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Jason Williams

Piarco

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented CEO with over ten (10) years of leadership experience in the sporting industry. Proven expertise in scaling sports organizations, driving digital transformation, strategic partnerships, good corporate governance and compliance. Demonstrated success in optimizing operations, managing large-scale events, and fostering collaborations with key stakeholders including sponsors, athletes, and governing bodies. Passionate about promoting sustainable growth, sports development and sustaining high performance in sport.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

SPORTT
09.2017 - Current
  • Oversees a team of 14 Heads of Departments
  • Develops and implements SPORTT’s strategic plan, manages operations, reviews companywide policies, manages external audit function, and ensures compliance with statutory authorities.

Senior Manager Payments, Treasury, Financial & Capital Reporting

WASA
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Manages a team of 60+ with 7 direct reports
  • Responsible for year-end financial audit, daily treasury management, monthly financial reporting, and vendor stakeholder relationships.

Financial Comptroller

The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT)
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Manages a team of 13 employees
  • Responsible for finance functions including accounting, controlling, treasury, risk management, and administration.

Financial Accountant

The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT)
08.2012 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for review and approval of financial statements, preparation of financial documents for the Board, and supervision of the accounting team.

Consultant – Finance Manager

Onesta Consulting Ltd
03.2012 - 08.2012
  • Reviewed and approved financial statements, prepared financial documents for the Board, and supervised the accounting team.

Global Operations Lead

Medullan Trinidad Ltd/ Medullan Inc. (Boston)
07.2008 - 02.2012
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, managed finance team, prepared financial statements, and formulated local office strategic plan.

Education

Master of Laws - International Commercial Law

Anglia Ruskin University
England
11.2020

MBA - Finance

Australian Institute of Business
02.2016

Diploma - Accounting And Business

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
08.2014

Skills

  • Team Leader
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Strategic thinker
  • Effective at managing conflicts
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Leadership
  • Peachtree Accounting Software
  • QuickBooks Financial Software
  • Operational leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Ethical Leadership

Educationalreview

  • LLM (Distinction), International Commercial Law, 11/01/20
  • MBA, Finance, 02/01/16
  • Advanced Diploma, Accounting and Business - ACCA, 08/01/14

Careerreview

  • Chief Executive Officer, SPORTT, 09/01/17, Present, Develop and implement SPORTT’s strategic plan in accordance with National Sport Policy, Manage SPORTT’s operations from the facilities, National Sporting Organizations, Elite performance, and construction projects, Review and implement companywide policies, Manage the external audit function, Reports on and manages the liquidity position of the company, Works on external stakeholder relationships at the Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Finance (MOF), other Governmental and State Agencies and Non-Profit Institutions, Manage and ensure SPORTT compliance with all statutory authorities
  • Senior Manager Payments, Treasury, Financial & Capital Reporting, WASA, 07/01/17, 08/31/17, Year-end Financial audit, Daily treasury management and liquidity reports for 25 Financial institutions, Monthly financial reporting to Director and Board, Preparation of monthly payment schedules based on cash flow for Board approval, Manage key vendor stakeholder relationships, Formulation of a Fixed Asset verification plan for the Authority’s assets worth over $3b, across Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Financial Comptroller, The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT), 03/01/16, 06/30/17, Manage the cash cost and CAPEX of the Operations function (Annual expenditure more than TT$400m), Manage the preparation of Annual Financial Statements with relevant notes, Lead a team of dynamic individuals providing coaching on accounting issues, Financial and Management Accounting – producing financial reports and information for Board of Directors, Manage the preparation of cash projections to effectively manage cash balances, Partner with Business Development to formulate rate structure for the National Facilities, Ensure compliance with GORTT reporting guidelines and policies, Leads the departmental budgeting process, Leads the Administration department to ensure efficient operational assistance to SPORTT, Reviews and approves SPORTT payroll and all statutory payments
  • Financial Accountant, The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT), 08/01/12, 02/29/16, Review and approval of all monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, Prepare monthly Board of directors’ financial documents, Prepare the CEO’s report for monthly Board meetings, Supervise and coordinate the accounting team, Prepare SPORTT annual Operational and Capital budgets, Evaluate current accounting software and recommend changes, Manage the Annual financial audit, Prepare daily liquidity reports for Senior Management
  • Consultant – Finance Manager, Onesta Consulting Ltd, 03/01/12, 08/31/12, Review and approval of all monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, Prepare monthly Board of Directors financial documents, Prepare the CEO’s report for monthly Board meetings, Supervise and coordinate the accounting team, Prepare SPORTT annual Operational and Capital budgets, Evaluate current accounting software and recommend changes, Manage the Annual financial audit, Prepare daily liquidity reports for Senior Management
  • Global Operations Lead, Medullan Trinidad Ltd/ Medullan Inc. (Boston), 07/01/08, 02/29/12, Oversee the day-to-day operations at both US and TT companies, Manage the Finance team in meeting Management deadlines, Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements for review by CPA in Boston, Prepared the Global companywide budget, Formulate local office strategic plan, Act as the TT General Manager and supervise the HR, IT and People strategy teams, Facilitate bi-weekly cross company town hall meetings with Boston office, Lead negotiations with Leader Bank in Boston

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/28/77
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mr. Douglas Camacho, Former Chairman - SPORTT, 682-3335
  • Mr. Ian Narine, Managing Director of Super Wealth and Advisory Services Limited, (868) 775-8782
  • Mr. Leon Ramdeen, Director – SPORTT & NLCB, Chairman of Finance Sub-Committee, 678-4110

Hobbies and Interests

  • All Sports
  • Travelling

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

SPORTT
09.2017 - Current

Senior Manager Payments, Treasury, Financial & Capital Reporting

WASA
07.2017 - 08.2017

Financial Comptroller

The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT)
03.2016 - 06.2017

Financial Accountant

The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SPORTT)
08.2012 - 02.2016

Consultant – Finance Manager

Onesta Consulting Ltd
03.2012 - 08.2012

Global Operations Lead

Medullan Trinidad Ltd/ Medullan Inc. (Boston)
07.2008 - 02.2012

Master of Laws - International Commercial Law

Anglia Ruskin University

MBA - Finance

Australian Institute of Business

Diploma - Accounting And Business

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Jason Williams