AISHA NTALE
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Finance professional with extensive expertise in Management Accounting and Business Partnering. Proven track record in delivering comprehensive and insightful management reports that drive strategic decisions on budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning. Skilled in building strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders through influential communication and the ability to simplify complex financial concepts. Adept at leveraging advanced problem-solving skills to enhance business partnerships, align operational decision with organizational objectives, and support financial goals that foster sustainable growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Management Accountant
Sovereign Network Group
London
08.2021 - 01.2026
- Predominantly responsible for supporting budget holders in making informed strategic decisions aligned with the 35-year business plan, ensuring compliance within allocated budgets.
- Developing and deliver comprehensive performance reports and detailed management accounts for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- Preparing annual budgets and contribute to long-term business planning, ensuring alignment with the 35year business plan.
- Producing quarterly forecasts and support the development of rolling forecasts to improve financial planning accuracy and inform strategic initiatives.
- Conducting variance analyses to identify risks and collaborate with stakeholders on mitigation strategies.
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities to enhance profitability and drive operational efficiency.
- Partnering with budget holders and senior stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance for informed decision-making.
- Analysing data, trends, and reports to improve accuracy and support operational processes.
- Driving process improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting efficiency.
- Participating in strategic planning sessions, offering actionable financial recommendations to support growth initiatives.
Financial Accountant and Treasury Officer
Noble Desserts Limited (Gupuds)
London
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Coordinated month-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Enhanced transparency in financial transactions through consistent audits and compliance checks.
- Generated detailed monthly revenue and expense reports, improving visibility into financial performance.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Regularly reviewed and reconciled bank statements, promptly resolving discrepancies.
- Assisted in cash flow forecasting and scenario planning to support financial sustainability.
- Prepared accurate tax returns in compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing risk of HMRC penalties.
- Maintained precise financial records through meticulous account reconciliation.
- Improved forex operations by implementing innovative hedging strategies, mitigating currency risk.
- Ensured adherence to treasury policies, reducing financial exposure.
- Managed banking relationships to optimize service delivery and transaction processing.
ERP administrator
Noble Desserts Ltd (Gupuds)
London
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Documented all ERP procedures to ensure consistency and standardization in operations.
- Conducted regular system audits to maintain data integrity and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully integrate their systems with the main ERP platform.
- Monitored ERP system performance, ensuring optimal operational levels and minimal downtime.
- Applied timely patches and updates to reduce security risks and maintain system reliability.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by automating repetitive tasks using ERP tools.
- Provided technical support to users, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Coordinated with vendors for smooth software implementation and ongoing maintenance.
- Drove continuous improvement of system functionalities based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
- Maintained accurate and accessible documentation for system configurations.
- Communicated technical guidance to stakeholders, supporting successful implementations.
- Partnered with system users to identify improvement areas and gather requirements for updates.
Pricing clerk
RM Curtis Ltd
London
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly and courteously resolving concerns related to product pricing.
- Liaised effectively with suppliers to resolve invoice disputes caused by incorrect pricing in purchase orders.
- Collaborated with the purchasing department to ensure timely updates of supplier price changes in the system, preventing discrepancies at point-of-sale terminals.
- Eliminated billing errors through diligent review and correction of invoice mismatches.
- Assisted in the development and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
Loan underwriter
Oakam limited
Watford, Hertfordshire
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Reviewed and assessed loan applications to determine approval eligibility.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail when reviewing financial statements and credit scores.
- Verified accuracy of applicant documents, reducing instances of fraud and misrepresentation.
- Maintained professionalism and composure in high-pressure situations.
- Built strong customer relationships, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Made informed loan eligibility decisions by analyzing financial statements and credit histories.
- Researched applicants' employment and financial history to validate application accuracy.
- Accurately calculated debt-to-income ratios and assessed creditworthiness using established profiles.
- Achieved high client satisfaction scores through efficient service and quick turnaround times.
Education
CIMA CGMA Fully Qualified -
CMI - Level 3 qualification - undefined
Bsc International communications Management - Communications
INholland University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam, The Netherlands 08.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
- Profit and Loss management and analysis
- Conflict resolution in finance
- Advanced Excel
- SUN
- SAP
- PowerBI
- Finance Business partnering
- Management reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting expertise
- Time and task prioritisation
- Influential communication
- Results-Driven approach
- Financial software proficiency
- Bespoke report creation
- Account reconciliation
- Financial modelling
- Data analytics
- Lease accounting
- TARA framework
- Cash flow management
- Inter-company accounts
- ERP implementation
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Complex problem-solving
- KPI tracking and monitoring
- Project management
- Revenue recognition
- Bank reconciliations
- Treasury management
- Negotiation tactics
- Resilience under pressure
Languages
English
Dutch
Luganda
Interests
- Yoga
- Jogging
Timeline
Management Accountant
Sovereign Network Group
08.2021 - 01.2026
Financial Accountant and Treasury Officer
Noble Desserts Limited (Gupuds)
12.2017 - 08.2021
ERP administrator
Noble Desserts Ltd (Gupuds)
12.2016 - 12.2017
Pricing clerk
RM Curtis Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2016
Loan underwriter
Oakam limited
01.2011 - 12.2013
Bsc International communications Management - Communications
INholland University of Applied Sciences
08.2006 - 08.2010