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| Ref # |  | JS191554 |
| Year of birth | | 1968 |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Ajax |
| State | | Ontario |
| Country | | CANADA |
Current Location/Address |
| State | | Ontario |
| Country | | CANADA |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Main Nationality | | CANADA |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Accountant | | 15 |
| Asset Management | | 15 |
| Auditor | | 4 |
| Budgeting | | 15 |
| Consultant | | 3 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Mining | | 3 |
| Steel | | 3 |
| Finance | | 15 |
| Executive | | 5 |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Degree |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Degree | BA Honours | Canada | 1992 |
| Trade Qualifications | CA | Canada | 1995 |
Other Qualifications, Memberships, Certification
• Professional Designation: Chartered Accountant, 1995 |
Computer Skills and Software Used |
* All windows (excel, powerpoint, word, project, visio etc.)
*mincom, sap, oracle, accpac, quickbooks |
Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally | |
Availability |
| Start Immediately? | | Available Now |
Ideal Next Job |
| Looking for a global finance position with a 50/50 rotation |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| salary as per market for similar position |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 20 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1992 |
| Name | | Self Employed |
| Job Title: | | Independent Consultant |
| Duration | | From : 2008 To: |
Summary |
| Proactive Chartered Accountant experienced in project management, finance, procurement and operations. Change agent with expertise in defining strategic direction during organizational transitions. Recognized for solid business acumen and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Decisive, profit driven and results oriented. |
Work Experience |
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT 2009 - present
Provided individual and corporate clients with strategic recommendations in conjunction with a full range of professional services (i.e. finance, accounting, expense containment, project management, and tax).
KATANGA MINING LTD. 2006 - 2008
Publicly listed on the TSX, Katanga is refurbishing a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) potentially becoming Africa’s largest copper producer and the world’s largest cobalt producer.
Senior Advisor
Multifaceted expatriate role which included project management, strategic operations, finance, procurement, facilities and control review in both French speaking DRC and corporate office.
• Negotiated contracts (software, support and consulting) and project managed Phase I of a global enterprise management solution implementation (MINCOM), innovatively overcoming significant obstacles (i.e. lack of IT infrastructure, unskilled local resources, and inadequate site support).
• Evaluated necessity of continuing $40 million investment of neighboring mining operations following merger, analyzing existing operational capacity, legal/tax legislation and subsequent synergies.
• Assessed exports/logistics processes resulting in 65 recommendations; thereafter, facilitated meetings with site management to assign accountability, identify actionable items and determine execution timeframe.
• Championed logistics software implementation (Mine Market) for site, liaising with operations, satellite and corporate offices to automate manual system.
• Drafted initial corporate policies defining procedures and establishing controls facilitating 52-109 sign off
• Coordinated TSX and DRC financial reporting requirements and audit thereof.
• Oversaw reconciliation of $8 million discrepancy between multi cross functional databases.
• Calculated/Summarized human resource information for the feasibility study, including financial modeling of employee costs, and legislative requirements and contract agreements.
• Effected immediate head count reduction of 38% and cost reduction of $750K as Interim Employee Services Director, trouble shooting accommodation, catering, expat affairs, and fleet management; implementing controls; and formulating longer term cost reduction strategies
AVIVA CANADA 2003 – 2005
Aviva Canada, a global subsidiary of Aviva plc, is the second largest general insurance provider in Canada. Through its five insurance companies and partnerships, it generates $3.2 billion in revenues.
Vice President, Expense Management and Procurement, Aviva Canada Inc 2004 – 2005
Responsible for the cost containment of $378 million corporate spend and management of supporting infrastructure.
• Developed a procurement strategy aimed at delivering savings of $7- $15 million per annum through infrastructure change and policy/procedural development.
• Drove the expense reduction target of $12 million; partnering with Executives to develop, deliver and monitor fundamental changes to core business models.
• Increased efficiency and minimized expense by expanding the e-procurement supply program and implementing an online travel provider.
• Mitigated risk and controlled cost through the development and implementation of new organizational expense policies.
• Managed a $1 million cost center, streamlining resource requirements by 14% to achieve budget target.
• Fostered intercompany relationships, mediating cultural differences arising from the move to a shared service environment.
Assistant Vice President and Controller, Pilot Insurance Co. 2003 – 2004
Managed the Finance and Billing departments, transitioning through operational recovery, system changes and integration.
• Strategically developed and monitored an operational plan following identification of a $195 million claims reserve shortfall. Reported to board and regulator in collaboration with company executive.
• Reduced acquisition expenses by $15 million, designing and instituting a method to calculate and track broker commission reductions.
• Maintained service levels and controlled spend in a 47 person, $3 million cost centre, during a period of extreme transition and restructuring.
• Up-held Pilot’s key business values during the integration of back-end services with the parent company, identifying risks/gaps and proposing alternatives while leveraging synergies from a common platform.
• Forged relationships with brokers through personal visits, presentations/participation in broker related functions and oversight of loan portfolio in excess of $25 million.
• Enabled better decision making, restructuring financial reports by function and changing budget/forecast models.
CO-STEEL RECYCLING 1999 – 2002
The recycling arm of publicly traded Co-Steel Inc. (currently Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.) generated over $200 million in revenues through the processing of scrap metal at nine North American divisions.
Controller
Strategized future direction, implemented tactical solutions and monitored financial implications.
• Developed financial models to determine viability of multi-million dollar projects and equipment acquisitions.
• Managed treasury function, monitoring cash flows and inventory levels, hedging foreign exchange risk, investing excess cash, interacting with bank personnel (Canadian and US) and reporting on covenants.
• Budgeted, consolidated, and presented operational results in new formats designed to improve clarity and facilitate understanding.
• Supervised and mentored the finance team, including a divisional controller and his staff in the U.S.
• Coordinated activities of the IT department during the conversion of both the financial and operating systems. Negotiated operating software license/support.
• Key project member for due diligence review, WSIB reclassification appeal and international trade case.
ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. - Manager of Financial Reporting
1997 – 1999
Oversaw the corporate/residential accounting department, producing financial reports/media releases/tax returns and project managing the implementation of COGNOS (analytical software tool).
THE DOMINION OF CANADA GENERAL INSURANCE CO. - Internal Auditor 1995 - 1997
Assessed departmental risks and controls and ensured regulatory/procedural compliance.
DOANE RAYMOND CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS - Senior Accountant 1992 – 1995
Compiled financial statements, performed audits/reviews, completed tax returns, and managed insolvencies.
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Last Updated on 17-Mar-11
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