Bello Ahmad
NORWICH
Summary
Senior Management Accountant with a decade of extensive experience overseeing and optimizing day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and system implementations. Adept at leading comprehensive accounting tasks, including journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, month-end reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns, monthly payroll, and expense management.
Demonstrated expertise in fostering strategic alliances with senior management to enhance business insights, identify core issues, and monitor progress toward achieving organizational goals. Proficiency in leveraging accounting software like Sage, SAP, and Elite to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.
Recognized for exceptional communication and interpersonal capabilities, facilitating seamless collaboration within teams. Possessing robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and precision. Proven ability to research, analyze financial data, and deliver insightful recommendations based on thorough findings. Accomplished in both independent work and collaborative team environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Management Accountant
LT Management Services
12.2023 - Current
- Performed monthly management reporting pack for over 30 entities within the group.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and maintain accuracy.
- Provided collaborated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Provided monthly meetings with each budget holder to ensure both accuracy and understanding of the financial statements issued.
- Provided Costing information to budget holders, service managers, and divisional general managers within strict deadlines.
- Provided financial advice and support to divisional general managers, service managers, and other budget holders in the financial management and control of expenditure.
- Produced timely and accurate variance analysis reports and ensure variances are investigated thoroughly in order to provide the budget holder with comprehensive information to allow the budgetary position to be effectively managed.
- Ensured control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, and all outstanding items are cleared, with full explanations on reconciling differences.
- Ensured all accounting records, systems, and files are accurately maintained.
- Contributed to the broadening of financial awareness across the business group.
- Ensured that the month-end timetable is achieved and provide assistance to other teams if required.
- Supervised team of accounting technicians, liaising between colleagues and management.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Senior Financial Analyst
NHS-PCN
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated closely with the Operations Team to evaluate both present and future factors influencing performance, delivering top-notch analysis and valuable insights. Effectively communicate crucial themes to senior management.
- Facilitated planning procedures, scrutinized assumptions, and guaranteed precise budget submissions and quarterly forecasts for the specific business domain.
- Assisted in driving strategic initiatives through the execution of financial projections, scenario planning, and comprehensive business analysis. Communicated findings and recommendations effectively to business managers.
- Worked collaboratively with System Administrators and Business Accountants to develop self-service and standardized reporting systems, defining accessible data for both business and finance purposes.
- Perform on-demand analysis and offer decision-making assistance, aiding the Senior Finance Business Partner in creating various business case scenarios.
- Mentored and coached junior staff within the finance team, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance overall performance.
- Proactively engaged in continuous improvement endeavors, contributing significantly to the Finance department's vision and goals.
- Oversaw General Ledger activities, including journal postings and Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
- Approved vendor/supplier invoices and employee expenses, ensuring correct P&L coding and timely processing of payments.
- Conducted monthly management accounting duties to facilitate a smooth month-end closing process.
Grant Accountant
Norwich Bioscience Institute
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements and guidelines, including reporting requirements and deadlines.
- Manage all aspects of grant accounting, including tracking grant budgets, preparing grant financial reports, and reconciling grant accounts.
- Worked closely with program staff to understand grant budgets and expenses, and provide guidance and support as needed.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets for new grant proposals and monitor actual spending against budgets throughout the grant period.
- Prepared and submit timely and accurate grant financial reports to funders, ensuring that all information is accurate and complete.
- Coordinated with HR and program staff to collect timesheets from employees in accordance with donor funding requirements.
- Provided assistance in payroll processing, contributing to accurate and timely payroll functions.
- Supported the annual audit preparation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Ensured local compliance and statutory reporting, adhering to relevant regulations and requirements.
- Participated in regular meetings and discussions with program and finance teams to address any payroll or timesheet-related issues and resolve them efficiently.
- Supported ad hoc tasks as requested by the Group Financial Controller, CFO, and senior management team.
Management Accountant
Sky Uk Plc
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in budget setting, monthly reporting, and forecasting for a specialist division of the group.
- Reviewed control accounts and balance sheets, identifying discrepancies and reporting them to senior management.
- Conducted reconciliations of financial data, ensuring that information was accurate and complete.
- Provided financial advice to budget/line managers, contributing to their decision-making process.
Associate Management Accountant
Mainstream Energy solution
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Monitored and evaluated supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal performance.
- Led month-end activities, including preparation of accurate profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Worked with the FC on the monthly management accounts and investor reporting packages.
- Established end-to-end costing routines, encompassing production through to finished goods, enhancing cost visibility and control.
- Developed and implemented reporting packs, enhancing visibility into key metrics and supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Established reporting cadence to ensure timely and relevant information for stakeholders.
- Established a framework and hierarchy of models to optimize current capabilities and drive operational efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with Business Units and planning teams to ensure alignment of sales, production, and buying strategies.
- Facilitated integrated planning processes to enhance coordination across different functions.
- Managed the monthly payroll process and liaised weekly with the People team to ensure all integrated data was correct
Management Accountant
Union Bank Plc
07.2010 - 06.2016
- Prepared financial statements and managed the annual financial audit, as well as other regulatory audits as required.
- Prepared annual R&D tax claim, annual tax computation, and filed the annual PSA and other tax regulatory filings as necessary.
- Provided financial analysis and insight to senior management to drive business performance.
- Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet accounts and ensured timely month-end close.
Assistant Management Accountant
Melborne Capital
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Prepared financial statements, management accounts, and monthly financial reports.
- Conducted financial analysis and provided insights to management on financial performance.
- Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet accounts and ensured timely month-end close.
- Assisted with the annual budgeting process and prepared quarterly re-forecasts.
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and monthly financial reports.
- Conducted financial analysis and provided insights to management on financial performance.
- Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet accounts and ensured timely month-end close.
- Processed invoices, issued payments, and reconciled vendor statements.
- Maintained accurate accounts payable records and ensured timely month-end clo
Finance Intern
Excel Securities Ltd
03.2006 - 01.2008
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Evaluated financial performance of clients and identified potential areas of improvement.
- Monitored revenue, risk and capital allocations for financial transparency and balance.
- Prepared company tax returns and other financial filings.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and forecasts.
- Conducted ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bayero University Kano
Master of Science - Financial Engineering
WorldQuant University
08.2020
Skills
- Accounting software: Sage, SAP, Elite
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Payroll processing
- Reconciliation
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Certification
Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)
Business Finance Professional (ICEAW)
Global Association of Risk Professional (GARP)
CIMA (FINAL LEVEL-2024)
Timeline
Senior Management Accountant
LT Management Services
12.2023 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
NHS-PCN
07.2023 - 11.2023
Grant Accountant
Norwich Bioscience Institute
10.2022 - 07.2023
Management Accountant
Sky Uk Plc
06.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Management Accountant
Mainstream Energy solution
07.2016 - 01.2021
Management Accountant
Union Bank Plc
07.2010 - 06.2016
Assistant Management Accountant
Melborne Capital
01.2008 - 06.2010
Finance Intern
Excel Securities Ltd
03.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bayero University Kano
Master of Science - Financial Engineering
WorldQuant University
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