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Gordon Syms

@gordonsyms

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Senior finance professional with expertise in technology and telecom sectors.

Vietnam

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in finance that fosters innovation and collaboration.

I am a senior finance professional with extensive experience in managing finance teams and driving transformation in the technology and telecom sectors across multiple countries, including Ireland, the UK, Myanmar, and Vietnam. My commercial acumen allows me to focus on efficiencies, cost savings, and maximizing revenue potential. I have a proven track record of stakeholder management and delivering successful outcomes in various projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated decisive leadership in demanding project environments, motivating and developing finance teams across diverse cultures. My achievements include designing revenue reporting processes for significant offerings, achieving double-digit growth in customer bases, and successfully managing financial operations for major telecom projects. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to innovative financial solutions and drive organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Project Accountant

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ResilientPeople HR Training

Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)

Currently serving as Senior Project Accountant, leading revenue recognition and reporting for M&A portfolios, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and managing a team of analysts.

Revenue Recognition SAP Oracle Financial Reporting Team Leadership Compliance Accounting Standards Stakeholder Management Process Automation

Revenue Manager

VMware Cloud Software

Oct 2016 - Jul 2023 (6 years 9 months)

Managed revenue recognition for M&A entities, created financial reporting processes, and led a team to ensure accurate accounting treatment for significant revenue streams.

Revenue Recognition Financial Reporting SAP Oracle Team Leadership Compliance Accounting Standards M&A Reporting Stakeholder Management Process Automation

Financial Controller

Hutchison Asia Telecom

Apr 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Oversaw financial performance reporting for Vietnamobile, managed a finance team, and implemented process improvements to drive efficiency and growth.

Financial Reporting Team Management IFRS Process Improvement Financial Modelling Stakeholder Engagement P&L management

Senior Financial Analyst

CGI IT Consulting

Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 (6 months)

Provided project reporting for significant public sector IT projects, utilizing in-house reporting tools to deliver insights and support decision-making.

Reporting Financial Analysis Public Sector Finance Reporting Tools Stakeholder Management Data Analysis Communication Team Collaboration Problem Solving Time Management

Financial Controller

Digicel Telecoms

Nov 2012 - Jul 2013 (8 months)

Managed financial operations for a telecom startup, developed financial processes, and ensured compliance with local and international standards.

Financial Management Financial Modelling Compliance Treasury Management Process Development Stakeholder Engagement

Finance Business Partner

Experian Information Services

Jan 2007 - Nov 2012 (5 years 10 months)

Acted as a finance business partner, driving strategic planning and financial analysis to support sales and operational teams in achieving growth targets.