Rhys March, BBA, CPA, CGA

Experience

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  Tolko Industries

  Sept 2000 - Dec 2007

  Maintenance Department

  - Develop and implement maintenance policies and procedures- Installation, set-up, and repair of equipment and machinery- Coordinating maintenance projects- Provided Inventory Accounting Services- Safety Captain: Arranged monthly meetings, trained new employees, prepared reports- Conducted Accident Investigations - Observation & Valuation Audits- Costing & Analysis- Experience in fabrication and repair of metal components and infrastructure - Heavy duty machinery operation- In depth understanding of forestry industry operations and equipmentCertifications & Courses: - Confined Space Certification - Aerial Platform Operator Safety Training - Certified Equipment Operator – Class 1, Class 4, Class 5 Lift - Lockout/Tagout Awareness Training Course - Fall Protection Authorized Person Course Show less

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  Western Union

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Transaction Processor

  - Foreign exchange transactions and international payment services- Monitor accounts receivable - Follow up on overdue accounts- Risk Management Analysis - Ensure funds are handled promptly, payments are released- Efficiently respond to service related issues/inquiries and resolve escalated issues

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  First Island Financial Services Ltd.

  Jun 2009 - May 2017

  Controller

  Established in 1973, First Island Financial Services Ltd. is a pre-eminent commercial mortgage lender and real estate investment firm based in Victoria, serving Vancouver Island, British Columbia and Alberta. Whether the projects involve land acquisition, development, residential or commercial construction, First Island provides interim financing to property developers and builders. We achieve higher-than-average rates of interest for our real estate and commercial mortgage investors. First Island has based its success on a thorough evaluation process of borrowing applicants and our in-house real estate investment and construction financing expertise.- Ensure the timely, accurate and consistent preparation of financial statements- Developing and implementing strategic financial business plans- Audit, Review & Compilation Engagements- Credit Committee Member - Development of company financial policies and procedures - Oversee the construction development of operations- Project Management - Joint Venture accounting and reporting- Corporate cash flow management- Quarterly Dividend preparation - Commercial / Residential Financing- Manage corporate trust accounts- Building property management and reporting- Federal & Provincial Government leasing - Construction budgets / Analysis - Investor Relations- Government compliance regulations - Information systems maintenance & development- Urban Development Institute - Capital Region - Website development, SEO and design Show less

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  Rolce Investment Fund Inc.

  Jan 2016 - now

  President & CFO

  Okanagan Valley & Victoria B.C. - Real Estate Development- Investment Management - Development Financing - Construction Accounting & Budgeting - Management Consulting Services - Estate Planning - CFO Services- Developing strategies for securing financing- Information Technology Services - Real Estate Investments- Joint Ventures - Ensure corporate accountability- Corporate and personal income tax planning- Project Management- Succession Planning- Social Media Marketing- Custom homes & Renovations - Residential & Commercial Property Management - Property Development Solutions - Manage risk and help companies maintain a long-term competitive advantage- Corporate & Small Business Restructuring- Remote Cloud Based Accounting www.RolceInvestments.com Show less