Gethin Huckle

Experience

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  Grant Thornton UK LLP

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2009

  Assurance Senior

  Direct supervision of audit teams of up to ten staff, while at the client site, including work allocation and review, technical assistance and budget monitoring.Project management of group audits of up to $2bn group revenue and review of tax calculations.

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  Ernst & Young

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2011

  Assurance Senior

  Direct supervision of local and remote staff across the Caribbean and India, including reviews and appraisals. Extensive project management experience, including road maps, budget design and appraisal, staff allocations and review of engagements of up to $15bn NAV and fees of $2.5m Review of monthly NAV packs, allocations of shareholder subscriptions and redemptions and calculation of management and performance fees. Regular presentation to senior management through chaired meetings, written reports and MS PowerPoint. Liaised directly with clients and fund administrators, as a point of first contact, across the US, Dublin, London and Singapore.Coordinated work delivery from internal and external specialists including tax, IT and legal counsel.Preparation of technical memos on significant issues such as going concern and cash flow projections, through to emerging accounting standards such as ASC 740 and ASC 820. Member of the E&Y social committee responsible for organising voluntary projects in the local community, work socials and sporting teams.Member of the E&Y mentor and training program for new staff. Show less

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  KPMG

  Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Manager, Advisory

  Preparation of financial statements in US GAAP and IFRS for companies and funds, including stand alone funds, master / feeder structures and consolidated groups.Management of extensive client portfolio both in domestic and offshore locations.Technical analysis of investment securities and derivatives including long and short equity, bonds, options, swaps, futures, PE, bank debt and commercial real estate. Fee negotiation and client billing.Review and feedback of junior staff and direct reporting to group head. Show less

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  Paciscor Group Ltd SEZC

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  Group Financial Controller

  Preparation of consolidated management accounts together with commentaries on the variances and assisting with the preparation of monthly board pack. Responsibility for the payroll function and interaction with various NIB and Payroll authorities in various countries. Preparation of Consolidated Cash Flow Statement together with the rolling 12 months forecast, production of budget models and gathering of analytical data to support the annual budgetary process. Production and distribution of financial and non-financial key performance indicators to the board of directors. Implementation of Transfer Pricing methodologies, appropriate accounting treatments and formation and Strict adherence to the existing internal control regime. Production of tax returns (Corporation tax, VAT and Withholding tax) for various entities operating in different country jurisdictions. Show less

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  Simple Management Group

  Dec 2014 - now

  Chief Financial Officer

  Responsible for overseeing and directing the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets. Meets with the Board and other company executives to develop financial goals and budgetsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement and organization's financial goals.Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks.Supervise cash management activities.Execute capital-raising strategies to support a firm's expansion.Handle mergers and acquisitions.Supervise the preparation of the annual budget.Monitor and control accounts receivables.Prepare monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other informational reports/analysis.Develop and monitor policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced operating costs, and increased revenues.Improve profitability.Review prior financial results and discusses anticipated changes to highlight future needs and trends.Ensure underlying accounting records are accurate, complete and in accordance with GAAP.Review monthly operating reports for accuracy, completeness and major variances between actual and budget results.Approve monthly bank reconciliations.Prepare quarterly and annual fair value reports.Prepare summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook. Show less