Experience

Logistics Company

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Accountant

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Loughborough Building Society

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim accountant

  • Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

  Assist the financial controller in the review and year end preparation of the financial statements.  Provide support to the Financial Management Team when necessary.  Work with Auditors to ensure that a satisfactory report is achieved at all times.  Assist on tasks that require the maintenance and manipulation of excel spreadsheet. Assist the financial controller in the review and year end preparation of the financial statements.  Provide support to the Financial Management Team when necessary.  Work with Auditors to ensure that a satisfactory report is achieved at all times.  Assist on tasks that require the maintenance and manipulation of excel spreadsheet.



Calor Gas Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Accountant

  • Mar 2022 - Sep 2022

  Working with stakeholders from across the finance function to job shadow, execute activities, implement improvements and embed financial procedures. Enabling BAU activities to be supported whilst the colleagues are taken out of these roles to work on the UAT of the new SAP implementation and script testing. To critically analyse, challenge and report upon financial and operational data. To support in month end activities, balance sheet reconciliations, Capital analysis and other financial accounts tasks. Producing and communicating financial and other KPI information with non-finance colleagues on a monthly basis



SKV business partners

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Managing Director

  • May 2021 - Sep 2022

  Provide bestspoke partnering solutions to help in business growth , change and ERP implementation. Provide bestspoke partnering solutions to help in business growth , change and ERP implementation.



Evolution Power Tools

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Business Partner

  • Jul 2021 - Feb 2022



Joules

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Interim compliance and tax specialist-EU markets

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2021



Arrow Electronics

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Ledger Accountant

  • Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  Duties and responsibilities: ▪ - Month end review of the French entity GL ▪ - Quarterly group reporting and consolidation ▪ - Intrastat and VAT reports extraction ▪ - Balance sheet reconciliations and FX revaluation ▪ - Preparing and uploading of accruals journals ▪ - SOX compliance work ▪ - Liaise with auditors as and when requested. ▪ - Ad hoc change and transformation project work. Duties and responsibilities: ▪ - Month end review of the French entity GL ▪ - Quarterly group reporting and consolidation ▪ - Intrastat and VAT reports extraction ▪ - Balance sheet reconciliations and FX revaluation ▪ - Preparing and uploading of accruals journals ▪ - SOX compliance work ▪ - Liaise with auditors as and when requested. ▪ - Ad hoc change and transformation project work.



Tower Hamlets Homes

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Duties and responsibilities:  Prepare key financial information to be presented by the management accountants to budget holders and senior management.  Assist in the production of spreadsheets used to interpret financial data.  Support the interim capital accountant, Finance Manager and Head of Finance by preparing journals and providing variance analyses.  Perform ad hoc administrative tasks and act as an assistant to the Interim management accountants. Duties and responsibilities:  Prepare key financial information to be presented by the management accountants to budget holders and senior management.  Assist in the production of spreadsheets used to interpret financial data.  Support the interim capital accountant, Finance Manager and Head of Finance by preparing journals and providing variance analyses.  Perform ad hoc administrative tasks and act as an assistant to the Interim management accountants.



ABACUS ACCOUNTING & TAXATION CONSULTANTS LTD

• United Kingdom
• Accounting

• Accountant

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Duties and responsibilities:  Preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns.  Advising clients on bookkeeping processes, networking with the local business community,  Business development and resolving client queries.  Regular management reports to clients and commentaries to Directors on business performance.  Bookkeeping on behalf of multiple clients to include sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Duties and responsibilities:  Preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns.  Advising clients on bookkeeping processes, networking with the local business community,  Business development and resolving client queries.  Regular management reports to clients and commentaries to Directors on business performance.  Bookkeeping on behalf of multiple clients to include sole traders, partnerships and limited companies



Unison

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  - Implement and assist with signatory list control process - Assisting with the preparation of monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliation. - Preparing quarterly financial statements for small fund accounts. - Providing regular management reports to budget holder and commentaries to Finance Manager on budget variances. - Documenting system/ business processes and assisting in their development - Provide support to the Financial Management Team. - Implement and assist with signatory list control process - Assisting with the preparation of monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliation. - Preparing quarterly financial statements for small fund accounts. - Providing regular management reports to budget holder and commentaries to Finance Manager on budget variances. - Documenting system/ business processes and assisting in their development - Provide support to the Financial Management Team.



