Detail-oriented Management Accountant with extensive experience in statutory reporting, financial analysis, and compliance across diverse industries. Proven track record in preparing financial statements under UK, US, and Italian GAAP, ensuring SOX compliance, and facilitating efficient year-end audits. Proficient in advanced financial software including Excel, Hyperion, and Oracle, effectively translating complex data into actionable insights. Currently an ACCA finalist, focused on enhancing strategic leadership skills for greater impact on financial performance.
Executed and analysed calculations for Return Reserve, Chargeback Reserve, and Settlement Discount provisions.
Reviewed monthly sales margins and prepared deferred revenue journals for the wholesale channel across all EMEA entities.
Managed lease accounting for all EMEA head offices and showrooms along with calculation of Asset Retirement Obligation provisions accurately.
Worked with cross-functional teams to prepare Opex accruals including Legal, Marketing, FP&A, and Tax.
Produced monthly and quarterly P&L and balance sheets for UK and Italy, providing commentary and reconciliations.
Prepared statutory financial statements for UK and Italy entities according to local GAAP from US GAAP standards.
Engaged with auditors throughout SOX Audit, External Local Audit, and Group Audit processes.
Implemented accounting processes for Italian entity, aligning with local GAAP standards.
Managed general ledgers and compliance for Italy and Austria entities.
Conducted monthly sales reconciliations across retail channel.
Fostered collaboration with retail operations to ensure correct retail opex accruals recording.
Reviewed preparation of payroll journals for assigned entities.
Compiled statutory financial statements under local GAAP from US reports.
Ensure timely completion of SOX, External Local, and Group Audit engagements.
Delivered detailed analysis of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet variances.
Prepared complete month-end accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and payroll journals using Maconomy.
Managed statutory compliance tasks, including quarterly VAT returns and HMRC queries.
Posted and maintained fixed assets, encompassing depreciation and capitalisations across business units.
Created and reconciled provisions to support revenue reporting and conducted balance sheet variance analysis.
Owned intercompany transactions, managing accruals, recharges, and payment tracking.
Uploaded P&L and balance sheet into SAP BFC while ensuring alignment with Maconomy data.
Performed forex analysis and posted FX revaluations to optimise monthly cash flow reporting.
Reviewed bank reconciliations and supplier payments while supporting external audit processes.
Achieved Level 1 – 2 – 3 SAGE software certification.
Managed payroll processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Assisted budgeting activities to strengthen financial planning.
Completed VAT returns in compliance with regulations.
Executed bank reconciliations and calculated bank revaluations.
Generated regular financial reports for the finance team.
Entered financial data into SAGE software to maintain records.
Processed business expenses and coordinated internal and external audits.
Prepared and submitted tax settlements for sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
Compiled statutory reports and management accounts to ensure compliance.
Executed prepayments and accruals for accurate financial reporting.
Conducted balance sheet and supplier reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
Prepared VAT returns monthly and quarterly for diverse client portfolio.
Drafted lease agreements and submitted related tax documentation.
Analysed monthly financial position, cash flow, and forecasts to inform decision-making.
Managed monthly bank reconciliations to uphold financial integrity.
Maconomy, Sage, and Oracle accounting software
Blackline reconciliation software
Hyperion and Dodeca Excel analysis tools
Italian, UK, and US GAAP accounting
Financial analysis
Bringing Data & Decision Making
Mentoring younger team members
SOX, Audit & Compliance