Rashud Constantino
Ladyville
Summary
A senior-level executive position requiring the use of operational and financial management principles and practices
Expert in corporate finance, accounting, operations and business strategies. Successful record of accomplishments include restructuring, business management, accounting transaction in a high volume and complex environment. Ability to navigate a company through down cycles and capturing significant cost reductions through process redesign and productivity enhancements without compromising performance. Collaborating finance with core operations to create alliances that encourages creative thinking and teamwork.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Speednet Communications Ltd.
03.2012 - Current
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
- Ensure monthly consolidated financial reports are completed accurately and on a timely basis following International standards, corporate and governmental regulations.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Oversight of internal controls and policies with implementations or amendments to procedures when necessary
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Oversight of company’s major revenue earner and external distributors assisting in sales
- Conduct analysis of business performance to measure achievements of goals and objectives and comparison of performance against forecasts
- Participate along with executive management in decision making, and the creation of goals and objectives.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Championed effective communication between finance personnel and other departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
Accountant
Sol Belize Ltd. (Formerly Shell Belize Ltd.)
04.2005 - 02.2012
- Analyzed and monitored all accounting activities and operations to comply with corporate, local, and government regulations
- Analyzed incoming and outgoing transactions and determine proper accounting treatment based on business and accounting principles
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Design, prepare, and analyze tax, financial reports, and financial statements in a timely and accurate manner to reflect financial situations of the company.
- Prepare in detail yearly financial forecasts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Financial Controller
Universal Health Services Group of Companies
07.2001 - 04.2005
- Responsible for monitoring of the overall financial operations of the organization, including budget and forecast planning
- Preparation of financial statements for four companies which include income statement, balance sheet and cash flow reports
- Responsible for all accounting transactions including accounts reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and journal entry adjustments
- Instrumental in the design of a customized accounting program to be used by the company
- Established accounting systems and methods for internal control for each company
- Implement methods for inventory control and management
- Managed staff of seven and reported directly to the chief executive officer.
Accountant
Santiago Castillo International
11.1999 - 06.2001
- Preparation of financial statements which included balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statements which were submitted to the Board of Directors
- Monitoring of all accounting transactions to ensure proper reconciliation of bank statements, accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Responsible for monitoring and control of inventory
- Preparation of fixed assets schedule to ensure plant, property and equipment are accounted for and properly depreciated.
Accounting Officer
Atlantic Bank Limited
06.1998 - 10.1999
- Responsible for auditing and investigation of General Ledger balances
- This position involved verifying and detecting errors and misappropriation of transactions posted to the general ledger
- Clearing of Checks – this involved going to the Central Bank to reconcile checks with other banks.
Education
Executive Masters in Business Administration -
The University of West Indies
11.2006
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
University College of Belize
05.1998
Associate Degree in Business Administration -
St John’s College
05.1996
Skills
- Business Process and Strategy development
- Financial Management
- Financial policy creation
- Cost Reduction
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Risk Management
- Cash Flow Management
Other
MS word, MS excel, Quick Books and Microsoft Great Plains Accounting Software
References
Nubia Carrillo
Finance Director
Belize Tourism Board
Cornelio Acosta
Chairman
Belize Water Services
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Speednet Communications Ltd.
03.2012 - Current
Accountant
Sol Belize Ltd. (Formerly Shell Belize Ltd.)
04.2005 - 02.2012
Financial Controller
Universal Health Services Group of Companies
07.2001 - 04.2005
Accountant
Santiago Castillo International
11.1999 - 06.2001
Accounting Officer
Atlantic Bank Limited
06.1998 - 10.1999
Executive Masters in Business Administration -
The University of West Indies
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
University College of Belize
Associate Degree in Business Administration -
St John’s College
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