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ASHLEY RAMON MARTINA

Controller
Antwerpen,Kappelen

Summary

Versatile Controller with proven track record providing transformative leadership to growing organizations. Expertise in accounting and Controlling areas. Committed to developing robust standards, internal controls and processes while minimizing risk. Proficient in ERP environments. Skillful in leading financial operations such as accounting, reporting and feasibility studies for capital projects. Accomplished in reducing expenses, streamlining financial operations, and improving reporting functions. Highly organized and systematic with in-depth understanding of Public and Private Industry

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Finance & Special Project

Subsea Global Solution LLC
05.2015 - Current
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis
  • Worked with 10 executives to create an annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
  • Achieved $2M in cost savings by implementing in-house benefits and payroll systems for over 250 employees
  • Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables, saving $3M per 3 years
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised management corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies
  • Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows
  • Used NetSuite and Sales Force to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures
  • Lead organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives
  • Used NetSuite to identify and track fraudulent activities
  • Implemented new automated billing reminder system, slashing past-due accounts resulting in a DSO < 45 days
  • Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments
  • Supported program managers in providing procedural training in finance and accounting
  • Used NetSuite to prepare various financial documents, including balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements
  • Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies
  • Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing
  • Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes, including Board Deck
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel
  • Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses
  • Managed 11 financial statement reviews in 3 days to coordinate variance reporting
  • Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews
  • Completed year-end close processes with CFO and Senior Analyst through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
  • Reduced waste and boosted productivity by restructuring the finance and accounting departments
  • Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems
  • Managed multi-cultural teams located in various parts of the world
  • (USA, Canada, Caribbean, Belgium, Singapore, South Korea, and Australia)

Group Controller

Farm Plus
12.2012 - 04.2015
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures
  • Worked with 7 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies
  • Supported program managers in providing procedural training in finance and accounting
  • Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports
  • Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.

Finance Manager Aruba & Curacao

Philip Morris International
12.2010 - 02.2012
  • Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures
  • Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for more than 50 personnel
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements
  • Reduced process discrepancies by 10% by accurately maintaining performance reporting data systems
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
  • Created documents to display financial reports and data using SAP-R
  • Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations
  • Supported General Manager with special projects and additional job duties
  • Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Internal Auditor

Ezone Managed Solutions & Services/ RI
01.2008 - 11.2010
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments, and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes
  • Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to CEO and advised CEO on audit recommendations and internal controls
  • Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives
  • Reviewed conformity of financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as corporate regulations
  • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency
  • Handled all major risks in collaboration with management
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.

Business Finance Manager

Investment Brothers BV
01.2003 - 01.2008

Project Member in Finance and P&O

Office of Prosecutor General the Hague
01.2002 - 01.2003

Accounting Manager

Telecom
01.1997 - 12.2001

Internal Auditor

Social Insurance Bank, Netherlands Antilles
01.1995 - 01.1997

Audit Associate

E&Y Accounts
04.1993 - 12.1994

Education

Master of Science - Accounting and Control

RSM, Erasmus University Holland

Associate of Applied Science - Internet Marketing and IT Management

Pirkanmaa University of Applied Science

Bachelor of Science - Business and Managerial Economics

Hogeschool Windseheim

Assurantie B MEAO - undefined

The Netherlands

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting by 20%.
  • Lead integration projects of multi-cultural teams in various parts of the world. Canda, South Correa, Singapore, Australia and Belgium
  • Reduced accounts receivable days to 45 days, resulting in increased year-over-year revenues of $3.5M.
  • Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
  • Guide implementation projects of ERP in various locations.
  • Cut total of past due accounts from 60% to 15%.

Timeline

VP Finance & Special Project

Subsea Global Solution LLC
05.2015 - Current

Group Controller

Farm Plus
12.2012 - 04.2015

Finance Manager Aruba & Curacao

Philip Morris International
12.2010 - 02.2012

Internal Auditor

Ezone Managed Solutions & Services/ RI
01.2008 - 11.2010

Business Finance Manager

Investment Brothers BV
01.2003 - 01.2008

Project Member in Finance and P&O

Office of Prosecutor General the Hague
01.2002 - 01.2003

Accounting Manager

Telecom
01.1997 - 12.2001

Internal Auditor

Social Insurance Bank, Netherlands Antilles
01.1995 - 01.1997

Audit Associate

E&Y Accounts
04.1993 - 12.1994

Master of Science - Accounting and Control

RSM, Erasmus University Holland

Associate of Applied Science - Internet Marketing and IT Management

Pirkanmaa University of Applied Science

Bachelor of Science - Business and Managerial Economics

Hogeschool Windseheim

Assurantie B MEAO - undefined

The Netherlands
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