Naraine R.

• Update executive management on fiscal performance, variances, and projections as well as provide insight and recommendations on areas of opportunity. • Preparation of cash and revenue budgets, cash flow statements, control of all expenses and inventory levels. • Prepare monthly consolidated (North America) financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requirements. • Prepared and reviewed annual sales forecast with senior management, and monitor the achievement of these plans. • Responsible for planning, organizing and participate directly in productivity and efficiency initiatives to reorganize workflow within the department. • Responsible for coordinating the preparation and submission of the organization’s financial statements to external auditors. • Manage team of 9 - Finance & Warehousing functions; managing Inventory, corporate payroll, accounts payable, receivable functions, general accounting. • Restructured Canadian inventory management improving accuracy by 75%. • Responsible for reconciliation of inventory, preparation of monthly inventory movement report, adjustment of damaged/ written off inventory and ensuring adequate inventory levels for forecasted sales. • Developed complex bad debt analysis report bringing to light high exposure and implemented controls resulting in bad debt reduction by 25%. • Provide advice and proactively manage short-term and long-term cash requirements. Effective management of cash and investments, ensuring best financial returns.