Jan 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Designed and implemented robust financial and operational systems that enabled seamless scaling of a fully cloud-based, digital start up with a global presence across America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• Drove exponential organizational growth, achieving a 1000% increase in headcount through strategic initiatives and efficient resource management.
• Led cashflow management strategies for a fully self-financed start-up, ensuring financial stability and growth without reliance on external funding.
• Developed scalable internal controls and operational frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting rapid global expansion.
• Oversaw strategic and daily administrative operations, aligning financial planning with long-term organizational objectives.
• Streamlined and fully automated payroll systems, managing end-to-end processes, including monthly payroll processing, statutory compliance, and internal deductions.
• Optimized IT systems and security protocols, ensuring team access aligned with operational needs and enhancing overall cybersecurity awareness.
• Ensured compliance with tax and statutory obligations, overseeing timely submissions of registrations, payments, and reports to regulatory agencies.
• Negotiated and managed legal contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and full regulatory compliance.

Aug 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Jan 2017 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Western Canada

• Achieved company-leading financial KPIs in sales, efficiency, and profitability, establishing Western Canada as the top-performing region across the organization
• Led financial and operational oversight for 23 stores, inspiring collaboration among 23 direct reports (Store Directors) and 150 Managers to achieve synergy, sustained profitability, and operational excellence
• Directed FP&A initiatives, developing and executing store budgets for sales, salary costs, and OPEX, presenting and negotiating them with country top management to highlight alignment with corporate strategic objectives
• Planned and executed financial strategies for new store openings, including a remote location in a new province, requiring resolving complex logistical challenges, ensuring seamless market entry through precise financial planning
• Optimized labor and salary costs, leveraging scheduling strategies, budget compliance reviews, and cross-departmental coordination to maximize operational efficiency across all stores.
• Managed P&L performance, implementing cost-reduction initiatives and collaborating with key stakeholders
• Drove revenue growth and operational improvements by transforming financial analysis into actionable insights and coaching store teams while inspiring them to exceed performance targets and embrace organizational objectives.

Apr 2013 – Apr 2016 · 3 yrs · Singapore and Indonesia

• Global IT Distribution company
• Collaborated directly with the CFO to resolve complex finance and operations challenges across the region, delivering strategic solutions and ensuring seamless implementation and tracking.
• Actively participated in mergers and acquisitions initiatives, including target identification, investment analysis, contract review, post-acquisition FP&A oversight, and the setup of international branches to support organizational growth.
• Managed financial reporting processes, conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and reviews, analysis, and planning using Hyperion and SAP systems.
• Performed detailed balance sheet reviews, budget negotiations, and provided comprehensive audit support to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Improved internal control systems, delivering actionable insights and reporting outcomes to top management to strengthen governance and risk mitigation.
• Reviewed and optimized operational processes, ensuring compliance and conducting in-depth cost analyses to enhance operational efficiency.
• Enhanced cash collection processes and negotiated debtor dispute settlements, securing favorable outcomes and reducing outstanding liabilities.
• Oversaw treasury management, including credit line negotiations with banking institutions, account setup, and review of terms and conditions to optimize financial resources.

Mar 2011 – Sep 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos · Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

• Audited statutory and group accounts under IFRS, US GAAP, and Swiss GAAP for SMEs and listed companies across diverse industries, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Fostered strong client relationships by understanding business needs and aligning audit objectives to provide tailored solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional audit teams, enhancing engagement quality and ensuring timely delivery of reports.
• Performed Internal Control System audits, including SOX compliance, focusing on risk assessment, walkthroughs, testing, and control enhancements to strengthen governance frameworks
• Executed accounting analyses for complex financial structures, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and valuation of financial instruments, delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making
• Leveraged data analytics and advanced audit tools such as Excel (Certified Excel Expert) to optimize accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, showcasing expertise in governance, risk management, and financial reporting.
• Trained junior auditors, enhancing team performance and ensuring consistent audit quality.

Jun 2009 – Nov 2009 · 5 mos · New York City, NY, USA · On-site

• Assistant Manager at the Front Desk, delivering excellent service and creating exceptional experiences for guests. Carried-out a full overhaul of Front Desk SOP
• Laying the groundwork to become a hands-on leader starts with understanding what happens on the ground
• Seeing firsthand how decisions made at the top affect the people at the bottom
• Experiencing how financial decisions, processes and policies play out in real life
• Learning what it really takes to deliver great service and unforgettable experiences
• Before transforming insights into action, I was putting those actions into practice

Jan 2007 – Jul 2007 · 6 mos · Geneva, Switzerland · On-site

• 3 months working in Service in Banquets in at 5* hotel
• 3 months working in Room Service in at 5* hotel
• Laying the groundwork to become a hands-on leader starts with understanding what happens on the ground
• Seeing firsthand how decisions made at the top affect the people at the bottom
• Experiencing how processes, policies, and financial decisions play out in real life
• Learning what it really takes to deliver great service and unforgettable experiences
• Before transforming insights into action, I was the one putting those actions into practice.