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Ayesha Ibrahim

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in planning and management, financial management, and project management. Demonstrates proficiency in P&L, budget allocation and control, and overhead cost reduction. Skilled in statutory management, financial reporting, and financial analysis. Adept at fostering client relationships and conducting partner level reviews. Proficient in using financial software to enhance operational efficiency. Strong negotiation skills complement a strategic approach to achieving organisational goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Services Consultant

Berg Kaprow Lewis-FSPG
London
01.2008 - 05.2025
  • Providing advice and guidance to businesses in various areas related to their operations, to analyse a company's processes, identify areas of improvement, and develop strategies to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Primary responsibility was to understand specific needs and challenges of clients and offer tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to medium sized businesses, as well as high net worth clients across various industries.
  • The range of businesses include, overseeing lives of personal clients, from their yachts, planes, investments, and properties in the United Kingdom and Bahamas, working with makeup artists, stunt artists, diamond dealers, as well as directors, and producers whose clients include Hollywood actors.
  • Core Competencies: Planning & Management, Financial Management/ P&L, Budget Allocation & Control, Overhead Cost Reduction, Project Management, Statutory Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis.
  • Key Skills & Achievements: Worked on several initiatives for clients that covered various financial management of project accounts. These were varied and covered different scopes, such as student rental accommodation, financial property management and yacht management.
  • The main objective was to save the client money on their investments; an example would be for yacht budgets where advice was given to reduce running costs and capital expenditure.
  • Close working relationship with clients to manage their professional and personal finances that covered a range of disciplines including income management from their businesses and professional work, share dividends and costs.
  • Planning and discussions with partners on board level. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
  • Overseeing preparation of monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Conducted financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas of improvement, resulting in cost-saving measures.
  • Managed annual budgeting process and provided financial forecasts and projections.
  • Assisted in preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including VAT returns.
  • Prepared and filed P11D and basic tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of internal controls to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
  • Supported audit processes by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Information collated and presented to HM Revenue & Customs during VAT investigations.
  • Led the implementation of automated financial systems, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy. Xero, Sage, basic QuickBooks, Auto Entry, DEXT, Datamolino, TAXshield and FreeAgent software.

Assistant Accountant

Cooper Dawn Jerrom Limited
London
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Provided detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions for decision making procedures.
  • Regularly maintained detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Teacher

Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech & Drama
Colombo
01.1995 - 01.1996

Education

BSc - Economics & Management

Brunel University

Skills

  • Planning & Management
  • Financial Management
  • P&L
  • Budget Allocation & Control
  • Overhead Cost Reduction
  • Project Management
  • Statutory Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Client Relationship
  • Partner Level Review
  • Financial Software
  • Negotiation

Languages

English
Sinhalese
Malay
Arabic

Custom

  • Project Management
  • Client Relationship
  • Partner Level Review
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Software & Negotiation

Timeline

Business Services Consultant

Berg Kaprow Lewis-FSPG
01.2008 - 05.2025

Assistant Accountant

Cooper Dawn Jerrom Limited
01.1999 - 01.2008

Teacher

Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech & Drama
01.1995 - 01.1996

BSc - Economics & Management

Brunel University
Ayesha Ibrahim