Wayne Childs
Rhiwbina,Cardiff
Summary
Finance Professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, analysis, and statutory accounts preparation. Skilled in Sage and advanced spreadsheet applications, with a focus on cash flow analysis, budget forecasting, and team management. Expertise in identifying strategic growth opportunities and enhancing organisational performance, including establishing Branch Offices in South Africa and Scandinavia.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance manager
SRK Exploration Ltd
Cardiff
2009.02 - Current
- Oversaw accounting processes for SRK Exploration Ltd (SRKEX), improving control accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Directed preparation and posting of monthly accruals, prepayments, and complex journal entries, facilitating timely financial reporting.
- Conducted comprehensive monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting from Cardiff and Johannesburg, delivering insights that supported board decision-making.
- Conducted comprehensive monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting from Cardiff and Johannesburg, providing insights to support board decision-making.
- Managed full external audit cycles, serving as primary liaison with auditors to ensure compliance and smooth delivery.
- Proactively assessed financial risks and implemented corrective measures.
- Managed payroll VAT submissions and ensured compliance with HMRC and SARS regulations for head office and South Africa branch.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
Finance officer
kmc International Ltd
Cardiff
2006.01 - 2008.12
- Managed cash forecast and cash management spreadsheets to ensure liquidity.
- Supported preparation of monthly management accounts for both trading entities.
- Monitored budgets for each company.
- Handled reconciliations for sales and purchase ledgers.
- Managed monthly prepayments and accruals.
- Processed supplier payments and sales income in various currencies.
- Facilitated intercompany transfers and reconciliations.
- Aided in year-end accounts preparation and coordinated with external auditors.
- Supported Finance Manager in overseeing finance department operations.
Finance administrator
Nationl Museums & Galleres of Wales
Cardiff
1997.03 - 2005.08
- Achieved accurate budget monitoring of £2.1m, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Guaranteed timely payments to contractors and suppliers, supporting operational efficiency.
- Enhanced financial reporting for section managers, facilitating informed decision-making throughout the financial year.
- Automated routine tasks using advanced Excel skills, streamlining processes and improving work efficiency.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Law
University of South Wales
Pontypridd 09/1994 - 06/1996
GCSEs - Computers, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Physics, Economics, Science
Porth County Comprehensive School
Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon TafSkills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Statutory accounts preparation
- Management reporting
- Cash flow analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Sage proficiency
- Spreadsheet expertise
- Logical thinking
- Team management
- Time management
- Resilience under pressure
Affiliations
- I am presenter on Radio Glamorgan, alongside being a Trustee and Treasurer for this Charitable Organisation
- I enjoy many different aspects of Fitness
- Enjoy watching Football, being a Season Ticket holder at Cardiff City
Timeline
Finance manager
SRK Exploration Ltd
2009.02 - Current
Finance officer
kmc International Ltd
2006.01 - 2008.12
Finance administrator
Nationl Museums & Galleres of Wales
1997.03 - 2005.08
Higher National Diploma - Law
University of South Wales
09/1994 - 06/1996
GCSEs - Computers, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Physics, Economics, Science
Porth County Comprehensive School