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Hong Kong

Managed performance and development of the Finance team, with a particular focus on developing their management accounting knowledge and helped them improve controls in the accounts payable processDelivered accurate and timely reports to landlords, and provided other ad-hoc internal analysis to the DirectorsManaged the entire external audit process to ensure successful delivery of statutory accounts on timeKey achievements in this role were successfully introducing a regular month-end production of management accounts and ensuring the successful implementation of a new accounting system for all restaurants

London, United Kingdom

Managed performance and development of the Financial Analysis & Planning teamSupported and challenged budget holders & senior management by providing responsive and flexible financial guidance that delivers organisational and service prioritiesDelivered accurate external reporting to grant funders on a timely basisSet, controlled and monitored compliance to financial & procurement procedures as well as annual and monthly timetables

London, United Kingdom

Supported project managers and budget holders across the organisation, and advised stakeholders in financial and business implications of their decisionsSupported budget holders with preparing their annual business plans and budgetsProvided training and guidance to budget holders on business management responsibilities to help improve their skillsProduced management accounts for consolidation with forecast v actual review and variance analysis

London, United Kingdom

Completed assigned audits across EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific.Delivered an accurate, clear assessment of the control environment to senior management.Presented control weaknesses reflecting risk to the business and supporting management in identifying sensible solutions.Identified and shared best practice for worldwide processes.

London, United Kingdom

Participated in the planning of internal audits and in their execution throughout the Ferrovial group, whilst also making suggestions and providing value adding contributions where appropriate.Examined the functioning of business units within Ferrovial to check their reliability and adequacy to the Group’s standards, policies and internal and external procedures. Assisted in the preparation of reports following our testing and analysis, with the objective of the reduction or elimination of risks for relevant units within the business. Updated internal working procedures and regulations within the business, where appropriate.

London, United Kingdom

Undertook the budgeting and planning of two large clients within my portfolio.Reviewed the 2014/15 external audit plans of smaller clients for which I was the responsible manager.Assisted in the preparation and execution of induction activities to integrate September 2014 trainees into my area.

London, United Kingdom

Prepared all audit planning and managed engagement teams of two trainees on four clients within the culture, media and sport sphere.2nd audit lead for a major sporting public sector client, specifically looking at the implications of the revision of the IAS 19 accounting standard on the financial statements.Prepared meeting agendas and chaired team meetings within my department.

London

Completed all examinations for the ACA qualification, passing the Professional Stage and Advanced Stage exams first time.Team member in financial audits for domestic and international public sector clients, primarily within the culture, media and sport sector.Gained working knowledge of IFRS (and public sector application) as well as Companies Act 2006 and Charities SORP 2005 accounting and reporting requirements.Assisted with Value for Money (VfM) audit reports within the public sector, primarily focused on PFI contracts.Mentored new trainees in the workplace who joined my department.Became an internal Efficiency Ambassador to actively plan and circulate advice to promote efficient conduct of audit plans and associated fieldwork.

London

Utilised Lean principles and tools to help transform Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS) into a customer focused organisation, whilst also reducing waste from court processes.Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to provide a national approach for courts to adopt and continuously improve.Invented and utilised innovative qualitative and quantitive measures to analyse the benefits of Lean thinking.Edited and communicated key Lean messages with internal and external stakeholders.Developed the use of visual management and Team Information Boards (TIBs) throughout the organisation.