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Reinaldo Lewis

Chaguanas

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

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Dachin Enterprises Limited
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervise & Manage the Accounts team in execution of daily functions and conducting Performance Reviews.
  • Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts and Key Metrics with explanations and recommendations along with Cash Flow Forecasting for review with Directors.
  • Cash Flow Management & Forecasting - Daily review of Bank Balances, timely payment of cheques & ACH for operational and capital needs.
  • Review of Monthly Bank Reconciliations for all stores.
  • Preparation of Payroll via HRp5 and all statutory payments for stores in a timely manner.
  • Update of Financial statements, Fixed Asset Register & accompanying schedules for internal & external audits to be conducted.
  • Review daily Sales and Cost of Sales & Inventory from Stores to confirm accuracy and areas that require improvement.
  • Financial rating of stores on a weekly and monthly basis to review with managers and Directors to provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
  • Provide Consolidated Financial reports from stores to streamline targets and enhance strategic planning.

Accounts Manager

PSCU Credit Union
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Overseeing the Accounts Department, managing staff to perform their daily functions whilst establishing KPIs and conducting Performance Reviews.
  • Preparation of monthly Management Accounts inclusive of Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Key Metrics with explanations and recommendations along with Cash Flow Forecasting for review with CEO and BOD.
  • Preparation of Budgets and monthly Forecast and Target review with recommendations as part of Strategic Planning.
  • 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 be brought up to date.
  • Oversee the Investment portfolio, present Investment Report for making decisions based on output and risk appetite with the 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 the 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

Notes

D.O.B 11-Aug-86. References will be provided upon request.

Skills

  • Month-End Reporting, Internal & External Audits

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Dachin Enterprises Limited
01.2025 - Current

Accounts Manager

PSCU Credit Union
01.2022 - 06.2024

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

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