Jacob Raj, Fcca Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom

Acting as the financial controller, supervising and reviewing various profit centers with a combined turnover exceeding USD 700m based in UK, Liberia and Mauritius.Modelling significant capital purchases such as sale and lease back of new and second-hand ships. Mapping trading system with financial control and accounting systems.Prepares documents, journals for right of use asset (IFRS 16) .Reviews charter parties and contracts to make accounting judgements in line with IFRS 15.Liaising with CEO and CFO of shipping on making various presentation to the board members with updated business plans, analysis on business scenarios, budget forecasts, submitting actual financials and cash flow predications. Supervises teams based in Poland and Mauritius on range of accounting issues for month end, quarter end and year end closure.Modelling, reviewing with commentary on quarterly cash flow forecasts and budgets for the board meetingPrepares financial statutory accounts and management accounts for entities in the UK (FRS 101) and Liberia (IFRS).In charge of monitoring the performance of each completed voyage against budget and reporting to management on monthly basis.Assisting CFO with preparation with post joint venture financial proposals.Liaising with Internal & external auditors and tax advisers.Reviewing OPEX and CAPEX items associated with specific vessels.Dealing with Mark to Market accounting of paper hedging trades. Inter-company reconciliation on the consolidation module.Following accurate accruals and prepayments.Preparing quarterly VAT and corporate tax return on UK entities.Reviewing Accounts receivables - ageing, provisions and follow-ups for overdues.Timely payments of PAYE and corporation tax, annual P11Ds.Preparing presentation for quarterly meetings and Annual Board Meeting.Develop, monitor and maintain trading and financial systems.Perform additional duties and other functions as may be required from time to time.

Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom

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London, England, United Kingdom

E and J Accountants Limited is an accounting practice specialising in self-assessment of individuals and management of micro-entities and maritime entities.

110 Bishopsgate, London

I worked as a Product Controller for the Energy Commodities sector reconciling daily P&L journals in accordance with the trading books (Endur) and multiple foreign currency bank accounts. Monthly Gas, FX, cost of sales reconciliation and posting of accrual journals are core part of my month end roles alongside trade cash reconcilations.Also based on the accruals, I provide trade APAR listings to the financial controllers at month end and deal with semi annual and annual trading related queries and controls to external auditors.Also I update the daily cash flow and is in constant liason with credit, back office, middle office and financial controllers inorder to assist, record and control various instruments/trades.I have also done Remit Reporting on a counterparties validating their trades to the regulatory bodies.Accounting policies followed are US Gaap and IFRSAccounting system used Netsuite (Oracle)Trading system used ( Endur)

Sunbury Upon Thames

Role is focused to support the preparation of monthly management reports for two operational legal entities, also includes three holding companies.Preparation of month end journals (commission, accrued revenue, fees, premium, bad debt and credit card liability).Preparation of departmental bonus structures and calculation of those bonus in respect to their allocated KPI’s.Preparation of information required for the UK Broker FCA regulatory and ONS reporting requirements.Verifying and agreeing commission rates and amounts on sales ledger and then processing sale orders.Liaising with internal or external parties to ensure the timely and accurate resolution of any issues raised with any of the reconciliation with group standards.Cash flow forecast for the next quarter and explanation of adverse variance with appropriatejustificationAssist with the preparation of annual schedules and supporting documents for completion ofexternal and any other regulatory auditThis role also undertakes the responsibilities previously held within the company as an AssistantAccountant.This role directly reports to the Head of financial Reporting. The role has helped me maintain a strong financial internal control framework along with maintenance of Group accounting policies and procedures to ensure that there is good corporate governance.

Twickenham, United Kingdom

Accounting system used bespoke Access Dimensions integrated with excel.Role is focused to support the preparation of monthly management reports for two operational legal entities, also includes three holding companies.Preparation of month end journals (commission, accrued revenue, fees, premium, bad debt and credit card liability).Transfer pricing option examined on individual invoices between intercompany divisions.Aged creditor and debtor reconciliation for operational and corporate accounts. Aged creditor and debtor suspense accounts are also monthly reviewed, communicated and resolved.Assisting the audit team in gathering journal data, providing evidence and explanation on inquired journal postings.Verifying and agreeing commission rates and amounts on sales ledger and then processing sale orders. Balance sheet reconciliation, identifying areas requiring adjustments and posting adjustments.Overhead cost analysis where identification cost drivers as well as cost patterns and forecasts are analysed hence reported to management.Monthly accrual, prepayment and assets reconciliationBank Reconciliation for multiple accounts.Purchase and sales ledger postings through Access Dimensions.Payroll inquiries and adjustments such as mandatory court deductions, childcare vouchers and employee loans.Mandatory FCA calculation and transfers for inter-company divisional brands.Examining trial balance and balance sheet movements within the month and reconciling movements within the year.Reviewing expense forms and inquiring elements associated with PSA.Documentation of the new accounting system procedures, testing its deficiencies and controls. Reviewing that the opening balances are carried across to the new system correctly. Cash flow forecast preparation and filling.Arranging purchase ledger, ad-hoc payments and managing inter division transfers.

London, United Kingdom

Accounting system used was Microsoft Dynamics CRM integrated with relogic and concur expensesystem.Daily bank reconciliation for multiple accounts of different currencies; processing companyinvoices including, approval through procurement system, posting to the accounting system,payment through corporate banking system and filing.Following up on supplier and internal queries, processing and payment of expense reports;maintaining accounts receivable ledger.Assisting auditors with end of year audit, arranging ad-hoc payments by BACs, interaction withother offices, preparing and distributing invoices for separate accounts.Inducting the accounting team on the Accounts payable function based in parent counterpart inthe US for the transition of roles.This role enabled to attain experience as a corporate financial account assistant and enhanced myknowledge of fund accounting and the effects of stock markets on long term maturity funds.

 To scan, train and process purchases invoices in Metastorm Systems. To balance creditor ledger accounts in Excel. To operate SUN Accounting software. This role gave me insights of preparing Accounting journals in a medium to large limitedcompany.

 Entering patient details and updating their records on IAPTUS. Answering phone enquiries from patients, doctors and clinicians. Checking waiting list on Excel and prioritising appointments for patients with special needs and longer waiting times. Greeting patients at reception and directing them to their appropriate clinicians. This role has further enhanced my communication with clients and improved my data entry skills.

 Taking responsibility in the absence of team supervisor and helping junior staff with the database merging. Electronically merging records, pulling notes, physically merging them, and tracking patient notes to tight deadline. This role improved my leadership, team working and organisational skills.

Acca Qualified Chartered Accountant, Member

Exam Qualified as of Jan 2018 PER signed off as of June 2019

Acca, Acca, Exam Qualified

F5 Performance Management F8 Audit and Assurance P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics P2 Corporate Reporting P3 Business Analysis P7 Advanced.

Finance And Accountings Bsc (Hons), Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Brunel Cricket ClubFinal year dissertation" The determinants of corporate social and environmental disclosure"..

A Levels And Gcse'S, Mathematics, Philosophy And Ethics (Religious Studies) And Government & Politics., Abb For A Levels And Abbcccccc & Distinction For Gcse'S

Activities and Societies: Assistant Head Boy on which the role included being Year Seven Student Representative and being on the student.