David Bowe

• Oversaw HR functions, including hiring, staffing, training, payroll and labour law compliance.
• Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
• Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
• Confidently communicated and negotiated supplier deals and contracts with key suppliers in European markets.
• Spearheaded development and delivery of future product offerings based on in-depth market research.
• Oversaw a 50% growth in turnover and complete business rebranding

• Produced high quality year-end statutory accounts
• Managed daily running of finance team and execution of budget governance activities in within the business.
• Conducted internal audit reviews monthly & annually to monitor and improve financial effectiveness of current systems and controls.
• Authorised all payments daily,
• Prepared quarterly VAT return using BRB, ensuring full compliance to internal and external rules and regulations.

• Collaborated with marketing on budget preparation to ensure alignment with company requirements.

• Facilitated investment decisions by analysing and reporting on financial data the heads of finance.
• Directed and coordinated the completion of tax returns with zero error.
• Prepared accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for processing, ensuring meticulous attention to detail to reduce errors.
• Assisted in the payroll for over 1200 staff members.

• Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
• Managed invoices, refunds and returns.
• Produced accurate general ledger entries with [Software].
• Completed financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Met deadlines by managing workload independently.
• Maintained nominal and subsidiary ledgers.
• Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
• Processed payroll for 20+ employess on a monthly basis

Business Management

Employment Law

Taxation

Advanced accounting

I am also literate in various forms of IT including:

3CAD

AutoCad

Microsoft Excel/ Word / Powerpoint

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator