Jan Polack

Experience

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  COOPERS AND LYBRAND PRIVATE LIMITED

  Sept 1983 - Apr 1985

  Accountant

  Assisted in governmental and non-profit audits such as the City of West Palm Beach and other governmental bodies

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  Dole Fresh Fruit International, Ltd

  May 1985 - Jan 1989

  Senior Accountant

  Maintained the general ledger and agent accounts for the Shipping division of Dole Fresh FruitPrepared budgets, weekly profit estimates and cash flow reports for the division Prepared the consolidated financial reports and supporting schedulesSet up charter hire payments for vessels and reconciled all agency and port charges

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  Preferred Financial Services

  Feb 1989 - Jul 1990

  Assistant Vice President

  Small company that placed FHA mortgages for minorities and low-income households.Accounting manager and treasurer for financial and mortgage banking operations Responsible for all accounting functions such as payroll, receivables & payables

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  Breezes Beach and Golf Resort

  Sept 1990 - May 1991

  Assistant Controller

  Formerly known as the Jamaica HotelUnder the umbrella of Innovative Resorts Ltd Part of the SuperClubs chain of hotels

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  Hedonism II, Negril

  Jun 1991 - Dec 1996

  A 3-star, all-inclusive, 280-room resort in Negril, managed by SuperClubs.Preparation of financial statements for the hotel and all subsidiary companiesDeveloped internal controls to monitor the accounting system and proceduresPrepared cash flow projections and administered the treasury function of the hotel fundsReviewed and reported financial analysis of hotel operations & budgets, presented reports monthly to the Board Liaised with an active Staff Association with respect to 300 employees Show less A 3-star, all-inclusive, 280-room resort in Negril, managed by SuperClubs.Assisted the Financial Controller in supervising the Accounting, Cost Control and Purchasing departments Prepared and closed the monthly general ledger and subsidiary schedules Reconciled and reviewed general ledger accounts Reviewed the bank reconciliationsPrepared the executive payrollMonitored the internal controls and implemented procedures with all operating departmentsWorked in conjunction with the external auditors in providing all the necessary reports and schedules for the annual and interim audits Show less

  • Financial Controller

    Mar 1993 - Dec 1996

  • Assistant Controller

    Jun 1991 - Mar 1993
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  Sans Souci Resort & Spa (Grand Lido Sans Souci)

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2006

  Financial Controller

  A four-diamond (AAA) 148-room luxury resort.Monitored the financial operations and prepared financial statements and schedules for the hotelDirect responsibility for the Accounting, Purchasing, Cost Control and Stores departmentsTracked revenue history and guest statistics to develop strategic plans for the projected sales & marketing of the resort Reviewed and reported financial analysis of hotel operations, budgets and presented monthly reports to the Board of DirectorsMonitored inventory levels to manage operational expensesDeveloped internal controls to monitor the accounting procedures & policiesPrepared annual and monthly cash flow projections and administered the treasury function of the hotel funds Directed and implemented a new property management, accounting & payroll software at the hotel during the change to Year 2000 Show less

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  Couples Resorts

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Business Development Manager

  Four all-inclusive, couples-only beach resorts on Jamaica's north coast, between Ocho Rios and Negril.Reported to the CEO of the group, with direct responsibility for coordinating special projects relating to the expansion of the existing hotelsDeveloped relationships with banks to promote and achieve the company's objectivesPrepared the company’s business plan and projections of results of the group

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  Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited (CPJ)

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2018

  Responsible for the Finance and Information Technology departmentsPerformed and directed all aspects of business accounting and financial functions, including budgeting, financial statements, accounts receivable and payable, income and cost forecasting.Built and maintained strong relationships with bankers, auditors, custodians and other vendors to promote and achieve the company’s objectivesExpertise in working with financial houses to secure debt financing utilizing commercial bonds and capital expenditure equipment lines of credit for business expansionPrepared the annual budget, business plan and quarterly projections of resultsReported to the Board of Directors and its subcommittees relating to the regulatory reporting requirements of the Jamaica Junior Market Stock ExchangeSuccessfully led the company’s IPO in July 2011 Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Oct 2006 - Aug 2018

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2014
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  Couples Resorts

  Nov 2018 - now

  Chief Financial Officer