ABRAHAM ARSHAD
Wolverhampton,UK
Summary
Finance professional with expertise in financial forecasting, budget administration, and cash-flow management. Proven ability to develop comprehensive annual budgets through strong analytical and research skills. Committed to driving continuous improvement in departmental processes and workflows.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Manager (Volunteer) / Trustee
SEDSConnective
Brighton, UK
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed project finance and budgeting for over 15 charity initiatives.
- Developed financial strategies to enhance organisational efficiency and sustainability.
- Generated financial reports monthly, quarterly, and annually for Board of Trustees and auditors.
- Oversaw Xero accounting system, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports to optimise fund allocation for restricted and unrestricted funds.
- Compiled end-of-project and annual financial statements under SORP rules.
- Liaised with Charity Commission and HMRC to fulfil reporting obligations.
- Handled Gift Aid claims, bank reconciliation, and maintained financial documentation.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
Finance Volunteer
MS Society
Coventry, UK
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepared management accounts and budget-holder reports to support financial planning.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring meticulous record-keeping.
- Tracked expenses within budget limits to maintain financial integrity.
- Executed year-end audits with external auditors, facilitating accurate financial reporting.
- Updated financial policies and procedures to align with best practices.
- Ensured compliance with regulations for all financial transactions.
- Investigated discrepancies and proposed corrective actions to enhance accuracy.
- Oversaw grant applications and funding proposals, securing essential financial support.
Accountant
SZ Communication
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Finalised reports by managing end-to-end accounting cycle efficiently.
- Created budgets and forecasts to support management decision-making.
- Reviewed surplus, income, expenses, and assets for accurate financial assessments.
- Tracked financial performance through quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Performed daily cash management, payroll processing, and reconciliations.
- Led monthly account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Optimised accounting systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Market Research Analyst Intern
Plantics B.V
Rotterdam, Netherlands
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Produced real-time reports on market trends for strategic decision-making.
- Analysed customer preferences for biodegradable products to enhance marketing efforts.
- Tracked competitor offerings and developed pricing models to optimise competitiveness.
- Identified marketing channels and strategies to increase brand visibility.
- Utilised statistical software SPSS to analyse data sets and provide actionable insights.
- Assisted in developing effective research methodologies for robust data collection.
- Analysed market trends for better investment strategies.
- Enhanced revenue growth by identifying promising investment opportunities.
Accounts Assistant
Lahore Christian High School
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Disbursed staff salaries accurately and on time.
- Processed and authorised bills and claims to ensure timely payments.
- Managed receipts, deposits, and reconciliations with banks to maintain financial accuracy.
- Handled student accounts and cash office operations efficiently.
- Oversaw inventory purchasing and management to optimise stock levels.
Education
NVQ Level 4 Foundation Certificate - IT
British Computing Society (BCS)
UKMSc. - Financial Analysis and Accounting, International Project & Research Methodology
Rotterdam Business School
Rotterdam 02.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Economics
National College of Business and Economics
Pakistan 09.2012 - 12.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Math, Statistics, Economics
Forman Christian College
Lahore 01.2008 - 01.2010
Skills
- Accounting principles and standards
- Financial systems and processes
- Data analysis and attention to detail
- MS Office proficiency
- SQL, Power BI, Visio, Tableau, SAP, XERO & Sage knowledge
- VBA, pivot tables, and lookups expertise
- Interpersonal skills and stakeholder relations
- Observational skills and report writing
- Problem-solving experience
Certification
Foundations of Project Management, Google, January 20, 2024
Project planning, Google, April 8, 2024
Timeline
Finance Manager (Volunteer) / Trustee
SEDSConnective
02.2023 - 02.2025
Finance Volunteer
MS Society
07.2022 - 01.2025
Accountant
SZ Communication
03.2020 - 11.2021
Market Research Analyst Intern
Plantics B.V
07.2018 - 01.2019
MSc. - Financial Analysis and Accounting, International Project & Research Methodology
Rotterdam Business School
02.2018 - 12.2019
Accounts Assistant
Lahore Christian High School
03.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Economics
National College of Business and Economics
09.2012 - 12.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Math, Statistics, Economics
Forman Christian College
01.2008 - 01.2010
NVQ Level 4 Foundation Certificate - IT
British Computing Society (BCS)