JEAN FREDERIC HUET
Gatineau,Quebec
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Having over 10 years of experience in Accounting, Analyst, Administrative and Internal Audit functions. Strong background in financial systems, controls and internal audit.
Professional communication skills include fluency in English and French (Reading, spoken and written)
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
WeCycle Ltd, Mauritius
01.2021 - 01.2023
- A company specialized in: (1) recycling waste paper and carton into egg trays, (2) manufacturing of kraft paper, and (3) Export of waste paper and carton
- Monitor Accounts Payables and Receivables process, managing timely billing and payment of invoices, while ensuring sufficient cash flow of the company
- Prepare cash flow forecasts
- Implement and monitor internal control processes and accounting procedures
- Develop and monitor KPIs. Provide variance analysis with appropriate explanations
- Present monthly management accounts and yearly financial statement. Report to the CEO and Board of Directors, and participate in decision making process
- Develop long-term business plans on current business and upcoming projects
- Ensure compliance with tax and other statutory regulations affecting the business
- Deal with External auditors, Banks and other financial institutions.
Finance and Admin Manager
CEAL Ltd, Mauritius
01.2020 - 01.2021
- A company having a division in the: (1) mechanical agriculture (harvesting of sugar cane), and (2) Civil engineering (Landscaping)
- Ensure that monthly and yearly management accounts are finalized by the deadlines set; attend monthly business review meetings to highlight major variances/problem areas and to make recommendations to improve the efficiency of the business
- Prepare the annual budget and for presentation at Board Meeting
- Ensure the follow up of the admin expenses
- Supervise supporting staff to ensure that they are performing efficiently, provide assistance, coaching and training as and when required
- Review on an on-going basis existing operational systems, internal controls and checks
- Discuss with Management, Heads of Departments and Internal Audit team, and make recommendations as to how internal controls, document and work flows can be streamlined, simplified and improved
- Closely follow up Accounts Payables, Accounts receivable, Treasury, Capex and Stock controls
- With the help of insurance brokers, ensure adequate insurance cover on all assets of the company
- Responsible of the relations with banks and leasing companies
- As a member of the Management Team, I also participate in monthly Executive Committee meetings.
Accounts Manager
Mautourco Ltd, Mauritius
01.2016 - 01.2020
- A Destination Management Company (DMC) specialized in Airport transfers, sales of excursions, Groups & Incentives Events management, hotel reservation
- Be responsible of the day to day running of the Finance department, this includes the timely payment of invoices, recording and reporting of transactions, cash management, and system for the management of revenue and expenses, banking, procurement, inventory, payroll, receivables, and payables
- Manage a team of 15 persons, train, coach, motivate and give regular feedbacks
- Prepare, examine and analyse accounting record, financial entries, documents and reports to assess accuracy and correct errors and inconsistencies
- Ensure strict internal control systems are in place and adhered to
- Prepare monthly management reports consisting of Preliminary Performance Indicators, Performance Comparison, P & L (Actual v/s Last Year) and Operations Key Indicator within deadlines
- Provide adequate explanations for variances between actual figures and budgeted figures
- Assists the Finance Manager in budgeting, board papers preparations and forecasting of annual profit, capital, cash and other short-term plans
- Assist the Finance Manager in all major internal projects, testing and procurement of new systems, ensuring best practice in specification, procurement and configuration
- Work with internal and external auditors and deal efficiently with all arising financial irregularities
- Ensure timely submission of annual financial statements
Business Analyst and Control
White Palm Ltd and Mautourco Ltd, Mauritius
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Destination Management Companies (DMC) specialized in Airport transfers, sales of excursions, Groups & Incentives Events management, hotel reservation
- In a view to benefit from better synergies, both entities moved under the same roof and is managed by a single management team
- Under the new structure, I was in charge of the Internal Control and act as Business Analyst for both entities
- Assist the management team in developing and monitoring a sound internal control system
- Assist the management team in strategic decisions and assess the viability of future projects
- Development and Analysis of key performance indicators for both entities and report to the Managing Director
- Carry out Customer Profitability analysis
- Extensive use of Business Intelligence (BI) system [Tableau Software] and analyse the overall company’s performance.
Human Resource, Control and Risk Manager
White Palm Ltd, Mauritius
01.2011 - 01.2015
- In charge of a team, I implemented audit programmes and monitored the internal control system of the company
- As responsible of the Risk Management of the company, I implemented a Risk Management System and identified the various risks faced by the company together with their likelihood and impact
- Based on risks identified, I closely worked with the respective Head of Departments and identify solutions to mitigate such risks
- Over and above my Internal Control and Risk Management functions, I participate in strategic, financial and operational decisions of the company and carry out cost-benefit analysis of projects proposed
- I was also responsible of the cost management and participate in pricing decisions
- Scrutinize the monthly income statement and together with the Finance Manager, we monitored the variances and carry out extensive analysis and control on areas with high variances
- Over and above my Internal Control and Risk management functions, under the supervision of the Group HR Manager in October 2014, I was responsible of the Human Resource department.
Internal Auditor
New Mauritius Hotels Ltd, Mauritius
01.2006 - 01.2010
- A public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius; holding 8 beach resorts and 1 airline catering business in Mauritius
- The company also holds resorts in Seychelles and Morocco
- Overseeing the operational and financial aspects of the all business units of the group
- Performing system audits based on established internal audit program
- Identifying loopholes and formulating sound and practical recommendations to the management and audit committee
- Ensure that implementations are adhered to as agreed time frames
- Ensure that the existing policies and procedures of the group are adhered to
- Involved in fraud investigation in areas such as Food and Beverages, Economat, Maintenance.
Education
Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
2016
Master of Science - Professional Accountancy
University of London
2018
Skills
- MS Office (Advanced MS Excel user Fluent with MS Word and Powerpoint)
- Financial Analysis
- Quick Books Pro
- Manage Cash Flow
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Plan Budgets
- Performance Review
- KPI Management
- Coaching and Training
- Tableau BI (Basic knowledge of SQLs)
Timeline
Finance Manager
WeCycle Ltd, Mauritius
01.2021 - 01.2023
Finance and Admin Manager
CEAL Ltd, Mauritius
01.2020 - 01.2021
Accounts Manager
Mautourco Ltd, Mauritius
01.2016 - 01.2020
Business Analyst and Control
White Palm Ltd and Mautourco Ltd, Mauritius
01.2015 - 01.2016
Human Resource, Control and Risk Manager
White Palm Ltd, Mauritius
01.2011 - 01.2015
Internal Auditor
New Mauritius Hotels Ltd, Mauritius
01.2006 - 01.2010
Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
Master of Science - Professional Accountancy
University of London
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