Maxwell Denny
99 Essequibo Avenue, D'Aguiar's Park, EBD
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Banks DIH Limited
01.2000 - Current
- Responsible for directing the financial activities of the company’s food division, which includes financial planning and control, management accounting and reporting
- Implementing board policies to mitigate risks and enhance governance within the organization
- Project team member on projects to implement strategic change, new investment and anti-fraud initiatives.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Spearheaded implementation of financial software systems to enhance productivity and reporting capabilities.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Assistant Accountant
Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation
06.1995 - 01.1998
- Served in the capacity of a supervisor with responsibility for payroll, financial accounting, treasury management and reviewer of general ledger reconciliations.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Supported audit preparation efforts by compiling relevant documents and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Prepared accurate financial statements for management review, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Facilitated smooth payroll processing by accurately entering employee data and verifying tax withholdings based on current regulations.
- Monitored bank account activity regularly, identifying potential errors or fraudulent transactions for swift resolution.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings, providing valuable financial insights to inform strategic decision-making by business leaders.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Strategic Professional -
University of Guyana -
University of Guyana -
Skills
- Consummate professional with over twenty-four years of accounting and managerial experience; knowledgeable in developing and implementing financial systems, strategies and processes that can mitigate risks, enhance internal controls, and promote good governance
- Excellent project support professional and change agent for strategies that can maximize the use of scarce resources in keeping with corporate/project objectives
- IT skills include proficiency in networking, database management, internet and emailing, spreadsheet and the MS Office suite Working knowledge of accounting/business software such as, Zero, QuickBooks, IBM iSeries, DB2, Sage and Oracle, to name a few
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Management
- Performance Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Forecasting
- Human Resources
- Investment Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Project finance
- KPI Management
Biodata
49, Guyanese, English
Page
2
Volunteer Experience
- Trustee for Employees’ Investment Fund and member of several oversight committees with present employer.
- Member of benevolent and charitable institutions.
- Finance Manager of District 81, Caribbean Toastmasters.
- Executive member of Guyana Powerlifting Federation.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Banks DIH Limited
01.2000 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation
06.1995 - 01.1998
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Strategic Professional -
University of Guyana -
University of Guyana -
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