Founder - SKV Conseil ltd

• Mauritius

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2017

  About my business: Consultancy, Advisory and business analysis reporting to clients. Designing and implementing an operating financial model that works for clients businesses. Finance shared services and outsourcing – helping clients define what they want to achieve from shared services and outsourcing – and then making it happen. Effective finance processes – making processes more effective for financial management. Finance technologies – sourcing and implementing the technology you need to improve financial management services. Cost to serve – developing a clearer picture of the costs involved in providing products and services – so that management can make informed decisions on growth and profitability. Supply chain finance – reducing costs, improving cash-flow and enhancing working capital right across the supply chain.Duties and responsibilities: Leading the consultancy company vision. Setting the overall strategic direction of the company alongside the board. Planning and implementing long term business strategies to achieve the company’s objectives. Devising a 5-year plan and working with other board members to oversee its implementation. Review the company’s financial performance. Working closely with the Sales Director on sales strategy and approach to winning new business. Carrying out regular SWOT analysis to mitigate any potential risks through industry and market changes. Speaking at events and exhibitions on behalf of the company. Looking for opportunities to increase efficiencies and speed up processes across the business. Implementing new processes and procedures across the business. Setting company-wide KPI’s to gauge company performance in all areas. Working closely with the Sales Director and Sales Team to land large accounts. Setting company budgets and forecasts. Reporting results to the shareholders on a quarterly and annual basis. Analyzing opportunities for growth in market segments to drive profitability.



co founder - VKV Accountants LLP

• Mauritius

• Finance Business Partner

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2017

  About the business :Provide Accounting services to SME's . We know how important it is for you to maintain good bookkeeping records; how much money you have, where it came from, and how you spend it. Is bookkeeping and administration getting in the way of you doing what you do best? Let us show you how we can provide our services for all your bookkeeping and financial needs and let you get back to growing your business. Not only is bookkeeping a key to running any business efficiently, but keeping everything organized is another challenge that we can help you solve. We a trained staff that will come in and keep your filing up to date at all times. There is nothing worse then to have a customer on the phone and not be able to find a file! We can help you with all your important administrative tasks. VKV Accountants LLP is dedicated to providing these services in a convenient and efficient manner to businesses and individuals like you. No matter where you are located, our services can be utilized. With today's technology and the Internet, virtual bookkeeping is only an e-mail away.



LONDON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION LIMITED BANKING

• London, United Kingdom

• Finance Officer Reporting and business support

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  * Post items to the relevant G/L accounts as appropriate * Review all accruals / prepayments to ensure that these are correctly set up in line with expected payments /receipts * Ensure accurate and timely processing of fixed assets accounting information in line with regulatory requirements and guidelines * Ensure completeness of the fixed asset register and compliance to the fixed asset policy * Oversee the asset verification process Monthly P/L Control and Reporting – Income * Ensure that all revenues are correctly recorded to maintain P/L integrity * Check to ensure alignment with the budget and review the P/L for reasonability * Assist in the P/L and monthly variance analysis * Assist in the development of an effective management reporting pack that provides granularity of all P/L and B/S items * Assist in the support the business in terms of product profitability and branch performance * Undertake month –end procedures Balance Sheet Management & Business Support * Assist colleague with Treasury Management – forecasting of the cash –flow for branches , ensuring optimum allocation of cash and investments * Assist with the capital raising and related issues to ensure compliance with the PRA requirements on capital adequacy * Assist with the compilation of forecasts and annual budgets * Work with the branches to assist with Branch / Product profitability reports * Assist with the review of reporting and MI generation, in order to enable detailed analysis of performance and decision making * Build a network in the business , developing positive working relationships Audit ( Internal and External) * Work with Internal Audit to ensure that a satisfactory report in achieved at all times * Support the Head of Finance in all activities during the interim/ final audits including preparation of audit files/ collation of information.* Monitor cash reserves and investments* Manage 2 Finance Administrators * Provide training to junior staffs and interns



Office Angels

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Working as a Temporary consultant in Accounting and Finance analyst related Assignments

  • Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

  Liaising with clients and answering queries Assist with year end procedures and liaising with auditors Supervision and training of Financial Administrators Preparation and review of monthly journals; prepayments, accruals, salaries & depreciation Completion of VAT reporting requirements Assist in Reconciliation processes for Auditing purposes Building strong relations with clients. Pro-active with latest accounting software. Strong IT skills and sound knowledge of excel. Strong analytic skills and good attention to detail. Strong time management and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Strong communication skills.



