Gerrit Wheatley has over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and cost analysis. He worked as a Cost Analyst and Controller for Procter & Gamble in Geneva from 2002-2014, where he coordinated costs for 7,000 products across 14 plants in Europe and created reporting tools that reduced inventory 15%. Previously from 1996-2002, he held various roles for Hilton England including Accounts Payable/Receivable and Internal Auditing. Wheatley has strong skills in Excel reporting, product cost analysis, adaptability, and customer service. He is fluent in French, English, German and has a degree in hotel secretariat studies.
Experienced purchase ledger clerc in the UK and Bilingual accountant assistant in France. I have experience in working in SME and Multinational organisations where I have proven skills in Accounting, Administration and Payroll. Having worked in the UK (dealings with US and India) and France I am aware of the different accounting practices in place in different countries. I am comfortable working autonomously and taking initiative as well as working as a part of a larger team.
A solid background in the international aviation catering and hospitality industry. With proven service in engaging and expanding long-term customer relationships and achieving goals in different performance areas.
Experienced purchase ledger clerc in the UK and Bilingual accountant assistant in France. I have experience in working in SME and Multinational organisations where I have proven skills in Accounting, Administration and Payroll. Having worked in the UK (dealings with US and India) and France I am aware of the different accounting practices in place in different countries. I am comfortable working autonomously and taking initiative as well as working as a part of a larger team.
A solid background in the international aviation catering and hospitality industry. With proven service in engaging and expanding long-term customer relationships and achieving goals in different performance areas.
1. Gerrit WHEATLEY
Chemin du Chauchey 6 CH-1185 Mont sur Rolle
+4179 2581 685 gerritwheatley@hotmail.co.uk
Finance and Accounting
WORK EXPERIENCE
2002-2014 Cost Analyst/Controller, P/L Forecasting and Reporting, Procter and Gamble
Geneva.
Cost Coordination of 7,000 products in 14 plants across Europe.
Creating a robust inventory report which led to a 15% reduction.
Loading central costs in the forecasting system without errors.
Creation of automated Excel tools to help analysts and management to
understand and optimize budgets.
Transfer of the Forecasting Department to Newcastle, with the congratulations
of top management.
1996-2002 Accounts Payable/Receivable and Internal Audit, Hilton England.
Assistant Accounts Manager; AP and AR accounting including billing "Best in
class for DSO of 40 subsidiaries".
Training of Night Managers.
Night Manager; responsible for a 150-room hotel, Setting up a Best in class
audit procedure.
Night Desk Manager; managing a team of 2-3 people and replacing the Audit
Manager.
Reservation agent for a 400-room hotel.
STRENGTHS
Creation of Excel Reporting / analytic Tools
Product costs Specialist
Versatility and adaptation speed
Customer and collaborator contact
LANGUAGES
French Mother tongue
English Mother tongue
German Spoken and written, level C1
Swiss German Spoken, level C1
IT System knowledge
Fidelio, Oracle Finance, Oracle GLDI, Q-fast, Business Warehouse, Forecast One, SAP R3 (F6P, F5P,
G4P), Advanced excel reporting
EDUCATION
2015- CFC d’employé de commerce
2002-2014 Certificate from Procter and Gamble
1996 Certificate Swiss Army promotion
1993-1995 Diploma (Ecole de secrétariat hôtelier SSH, Lausanne)
1994-1995 Certificate receptionist (Hôtel Le Bristol)
1992 Certificate high school in scientific studies