KULDIP SINGH, B.Sc.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

BANKING AUDITING FUNDS MANAGEMENT FINANCING/FUNDING

Senior financial officer, with 20+ years leadership and strategic accomplishments in North America and Malaysia. Driven to improve policies and procedures to advance profitability and minimize risk. Strong decision maker, communicator and team motivator, seeking to advance business and financial acumen within an organization that values integrity and growth.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Responsible for the set-up of a Canadian subsidiary of an Irish-based LSE listed entity, (Kentz Group, 2008); managed administrative and financial affairs: yearly revenues of US$250M, consistently for 3 financial years (2012 – 2014) increased profitability of set budgets by >20%

Directed US$350M for Canadian O&G portfolio, entire US financial operations (SNC/Kentz, 2014)

Restructured entire O&G Finance Department, during the integration of Canadian operations SNC/Kentz: manpower savings exceeded 35%

Remedied and rectified entire balance sheet at the credit union from prior negative positions to profitability within 2 years (2004-2005); enhanced asset base from CA$12M to CA$20M

Recognized for major achievements reflected in annual remuneration and bonuses/incentives

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Organizational Strategizing

Developed and institutionalized new loan policies and credit procedures

Identified and improved auditing weaknesses, implemented standardized operating procedures

Increased work process efficiency through functional analysis in line with company guidelines of maintaining a 4% SG&A over revenues with cost-cutting strategies

Organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Built and led dynamic teams and motivated inter group employee developments successfully

Commended for business expansion strategies; set up of subsidiary companies based on specialized work type – highly recognized by parent company/Board

Financial Administration

Recruited as Management Accountant and progressively promoted to Financial Controller in full charge of all associated areas: Project Management, Budgetary/Financial Reporting, Treasury, Payroll.

Key role in monitoring Project Bids and Finances, Project Controls – budget, progress, profitability and margin analysis.

Led team of 34 staff as direct reports; maintained positive rapport throughout team

Developed and implemented policies and procedures for multiple departments: Accounting, Treasury, HR, Payroll plus reviewed and implemented cost controls for overseas operations

Performed all due diligence and protocols for financial procedures: deposits, withdrawal, loan applications, collections, etc.

Leadership and Stakeholder Relations

Collaborated directly with corporate borrowers, earned respect and trust with senior executives and stakeholders

Rehabilitated challenged loan portfolios and risky exposures

Promoted to GM (credit union) in full charge of operations: budgets, finance and management reporting, statutory compliance and comprehensive Board reporting

Transferred by Crest to start up Audit Department; developed and implemented policies and procedures.

FORMAL EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science (Finance & Accounting) Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

Administrative Management Certification Institute of Administrative Management, UK

Canadian Securities Certification Institute of Canadian Securities

VOLUNTEERISM and LEISURE INTERESTS

PSA/Saints Hockey Club Volunteer

Calgary East Minor League Baseball Club Volunteer

Babe Ruth Calgary Baseball Club Volunteer

Travelling Movies Modern Architecture

KULDIP SINGH, B.Sc.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

REFERENCES

PROFESSIONAL

Catherine Brownlee

Founder CBI, Calgary

Global Networker and Recruiter

Tel.: 403-***-**** e-mail: ac4ih0@r.postjobfree.com

IMMEDIATE SUPERIORS

a)Sameh Khoury

Senior Vice President, O&G Finance

(Formerly SNC-Lavalin Group – left in April 2017)

(Currently Chief Financial Officer with El-Seif Group, Saudi Arabia)

Tel.: 966 – 1 – 464 – 9191 ext 266 e-mail: ac4ih0@r.postjobfree.com

b)Michael Costello

Regional Development Director- The Americas

SNC-Lavalin- Kentz Field Operations

919 Milam St.

Houston Texas United States 77002

Tel.: 713-***-****

Mob.: 713-***-**** e-mail: ac4ih0@r.postjobfree.com

c)Tara Hannan

Regional Human Resources Director

SNC-Lavalin O&G

919 Milam St.

Houston Texas United States 77002

Tel.: 832-***-**** e-mail: ac4ih0@r.postjobfree.com

SUBORDINATES

a)Ramachandran Chakrat

Assistant Financial Controller

SNC-Lavalin O&G

Calgary AB

Tel.: 403-***-****

b)Hilda Wong

Senior Financial Accountant

SNC-Lavalin O&G

Calgary AB

Tel.: 403-***-****

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