Experience

CJ Wildlife

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust - Education Services, Shropshire

• Telford Old Park TF3 4NW

• Finance Manager

  • May 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Managed the central finance office for 5 academy trusts and prepared monthly management accounts covering forecasts, variances and annual budget utilisation • Investigated cost variances and updated forecasts to align with actual financials and future expectations • Migrated outdated legacy accounting systems to a new state of the art system with enhanced features • Maintained accounting procedures, prepared annual budgets and conducted segmented budgeting and forecasting • Organised and consolidated monthly accounts and collaborated with budget holders to achieve cost optimisation • Liaised with banking parties, created mandates for current accounts and transferred capital in compliance with policies • Handled monthly cash flow and dealt with utility contracts



Thomas Telford School - Academic Institution, Shropshire

• Old Park Telford TF3 4NW

• Finance Assistant & Payroll Manager

  • Jun 2016 - May 2018

  • Managed payroll operations using Payroll 50 and implemented payroll forms from inception to completion • Processed and sent pension returns to government authorities and reconciled bank and control accounts • Prepared accounts for month-end and year-end processes within set deadlines • Maintained the account teacher training program budget and identified opportunities for cost reduction • Liaised and worked closely with auditors to complete reports on time and to effectively manage financial risks



Jumbo Contracting Limited

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

  Processed invoices, organised receipts and payments, maintained accounting journals and consolidated balance sheets, reconcile of accruals prepayments, differed and accrued incomes. Prepare monthly and end of year accounts Processed invoices, organised receipts and payments, maintained accounting journals and consolidated balance sheets, reconcile of accruals prepayments, differed and accrued incomes. Prepare monthly and end of year accounts



Elwood Property Investors & Development

• Real Estate Services, Shropshire

• Solo Trade Accountant

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2016

  Maintained accounts, processed invoices and credit notes, reconciled bank statements and prepared annual reports Maintained accounts, processed invoices and credit notes, reconciled bank statements and prepared annual reports



Sinai Blues Diving Centre

• Four Seasons Resort, Egypt

• Instructor

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Created tourist guides in multiple languages and led diving courses for large groups and individuals • Created tourist guides in multiple languages and led diving courses for large groups and individuals



Aquarius Diving Centre

• Coral Sea Resort, Egypt

• Counter Manager

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

  Supervised 4 resorts, organised work for staff, processed invoices and reconciled financial accounts Supervised 4 resorts, organised work for staff, processed invoices and reconciled financial accounts



Melia Sinai Tourism Resort, Egypt

• Egypt

• Counter and Assistant Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2008

  Managed routine operations, provided training to staff, managed budgets and targets and scheduled guest requests Managed routine operations, provided training to staff, managed budgets and targets and scheduled guest requests



Jona Travel

• Tourism Services, Albania & Egypt

• Tour Leader

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Resolved customer enquiries and complaints, organised tours, processed sales and acted as an interpreter Resolved customer enquiries and complaints, organised tours, processed sales and acted as an interpreter



Albanian Red Cross/ National Blood Transfusion Centre

• Humanitarian Aid & Charity Services, Tiran Branch / Healthcare Services, Albania

• Youth Program Manager / Social Worker

  • Mar 2000 - Jan 2003

  Identified training opportunities, organised volunteering activities and supported local schools and colleges. Supported doctors and nurses, organised informative campaigns and arranged blood donation sessions Identified training opportunities, organised volunteering activities and supported local schools and colleges. Supported doctors and nurses, organised informative campaigns and arranged blood donation sessions