tight deadlines, including commentaries and investigation and analysis of variances • producing annual statutory accounts • liaising with senior management management and other key departments (e.g. Group Reporting and Treasury) on accounting issues • preparation of data for SFA/FSA (now FCA) Returns • year-end clear down and period-end roll forward procedures for general ledger system • financial rules engine rule development, testing and implementation • co-ordinating and testing for systems implementation • liaising with, and preparing information for, external auditors • preparing other statutory returns e.g. Bank of England and Office for National Statistics • staff development and appraisal of team members Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Nov 1995 - Oct 1998

  Working within the Public Sector Division of this Big Four auditing firm, with responsibility for the following: • planning for systems based audits in order to provide a quality service to large public sector clients • compiling and monitoring staff budgets for large audit teams • preparing management information and variance analysis • managing audit teams on site, including coaching and appraisal • compiling and presenting reports to client senior management within tight deadlines • liaising closely with both internal and client senior management. Show less



Binder Hamlyn, Chartered Accountants

• London, United Kingdom

• Audit Trainee

  • Oct 1991 - May 1995