ANTONIA FERDINAND-AMEDEE
CASTRIES
Summary
Skilled Financial Manager adept in monitoring cost, efficiency and profitability through controls and analysis.
Experienced financial professional with strong track record in driving financial strategies and managing budgets. Adept in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability. Skilled in forecasting, risk management, and financial planning. Highly valued for strategic thinking and effective problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
SANDALS ST VINCENT and the GRENADINES
01.2024 - Current
- Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and monitored budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities through variance analysis.
- Implemented internal controls to enhance financial accuracy and mitigate risk exposure.
- Led the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate disclosures.
- Collaborated with department heads to align financial strategies with operational goals.
- Mentored junior finance staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
- Worked with [Number] executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Financial Controller
SANDALS GRANDE ST LUCIAN
03.2011 - 12.2023
- Responsible for Cost control/Stores & purchasing
- Monitor Inventories
- Monitor operating cost and ensure cost remain within budget
- Increased profitability even at low occupancies by monitoring controls and operating cost
- Produce Financial Statement monthly
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
- Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
- Led the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate disclosures.
- Collaborated with department heads to align financial strategies with operational goals.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
Finance Manager
SANDALS LA TOC
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Managed the accounting department; receivables, payables, income audit, cashier, payroll
- Produced Financial Statements monthly
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Collaborated with departments to streamline budgeting processes and improve cost control measures.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and resolving discrepancies as required.
- Assisted in budget preparation and management, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Managed fixed assets accounting process, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MANAGEMENT
UWI – CAVE HILL
ACCA - ACCOUNTING
ACCA
Accounting Certificate - Accounts
National Research Development – UWI
A' Levels - undefined
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
Skills
- Team leadership and development
- Process implementation
- Analyzing expense reports
- Monitoring controls
- Financial account reconciliations
- Customer relations
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Operational performance analysis
- Internal controls
- Financial budget forecasting
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Increased cost-effectiveness through compliance enforcement and implementation of a rigorous quality control system
Successfully opened Sandals St Vincent - new flagship Resort - Sandals 2.0 and closed first year of operation EBITDA 32% FY25 3.9% below target.
Reading
Love keeping abreast with what's happening with the Sandals Group in particular EC Region.
Timeline
Financial Controller
SANDALS ST VINCENT and the GRENADINES
01.2024 - Current
Financial Controller
SANDALS GRANDE ST LUCIAN
03.2011 - 12.2023
Finance Manager
SANDALS LA TOC
01.2006 - 02.2011
Accounting Certificate - Accounts
National Research Development – UWI
A' Levels - undefined
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
Bachelor of Science - MANAGEMENT
UWI – CAVE HILL
ACCA - ACCOUNTING
ACCA
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