Andrew Claxton

E: ac9zsl@r.postjobfree.com T: 416-***-****

Summary of Skills

Over 19 years of progressive experience in the high growth wireless telecommunications industry with specific skills in Management, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Systems Implementations, and Special Projects analysis

Highly committed, respectful and dedicated problem solver with a further 7 year experience in a large public company corporate accounting environment

Experienced and effective manager and team leader

Strong knowledge of various software packages including SAP, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) and database architectures with proven ability to meet month-end deadlines accurately and completely

Superior analytical, communication, and presentation skills developed through exposure to a wide variety of special reporting and auditing needs

Work Experience

Freelance Accounting Consultant 2018 - present

Provide accounting and controller services to various firms

Financial analysis and reporting including month and year end services

WireIE (Canada) Inc. 2009 - 2017

WireIE Holdings International Inc.

Financial Controller

Managed accounting department of 3 – 5 staff, with a total corporate staff of approximately 40. Reported directly to CFO.

Oversaw all day to day accounting department functions including A/P, A/R, cash management, bookkeeping, financial analysis and reporting, along with administrative and human resource related items. Responsible for the preparation of month end financial functions and reporting, for both internal and external distribution. Liaised with auditors in the preparation of Year End financials, providing all required information and support as necessary.

Led the implementation of a third-party inventory/asset control system for integration with current accounting software system. This included the creation of procedural documentation for departments to allow for the smooth transition and ongoing utilization of the system; covering all stages from PO through to final invoicing/billing.

Involved with costing of cell tower site builds/manufacture (for leasing to Rogers, Bell, Telus, etc)

Oversaw the company inventory and assets movements, reconciling with accounting records

Adapted client invoicing system suited to the specific requirements of the telecommunications industry

Dealt directly with both suppliers and customers, establishing good working relationships with each. This resulted in more timely A/R receipts from customers and a more flexible relationship with suppliers.

Oversaw the payroll system including scheduling and maintenance

Responsible for human resources at the company

Developed and enhanced marketing reports that were critical for the sales department and overall company operation

Provided weekly and as required cash position statements to manage corporate cash flow requirements

Led the budget/forecast effort (annual) in conjunction with the CFO.

Maintained a strong internal control environment, to ensure the integrity of the company’s system of accounts and ensure accurate reporting.

TELUS Communications Inc. 1997 – 2009 Senior Financial Analyst (Technology Strategy Division)

Reduced operating expense by $400K monthly by designing and implementing an Excel spreadsheet for positive time reporting.

Developed a training program to train Senior Executive team on how to record and analyze time capture data.

Designed and facilitated training programs to educate the SAP end users on how to manipulate financial data for strategic decision making

Senior Financial Analyst (Consumer Solution Division)

Designated as an SAP “super user” for handling all Capital Reporting and associated reconciliations for the Consumer Solutions segment, amounting to over $400 million spending per year, including Engineering cell site build processes, IT infrastructure, and depreciation and obsolescence reporting

Conducted monthly variances vs. budget analysis for both capital and income statements cost centers. Presented results to Senior Executive Team.

Recovered over $50 million in tax credit by preparing and submitting the necessary documentation for SRED.

Designed and implemented accounts payable system to meet SOX Audit Controls compliance.

Administrated the Project Accounting and Billing recovery for the Durham Regional Police radio network billing.

As part of the integration strategy converted the Clearnet fixed assets data and process from AS400 to SAP system.

Implemented the integration plan to migrate fixed assets data & process from Clearnet to Telus Platform

Development template models in Microsoft Excel to capture and link computations with presentation formatting for more efficiency analysis

Led team discussions with interdivisional and intercompany accounting staff, to improve ongoing monthly reconciliations and the month-end close process

Honda Canada - Senior Accountant 1996

General Electric Capital Fleet Services – Senior Accountant 1989 – 1995

Responsible for operational accounting, in addition to special long term projects

Duties included reconciliation of accounts and preparation and analysis of income statement variances and inventory balances, cash flow, reconciliation and remittance of provincial sales tax and capital taxes

Sole responsibility for on-line financial reporting to the U.S. Total financial and accounting responsibility for special, high-sensitivity portfolio (Direct Dealer Leasing) consisting of 725 vehicles

Audited expense and company car reports, and prepare taxable benefits for payroll department

Analyzed intercompany accounts between subsidiaries

Special Projects included review of non-earning assets and associated dispositions resulting in annual interest savings of over $300,000, and review of vehicle disposition records to ensure proper accounting recognition on gains or losses thereof

Education

CGA Program, Level 4 Finance and Accounting, Centennial College

COMPUTER SKILLS include proficiency in

SAP, Quickbooks, AllOrders, MS Office (, Relational Report Writer, Harvard Graphics, Lotus macros, Fox Pro, Quest, Symphony, Software 2000, McCormick & Dodge, IBM 3090, Acc/Pac Plus, SyAcc.

Outside Interests

Coach and Organizer for the TELUS and Clearnet soccer teams 1999 to 2008

Golf, Football, Basketball and Cricket.

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