CHATERAM RAMDIHAL ACCA, CIA

Chief Executive Officer / Partner

PROFILE

Mr. Ramdihal is a highly accomplished, result driven senior accounting and financial management executive with experience in finance and operations management within the private and public sectors and has the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels. Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth and maximised profits through achievements in finance management, cost reductions, internal controls, and productivity and efficiency improvements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE

RAM & McRAE, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM

Audit Manager (September 2013 – December 2015)

• Plan and schedule audit programs.
• Ensure completion of audits on time.
• Review and assess completion of audits.
• Coordinate with clients about auditing practices.
• Train and mentor audit assistants and other audit staff.
• Analyze financial data, records, reports and statements.
• Initiate internal audit controls for effective financial management.
• Maintain and update financial databases including audit findings.
• Coordinate with the management to take necessary action on audit findings.
• Integrate best practices and systems into the audit programs.
• Plan and performed value for money and forensic audits.

MAURICE SOLOMON & CO.

Audit Manager (September 2009 – July 2013)

• Plan and schedule audit programs.
• Ensure completion of audits on time.
• Review and assess completion of audits.
• Coordinate with clients about auditing practices.
• Train and mentor audit assistants and other audit staff.
• Analyze financial data, records, reports and statements.
• Initiate internal audit controls for effective financial management.
• Maintain and update financial databases including audit findings.
• Coordinate with the management to take necessary action on audit findings.
• Integrate best practices and systems into the audit programs.

CACIQUE INC.

Chief Executive Officer (September 2007 – September 2008)

• Directs and administers the development, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of the educational program, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants programme
• Directs analysis and interpretation of data (achievement and survey) through descriptive statistics and narrative methods. Acts as a resource to lecturers in analyzing student achievement data.
• Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advance study, by visiting other schools, by attending educational conferences and workshops, and by other appropriate means.
• Ensures that all activities of the school are conducted in accordance with the laws of the Guyana, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants regulations and adopted policies of the board of directors.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall financial planning of the school and for the preparation of the annual budget, and submits it to the board of directors for review and approval.
• Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with adopted budget, subject to direction and approval by the board of directors.
• Maintained adequate records for the school, including financial accounts; business and property records; and personnel, attendance, and academic records.
• Oversees the completion and submission of required reports.
• Prepares and submits for review to the board of directors, school policies, status reports, handbooks, and other documents required for overall management of the school.
• Assess facilities needs and recommends plans to the board of directors
• Attends and participates in all meetings of the board of directors
• Completes performance evaluations of all staff including lecturers

CRICKET WORLD CUP 2007 – GUYANA LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE.

Finance & Ticketing Manager (December 2005 – August 2007)

Finance Manager

• Take responsibility for overall management and delivery of the business plan.
• In conjunction with the International Cricket Council and West Indies Cricket Board, draft, monitor and assess the business and development plan
• Assess options for co-ordinating the activities, procedures and systems so as to promote common policies and practices.
• Arrange and attend territorial finance meetings and of the governing body.
• Advise the governing body on financial, managerial, staffing and service delivery issues.
• Prepare and draft the organisation’s Annual Report.
• Advise the Local Organizing Committee on compliance with all relevant legislation, e.g. Host Venue Agreement, Bid Document etc.
• Report to the Local Organising Committee on progress against agreed objectives.
• Liaise and negotiate, as appropriate, with the funding authority and other funding sources on future service delivery initiatives and developments in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
• Maintain appropriate relations with funders and make reports as necessary, ensuring compliance with any contracts.
• Maintain day-to-day financial control of the service within budget heads
• Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored.
• Advise on the proper allocation of resources.
• Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times.
• Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval by the Local Organising Committee and cabinet
• Make regular reports to the Local Organising Committee on income and expenditure.
• Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, for grant aid, for contracts and any other initiatives.
• Act as cheque signatory for and authorise expenditure up to limits as agreed by the Local Oganising Committee.

Ticketing Manager

• Liaising with venues and Ticketmaster to enable the event build onto the Ticketmaster system
• With the Hospitality Manager, arranging the production of the various ticketing passes such as VIP, guest, staff and concessionaires
• Manage the allocation and processing of subscription seating and ticket/pass distribution
• Manage the allocation and processing of complimentary tickets including opening and closing night, sponsor and government complimentary tickets, media, staff and VIP passes as required
• Arranging the delivery and set up of Ticketmaster terminals, printers and bar code scanners
• Implementing systems, internally and with Ticketmaster, which streamline the ticketing and booking process
• Ensuring a superior standard of customer service is applied across the entire organisation at all times
• Liaison with the Office Coordinator to ensure on-going maintenance of the customer data base as it relates to the ticket sales data information.
• With Ticketmaster, schedule casual box office ticketing staff at all venues
• Providing ongoing management to ensure the efficient running of all events venue box offices and the delivery of superior customer service
• Supply event information to all ticketing staff regularly including program changes, additional price points, sold out sessions and other relevant event information
• Supply CEO and senior executive staff relevant ticketing information, sales patterns and sell-out sessions
• Creating systems both internally and externally (with Ticketmaster) which enable efficient daily, weekly and end of event reporting of ticket sales and patterns
• Generating the following reports: daily, accumulated, venue, ticket type and other sales reports as required.
• On completion of the event provide a detailed report on all aspects of event ticketing and event sales, liaising with Ticketmaster to ensure all aspects of sales are reports are complete.

NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION

Financial Accountant (June 2004 – November 2005)

• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

GUYANA STORES LIMITED

Management Accountant (May 2003 – May 2004)

• Preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
• Providing a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions
• Ensuring spending is kept in line with the budget
• Informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies
• Advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions
• Analysing financial performance and so contributing to medium and long-term business  planning/forecasts
• Offering professional judgment on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance
• Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial managers
• Liaising with other function managers to put the finances and accounts in context
• monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggest improvements where needed
• Implementing risk management and internal controls

AUDIT OFFICE OF GUYANA

Auditor (April 1999 – April 2003)

• Verifies accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers
• Examines expense accounts, commissions paid to employees, loans made on insurance policies, interest and account payments, cash receipts, sales tickets, bank records, inventory and stock- record sheets, and similar items to verify accuracy of recorded data.
• Corrects errors or lists discrepancies for adjustment.
• Computes percentages and totals, using adding or calculating machines, and compares results with recorded entries.
• Plan and coordinate the various phases of the fieldwork such as staff requirements, logistics, audit programs, and time budgets.
• Evaluate the client's internal controls, prepare an audit program outlining the extent of sampling required, schedule the engagement, and document approval by the Engagement Principal.
• Follow the progress of the engagement, aid in clearing points, and resolve auditing and accounting problems.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana

Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors