My name is Justin and I am a UK national. I am currently working in Mauritius on a 2 year contract which ends in the next few months. I am looking to relocate to UAE and welcome information from any potential employers interested in my CV. I am 36, ACCA with more than 10 years experience. I am happy to work as part of a SME or larger organisation.
Thank you for your time.
I can be contacted at justinse@yahoo.com .
CURRICULUM VITAE
SUMMARY
ACCA qualified Accountant with a thorough knowledge of financial and management accounting gained over the past ten years. I can communicate clearly and produce timely & relevant reports. I work well as part of a team or under my own initiative.
WORK HISTORY
Aug’04 to date Financial Director and Company Secretary, Baobab Company Limited, Mauritius
Working as Financial Director for an international textile company based in Mauritius. I have total control of the 60 employees and report directly to the chief executive. My role encompasses a wide range of tasks from securing new clients; ensuring efficient production at our factory; ensuring timely deliveries and all other day to day duties. Financially I prepare budgets; variance analysis; monthly financial accounts and liaise with all levels of people.
Nov ’00 to Jul’04 Divisional Accountant and Company Secretary, Direct Message UK Limited, Hampshire, UK
Part of Direct Message PLC with a group turnover of £25m, I have overall responsibility for two of the five group subsidiaries. An international company specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced advertising units. My duties include all the financial & management accounting functions and the supervision of three junior staff. Preparation of forecasts and budgets through to production of the monthly and annual accounts; international accounting; liaison with UK & overseas customers and suppliers, Bank & Audit personnel; and all other aspects of controlling a public company. Reporting to my Managing Directors and Group Finance Director based in Manchester. Leaving salary £40,000.
Jan ’99 – Nov ’00 Financial Accountant, Clearvision Lighting Limited, Hampshire, UK
Overall control of the finances of four manufacturing companies with a combined turnover of £3m. Duties included all financial & management accounting functions, preparing budgets and analysing the performance of the company. My work involved reconciliation of inter company accounts, consolidation of financial statements, producing schedules such as fixed asset details and liasing with external groups including Bank and Audit personnel. Reporting to the Financial Director. Leaving salary £28,000.
May ’98 – Dec ’98 Accountant, Next Control Systems Ltd, Berkshire, UK
Overall control of the finance department of an engineering firm (turnover £2m). Duties included all accounting functions, personnel and other tasks. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Directors. Leaving salary £22,000.
Apr ’97 – Apr ’98 Financial Controller, Corporate Communications Limited, London, UK
Preparation of monthly accounts and budgets, payroll, general sales & purchase ledger postings and other duties. Reporting to the Managing Director. Leaving salary £22,000
Oct ’95 – Apr ’97 Assistant Accountant, GHK International Ltd, London, UK
Preparation of monthly accounts and budgets, reconciliation of UK and overseas bank accounts, general sales & purchase ledger postings and project accounting. Reporting to the Financial Controller. Leaving salary £18,000
Mar ’93 – Oct ’95 Accounts Manager, Softline Distribution Ltd, Surrey, UK
Overall control of a small accounts department covering all aspects of general accounting and the supervision of two junior staff members. Reporting to the Managing Director. Leaving salary £15,000.
EDUCATION
Dec ’99 ACCA qualification gained
Jun ’92 BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting 2:2 gained, Portsmouth University
Jun ’88 A Levels: Accounts (B) and Pure Mathematics/Statistics (A)
Jun ’86 Nine O Levels including Accounts (C), Commerce (C), English Language (B), French (C) and Maths (A)
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Travel
Playing football and tennis
Photography
Walking
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of accounting packages including Pegasus, Sage, Dynamics
Extensive spreadsheet and database knowledge. I have over ten years experience using Excel to Macro level and good knowledge of Access
PERSONAL DETAILS
British born
Date of birth – 3rd February 1970
Married since May 1994
Full, clean driving licence with use of own car