Finance Manager

• May 2023 - Present

Accounting & Finance Manager

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2023

● Oversaw and managed daily accounting and financial activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. ● Established and maintained robust accounting controls and implemented a strong chart of accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting. ● Developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures to supervise, direct, and review the work of accounting staff. ● Prepared monthly financial statements, ensuring they were accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable regulations and accounting standards. ● Reviewed internal control procedures to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and control requirements, and made recommendations for improvements where necessary. ● Administered cash flow and budget planning, successfully forecasting and projecting financial needs to ensure sufficient funds were available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements. ● Build and maintained relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations (Inland Revenue Authorities, etc.) to ensure effective communication and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. ● Conducted database reviews to ensure the security and accuracy of financial information. ● Analyzed and reconciled financial discrepancies, identifying and resolving any issues to ensure the accuracy of financial data and reports Key Achievements • Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial accounting system that resulted in a 60% increase in operational efficiency compared to the previous system. • Developed and implemented comprehensive financial policies and management reporting systems, which increased reporting efficiency by 70% and provided better insights into business performance. • Collaborated with senior managers from all departments to discuss their individual budgets and identified cost-saving opportunities, ultimately reducing overall business expenditure by 20% Show less

Accountant

• Aug 2003 - Mar 2013

● Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks software and played a crucial role in achieving desired outcomes for management. ● Developed and maintained an effective accounting system and internal controls for the setup. ● Successfully managed cash and cash flow, ensuring timely closure of daily transactions and proactively mitigating any revenue cycle risk. ● Collaborated with external auditors and prepared all required information to ensure successful completion of audits. ● Executed full spectrum of financial accounting responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, journal entries, weekly reports, general ledger, and month-end-close. ● Prepared financial statements and contributed to team efforts by accomplishing task as needed. ● Efficiently handled staff advance, settlements, leave salaries, and indemnities, Key Achievements ● Implemented a digital memo and report distribution system, resulting in a 40% reduction in department paperwork. ● Streamlined the month-end-closing process by implementing scheduled error checkpoints, leading to a decrease in errors fond at later stages. ● Mentored a new team member on company policies and work practices, resulting in increased productivity for the team. Show less

Accounts Assistant

• Feb 2001 - Jul 2003

● Proficiently operated Tally software and effectively assisted management in achieving their desired outcomes. ● Managed cash flow and reconciled accounts for banks, accounts payables, and accounts receivables on monthly basis. ● Prepared invoices, expenses reports, and payment memos with high accuracy and attention to detail. ● Actively managed accounts payable, reconciling invoices with supply orders, requisition items, or expenses items. ● Communicated with vendors on a daily basis and resolved any queries or issues in a timely manner. ● Performed administrative tasks such as filing, reporting, and tagging fixed assets, among others. ● Assisted account managers with month-end-close activities by preparing journal entries and reconciling various balance sheet and income statements accounts. ● Maintained seamless communication with the management, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and within deadlines Key Achievements ● Consistently ensured the accuracy of monthly financial reports for the company Show less