Philip Jude
Teddington,Greater London
Summary
Philip is a highly experienced chartered accountant with a solid background in financial systems consultancy and management with proven skills in financial reporting, planning and forecasting.
Philip has run his own financial systems consultancy for 25 years advising firms primarily in the social housing sector, and specialising in SunSystems and Professional Advantage software. Driven IT student adept at following established protocols to meet and exceed objectives. Superior analytical skill supported by high-level critical thinking and technical acumen.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
IT Consultant
Self Employed
London
1998.07 - Current
Formed Jude Consulting in 1998, providing consultancy services to the Fashion and Social Housing sectors. Jude consulting specialises in SunSystems and Professional Advantage software, implementing new systems, upgrading existing systems, delivering development projects, and providing training, advice and ongoing consultancy support
Financial Controller
Aquascutum
London
1990.10 - 1998.06
Managed the Finance Department of 15 employees, reporting directly to the board. Oversaw Payroll, Sales and Bought Ledger, in addition to the traditional responsibilities of Management Accounts, Annual Year End Reporting and Audit. Implemented SunSystems to the organisation as part of an overhaul of all financial systems.
Founder and Owner
About Time (Pty) Ltd
Durban, South Africa
1988.04 - 1990.02
Founded About Time (Pty) ltd, an entertainment management, promotions and consultancy business promoting local music and providing consultancy services to record companies and managing local musicians, including the The African Jazz Pioneers.
The operation was moved from Johannesburg to Durban to open and run Coltrane's, a restaurant and jazz bar promoting South African jazz musicians.
Financial and Administration Manager
Baldwins Steel (Pty) Ltd
Durban, South Africa
1986.07 - 1988.03
The Financial and Admin Manager of Baldwins Steel, a R100m turnover company providing sheet steel to Toyota and other car manufacturers in the Automotive industry.
Managed the Accounts and Admin Department and was responsible for monthly Management Reporting, Cash Flow management, Foreign Exchange control, Company Admin and Personnel, Year End Reporting and Audit and Project Feasibility Studies.
Chartered Accountants Test Team
Drexel Burnham and Lambert Commodity Brokers
London
1985.11 - 1986.03
Short term contract as a member of a team of chartered accountants responsible for the testing and documentation of a new trading and accounting IT system.
Senior Audit Clerk
Arthur Young and Co.
Durban, South Africa
1980.01 - 1985.06
Completed 3 years articles qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (SA). Senior audit clerk in charge of medium to large audits.
Includes 2 years of compulsory military service from January 1982 to December 1983.
Lieutenant - Funds and Institutions Officer
South African Defence Force
Pretoria and Durban, South Africa
1982.01 - 1983.12
- Conscripted for 2 years National Service (during Articles) and promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
- As a Funds and Institutions Officer at Natal Command was responsible for all camp Funds and Institutions as well as the audit of funds and institutions on all bases in Natal.
Education
Chartered Accountant (SA) -
1981.01 - 1981.04
Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc.) -
1980.01 - 1980.12
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm) -
1977.01 - 1979.12
Higher Grade Matric -
1972.01 - 1976.12
Skills
- Financial Software and Systems Knowledge
- System Implementation and Integration
- Financial Systems Maintenance and Support
- Business Process Understanding
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- UserTraining
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Excel proficiency
- Internal Control Management
- ACCA-qualified
- Financial and Management Reporting
Timeline
IT Consultant - Self Employed
1998.07 - Current
Financial Controller - Aquascutum
1990.10 - 1998.06
Founder and Owner - About Time (Pty) Ltd
1988.04 - 1990.02
Financial and Administration Manager - Baldwins Steel (Pty) Ltd
1986.07 - 1988.03
Chartered Accountants Test Team - Drexel Burnham and Lambert Commodity Brokers
1985.11 - 1986.03
Lieutenant - Funds and Institutions Officer - South African Defence Force
1982.01 - 1983.12
Public Accountants and Auditors Board - Chartered Accountant (SA),
1981.01 - 1981.04
Senior Audit Clerk - Arthur Young and Co.
1980.01 - 1985.06
University of Natal - Diploma in Accounting (Dip. Acc.),
1980.01 - 1980.12
University of Natal - Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm),
1977.01 - 1979.12
Northlands Boys High School - Higher Grade Matric,
1972.01 - 1976.12