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Project ManagementFinancial sourcingCash flow management

Review of annual Financial StatementsDebt CollectionRelocation of Firm to new office premises and supervision subcontractorsProcurement of office furniture for the Firm's relocation to the new premises

Finance and Administration which involved the day to day running of the firm from a financial and Administrative perspectivePreparation of annual financial statementsPreparation monthly management accountsPreparation of monthly payrollUpdate and reconciliation of all client accountsPreparation and submission of all monthly and statutory returns being Pay as you earn (PAYE), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax and Income TaxRenewal and updating of all accounting and payroll licensesAnnual performance appraisals of staffPreparation of annual budgets and post year reviewsNegotiation of all financial leasesProcurement of the firm's fixed assets and softwareSet up of Medical scheme for the firmSet up of fixed asset registerOversaw the re-branding of the firm, by sourcing for all necessary stationery for locally and internationallyManagement of Cash flows for the firm on a daily basis by using a weekly treasury positionProject management of office relocation from smaller to bigger premises, managing subcontractors and the lease negotiation at Base Office ParkSet up of Car and Fuel policies

Financial services such as special purpose vehicles (SPV), Trusts, investment companies etc

Planning for engagements in terms of budgeting and staff allocationManaging of teams and coaching of Associatesliaising between the client and manager/ partnerManaging of manager and partner time on engagements with regards to reviews and meetings with the clientStaff appraisals and providing feedback to the manager as wellAdvising clients with regards to financial statement disclosures and presentationMaking recommendations with regards to internal controlsI have performed audits with financial statements prepared under both UK GAAP and IFRS. My engagements have involved the following types of companies;Managed Fund regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission, such as;Open and closed ended fundsProperty fundsManaged Trust companies regulated by the Jersey Financial Services CommissionSpecial Purpose Vehicles (SPV)Prudential returns for banksCharities

My role involved the following;Planning of audits with regards to staff allocation and timetablesSupervision of staff Staff appraisalsPoint of liaison between the client and the PartnerReview of work done by seniors and associatesReview of client financial statementsPreparation of financial statements in instances where clients did not prepare them

Audit planningClient and Partner liaisonReview of audit work by associatesTax computationsbudgeting

My role involved the following;Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Board of Directors on financial matters.Preparation of monthly management accounts using PastelPreparation for Annual General meetingsPreparation of payroll using MicroBudgetingConsolidation of financial statementsPreparation and planning for annual auditsSupervision of the internal audit function

Actual audit executionPlanning of auditsbudget reviews

actual audit execution

Audit executiontraining of audit assistant I

Training of audit i & ii assistantsactual audit field workplanningbudget input