Vice President of Finance

• Jun 2014 - Present

• Head of company financing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting and tax compliance. • Manage a diverse team of 9 financial and accounting professions • Prepare financial statements and notes • Provide monthly updates to the Board of Directors on performance against budget and prior, sales channels, profit margins by business, KPIs and other relevant insights • Secured financing for the construction of three new $8m vessels delivered in 2016-2017… Show more • Head of company financing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting and tax compliance. • Manage a diverse team of 9 financial and accounting professions • Prepare financial statements and notes • Provide monthly updates to the Board of Directors on performance against budget and prior, sales channels, profit margins by business, KPIs and other relevant insights • Secured financing for the construction of three new $8m vessels delivered in 2016-2017 • Ushered deal for purchase of New York Water Taxi, January 2017 • Greatly simplified cash handling procedures and controls which reduced misstatement and errors and helped quickly identify fraud • Prepared and presented numerous business cases, forecasts and investments opportunities to the Board of Directors for their consideration. Instrumental in development of numerous additional successful business lines • Worked closely with both Director of Sales and the Chief Marketing Officer on performance management and evaluation, setting goals, KPIs and creating effective incentive programs • Ensure the maintenance of adequate levels of insurance • Automated and standardized many of management’s regular reports providing much more timely and accurate information than had been possible previously • Proposed and implemented significant overhaul of payroll functions, automating many formally manual processes and significantly reducing time spent and personnel required for payroll function

Controller

• Dec 2013 - Dec 2018

Accounting Manager

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

• Brought on as the number one accounting hire for Manhattan corporate headquarters. • Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing adjustments. • Provided timely and accurate financial reports to investors and management. • Coordinated the budgeting process for the 2013 year and provided up to date reporting in relation to budget variances month to month to investors and management. • Prepared full financial statements, notes and supporting… Show more • Brought on as the number one accounting hire for Manhattan corporate headquarters. • Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing adjustments. • Provided timely and accurate financial reports to investors and management. • Coordinated the budgeting process for the 2013 year and provided up to date reporting in relation to budget variances month to month to investors and management. • Prepared full financial statements, notes and supporting documentation. • Completed three years of clean financial audits. • Managed company’s tax compliance and completed all financial regulatory requirements for the group. • Introduced accounting controls and policies including procurement authorization limits, employee advances, receipt verification, multiple independent competitive tendering and quotes, and preferred vendor lists. • Recruited, trained and monitored a team of 7 professional accountants in Ghana and Cameroon to provide timely reporting and financial oversight to headquarters in New York. Show less • Brought on as the number one accounting hire for Manhattan corporate headquarters. • Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing adjustments. • Provided timely and accurate financial reports to investors and management. • Coordinated the budgeting process for the 2013 year and provided up to date reporting in relation to budget variances month to month to investors and management. • Prepared full financial statements, notes and supporting… Show more • Brought on as the number one accounting hire for Manhattan corporate headquarters. • Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing adjustments. • Provided timely and accurate financial reports to investors and management. • Coordinated the budgeting process for the 2013 year and provided up to date reporting in relation to budget variances month to month to investors and management. • Prepared full financial statements, notes and supporting documentation. • Completed three years of clean financial audits. • Managed company’s tax compliance and completed all financial regulatory requirements for the group. • Introduced accounting controls and policies including procurement authorization limits, employee advances, receipt verification, multiple independent competitive tendering and quotes, and preferred vendor lists. • Recruited, trained and monitored a team of 7 professional accountants in Ghana and Cameroon to provide timely reporting and financial oversight to headquarters in New York. Show less

Senior Adviser

• Feb 2010 - Jan 2012

• Consistently rated as a strong performer in annual and half-yearly performance reviews and promoted in June 2011. • Supervised engagement teams ranging from 2-5 staff. Built consistently strong and productive teams by providing outstanding leadership, training, and assistance focused on attaining results. • Provided advice on the application of IFRSs, including preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements and the audit of IFRSs compliant tax note provisions for a variety of… Show more • Consistently rated as a strong performer in annual and half-yearly performance reviews and promoted in June 2011. • Supervised engagement teams ranging from 2-5 staff. Built consistently strong and productive teams by providing outstanding leadership, training, and assistance focused on attaining results. • Provided advice on the application of IFRSs, including preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements and the audit of IFRSs compliant tax note provisions for a variety of clients including retail and Federal Government. • Addressed various technical accounting issues, including revenue recognition, tax consolidated groups, and leasing arrangements and concluded on the proper accounting treatment. • Prepared detailed budgets for all engagements, tracked time and costs incurred against budget ensure engagements were finalized without overrun and within budget. • Ensured top accuracy and compliance by coordinating and conducting internal audits for multiple federal government departments and corporate clients. Engagements entailed detailed planning, evaluating the internal control environment and reporting findings to audit committee. • Actively sought development and knowledge by staying up to date on changes in professional standards and legislation, attending professional training and seminars. Show less • Consistently rated as a strong performer in annual and half-yearly performance reviews and promoted in June 2011. • Supervised engagement teams ranging from 2-5 staff. Built consistently strong and productive teams by providing outstanding leadership, training, and assistance focused on attaining results. • Provided advice on the application of IFRSs, including preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements and the audit of IFRSs compliant tax note provisions for a variety of… Show more • Consistently rated as a strong performer in annual and half-yearly performance reviews and promoted in June 2011. • Supervised engagement teams ranging from 2-5 staff. Built consistently strong and productive teams by providing outstanding leadership, training, and assistance focused on attaining results. • Provided advice on the application of IFRSs, including preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements and the audit of IFRSs compliant tax note provisions for a variety of clients including retail and Federal Government. • Addressed various technical accounting issues, including revenue recognition, tax consolidated groups, and leasing arrangements and concluded on the proper accounting treatment. • Prepared detailed budgets for all engagements, tracked time and costs incurred against budget ensure engagements were finalized without overrun and within budget. • Ensured top accuracy and compliance by coordinating and conducting internal audits for multiple federal government departments and corporate clients. Engagements entailed detailed planning, evaluating the internal control environment and reporting findings to audit committee. • Actively sought development and knowledge by staying up to date on changes in professional standards and legislation, attending professional training and seminars. Show less

Senior Accountant

• Nov 2006 - Feb 2010

• Prepared financial statements for small to medium enterprises across multiple industries • Managed financial reporting requirements for a number of not-for-profit entities under IFRS • Increased customer loyalty by proactively identifying and meeting consistently changing and expanding client needs. • Assisted with the navigation of small business complexities and helping achieve individual goals and objectives. • Prepared financial statements for small to medium enterprises across multiple industries • Managed financial reporting requirements for a number of not-for-profit entities under IFRS • Increased customer loyalty by proactively identifying and meeting consistently changing and expanding client needs. • Assisted with the navigation of small business complexities and helping achieve individual goals and objectives.