• Zara was tasked in optimising forecasting process for the client through understanding as is processes, identifying risks, process inefficiencies and governance issues. She was responsible in mapping the forecast process and identifying pain points, controls and systems that feed into the forecasts on Visio• Zara was responsible for drafting the weekly progress report for the client and ensuring its timely distribution to keep the client informed of ongoing activities.• She compiled information from various business cases provided by the client to populate the project report and identify key inputs, systems, and outputs.Deferred Income Project• Zara was tasked with auditing and analysing more than 500 student accounts to verify the correct application of deferred income treatment for student fees• The process involved data entry and analysis using Excel, as well as utilising 2 additional systems, Agresso and UnitE. Zara was also responsible for explaining her accounting treatments and recordingthem in Excel for review by the University.Documentation of high-level processes• Zara supported with an eight-week engagement to document, at a high level, to-be finance processes.• Zara’s primary responsibilities included; facilitating record process walkthrough sessions with SME’s and documented process narratives using the company provided Word template.• Additionally, she created supporting process flow diagrams in Visio. Given the large number of processes within scope and the tight timeframe, Zara worked independently and engaged directly withclient stakeholdersCovid Grant Applications Financial Assessment• Zara's role included filling out Excel and cost reporting templates for theassessors to base their recommendations. This role was very timesensitive and once she was done with her application, proceeded tohelp other members of the team with general support.

• Managing data reconciliation, processing and reporting on some of the following allocated areas- Bank, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Accruals, Credit cards Prepayments and Payroll Raising and generating Sales Invoices on a weekly basis. Posting reallocation journals for different cost centres.• Processing all transactions, continually checking that codes are correct to ensure accurate postings.• Developing strong relationships and regularly liaising with other departments and offices to check and ensure correct coding and reconciliation. • Performing data reconciliation for all month end, quarterly, and year end activities, checking items are posted on databases and systems, within the required time frame, and providing full commentary on items not reconciled and following up until resolved.• Preparing and processing payments (including foreign payments) ensuring accurate codes and updating relevant registers, reports, systems and databases. • Preparing reports and journals for management review, utilising the correct data, and liaising with others to ensure accuracy and to investigate any unexpected items, circulating relevant reports to the correct audience.• Assisting with financial reporting for Audits, helping prepare donor reports• Assisting in setting up appropriate systems and controls for financial integrity. Helping with Purchase Ledger Support as well as maintaining detailed finance documentation Supporting the Finance Manager and Deputy Director of Finance on delivery of information during year end processesConducted an internal audit for ActionAid Denmark

• Processing purchase invoices on BluQube and presently on Sun 6.3, ensuring that appropriate controls are maintained.• Processing staff expenses, eye test reimbursements, season ticket loans and float requests.• Liaising with wider stakeholders including staff and suppliers; support their queries in a timely manner. Enabling strong relationships with other departments• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and being the outward face for the organization• Supporting the Finance team in the delivery of information to support the year end process as requested including Audit and Year End.• Assisting with ad hoc projects as and when needed such as assisting with invoice queries during the audit of the POWER project, setting up of new suppliers and running payment runs during holiday covers.• Managing the finance inbox, resolving queries while adhering to company’s policies and procedures and escalating queries to the Senior Finance Officer where necessary• Taking part in personal development courses and workshops on women empowerment to add value to the organization.• Helping stakeholders understand the processes and assist them in resolving any queries around the purchase ledger system and directing them to the appropriate member of team.• Updating and maintaining the Acquisition invoice log and holding weekly catch up sessions with the Budget Holder to resolve any queries on outstanding items where necessary• Assisting with the formatting of management accounts.• Reconciliating Season ticket loan and Bike 2 Work loans• Processing Payment Runs on Sun 6.3• Attending various trainings and workshop sessions for Sun 6.3• Processing all transactions, continually checking coding.• Processing of manual payments (in GBP) as well as International payments (in USD etc)• Work Buddy mentor to the Humanitarian Team Assistant