education and qualifications
Fellow Member of Association of Accounting Technicians.
Student Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
professional experience
After completing O' levels in Uganda, Manu came to the UK in 1972 and briefly worked for North Thames Gas (now British Gas) as data input and verification assistant in their IT department.
He joined HallMark IP as assistant to the head of Finance/Company Secretary/Executive Manager, responsible for maintaining and controlling the accounting systems and ensuring recording of financial data in accordance with relevant legislation and best accounting practice.
During his time here he has got involved in many issues including company secretarial matters, keeping minutes of the board meetings, staff recruitment, administration, liaison with suppliers, auditor and tax authorities.
languages
Hindi, Gujarati and Swahili.
personal interests
Spending time with three grown up children and keeping up to date with the latest music trends!! He belongs to a band and plays the drums. He spends spare time helping the local community in organising and managing events.