Restructuring Financial Operations for Retail Group
Accounting & Finance

Restructuring Financial Operations for Retail Group

"We helped a leading regional retail group restructure their accounting department, migrate to cloud-based ERP, and cut operational losses."

Division Accounting & Finance
Industry / Sector Retail & Consumer Goods
Client Confidential Corporate Client
Duration 6 Months
Engagement Year 2025

1. The Challenge

The client had decentralized accounting records across 15 store outlets. This resulted in delayed monthly close (taking 25 days), inventory leakages, and inaccurate tax filings that attracted high audit penalties.

2. Strategic Approach & Methodologies

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Phase 1: Operations Diagnostic

Conducted a detailed audit of accounting cycles and identified key inventory leakage points.

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Phase 2: Systems Consolidation

Integrated cloud-based ERP across all outlets, centralizing data in real time.

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Phase 3: Standardized SOPs

Trained staff on centralized cash handling, reconciliations, and inventory checkouts.

3. Deployed Solutions

We deployed a Virtual CFO package to rebuild their financial controls, centralized general ledger operations on NetSuite, and set up a centralized treasury hub.

"Philfred Business Solutions completely transformed how we look at our numbers. We now have absolute clarity on margins daily."
— Executive Representative, Client

Measurable Results

From 25 days to 4 days Reduction in monthly closing time
98% decrease in discrepancies Inventory leakage reduction
USD 45,000 saved annually Savings in tax penalties

Advisory Team

K

Kwame Boateng, FCA

Head of Accounting & Finance

P

Philip Fredrick

Managing Partner & Chief Strategist

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