Experience

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  Odeon cinemas group

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2015

  Responsibilities:• Cash, Credit Card and Amex – Reconciling banking data to Cinema Banking figures (Circa 120 UK Cinemas + 10 Irish Circuit)• Bank Reconciliations – Monthly Bank reconciliations of various multi currency bank accounts (USD/EUR/GBP) Balances of over (1M GBP equiv)• Completing spot checks on UK and foreign payment run for all companies / currencies• Raising payments both foreign and domestic in various currencies• Posting journals and payments onto the accounting system Show less Responsibilities:• Responsible for cash handling (issuing of floats and end of day cash takings)• Strengthened team working skills by training new and existing staff• Developed time management skills through ensuring accurate and timely processing of money bank deposits• Maintaining a proper image and generate positive public relations concerning front of house while paying attention to work details. Personal strengths gained over the period included highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Show less

  • Cash & Bank Administrator

    Jul 2012 - Feb 2015

  • Senior Cashier & Team Member

    Jun 2009 - Jul 2012
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  Odeon cinemas group

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2021

  Responsibilities:• Production and review of Month end files for each period including month end packs, Cash loss spreadsheet, Information system investigations, Till over/short reporting and Dashboard• Completing Daily Cash Flow position for all bank accounts (Circa 50M GBP equiv), also, updating it in relation to European Subsidiary cashflow and updated flash and capex estimates• Ensuring the head office petty cash is balanced weekly and petty cash receipts are processed each month end on Global Expenses software (Concur) • Oversee Cash in Transit missed service monitoring is reviewed and updated on a daily basis• Supporting the Cash & Bank manager in delivering additional training to the team and demonstrating the “vision and values” of the company through my work Show less Responsibilities:• Management of Cash & Bank team including frequent catch-ups, end of year reviews and setting out SMART objectives for the team• Incorporating the implementation of SOX controls within the department in terms of both daily and year end activities• Regular meetings with both internal and external stakeholders to review and improve the service and work efficiency • Cash flow forecasting and currency deals with the banks • Supporting the Business Transaction Services manager in providing controls and document evidence for auditing purposes. Also providing support in the closure and opening of bank accounts, adding / removing signatories on the Mandate• Performing user acceptance testing of system changes and support I.T. projects through to successful delivery, implementation and operation against pre-determined acceptance criteria Show less

  • Senior Cash & Bank Administrator

    Mar 2015 - Jul 2021

  • Cash & Bank Manager (Secondment)

    Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
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  Thg

  Jul 2021 - now

  Responsibilities:• This is a level 4 role reporting to the Head of Cash & Bank and managing a team of 8 heads, including 1 direct report.• Overseeing day to day work of the Cash & Bank team including managing work assignment, review of quality and assisting with queries.• Addressing the audit actions within a timely manner and having regular review sessions to ensure the Cash & Bank team are on track with requests.• Responsible for managing and reviewing systems access provided to the team, including access to payment platforms, reconciliations and accountancy software.• Completion of all month end tasks to agreed deadlines. • Monitor team performance and set clear KPI’s in line with the groups KPI’s, having a focus on the continuous improvement of processes, procedures and best practices.• Identifying areas of risk/concern and ensuring that the necessary projects are initiated and completed within the agreed timescales.• Mentor, guide and inspire the team, identifying areas of improvement and encouraging personal development, while role modelling the company values.• Holding regular stakeholder meetings, completing any actions and managing escalations from those meetings. Show less Responsibilities:• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all payments from the various group bank accounts, and managing a team of 6 direct reports.• People management of Cash & Bank seniors and associates, including but not limited to, completing regular 121’s, hosting regular team meetings / huddles, performance management, coaching and mentoring.• Managing the internal ticketing system (SDP) and delegating all payment / query tickets out between the team, ensuring all payment cut-offs and SLAs are adhered to and also being responsive to urgent requirements from within the Group senior management.• Supported the Cash & Bank manager with delivery of team projects, including cleardown of more than 100k of historic reconciliation outstanding items, reviewing and producing updated Cash & Bank SOPs.• Completed successfully the company’s “THG Rise” leadership programme in 2022. Show less Responsibilities:• Preparing and checking payments in numerous currencies using various methods and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all payments.• Performing reconciliations, investigating and resolving issues on a timely basis, escalating internally when required.• Liaison with banks, treasury and internal AP/finance teams regarding payment and allocation queries.• Providing expertise and acted as first point of contact to resolve issues with supplier, payroll and tax payments.• Supporting the Cash & Bank team leader with both internal and external audit queries. Show less

  • Cash & Bank Manager (SSC)

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Cash & Bank Team Leader

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Cash & Bank Analyst

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2021