CFO: OCI Enterprises

• Jan 2019 - Present

CFO

• Apr 2017 - Present

Corporate Controller

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2017

Corporate Controller

• Apr 2011 - Apr 2015

Responsible for all the finance and accounting functions of a $500 million in revenue group, including reporting and internal control. • Oversee complex group consolidation of 24 entities with varying non controlling interests and inter company relationships. US GAAP and IFRS technical application and reporting. • Responsible for researching and establishing US GAAP accounting and disclosure policies, as well as review of tax accounting and related matters. • Oversee annual group… Show more Responsible for all the finance and accounting functions of a $500 million in revenue group, including reporting and internal control. • Oversee complex group consolidation of 24 entities with varying non controlling interests and inter company relationships. US GAAP and IFRS technical application and reporting. • Responsible for researching and establishing US GAAP accounting and disclosure policies, as well as review of tax accounting and related matters. • Oversee annual group budgeting process, including assumption review, consolidation and revisions. • Review and assist with drafting of 10K, 10Q, 8K’s and MD&A, as well as other audited financial reports. Co-ordinate efforts with external auditors and other stakeholders including legal and subject matter expert reviews. • Model and forecast various tax and pro-forma financial scenarios to determine best use of tax credits and other resources. Oversee quarterly forecasting process. • Report to audit committee and Board of Directors as required. Prepare and review presentation materials. • Key member of IPO team, responsible for all financial sections of S-1, comment letter responses and financial agreements required to list soda ash business on NYSE: ticker OCIR. • Member of SOX implementation team responsible for ensuring adequate internal control over financial reporting. Draft company risk assessment, identify and assess controls required and ensure adequacy or mediation of controls. • Key team member in various group acquisitions, minority buyouts and disposals; due diligence, deal structure negotiation and post acquisition integration. • Administer group insurance program. • Implemented various software and process improvements across group to improve control and improve efficiency. • Establish standard costs and subsequent analysis of variances to standard and budget. • Manage accounting structure and mentor staff. Show less Responsible for all the finance and accounting functions of a $500 million in revenue group, including reporting and internal control. • Oversee complex group consolidation of 24 entities with varying non controlling interests and inter company relationships. US GAAP and IFRS technical application and reporting. • Responsible for researching and establishing US GAAP accounting and disclosure policies, as well as review of tax accounting and related matters. • Oversee annual group… Show more Responsible for all the finance and accounting functions of a $500 million in revenue group, including reporting and internal control. • Oversee complex group consolidation of 24 entities with varying non controlling interests and inter company relationships. US GAAP and IFRS technical application and reporting. • Responsible for researching and establishing US GAAP accounting and disclosure policies, as well as review of tax accounting and related matters. • Oversee annual group budgeting process, including assumption review, consolidation and revisions. • Review and assist with drafting of 10K, 10Q, 8K’s and MD&A, as well as other audited financial reports. Co-ordinate efforts with external auditors and other stakeholders including legal and subject matter expert reviews. • Model and forecast various tax and pro-forma financial scenarios to determine best use of tax credits and other resources. Oversee quarterly forecasting process. • Report to audit committee and Board of Directors as required. Prepare and review presentation materials. • Key member of IPO team, responsible for all financial sections of S-1, comment letter responses and financial agreements required to list soda ash business on NYSE: ticker OCIR. • Member of SOX implementation team responsible for ensuring adequate internal control over financial reporting. Draft company risk assessment, identify and assess controls required and ensure adequacy or mediation of controls. • Key team member in various group acquisitions, minority buyouts and disposals; due diligence, deal structure negotiation and post acquisition integration. • Administer group insurance program. • Implemented various software and process improvements across group to improve control and improve efficiency. • Establish standard costs and subsequent analysis of variances to standard and budget. • Manage accounting structure and mentor staff. Show less

Controller / VP Finance

• May 2008 - Apr 2011

Managed financial operations of US, Canadian and Brazilian units. Developed, monitored and assisted with the execution of business plan. Designed and implemented financial controls. Record and report results of operations. • Relocated finance department from Florida to Georgia, rehired and retrained 80% of department. • Set up accounting processes for Brazilian and Canadian units. Improved processes at US unit. • Implemented Oracle process improvements to automate various… Show more Managed financial operations of US, Canadian and Brazilian units. Developed, monitored and assisted with the execution of business plan. Designed and implemented financial controls. Record and report results of operations. • Relocated finance department from Florida to Georgia, rehired and retrained 80% of department. • Set up accounting processes for Brazilian and Canadian units. Improved processes at US unit. • Implemented Oracle process improvements to automate various activities. • Streamlined internal reporting through use of GLWand software. Show less Managed financial operations of US, Canadian and Brazilian units. Developed, monitored and assisted with the execution of business plan. Designed and implemented financial controls. Record and report results of operations. • Relocated finance department from Florida to Georgia, rehired and retrained 80% of department. • Set up accounting processes for Brazilian and Canadian units. Improved processes at US unit. • Implemented Oracle process improvements to automate various… Show more Managed financial operations of US, Canadian and Brazilian units. Developed, monitored and assisted with the execution of business plan. Designed and implemented financial controls. Record and report results of operations. • Relocated finance department from Florida to Georgia, rehired and retrained 80% of department. • Set up accounting processes for Brazilian and Canadian units. Improved processes at US unit. • Implemented Oracle process improvements to automate various activities. • Streamlined internal reporting through use of GLWand software. Show less

