ANDI RAMROOP
San Fernando,Trinidad and Tobago
Summary
Senior finance and operations professional with extensive international experience in accounting, financial management, treasury, and project accounting. Proven record in improving systems, controls, efficiency, and delivering financial insight across UK and Caribbean organizations.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
519 Restaurant
2017.05 - 2026.06
- Establish and manage all accounting procedures and financial controls.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Manage cash and sales reconciliation, stock counts, and financial balancing.
- Perform data entry of invoices, maintain purchase order records, prepare cheques, and manage supplier payments.
- Recruit, train, and supervise staff to ensure high standards of customer service.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitary regulations.
- Collaborate with management to achieve revenue targets and prepare daily reconciliation reports.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock for operations.
- Oversee maintenance and physical operations of the restaurant.
- Achievements
- Reduced food costs by 10% through improved inventory control, reduced waste, and optimized ordering processes.
- Led and executed events generating over $100,000 in revenue and strengthening customer loyalty.
Accountant
Millennium Insurance Brokers
2013.10 - 2017.05
- Streamlined financial operations to improve transparency and efficiency.
- Conducted financial audits and analysis of company accounts.
- Worked to improve profitability through operational efficiency and controls.
- Achievements
- Designed and implemented accounting procedures and best-practice guidelines.
- Developed a custom financial tracking system to:
- Record insurance receivables and payables daily
- Track transactions, codes, products, and payment schedules
- Build client profiles from transaction data
- Adjust departmental budgets based on real-time cash flow
- Produce real-time analytics and monthly reports
- Identified and recovered approximately $1.2 million in outstanding receivables at one branch.
Management Accountant Consultant
Balfour Beatty
2012.03 - 2013.06
- Reported and analysed outstanding balances ensuring compliance with SOX policies.
- Managed reconciliations and reported findings to senior management in the UK and USA.
- Supported annual budgeting and forecasting for maintenance, voids, and major works.
- Achievements
- Led Oracle upgrade from 11i to R12.
- Reviewed and improved internal budgeting processes and provided strategic recommendations.
Treasurer / Financial Accountant
Wolverine Worldwide Inc.
2010.03 - 2012.02
- Managed transition of 26 bank accounts (USD, EUR, GBP) from RBS to HSBC.
- Oversaw Direct Debits, Standing Orders, payroll, VAT payments, and treasury operations.
- Primary liaison for SAP system support and enhancements.
- Analysed foreign currency impacts and reconciled European bank accounts.
- Maintained Fixed Asset Register.
- Achievements
- Developed cash flow forecasting models supporting strategic funding decisions.
- Ensured effective short- and long-term funding through currency and loan strategies.
- Trained staff on new banking systems.
- Implemented a new Fixed Asset Register system.
Project Accountant
Sungard Shared Services
2008.11 - 2010.12
- Reported and analysed financial reconciliations in compliance with SOX.
- Reviewed balance sheet reconciliations for 50+ legal entities.
- Supported budgeting process for SMT, Executive Committee, and Board reporting.
- Assisted finance leadership in monthly budget reviews and variance analysis.
- Achievements
- Developed financial planning guidelines for budget holders.
- Designed structured audit filing system for SOX compliance.
- Migrated fixed assets from BNA to Sun FAR.
- Migrated European suppliers to India using SUN systems.
- Reduced supplier base from 5,000 to 2,500 through negotiation and consolidation.
- Trained accounting teams on SUN financial software.
- Delivered budgeting process improvements and efficiency gains.
Assistant Project Management Accountant
South Thames College
2007.05 - 2008.10
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations for 35+ accounts and journal adjustments.
- Communicated budgeting requirements to non-finance stakeholders.
- Supported annual budgets and half-year forecasting.
- Managed accruals, prepayments, and capital/revenue accounting.
- Achievements
- Developed project accounting framework for major works and reinvestment projects.
- Improved capital and revenue expenditure tracking and reporting.
- Supported grant allocation analysis and financial reporting.
- Assisted in year-end financial close processes.
- Contributed to major works cash flow forecasting.
- Supported credit control in recovery of outstanding balances.
Assistant Project Accountant (Contract)
Metropolitan Housing Partnership
2006.11 - 2008.04
- Managed cost reallocation for large-scale housing project (26,000 units).
- Maintained financial records using Oracle and Excel.
- Reconciled trial balances and scheme cost data.
- Managed payment authorisation and contract compliance.
- Developed long-term cash flow forecasts (1–8 years).
- Managed grant allocation to housing schemes.
- Achievements
- Key finance contact for Oracle 11i to R12 upgrade.
- Reconciled and migrated all balance sheet accounts to R12.
- Tested new Oracle system and provided user feedback.
- Managed financial closure of £85M Edmonton Green Housing Project.
- Delivered staff training on new financial systems.
Assistant FX Accountant
MAN Investments
2006.07 - 2006.10
General Ledger & Reporting Controller
Maersk Sealand Finance
2005.06 - 2006.06
Finance Role
4Kids Entertainment
2004.02 - 2005.05
Assistant Accountant
Fraser Residency Ltd
2003.10 - 2004.02
Assistant Accountant
ASLIB Recruitment & Training Company
2001.08 - 2003.07
Education
NVQ Business Administration Level 2 - Distinction
Enfield College
1996.01 - 1996.09
7 GCSEs
Presentation College
San Fernando 1990.01 - 1996.06
Finchley Catholic High School
London 1994.01 - 1995.01
Business Administration & Accounting Studies
London 1996.01 - 1998.01
Skills
- Proficient in:
- Microsoft Office, Khalix, Sun Financials, Vision XL, PeopleSoft Financials, Sage Line 50 & 100, Open Accounts, JD Edwards, Navision, Microsoft Great Plains, Agresso, Oracle Financials (11i / R12), Discoverer, SAP, Symmetry Financials, CODA (US, Asia & Europe)
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Tae Kwon Do – United Kingdom National Team
- Competed internationally across USA, Asia, and Europe
- European and World Champion (1998, 2000, 2001)
- Football – Trinidad & Tobago National Teams (U21 & U23)
- Represented Trinidad & Tobago in regional and international competitions across the Caribbean and USA
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Enfield Council, Volunteer, 2008, 2009, Mentored underprivileged children, providing academic and emotional support
Timeline
Director
519 Restaurant
2017.05 - 2026.06
Accountant
Millennium Insurance Brokers
2013.10 - 2017.05
Management Accountant Consultant
Balfour Beatty
2012.03 - 2013.06
Treasurer / Financial Accountant
Wolverine Worldwide Inc.
2010.03 - 2012.02
Project Accountant
Sungard Shared Services
2008.11 - 2010.12
Assistant Project Management Accountant
South Thames College
2007.05 - 2008.10
Assistant Project Accountant (Contract)
Metropolitan Housing Partnership
2006.11 - 2008.04
Assistant FX Accountant
MAN Investments
2006.07 - 2006.10
General Ledger & Reporting Controller
Maersk Sealand Finance
2005.06 - 2006.06
Finance Role
4Kids Entertainment
2004.02 - 2005.05
Assistant Accountant
Fraser Residency Ltd
2003.10 - 2004.02
Assistant Accountant
ASLIB Recruitment & Training Company
2001.08 - 2003.07
NVQ Business Administration Level 2 - Distinction
Enfield College
1996.01 - 1996.09
Business Administration & Accounting Studies
1996.01 - 1998.01
Finchley Catholic High School
1994.01 - 1995.01
7 GCSEs
Presentation College
1990.01 - 1996.06