Helios Towers

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Accounts payable Accountant

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

  Workload relating to Accounts payable : •Assist in project related to Invoicing control. •post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records using SAP by Design •reconcile accounts payable transactions •monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date •research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues •maintain vendor files •correspond with OPCO's ( operating countries) and respond to inquiries • assist with month end closing Workload relating to other financial duties: •Assist in the implementation of ERP accounting system SAP by design. •Train new and temporary staffs on standard operating procedures. • Prepare and provide supporting documentation for audits • Assist in the preparation of monthly VAT returns for foreign operating countries • Assist in the preparation of one specific operating country monthly local Tax payments ( witholding tax ) adhering to the foreign taxation rules. • Enhance communication interaction through knowledge transfer and training by travelling to the operating countries. Face to face interaction is the best communication tool.



AK ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES LTD.

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VAT Accountant

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

  Responsibilities: Reporting to Senior accountant and the business partner. Duties Manage a portfolio of 52 clients from start to finish i.e setting up of client business to submission of financial accounts. Work perform in relation to VAT: • Registering and deregistering clients for VAT.; • Managing written communications , requesting paper work to prepare VAT issued at the beginning of each quarter; • Assurance that client’s business complies with its statutory and legal obligations; • Conduct reviews of VAT returns and accounting documentation and complete VAT returns; • Preparing the VATs using Excel or Sage Accounts Production; • Advising clients on their VAT liability and file the VAT returns online; • Ensuring that all VATs for a quarter is completed within strict time limit; • Reviewing the VAT work of trainee staffs and ensuring that they adhere to the time budgeted to prepare the VAT returns; • Holding meetings with clients to discuss their VAT liabilities; • Negotiating with the HM Revenue to agree a payment plan in the event that clients are unable to pay their VAT liabilities; and • Invoice clients based on the time spent to perform their VAT work. Work performed in relation to VAT Advise • Advise client as to which VAT scheme is most appropriate (Accruals, Cash Accounting or Flat rate). Work performed in relation to Self-Assessment Tax Return. • Preparation of Profit and Loss accounts for individuals and Partnerships (including the allocation of salary and share of profits to the individual partners); • Preparation and filing of Partnerships tax returns online; • Preparation and filing of individuals and Partners tax returns online



Estate solutions Ltd.

• London, United Kingdom

• Sales Negociator

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

  Work in relation to Sales on new build site : -Meet & welcome prospective buyers -Sell not only the property but the overall environment of the build site -Overcome objections in an endeavour to gain commitment to purchase -Log full details including status and source of enquiry -Progress sale to ensure contract deadlines and legal completion expectations are met -Be constantly aware of the legal, mortgage and build position on each plot -Maintain contact with the estate agency ensuring objectives are met -Liaise with sales admin team to trigger completion notice



AAT comptabilite et conseil

• Paris Area, France

• accounts assistant

  • Oct 2005 - Oct 2008

  - Assist the team with daily book-keeping of clients business - Assist with VAT returns for a varied client base - Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements for a varied client base. - Preparing internal reports and monthly management accounts of the company under supervision of the senior accountant. - Assist the team with daily book-keeping of clients business - Assist with VAT returns for a varied client base - Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements for a varied client base. - Preparing internal reports and monthly management accounts of the company under supervision of the senior accountant.



Moore Stephens Mauritius ( former Dhalia associates)

• Mauritius

• Trainee accounts assistant

  • Apr 2000 - Jun 2002

  - Processing and posting supplier invoices. - Maintaining track of all credit and debit card card payments. - Keeping track of Bank, credit cards and petty cash reconciliations. - Preparing accounts and producing reports for management. - Assist with Payroll procedures and PAYE returns when required -Assist in the preparation of VAT returns. - Help when required with other Ad hoc duties. - Processing and posting supplier invoices. - Maintaining track of all credit and debit card card payments. - Keeping track of Bank, credit cards and petty cash reconciliations. - Preparing accounts and producing reports for management. - Assist with Payroll procedures and PAYE returns when required -Assist in the preparation of VAT returns. - Help when required with other Ad hoc duties.