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Clint Abraham

Sheffield,south
Clint Abraham

Summary

Accounting professional versed in internal controls, taxation and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimised systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Amazon
Sheffield , United Kingdom

Internal Auditor
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Devised and implemented internal audit policies and procedures in line with local and international best practices.
  • Determined ways to cut costs and improve productivity.
  • Collaborated across teams to implement Three Lines of Defence model.
  • Audited activities of complex matrix organisations.
  • Conducted tests to identify deficient controls or inefficiencies.
  • Assessed efficiency and productivity of internal staff and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Carried out spot checks on physical stock, trade debtors and other key areas
  • Coached internal audit team to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines.
  • Issued targeted follow-ups to improve company processes.
  • Developed flowcharts and data visualisations to clarify audit findings.
  • Coordinated resources and reporting within virtual team setting.
  • Updated senior leaders regularly, reporting significant internal control issues.
  • Undertook continuous monitoring to drive improvements.
  • Shaped internal audit strategy and methodology to meet company goals.
  • Executed ad hoc and special investigations and reviews requested by management.
  • Drew up annual Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and strategies.
  • Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
  • Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
  • Performed audit procedures to verify implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.
  • Kept up to date with latest computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and data analytics.
  • Enforced Health and Safety and general housekeeping policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
  • Reported machinery defects or safety hazards to management for action-planning and remediation.
  • Devised appropriate risk management plans, setting clear objectives to improve staff welfare and regulation compliance.
  • Monitored and enforced quality standards and reported issues using non-conformance reporting (NCR) procedures.
  • Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets.
  • Coached and presented across the business to assist wider teams in incorporating and following safety requirements.
  • Complied with and promoted company-established procedures and policies to reduce corporate risks.
  • Provided supervisory cover for required overtime in line with business needs.
  • Monitored operations and reported on underperforming areas to address improvement options.
  • Led daily staff meetings to report daily data or concerns.
  • Supervised operating team to enforce adherence with standard operating procedures.
  • Oversaw development of robust training manuals, clearly outlining safety training procedures.
  • Supervised machine operations and provided technical advice and direction for improved team safety.
  • Developed sound knowledge of all machinery on line and basic operating ability.
  • Wrote and updated company EHS manual and reviewed changes to support accuracy.

Synergy Proprities
Dubai, UAE

Chief Accountant
02.2020 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Tracked expenses and inventory purchases against budget guidelines to maintain financial controls.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
  • Refined financial systems impacting multiple aspects of company operations.
  • Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
  • Monitored hiring, training, performance and development of on-site accounting leaders.
  • Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
  • Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
  • Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and inventory transactions.
  • Verified employee benefit invoices by reviewing coverage and costs.
  • Trained and motivated accounting team to maximise performance, assessing work standards regularly and offering insightful feedback.
  • Built analytical models and performed deep dives to provide strategic insight into expenditures.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
  • Implemented updated productivity, quality and customer-service standards to improve company financial standing.
  • Gathered key data and completed financial modelling to assist with business forecasting.
  • Prepared year-end accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns ahead of deadlines.
  • Regularly corresponded with multiple teams, implementing harmonising solutions to address inconsistencies in daily accounting activities.
  • Reviewed work of accounting team meticulously to maintain consistent standards.
  • Verified employee benefit invoices by verifying coverage and costs.
  • Increased accuracy of cost analysis by 89% by introducing effective standard costing system.
  • Ensured team provided specialist advising to client to guide evidence-based financial decision-making.

Catalyst Company
Cochin, India

Accountant
11.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Tally and Xero software.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
  • Liaised with and managed relationships with external auditors to prepare excellent audit reports.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
  • Provided accurate monitoring information to budget holders on monthly basis.
  • Investigated budget variances to identify causes and suggest corrective action.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
  • Collected and collated information and data to prepare annual budgets and forecast projections.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Documented department processes to encourage accountability among team members.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
  • Prepared long-term revenue and capital budgets for presentation to stakeholders.

Indraja Group
Cochin, India

Assistant Accountant
05.2016 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Drafted and edited financial presentations for management to inform decision-making.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
  • Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
  • Coordinated completion of client requests following directions from partners and managers.
  • Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
  • Prepared client billing under guidance from billing manager.
  • Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
  • Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
  • Entered transactions into internal databases.
  • Interpreted and applied accounting policies, rules and regulations to confirm compliance with applicable standards.
  • Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
  • Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
  • Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
  • Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Controlled credit and confirmed debtors paid dues on time.
  • Prepared reports and projections based on financial data.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end tax returns.
  • Compiled reports on sales, expenditure and marketing for senior management.
  • Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
  • Collated and evaluated data to explore and gain insight of consumer behaviour.
  • Managed, mentored and assigned tasks to interns.
  • Demonstrated services and product value and features to potential clients.
  • Addressed enquiries through phone and email and directed to designated departments.
  • Liaised between clients and sales executives to resolve account management issues.
  • Participated in department meetings to obtain information, announcements and developments.
  • Registered information on database to maintain accurate records.
  • Designed sales strategies to exceed target quotas.
  • Collaborated with team to develop marketing strategies.
  • Practiced cold calls strategy to gain leads and reach out to prospects.
  • Informed clients regarding updates and renewals to avoid delays and penalties.

Education

Kalpan
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Certificate of Higher Education from ACCA

University Overview

  • Continuing education in ACCA

VTU University
Belgaum, India

Master of Business Administration from Finance
06.2015

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, India

Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
08.2013

Skills

  • IIA standards
  • Risk assessments
  • Internal audit execution
  • Budget control
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Budget analysis
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Payroll
  • Tax return filing
  • Financial planner

Certification

  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Timeline

Internal Auditor

Amazon
03.2022 - Current

Chief Accountant

Synergy Proprities
02.2020 - 02.2022

Accountant

Catalyst Company
11.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Accountant

Indraja Group
05.2016 - 11.2018

Kalpan

Certificate of Higher Education from ACCA

VTU University

Master of Business Administration from Finance

Mahatma Gandhi University

Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy

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