QUALIFIED FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / DIRECTOR / MANAGER WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

Paul Hardwick FCMA, CGMA, MCMI, 7 Nursery Close, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon PL5 4QG   paul@hardwick.uk.com   01752 768758 / 07540 870827

Riviera Housing Trust

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July 2008 - June 2009

Accountant (Interim Contract)

Riviera Housing Trust Limited is a not-for-profit social landlord registered with the Tenant Services Authority (formerly The Housing Corporation). Set up in February 2001 to take the transfer of 2,886 properties from Torbay Council.  The properties are spread throughout the Torbay area of Devon in the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.  75 employees and an annual turnover of £10m.

ACHIEVEMENTS / IMPROVEMENTS

Tasked with developing and improving the financial integrity and organizational health of the Finance organisation

• Responsible for the efficient management of treasury, bank, cash management and compliance
• Ensured structured systems, procedures and processes were in place and adhered to
• Conducted extensive due diligence work, including  system and procedure changes, data transfer and migration, and all Treasury and Payroll matters whilst merging with Sanctuary Housing Group
• Introduced Integrity to the Sun accounting system and developed Vision Executive reporting systems
• Developed, managed and provided Insurance monitoring and education
• Encouraged cross-functional relationships and led QA improvement workshop
• Put in place Timely / Quality / Accurate Reporting and Financial Management.
• Led Year End activities and achieved successful, “clean”, timely audit and production of Statutory Accounts.
• Reintroduced and enforced up-to-date monthly Reconciliations.
• Encouraged, introduced and led Team Management / Development.
• Introduced, Developed and Encouraged Monthly Management Account Reviews with Budget Holders.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY