p thompson

ROLE - Assist in the development of the annual strategic plan along with the 10-year financial forecast - Manage, support and provide backup to the delivery of the annual/half year financial reports for all entities along with no material unadjusted misstatements on the audit report/audit review - Complete asset revaluations to ensure assets (where appropriate) are held at fair value - Manage the delivery of the monthly results, including rolling forecasts - Manage the preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with General Managers - Own the Group’s financial accounting data captured within financial systems, guaranteeing the accuracy and looking for improvements in the delivery of timely information - Review and sign off the general ledger reconciliations, ensuring they are completed on a timely basis with no balance sheet surprises - Assist in the delivery and maintenance of a Capital Structure that supports the Group’s growth plans, manages risk and enables value to be returned to shareholders - Management of the compliance requirements of our lenders - Manage the rolling cashflow requirements

ROLE - Leading the financial function of the Parent company - Managing the core financial reporting function of the parent company - Responsible for core financial processing and contributing to the effective cash flow management of the parent company - Playing a key role in establishing and monitoring compliance with financial policies and procedures - Responsible for creating a coaching and development environment, which motivates staff and rives engagement - Managing, building, and promoting effective relationships with key external service providers - Carry out any other duties as required by Group Financial Controller or CFO from time to time ACCOMPLISHMENTS - As a finance leader, I successfully spearheaded the development of a weighted average cost model to cost the inventory produced by the company, effectively transitioning from the previously used net realisable value method. This strategic initiative resulted in greater accuracy and transparency in the company's inventory valuation process, contributing to overall financial stability and growth.

ROLE - Successfully supervised accounting operations for over NZD 100 million gross, overseeing month and year-end closings by leading a team of 10 financial professionals. - Directed payroll operations for more than 300 employees across five countries. - Presented monthly financial reports with comprehensive insights and analysis, including KPI analysis, forecasts, budget variance analysis, macro-economic insights, and implications. - Supported the profitability of the business by conducting detailed financial analyses and feasibility studies for the opening and closing of several retail stores in the region. - Managed the coordination of annual budgets across all departments. - Provided expert cash and treasury management, overseeing the reconciliation of banking activities. - Utilized advanced financial modelling skills to identify revenue enablers, cost drivers, and assist in setting and monitoring KPIs. - Played a vital role in Group Legal by reviewing and amending legal contracts, such as lease agreements, third-party agreements, and HR contracts. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Successfully implemented VAT accounting and reporting systems and procedures in U.A.E. in January 2018. - Implemented new policies and procedures for Accounts Receivable resulting in a 20% reduction of the accounts receivable book within 2 months. - Pioneered the early adoption of IFRS 16 (Accounting for Leases) in 2017. - Optimized year-end stocktaking process, reducing warehouse and logistic downtime by approximately 7 days. - Spearheaded the implementation of new systems to streamline processes and improve internal controls, including the new HR system in 2014. - Played a critical role in change management, contributing to Al Boom Marine's acquisition by a large private equity firm in 2015.

ROLE - Responsible for all support functions focusing on streamlining of businesses to drive growth, increase profitability and reduce risk - As a director, led finance teams in preparing monthly reports for Executive Management in Denmark and local board, which included conducting analyses of results, variance, and KPIs. - Responsible for the treasury function for the local operations, (cash forecasts, management of intercompany loans and monitoring of accounts receivables and account payables) - Leading the budgeting process for the Middle East operations ensuring compliance with regional strategy - Responsible for preparing the statutory financial accounts in accordance with IFRS - Supported the business development team through accurate financial modelling techniques and financial analysis - Implemented, managed, and monitored company financial controls and processes - Assisting legal with reviewing and amending contracts review ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Assisted in successfully establishing 2 new legal entities in the United Arab Emirates for Falck in 2009. - Lead several teams in effectively setting up of the support functions for the Company - Implementing my own Excel based accounting system in order to reduce the start-up costs for the new entities.

ROLE - Responsible for all the operational and financial functions of the branch, reporting directly to head office and local regulatory - Worked in conjunction with development teams providing expertise to formulate and implement global Investment Banking strategies in the Middle East and Africa, such as chairing business development meetings focusing on the origination of new business for the Company - Ensured all financial reporting of the branch was provided accurately and in a timely manner to the Regulator and head office. - Carried out in-depth feasibility analysis for the consideration of setting up other Investment Banks within the MENA and Levant regions, such as KSA, Turkey and Egypt. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Successfully obtained approval from Credit Agricole CIB's general management in France for setting up the DIFC branch, which involved creating a comprehensive business plan for the region, including a "New Activities and Products" presentation covering regional analysis and strategy, system and accounting analysis, financial forecasts, and organization structure and setup. - Led a team to obtain a Category 2 Banking License, allowing the company to conduct Investment Banking, Brokerage, Project Finance, and Debt Capital Market operations at DIFC. - Our team went on to win the “Middle East Investment Bank of The Year” award in 2008 from Thomson Reuters - Played a pivotal role as a key team member in establishing a joint venture with Banque Saudi Fransi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to carry out Investment Banking Activities. As a key member, I played a vital role within the team in successfully executing the second largest IPO in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2008