Practice Manager, Finance

• Apr 2000 - May 2008

Boutique professional services firm specializing in Lean Manufacturing based improvements. Implemented lean based business solutions in the areas of finance, accounting and operations. Managed client relations and built new business. Change agent. Responsible for various process improvement projects including: • Working Capital and Inventory optimization through use of economic order quantities and correct stocking levels • Customer pricing and profitability modeling to optimize… Show more Boutique professional services firm specializing in Lean Manufacturing based improvements. Implemented lean based business solutions in the areas of finance, accounting and operations. Managed client relations and built new business. Change agent. Responsible for various process improvement projects including: • Working Capital and Inventory optimization through use of economic order quantities and correct stocking levels • Customer pricing and profitability modeling to optimize profitability. • Cost reductions by eliminating non-value added activities or expenditures. • Quality improvement by analyzing defects and establishing root cause • Reduction in downtime by focusing on non value added activities Pricing improvement by analyzing manufacturing activities and correcting pricing models. Show less Boutique professional services firm specializing in Lean Manufacturing based improvements. Implemented lean based business solutions in the areas of finance, accounting and operations. Managed client relations and built new business. Change agent. Responsible for various process improvement projects including: • Working Capital and Inventory optimization through use of economic order quantities and correct stocking levels • Customer pricing and profitability modeling to optimize… Show more Boutique professional services firm specializing in Lean Manufacturing based improvements. Implemented lean based business solutions in the areas of finance, accounting and operations. Managed client relations and built new business. Change agent. Responsible for various process improvement projects including: • Working Capital and Inventory optimization through use of economic order quantities and correct stocking levels • Customer pricing and profitability modeling to optimize profitability. • Cost reductions by eliminating non-value added activities or expenditures. • Quality improvement by analyzing defects and establishing root cause • Reduction in downtime by focusing on non value added activities Pricing improvement by analyzing manufacturing activities and correcting pricing models. Show less

CFO / Controller

• Sep 1994 - Dec 1999

Responsible for the full financial and general day to day operational management of 5 active companies. Financial and management assistance to 3 additional associated companies. -Reduced shrinkage, cut overhead costs, improved collections, reduced bad debts, improved order fill rates and on time delivery. -Negotiated invoice discounting facility to shorten cash cycle time and fund working capital. -Managed treasury, foreign exchange facility and forward cover facility, to mitigate… Show more Responsible for the full financial and general day to day operational management of 5 active companies. Financial and management assistance to 3 additional associated companies. -Reduced shrinkage, cut overhead costs, improved collections, reduced bad debts, improved order fill rates and on time delivery. -Negotiated invoice discounting facility to shorten cash cycle time and fund working capital. -Managed treasury, foreign exchange facility and forward cover facility, to mitigate exchange rate risks and ensure cash requirements met. Show less Responsible for the full financial and general day to day operational management of 5 active companies. Financial and management assistance to 3 additional associated companies. -Reduced shrinkage, cut overhead costs, improved collections, reduced bad debts, improved order fill rates and on time delivery. -Negotiated invoice discounting facility to shorten cash cycle time and fund working capital. -Managed treasury, foreign exchange facility and forward cover facility, to mitigate… Show more Responsible for the full financial and general day to day operational management of 5 active companies. Financial and management assistance to 3 additional associated companies. -Reduced shrinkage, cut overhead costs, improved collections, reduced bad debts, improved order fill rates and on time delivery. -Negotiated invoice discounting facility to shorten cash cycle time and fund working capital. -Managed treasury, foreign exchange facility and forward cover facility, to mitigate exchange rate risks and ensure cash requirements met. Show less

Controller

• Mar 1993 - Sep 1994

Responsible for monthly consolidation and preparation of group reporting for 15 automotive manufacturing divisions. Responsible for monthly consolidation and preparation of group reporting for 15 automotive manufacturing divisions.

Senior Accountant

• Jan 1990 - Mar 1993

Responsible for audit assurance at various manufacturing and mining companies. Responsible for audit assurance at various manufacturing and mining companies.