Experience

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Officer

  • Oct 2022 - Present



FareShare UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Finance Account Officer - (Account Payable & Receivable)

  • May 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Managing the finance inbox and incoming internal and external queries. • Liaising with suppliers and day-to-day book-keeping and accounts processing (sales, purchases, nominal ledger) ensuring appropriate approvals. • Processing weekly payments of authorised purchase invoices and expense claims by BACS. • Weekly bank reconciliation and cash management, resolving any discrepancies (including credit cards). • Dealing with the petty cash across the organisation and managing platforms and approval flows. • Overseeing credit control and customer care teams (Aged credit/debtor report). • Ensuring adequate procedures and practices are in place to comply with the GAAP and SORP. • Supporting the Finance Operations Manager with the external auditors and ensuring that all audit schedules are prepared, and reconciliations are completed on time. • Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts.



Bloom

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Financial Accountant - Finance Department - Temporary Role

  • Mar 2019 - Apr 2019

  Handled budgets and managed budget breakdowns, Input and Analysed data and Assisted administration. Handled budgets and managed budget breakdowns, Input and Analysed data and Assisted administration.



Embassy of Costa Rica

• London, United Kingdom

• Finance Officer/Office Manager - Finance and Consular Department

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2019

  During this time developing this role, I coordinate the finance and accounting functions of the Embassy. I oversee routine department activities, including bank reconciliations, office inventory, monthly closing, and financial reporting. I also ensure regulatory compliance with Costa Rican standards and regulations. Additionally, I assemble financial documents and reports, effectively communicating pertinent information to the Foreign Ministry daily. Key accomplishments in this role include: • Coordinated dissemination of legal and economic information to tourists and interested entrepreneurs. • Improved bilateral relations between Costa Rica and the United Kingdom, liaising between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and local government agencies. • Successfully spearheaded move to new premises with continued efficiency. • Effectively balanced increasing full-time duties at the embassy while completing graduate degree.



ALLUMER London - Finance Department

• London, United Kingdom

• Assistant

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  In this role, I directed the preparation of VAT returns. I oversaw reconciliation of sales and purchase ledgers, in addition to related bookkeeping issues. Facilitated the execution of wholesale orders, as well as pricing to maximize profit margins. I also identified key opportunities for the company, devising effective business plans to increase productivity. Significant achievements in this role include: • Increased office productivity, capitalizing on cross-functional collaboration with related departments. • Streamlined organizational effectiveness, optimizing administrative workload.



Dominican Republic Embassy in London- Trade and Investment Department

• London, United Kingdom

• Executive Assistant / PA to the Ambassador

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  During my time in this tenure, I actively promoted Dominican Republic presence and analyzed business opportunities at trade conferences and related events. I successfully coordinated public events to showcase the embassy. I created and implemented ad hoc interactions between the embassy and appropriate organizations. I updated and effectively utilized embassy database. I also maintained Consular Department's classified registry. Managed all documentation, informing Ambassador when particular matters necessitated particular attention. Additionally, I engaged in redacting necessary reports in English and Spanish. Selected accomplishments include: • Bolstered external relationships, serving as a liaison between the Ambassador and stakeholders during special events in and outside of the embassy. • Earned recognition for the country and brand through exceptional marketing at fairs and events. • Established and cultivated beneficial partnerships with strategic institutions.



Free Holdings

• United Kingdom
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern - PR and Marketing Department

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Coordinated relationships with strategic global partners. Championed public relations and marketing efforts across the Global Party project and all related stakeholders. Managed correspondence with Movement Magazine. Conceptualized and executed social media content for two partner luxury brands. Highlights include: • Increased productivity and optimized workload of administrative team. • Maximized brand awareness, incorporating Spanish-language promotional items. Coordinated relationships with strategic global partners. Championed public relations and marketing efforts across the Global Party project and all related stakeholders. Managed correspondence with Movement Magazine. Conceptualized and executed social media content for two partner luxury brands. Highlights include: • Increased productivity and optimized workload of administrative team. • Maximized brand awareness, incorporating Spanish-language promotional items.



An Ver S.L. Consultancy

• Málaga Area, Spain

• Executive Accountant in Finance and Tax Department

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2014

  I directed monthly payroll processing, in addition to accounts payable, payments, and transactions. Added and updated accounts within the General Ledger. Engaged in analysis of month-end and year-end accounting procedures. Facilitated accurate filing of TAX and VAT returns. Reconciled balance sheets and coordinated accounting audits. Oversaw budgeting, cash flow, and forecasts, interfacing with external auditors as necessary. Contributions include: • Maximized productivity and increased efficiency, implementing innovative measures to collaborate with clients. • Spearheaded resolution of logistics issues, presenting reasonable solutions to clients. • Boosted workload of administrative teams to increase overall productivity.