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Oldbury, England, United Kingdom

Led financial reporting and compliance efforts at Rightio, including preparing management accounts and yearly submissions. Developed and maintained monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Conducted daily reconciliation of accounts and generated ad hoc financial reports to support decision-making processes.

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

• Oversee financial operations and strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory requirements.• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks.• Collaborate with executive leadership in strategic decision-making and long-term planning to drive business growth.• Conduct thorough financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to provide insights for effective resource allocation and investment decisions.• Streamline financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in reporting structures.• Lead financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data, and providing actionable recommendations for strategic initiatives.• Represent the organization in financial matters, fostering relationships with stakeholders and participating in industry forums.

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

• Analysed and Prepared Cash Flow projections, budgets, Cost Analysis on a periodic basis to support overall financial operations, and to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.• Oversaw high-volume accounting operations with 20-person team focused on efficient budget administration, AP/AR and other financial management needs.• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.• Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.• Supported CEO and MD with special projects and additional job duties.• Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.• Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analysing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

• Maintained agile, responsive organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.• Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.• Analysed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.• Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for more than 80 personnel.• Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.• Managed tracking of 3 offices and headquarters expenses.• Decreased monthly expenditures by 35% through effectively reviewing and identifying opportunities.

Lusaka, Zambia

• Prepared Monthly, quarterly ad Yearly Income Statements.• Created new and industry specific Management Information Systems and Reporting structures.• Developed Standard Operating Procedures, and worked closely with an external ERP system development team to implement FI-CO and Inventory Modules.• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.• Managed tracking of 8 offices and headquarters expenses.• Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.• Evaluated competitor data and statistics to develop business investment strategy and drive growth.• Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.• Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.• Completed and approved journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.• Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently leading the management cash flows.• Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.• Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.• Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.• Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.

India

• Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analysing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.• Created analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.• Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.• Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.• Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.• Supported organizational expansion, establishing systems and strategies for on boarding and accommodation of new employees.• Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.• Created and maintained live Excel spreadsheet to provide real-time positions to portfolio managers.• Educated and worked with clients on ROI terms to find accurate solutions.• Boosted financial service sales by using cross-selling techniques.• Managed trades using quantitative and technological techniques.• Educated and worked with clients on ROI terms to find accurate solutions.• Boosted financial service sales by using cross-selling techniques.• Managed trades using quantitative and technological techniques.

Post Graduate Diploma In Financial Management, Finance And Financial Management Services

Post Graduate Diploma In Management Studies

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Finance

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