Partner
KPMG Saudi and Pakistan

Global Head of Learning & Development in Transactions & Restructuring
KPMG international, Toronto

A versatile Chartered Accountant, with over 20 years international experience at KPMG and PWC. Extensive experience in finance, investments, operations, and HR management. Demonstrated ability to take a macro level view or conduct extensive analysis; implementing strategic initiatives; project management; coaching and mentoring.

Chartered Accountant

Graduate in Family Enterprise Advisory from Sauder School of Business, UBC

Finance Manager
Novitex Enterprise Solutions

Finance Manager
Pitney Bowes Management Services Canada

Chief Accountant
Xerox Engineering Systems

A dynamic, analytical, tenacious, and dedicated CGA.

Worked as part of senior management team to grow business and improve profitability.
Managed cash and improved AR collections.
Worked with US project team to implement an Equipment account reconciliation process designed to improve costing accuracy.
Improved financial closing and reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Implemented business system improvements.

CGA Ontario

B.Comm (U of T)

Consultant, Technology Business Management
Self Employed

AVP, I/S Pricing & Recovery
Manulife Financial

Senior Manager, I/S Business Services
Northern Telecom

Technology Business Management: Maximizing value through better technology management and optimization of related costs:

Out/Insourcing, Portfolio Management, Chargeback/Project Accounting, Business Case Development, Consolidations, Cost Optimization, Benchmarking, Business Tool Development, Reporting & Analytics, Capacity Planning, Budget Planning/Management, Strategy, Project/Program Management, Process Development

MBA – MIS, Finance – Schulich School of Business

MASc – Computer Aided Engineering – University of Toronto

BASc – Mechanical Engineering – University of Toronto

Principal
Credit & Accounts Receivable Risk Management Solutions

Credit Manager/Director
CROWN Metal Packaging Canada

Supervisor of Sales Administration
Crown Cork & Seal Canada Inc.

Certified Credit Professional – Bringing specialized knowledge & expertise to companies wanting to improve their cash flow & strengthen profits.

Offering Expert Services in:

Development of company credit policies & procedures

Creation & implementation of closure of sale programs & staff training

Streamlining & process improvements

Risk management strategies

Admin. help – bankruptcies & proposals

Concordia University – Bachelor of Commerce

Credit Institute of Canada – CCP

Sheridan College – Fundamentals of Project Management

President Board of Directors
Winward Co-operative

Management Consultant
Self Employed

Managing Director
Standard Bank of South Africa

My 20 plus years in banking and business includes strategic analysis, building collaborative partnerships, inspiring direction and change management.

I inspire and motivate teams to deliver high performance that benefits companies in a changing environment.

My curiosity enables me to understand how to encourage teams to conquer business challenges by drawing on our collective creativity.

MBA – General Management and Entrepreneurship

B.Comm. – Economics and Business Economics

Diploma – International Transportation and Customs

Collection Manager
Cunningham Lindsey Canada Claims Services Limited

Supervisor Collections, Recovery, Litigation
John Deere Credit Inc.

Supervisor Collections
CNH Capital

C/L, Collection Manager: reduced past due percentage from Feb to June reduced delinquency from 25% to 19%.

CNH Collections, my team cut delinquency from 5% to 1.9% over a 3-year period and with one less collector reduced the delinquency to 1.34%.

Over 15 years experience managing people with a Unique management style. (as I have been told).

Extensive Customer Service, Logistics, Accounting, Collection, and Litigation background.

PMP

BBA

Dipl. B

Controller
LHM Technologies Inc.

Controller
FH Welding Machnes Ltd.

Controller
Corrigan Technologies Inc.

Implemented comprehensive workplace health and safety program

Implemented various systems which lead to greater efficiencies and effectiveness to organizational business practices

Achieved organizational cost savings through putting cost reduction practices in place and through negotiation of favorable service rates with vendors

Reduced monthend cycle times enabling financial results to be reported on a more timely basis

CMA

Business Administration – Accounting & Finance

Senior Manager Business Performance
Bacardi International Limited

Senior Manager Global Finance
Bacardi Limited

Assistant Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis
XL Group

Extensive background in financial planning and analysis.

Proven ability to anticipate management needs, provide sound analysis of business performance and support decision-making at the senior management level.

Effectively manage teams and forge productive business relationships.

Track record of successfully streamlining and managing financial reporting requirements within a deadline driven, dynamic business environment.

BA – Political Science

Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant