Grace-Marie Cuthbert

PERSONAL STATEMENT As an experienced Finance Manager across various sectors, my numerate and analytical skills are vast. I am very computer literate and was heavily involved in the integration and system maintenance within my team. I am also an extremely fast learner so any new challenge will be welcomed, this I hope, will be an invaluable asset to your company.

Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Precise Accounts Payable Specialist with 19 years of experience working with accounts. Skilled at fixing account and data discrepancies with professionalism. Proven history of resourcefulness, accuracy and extensive knowledge of CIS and VAT submissions.

• Strategy and policy development includes creating and implementing cash flows, forecasts, sales reports and VAT data. Analytical skills included analysis of monthly bank figures in order to focus the management on where the emphasis should be in the following months to meet the company's targets. Utilities and VAT reviews as well as flagging up incorrect ledger processes when completing the prepayments and accruals. Communication skills and Problem solving skills include implementing lateral thinking to numerate problems to achieve solutions, which in turn demonstrates flexibility to clients and suppliers while maintaining the business.
• With Finance being the core of my working life, I feel that I can utilise these strengths in all aspects of life and society and always being ready for the next challenge and chapter.
• Treasurer, Secretary, CWPO, PVG additional signatory and Fundraising committees for the kids clubs are a few of the roles that have interested me in helping children achieve the best experiences in an uncertain world. Sport and this togetherness brings joy and a safe haven to all, inclusiveness and understanding the various hurdles that some have to overcome just to participate has given me a broader outlook and volunteer endless hours as a result.

INTERESTS & ACHIVEMENTS, All sports (summer and winter), reading and spending time with the family. I am also a keen fundraiser and have raised over £10K through the years for various charities, ranging from sky diving to trekking the Sahara Desert the rewards are second to none. I also completed a school exchange program with Fatima Technical High School, Bwiam, Gambia as well as playing football for the International under 21 team on over 13 occasions.  I have took this interest in sports into Adult life and continue to help with the Kids clubs, Gymnastics, Cheer, Football and school clubs.

INTERESTS & ACHIVEMENTS, All sports (summer and winter), reading and spending time with the family. I am also a keen fundraiser and have raised over £10K through the years for various charities, ranging from sky diving to trekking the Sahara Desert the rewards are second to none. I also completed a school exchange program with Fatima Technical High School, Bwiam, Gambia as well as playing football for the International under 21 team on over 13 occasions.  I have took this interest in sports into Adult life and continue to help with the Kids clubs, Gymnastics, Cheer, Football and school clubs.