Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
References
Timeline
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Ajay Nainani

Ajay Nainani

LONDON

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in leading small teams and managing time effectively. Analytical skills ensure precision and efficiency in task execution. Committed to leveraging core competencies to drive success in collaborative environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Moving to Melbourne, Australia on a Working Holiday Visa with a view to residing permanently in the future.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Fund Accountant

Langham Hall UK Services LLP
London
07.2021 - 07.2025
  • Reviewed client deliverables and management accounts during quarterly reporting.
  • Evaluated investor reports and addressed ad hoc queries, including Partner Capital Statements.
  • Actioned client requests and resolved outstanding queries through direct communication.
  • Prepared and reviewed drawdowns, distributions, and equalisations to ensure accuracy.
  • Conducted VAT return reviews for compliance with regulations.
  • Analysed billing and profitability based on team efficiency metrics.
  • Prepared and reviewed financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS, including cash flows and restatements.
  • Liaised with auditors to advise on best practices and improve compliance standards.

Assistant Accountant

Anton, Angel, City of London
City of London
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Prepared management accounts monthly and quarterly for five entities.
  • Updated group bank reconciliation weekly for entire organisation.
  • Assisted with two full cycles of group audits and prepared financial statements.
  • Processed quarterly VAT returns and submitted management accounts to FCA.
  • Compiled EC Sales List and reconciled intercompany transactions quarterly.
  • Coded transactions in accounting software to ensure accuracy.
  • Executed weekly payment runs for Accounts Payable and issued invoices for Accounts Receivable.
  • Managed expense claims processing and performed administrative tasks, including invoice system updates.

Business Transformation Executive

Xerox, Uxbridge; Greater London
Uxbridge, Greater London
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Administered Blackline, an accounting tool for Xerox, increasing account entries from 6,000 to 15,000.
  • Posted monthly journals for Nordic countries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with accounting leaders to analyse balance sheet reconciliations and journal submissions.
  • Completed balance sheet account reconciliations each month for timely financial closure.
  • Uploaded all account reconciliation balances onto Blackline by WD +5 for Europe; XTE.
  • Delivered monthly financial reports to each sub-division via Blackline.
  • Participated in Business Transformation team, facilitating outsourcing processes and conducting handover training in Bucharest.
  • Enhanced Excel skills through practical use of Pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Education

BSc - Economics and Management EAM

Aston University, Aston Business School
Birmingham
09.2015 - 07.2019

A Levels - Mathematics, Economics, Psychology

Mill Hill County High School
09.2013 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Great attention to detail
  • Small team leadership
  • Highly analytical
  • Strong time management

Certification

ACCA- 12/13, sat final exam ACCA AAA in September 2025

Affiliations

  • Cricket
  • Fitness
  • Travel

Accomplishments

ACCA FA - 89% certificate for exceptional performance

Captain of Ickenham Cricket Club 3rd XI


Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate
French
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fund Accountant

Langham Hall UK Services LLP
07.2021 - 07.2025

Assistant Accountant

Anton, Angel, City of London
10.2019 - 07.2021

Business Transformation Executive

Xerox, Uxbridge; Greater London
06.2017 - 07.2018

BSc - Economics and Management EAM

Aston University, Aston Business School
09.2015 - 07.2019

A Levels - Mathematics, Economics, Psychology

Mill Hill County High School
09.2013 - 06.2015
Ajay Nainani