Dynamic, well-versed, and energetic individual with extensive experience in managing accounting records of the company in an accurate manner. Adept at preparing monthly management accounts including prepayments, accruals, and other similar reports to ensure smooth business workflow.Adept at budgeting, including forecasting, compiling reports, projections, and cash flow management. Can perform financial, variance, profitability, and accounts analysis. Well-versed in preparing information and proposals to facilitate decision-making and inform parent company of activity. Hold advanced certifications and diplomas in accounting from well-known institutes
With a robust background spanning five years in accounting and finance, including three monthsat a distinguished US accounting firm where I played a crucial role during tax season for individualfilings (April 15), I specialize in comprehensive bookkeeping and taxation services for diversebusinesses and individuals. Proficient in QuickBooks Online (QBO) for bookkeeping and Pro seriesfor taxation, I bring a wealth of experience in managing individual tax filings and ensuring financialcompliance across varied company portfolios. My expertise lies in individual tax filings and relatedfinancial processes
Acting as the lead on jobs undertaken. Liaising with Directors both pre and post appointment.Liaising with Solicitors to obtain legal advice on issues incorporating wrongful trading and otherantecedent transactions. Responding promptly to formal communications. Preparing statementsof affairs and estimated outcome statements. Identifying risk issues and drawing them to theattention of management. Managing, training and mentoring other staff in the team
Project: High Tide Inc - CanadaPerformed daily, weekly, and monthly cash reconciliations for multiple accounts, including bank statements, general ledger entries, and other financial records.Analyzed variances between recorded cash transactions and bank statements to identify discrepancies or irregularities.Conducted thorough investigations to determine the root causes of cash discrepancies, working closely with relevant stakeholders and departments to resolve issues promptly.Collaborated with internal teams, such as accounting, finance, and treasury, to resolve cash-related issues efficiently, ensuring timely resolution.Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of cash reconciliation processes, including records of discrepancies, investigations, and resolutions.Prepare regular reports summarizing reconciliation results and any outstandingissues.Continuously assessed cash reconciliation processes and identifiedopportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.Propose and implement process enhancements as appropriate.Adhered to company policies, financial regulations, and industry best practicesto ensure compliance and maintain robust internal controls over cashtransactions.Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting,treasury, and other relevant departments, to facilitate effective communication,knowledge sharing, and alignment of cash-related activities
Conducted month-end closing procedures for multiple clientsresulting in 100% accuracy of financial statements.Implemented new accounting software resulting in increasedefficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.Managed and trained a team of junior accountants resulting inimproved productivity and professional development.Developed and maintained relationships with clients resulting inincreased revenue and client retention
Managed daily financial operations, including accounts payableand receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.Developed and implemented accounting policies andprocedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Conducted financial analysis and reporting to support strategicdecision-making, resulting in a significant increase in revenueand profitability.Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamlineprocesses, improve financial reporting, and drive continuousimprovement initiatives, resulting in a notable increase incustomer satisfaction.Managed an $80,000 payroll for 130 employees every month byfiling and securing employee payroll information, andtransmitting and verifying payroll to Finja Payroll Software.
• Working with clients in voluntary liquidation creating documents to be sent to clients and related parties in respect of their insolvency along with communicating with affected persons.• Handling bankruptcy cases which involve accounting for assets and liabilities of the individuals involved.• Used QuickBooks to establish company accounts database and create reports and financial statements to be submitted to the companies house. Reports created include Income statement, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and abbreviated accounts of the company along with a breakdown of expenses into relative categories.• Creating s98 & s106 reports for clients meetings with creditors detailing company information and finalising a Statement of Affairs listing the clients Assets and liabilities broken down into preferential and unsecured creditors to be sworn by the director.• Preparing and filing final accounts and confirmation statements for clients including financials, notes to financials and directors report.• Preparing workings and management accounts for clients to facilitate in decision making and obtaining new finance.• Preparing and filing VAT returns and registering new businesses with HMRC for VAT.• Preparing calculations for Tax for both companies and individuals and filing their tax returns.• Running payrolls and generating payslips to be sent to clients.
Preparation and submission of different statutory reports as per SECP and statutory requirement.
•Updating Cheque payment voucher, Invoices, Accounts Payables Invoices, & Other reports as and when necessary.
•Keeping & maintaining effective control on account receivables to augment better cash flows.
•Liaising & coordinating with Banks & customers for facilitating and day to day cash management.
•Preparing bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis and passing rectification for proper settlement of the pass book & cash book.
•Carrying out the preparation of complete salary list for employees, and distribution of salary.
•Calculation of tax, and its filings.
•Preparing, reviewing & analyzing financial statements, maintaining documentation & writing and presenting reports to the senior management.
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Liaise with our Financial manager and Accounting manager to improve financial procedures
Participated in an audit engagement for different entities carrying out substantive tests of various controls and transactions.
- Took part in an AUP (Agreed Upon Procedures) for a some clients. This involved an in-depth analysis of various transactions and contracts of the client summarised in a report highlighting all the key facts and figures.Took part in preparations of Quality Control Review (QCR) performed by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan .
Assists in planning work on assigned segments of an audit.
Recommends the means of obtaining, analyzing and evaluating evidentiary data.
Reviews transactions, documents, records, reports and methods for accuracy and effectiveness.
Prepares acceptable working papers that record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment.
Holds preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with operating personnel to verify and obtain explanations of and reasons for each apparent deficiency and documents responses.
Reports audit findings and makes recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations and reductions in cost.
Assists in the performance of special reviews at the request of management.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Process vendor and supplier invoices in a timely manner, verifying accuracy,
Prepare payment voucher
Prepare cheques
Prepares and maintain pre-authorize payments monthly or as required.
Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger to general ledger monthly.
Respond to vendor inquiries as required.
Process all clients or miscellaneous payments daily or as required sub-ledger.
Maintains financial records by
analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing
special projects.
Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries.
Filing.
Assist Controlling with Planning and P&L Reporting
Review and analyze various expenditures
Support with various Reporting, such as KPI and Headcount reporting
Perform basic duties in the Financial System SAP
Support with special Finance and Controlling projects.
Accounts Receivable
Cash handling (matching and banking)
Invoicing & dispatching invoices
Prepare ageing reports
Customer follow-up
Maintain customer database
Receivable reports
Collection reports
Maintain customer credit limits
Reconciling customer accounts and statements
Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
Maintaining and updating Stock daily.
Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
Assist senior accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
Fulfill any administrative work that need assistance with.
Maintain records for samples and dispatches to customers on a daily and if need hourly basis.