PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A motivated and enthusiastic professional with extensive experience gained within senior roles in the Accounts and Administrative areas of high profile UK and Overseas construction projects. Quick to adapt to changing working environments, with the ability to lead disparate teams of staff to the achievement of excellent results. Possessing advanced communication skills, enabling effective liaison with clients, staff and senior management figures. Able to develop unique and tailored solutions to exact business requirements, whilst working accurately and professionally across multiple projects.

CAREER SUMMARY

2005-Date Speedferries Ltd (UK), Accounts Manager

· Vastly improving the scope for business functionality within the company through the installation of a SAP accounting system

· Maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and professionalism in the preparation of monthly accounts, budgets and issues of management reports

· Employing advanced skills of innovation in the development of tailored procedures to manage onboard cash handling, credit card takings, stock control and daily reporting for onshore offices

· Demonstrating an excellent knowledge of accounting in the performance of key tasks, including sales ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, VAT return submissions and payroll tax returns

2003-2004 Select Service Partner Ltd (UK), Senior Administration Manager

· Acting within a senior position to administrate the accounts for the catering and retail functions on four cross-channel ferries

· Facilitating the work of senior management figures, through the provision of exhaustive weekly management reports

· Utilising advanced leadership skills in the management of staff, with responsibility for assistance within the selection process and the provision of timely resolution to employee issues

· Providing high level support to the Operations Managers to ensure the continued success of their individual units

· Taking direct responsibility for the performance of a wide range of key tasks, including the coordination and delivery of monthly payroll

2000-2003 Alstom Projects Taiwan Ltd (Taiwan), Administration Manager

· Pivotal to the initiation of the business within various locations, through the establishment of office space, facilities and supplies

· Successfully managing strict, predefined budgets dispersed across multiple sites and business areas

· Directly responsible for procuring all staff accommodation, including the provision of recreational facilities, schooling, laundry and cleaning services

· Coordinating the critical administrative functions with regards to staff, including the submission of work permit documentation, resident cards, air tickets, hotels and transportation

1995-1999 The BCJ Joint Venture (Hong Kong), Administration Manager

· Managing the full logistics of the office establishment process, with responsibility in each location for services including security, catering, facilities, transport and warehousing

· Working within a high pressure environment on the New Hong Kong Airport project, to provide temporary site offices for staff during the period of construction

· Administrating all relevant staff paperwork and arrangements, including the submission of work permit documentation, resident cards, air tickets, hotels and transportation

· Maintaining escalated responsibility for all administration issues, including correspondence management, document storage facilities and wide-ranging secretarial duties

CAREER SUMMARY cont.

1990-1995 Translink Joint Venture (UK), Finance and Administration Manager

· Utilising advanced people and task management skills in the coordination of an Administration team working to provide services to multiple sites on the Channel Tunnel construction project

· Delegating work in the most appropriate and effective manner, to ensure the professional completion of duties including purchase orders, invoice payments and expenses

· Administrating all key daily tasks to ensure the smooth-running of operations, with further responsibility for staff accommodation, company cars and the operation of in-house vehicle maintenance units

FURTHER EXPERIENCE

1986-1990 Tarmac Construction (Algeria), Project Accountant

1980-1986 Fluor Texas Incorporated (Algeria), Field Office manager

1978-1980 Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd (SA), Cost Compliance Accountant

1971-1978 Teeside Scottish Motor Services (UK), Company Accountant

1968-1971 Charles Hamer & Co. Ltd, Articled Clerk

EDUCATION

Training: Preliminary and Intermediate Examinations (Institute of Chartered Accountants)

GCE: Advanced & Ordinary Levels

FURTHER SKILLS

I.T. proficiency: Excel, Internet & email

Languages: French