Serge Verhaert

COO - Peru at Grupo Ocho Sur
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Tremelo, Flemish Region, Belgium, BE
Languages
  • Dutch -
  • English -
  • French -
  • Spanish -

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Credentials

  • Finance Fundamentals
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • PowerPoint for Mac 2011 Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Peru
    • Farming
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • COO - Peru
      • Sep 2020 - Present

    • CFO - Peru
      • Apr 2018 - Aug 2020

    • India
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • Founder
      • Apr 2018 - Present
    • Belgium
    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
    • CFO - Suriname
      • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016

      Per January 2014 UNIVEG group acquired 90% of the state-owned Suriname banana production company through a privatisation process. Food and Agriculture Industries consists of 2 production farms of 1000 ha each and is the largest private employer of Suriname. I was responsible for management of the EU-subsidy program for the banana industry (international, public tendering and awarding of 5 important investment projects) in close collaboration with Ministry of Finance and the EU-delegation based in Guyana; financial, cash and working capital management; budgeting and reporting; controlling; legal and corporate administration; support to HR department Show less

    • Oman
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • CFO - Oman
      • Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

      Port of Duqm Company is a joint venture between the Government of Oman and Consortium Antwerp Port (cooperation between Rent-A-Port Group and Port of Antwerp) founded per August 2010 with the objective to develop and to operate the new port under construction in Duqm. I was responsible for the start-up and management of accounting, administration, finance, HR and procurement department; collaboration with Ministry of Finance for the funding of operational expenditure; writing of all procedures and instructions manuals; financial, tax and cash management; business modelling; budgeting and reporting; corporate administration (secretary of the Board of Directors); recruitment, training and coaching of Omani employees; payroll Show less

    • CFO ad interim
      • Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

      Rent A Port is specialized in the development of, and the investment in marine infrastructures and industrial zones. I was responsible for the consolidation of subsidiaries and joint ventures; reporting; representation in audit committee; financial and cash management; business modelling; investment analysis. I wrote the business plan, basis for the joint venture company Port of Duqm Company. The business plan was adopted and ratified by the Government of Oman. Rent A Port is specialized in the development of, and the investment in marine infrastructures and industrial zones. I was responsible for the consolidation of subsidiaries and joint ventures; reporting; representation in audit committee; financial and cash management; business modelling; investment analysis. I wrote the business plan, basis for the joint venture company Port of Duqm Company. The business plan was adopted and ratified by the Government of Oman.

    • Belgium
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Finance & Administration Manager - Uruguay
      • Nov 2006 - Sep 2009

      Katoen Natie operates the container terminal in Montevideo and has the obligation to execute major extension works in the port (the Project). I was responsible for consolidation and reporting; financial, cash and tax management; payroll administration; lead in local financing of the Project and assistance in the due diligence performed by the European Investment Bank. Katoen Natie operates the container terminal in Montevideo and has the obligation to execute major extension works in the port (the Project). I was responsible for consolidation and reporting; financial, cash and tax management; payroll administration; lead in local financing of the Project and assistance in the due diligence performed by the European Investment Bank.

    • Finance, Administration and HR Manager
      • 2001 - 2006

      Per April 2001 the French group Robertet acquired the industrial food-processing complex in Schoten. The acquisition did not include any staff in accounting, administration, finance and HR. I was responsible for the set up and management of accounting, administration, finance and HR department; reporting; financial, cash and tax management; controlling and cost analysis; representation in works council and negotiation with unions. Per April 2001 the French group Robertet acquired the industrial food-processing complex in Schoten. The acquisition did not include any staff in accounting, administration, finance and HR. I was responsible for the set up and management of accounting, administration, finance and HR department; reporting; financial, cash and tax management; controlling and cost analysis; representation in works council and negotiation with unions.

Education

  • Solvay Business School
    Master in Business Economics, Business Engineering, Great Distinction (> 80%)
    1987 - 1993
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    Master in Business Economics, Business Engineering, Great Distinction (> 80%)
    1987 - 1993

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