Experienced project manager adept at data oversight, risk resolution, and regular reporting to managers. Skilled in analyzing project performance for improvement opportunities. Ready to apply these strengths to excel in a Financial Controller role.•Project Oversight & Management: Lead and monitor project progress, proactively identifying potential risks and ensuring strict adherence to schedules and budget constraints.•Performance Analysis & Reporting: Conduct thorough analysis of project performance, highlighting areas for improvement and presenting detailed reports on project status and financials for management review.•Financial Management & Client Billing: Oversee project accounting, manage client billing for services rendered, and efficiently handle payment collections to maintain healthy cash flow.•Risk Resolution & Mitigation: Address and resolve project-related issues swiftly, minimizing impact on timelines and budgets while maintaining project integrity.•Preparation for Financial Controller Role: Leverage project management and financial analysis experience to transition seamlessly into a Financial Controller role.

●VAT Compliance & Reporting: Expertly managed VAT return preparation and submission, ensuring full compliance with local regulations on a monthly and quarterly basis.●Tax Data Verification: Conducted thorough checks to verify the accuracy of information from financial departments, ensuring precise tax reporting and adherence to tax laws.●Tax Filing & Analysis: Played a crucial role in tax filing by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing financial and operational data, contributing to accurate and prompt submissions.●Unclaimed Property Management: Managed unclaimed property responsibilities, including data collection, due diligence, and state filings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.●Cross-Department Collaboration: Worked closely with various departments to support tax-related functions, ensuring compliance with diverse tax requirements, and enhancing overall efficiency.●Tax Reconciliation Projects: Led tax reconciliation projects by gathering and analyzing data, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with tax regulations.●Sales & Use Tax Audits: Audited sales and use tax returns for accuracy, communicated with state authorities about tax returns, new store locations, and tax permits.●Tax Law Research & Objections: Researched and interpreted tax laws to respond to notices and file objections related to delinquent or deficient tax payments, successfully mitigating potential liabilities.●Tax Software Implementation: Spearheaded the implementation of new tax preparation software, transitioning to a paperless record-keeping system that significantly enhanced efficiency and streamlined tax processes.●Expertly calculated Zakat, ensuring compliance with Islamic principles and maximizing charitable contributions.●Conducted Zakat data analysis, prepared reports, and advised on best practices to ensure compliance with religious and regulatory standards.

Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations updated the general ledger and completed year-end closing processes. Streamlined balance sheet practices and reviewed financial reports to enhance productivity and profitability. Developed detailed spreadsheets for trend analysis, revenue forecasts, and expense management. Provided strategic guidance on financial management and planning for corporate stakeholders.●Balance Sheet Management: Conducted comprehensive balance sheet reviews for board approval and performed in-depth financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making.●Reporting and Analysis: Generated detailed monthly and quarterly financial performance reports, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.●Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving measures and optimize financial processes.●VAT Compliance: Managed the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.●Data Analysis: Interpreted and analyzed data using statistical techniques, producing ongoing reports and insights.●Data Management: Collected and supported data from primary and secondary sources, aiding in identity verification and complex data set analysis.●Data Quality: Filtered and cleaned data, identifying and correcting errors to ensure accuracy and reliability.●Process Improvement: Collaborated with management to prioritize business and information needs, defining, and implementing new process improvement opportunities.

Oversaw various financial tasks, including cash management, credit transactions, and account reconciliations. Conducted thorough reviews of expenses, assets, and net worth, ensuring accuracy through meticulous tracking of accounts, payroll, budgeting, and bank reconciliations.●Account Reconciliation: Verified, posted, and reconciled accounts payable and receivable to maintain accuracy and integrity.●Reporting: Generated comprehensive and error-free accounting reports, summarizing financial information with precision.●Financial Analysis: Analyzed financial data to identify errors and areas for improvement, providing actionable recommendations.●System Improvement: Reviewed and recommended modifications to accounting systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.●Team Management: Managed accounting assistants and contributed to the establishment of financial standards and best practices.●Financial Preparation: Prepared financial statements and budgets and assisted in closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.●Process Documentation: Developed and documented business processes to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.

Led complex finance projects for senior management, managing financial reports, prepaid accounts, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals. Executed journal entries and ensured precise documentation within the financial management system.●Financial Reporting and Reconciliation: Oversaw the preparation of financial reports, executed journal entries, and managed month-end accruals with meticulous documentation.●Bookkeeping and Reconciliation: Proficient in bookkeeping, including journal entries and monthly bank reconciliations.●Cash and Inventory Management: Managed petty cash, issued approved cheques, and supervised inventory documentation to ensure accuracy and control.●Accounts Payable Coordination: Coordinated payables payments and supported various accounting tasks to maintain efficient financial operations.●Staff Recruitment and Management: Recruited, hired, and coordinated staff, and developed protocols to enhance productivity and efficiency.●Stakeholder Mediation: Functioned as a liaison between patients, families, and care staff to address concerns and ensure smooth operations.●Expense Oversight: Monitored expenses, ensured accurate employee payments, and conducted performance reviews to align with financial goals.●Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with state and federal laws through effective policy implementation and adherence to regulations.