Claire Rawson FCCA
Gibraltar
Summary
An ambitious and growth focused qualified accountant with 21 years’ experience, progressing from Finance Manager to Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director. Proven ability to effectively design, implement and manage systems and processes and motivate a team in order to achieve objectives and meet strict deadlines. Ability to communicate professionally with clients and colleagues in relation to complex financial issues. Key experience in interpreting regulatory requirements and incorporating these into financial management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Gibro Group
Gibraltar
04.2016 - Current
- Promoted to Head of Finance Department and subsequently became CFO of the Group with responsibility for Regulated Licensed Entities as Company Managers & Trustees. Additionally, fulfilling the role of CFO for the group law firm PRT Law.
- Maintain comprehensive oversight of regulatory affairs concerning financial matters in all group entities
- Provide comprehensive reports on management information and KPIs to support decision-making processes for Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Shareholders.
- Collaborate with Directors and Shareholders to develop comprehensive short and long term financial plans.
- Preparation of the year end accounts and liaising with the auditor for submission to all authorities including the GFSC
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while overseeing the performance of a 6-member internal accounts team
- Overseeing the daily accounts function for the group
- Payroll and employment processes for the group
Managing Director
Numerica Accounting Services Ltd
Gibraltar
07.2018
- Tax advice for clients (personal and corporate)
- Deal with new client enquiries and new business
- High level client management
- Management of the work flows and schedules.
Financial Accountant
Gibro Group
Gibraltar
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared year-end accounts for a variety of clients ranging from small holding companies to large trading companies.
- Prepared and submitted abridged balance sheets to Companies House for a large client base
- Monthly management accounts for various clients
- Completed ad-hoc accounting projects for diverse purposes, such as company sales and resolution of accounting issues.
Finance Manager
Dryband One Ltd
04.2004 - 01.2016
Drybandols throughout the group.
Senior Auditor/Accountant
Milnes & Co – Chartered Accountants
07.1999 - 04.2004
- Company Audits
- Client year end accounts preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Taxation (company & personal)
- Client payrolls.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Greenhead College
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Skills
- Financial Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Reporting skills
- Financial analysis expertise
- Program Leadership
- Cash Flow Management
- Budget Development
- Financial Reporting
- Fiscal Management
- Documentation compliance
- Operational management
- Business Forecasting
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Corporate leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- International finance knowledge
- Reporting expertise
Certification
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 02/01/03
- Certificate in Gibraltar Taxation, 08/01/18
References
References are available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Food
- Hiking
- Exercising (cycling/walking/running)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Director
Numerica Accounting Services Ltd
07.2018
Chief Financial Officer
Gibro Group
04.2016 - Current
Financial Accountant
Gibro Group
03.2016 - 07.2018
Finance Manager
Dryband One Ltd
04.2004 - 01.2016
Senior Auditor/Accountant
Milnes & Co – Chartered Accountants
07.1999 - 04.2004
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Greenhead College
Heckmondwike Grammar School
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