Caroline is available for hire
Hire CarolineCaroline Moore
Verified Expert in Finance
Finance Expert
Location
George Town, Cayman Islands
Toptal Member Since
December 22, 2016
Caroline is a highly qualified chartered accountant with 20 years of industry expertise who'll help you experience excellence in financial services! From owner-operated businesses to listed entities and billion-dollar hedge funds, Caroline has successfully managed complex financial models and overseen the payment of nearly a billion in assets. With a passion for freelancing, Caroline thrives on challenging projects and providing top-notch assistance to diverse clients.
Career Highlights
CFO
CBC Co., Ltd.
Senior Manager
Boutique Fiduciary Firm
Education Highlights
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales
Accredited Director
ICSA Canada
Master of Arts Degree
University of St Andrews
Certification Highlights
Business Finance Professional
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Case Studies
Industry Expertise
Other Expertise
Work Experience
CFO
2016 - PRESENT
CBC Co., Ltd.
- Performed cash flow forecasting and modeling on a future and ongoing basis.
- Provided ongoing monitoring of the financial performance.
- Assessed joint venture proposals and advised management on viability.
- Made strategic assessments of a new joint venture and product opportunities.
- Communicated with the board regarding all financial matters.
- Identified potential sources and raised working capital funding.
- Made a valuation of the business on multiple bases and negotiated the pricing for a partial sale.
- Produced detailed business plans and provided strategy consideration.
Focus areas: Profitability Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Optimization, Price Analysis, Financial Risk Assessment, Three-statement Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, CFO, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Small Business, Small Business Consultants, Small Business Management
Senior Manager
2013 - PRESENT
Boutique Fiduciary Firm
- Worked on financial modeling across a number of diverse situations from billion dollar hedge funds to million dollar forward forecasts. Responsible for the models underpinning the payment of almost a billion dollars of assets.
- Understood risks, regulatory and governance requirements—acting as an independent director/advisor.
- Assessed and managed asset portfolios across a wide range of classes.
- Reviewed and assessed fair value asset valuations for potential impairment.
- Monitored cash flows, dealt with funders and legal advisors throughout ongoing litigation situations.
Focus areas: Revenue & Expense Projections, Portfolio Analysis, Ratio Analysis, Financial Benchmarking, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Business Models
Manager - Asset Management
2008 - 2012
PwC
- Dealt with a range of clients from vanilla long/short equity funds to complex private equity structures.
- Prepared and understood complex valuation models underpinning client assets. Assessed the assumptions, critically investigated, and stress-tested the projects.
- Understood the disclosure requirements for financial statements.
- Comprehended the risks and governance requirements of a variety of businesses and their impact on financial performance.
- Reviewed client financials.
- Implemented stress testing of client books/records and financial modeling.
- Implemented extensive performance benchmarking as opposed to. industry standards.
Focus areas: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Management, Audits, Auditing, Big 4 Accounting
Auditor
2003 - 2008
PwC
- Worked across a range of companies from owner-operated to FTSE 250 listed entities.
Focus areas: Financial Reporting, Management, Audits, Big 4 Accounting
Education
2002 - 2017
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA) in Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales - UK
2016 - 2016
Accredited Director in Corporate Governance
ICSA Canada - Canada
1998 - 2002
Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy
University of St Andrews - St Andrews, UK
Certifications
SEPTEMBER 2019 - PRESENT
Business Finance Professional
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
SEPTEMBER 2006 - PRESENT
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales