Reinaldo Lewis
Endeavour
Summary
Dedicated, career-driven and results-oriented FCCA professional, with years of experience and leadership in the fields of External audit; Energy; Food & Beverage and the Financial sector. Eager to apply knowledge gained of financial reporting; process mapping and strategy implementation while providing guidance and leadership to add value to any corporate team and organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Manager
PSCU Credit Union
01.2022 - Current
- Overseeing the Accounts Department, managing staff to perform their daily functions whilst establishing KPIs and conducting Performance Reviews.
- Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and Cash Flow Forecasting for review with CEO and BOD.
- Preparation of Budgets and monthly Forecast and Target review with recommendations.
- Developing and reviewing Policies and Procedures- Accounts Manual, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Payroll, Payables, IFRS 9.
- Worked with External Vendor to develop and implement IFRS 9 program for the Organization.
- Implementation of MicroPay Payroll software.
- Update of Fixed Asset Register and Asset management system.
- Cash flow management for Major renovation works to main office building that lasted 6 months.
- Review of Bank Reconciliations process to bring up to date.
- Oversee the Investment portfolio, making decisions based on output and risk appetite with Investment Committee.
- Oversee Payroll and ensure relevant tax and statutory requirements are met timely and accurately.
- Manage External Audit and produce consolidated finance report for AGM with calculation and recommendation of Dividends.
- Liaising with Trade Union on matters such as Collective Agreement and any financial items.
- Liaising with Internal Audit to ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS and corporate governance.
Internal Controls & Financial Reporting Analyst
JSL International Limited
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Produce Financial accounts for review by External Auditors for consolidation with Group of Companies.
- Assess Risk and strength of Controls while identifying areas for improvement.
- Operating Costs reduction of 6% in 7 months driven by effective review of cost management.
- Monthly reporting to CEO and Executives on key milestones and operational ratios.
- Monthly Bank Reconciliations and management of operational cash flows.
- Manage Accounts Payable and Related Party transactions with overseas Parent.
- Completion of Statutory filing and adherence with Companies Act.
- Produce monthly Financial reports to BOD and present to the Overseas teams.
Financial Analyst
Prestige Holdings Ltd
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Monthly analysis & reporting on Profit & Loss statement for over 100 stores via Micros & GP software.
- Monthly financial reporting at Cross Functional meetings with leadership team.
- Completion of AOP-Annual Operating Plan ( Budget- P&L for all Brands by Location inclusive of Daily Sales targets for each Store). Presentation to Management team & Executives.
- Developing worksheets in Excel to enable generation of AOP report to summarize massive data input from hundreds of stores and produce digestible financial content for BOD review.
- Financial reporting and project management of Capital spend for New store roll-out.
- Reporting of all stores Operational maintenance and asset upgrade works.
- Menu and Recipes evaluation for Optimal mix and reduction of F&P (Food & Product) costs.
- Monthly reports to analyze Costs and Forecast vs Prior Year results for each Brand and Store.
- Product Costing and Development of Pricing for each Brand. Working closely with Executives to finalize.
- Adjusting revenue and Costs structure for COVID leading to sustainability of the organization.
Control Analyst
Repsol Trinidad
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Consolidation and analysis of Budgets and forecasts to ensure achievements are in line with strategic objectives.
- Working with SAP modules for Project Performance review.
- Monitoring and compiling reports of management indicators, balance sheets and plans for improving efficiency, as well as supplying information concerning deviations and proposals for corrective measures.
- Monitoring of approved investments, compiling, analyzing the information and providing elements for the analysis of deviations and the implementation of corrective measures to management while applying and gaining knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
Audit Senior
KPMG
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Supervision of audit teams and review of performance with relevant corrections and liaising with higher level management regarding any accounting or IFRS issues and topics.
- Review and analysis of internal controls and financial statements to provide audit reports and recommendations.
- Audit of companies mainly in the Banking and Finance as well as Oil and Gas sectors.
- Compiling External Audit report, Management Letter and relevant reports for clients.
Auditor
Ernst & Young
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Involved in analyzing client’s controls systems, identifying risks and providing solutions to mitigate risks as well producing the relevant analysis reports.
- Review of Management Accounts including audit of bank reconciliations; inventory; accounts receivable and payable balances; testing of general journals; reviewing cash flows; income statement and balance sheets.
- Audit of companies mainly in the Manufacturing and Distribution as well as Telecommunications sectors.
- Review with Audit Manager & Partner to compile Audit report and Management letter.
Education
ACCA/FCCA -
School of Business & Computer Science (SBCS)
12.2011
BSc. Accounting Special (second-class honors) -
The University of The West Indies (UWI)
06.2008
GCE ‘A’ Levels -
St. Augustine Senior Secondary School
06.2005
CXC -
Tunapuna Government Secondary School
06.2003
Skills
- Month-End Reporting, Internal & External Audits
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Review of Systems & Update of Processes & Polices
- Analytical review of Financials for Target Setting
- Leading Financial teams
Timeline
Accounts Manager
PSCU Credit Union
01.2022 - Current
Internal Controls & Financial Reporting Analyst
JSL International Limited
04.2020 - 12.2021
Financial Analyst
Prestige Holdings Ltd
01.2016 - 03.2020
Control Analyst
Repsol Trinidad
10.2014 - 09.2015
Audit Senior
KPMG
01.2014 - 09.2014
Auditor
Ernst & Young
07.2009 - 12.2013
ACCA/FCCA -
School of Business & Computer Science (SBCS)
BSc. Accounting Special (second-class honors) -
The University of The West Indies (UWI)
GCE ‘A’ Levels -
St. Augustine Senior Secondary School
CXC -
Tunapuna Government Secondary School
other details
References will be provided upon request.
personal information
Date of Birth: 11/Aug/86
Notes
D.O.B 11-Aug-86. References will be provided upon request.
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