Devika Sreekumar
Newry,Newry Mourne and Down
Summary
Finance professional with 3 years of experience across full-cycle accounting, cashflow management, and financial operations across both UK and Irish entities. Demonstrated analytical discipline through hands-on management of cashflow, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Underpinned by a Master’s in Strategic Accounting and ACCA studies covering derivatives and financial markets, alongside self-directed study in market analysis, with a focus on applying academic knowledge and finance experience in a trading environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of finance(Acting CFO Responsibilities)
Ward Restaurants Group Limited
Newry, Newry Mourne and Down
2024.04 - Current
- Managed cashflow and capital allocation across 6 entities, maintaining liquidity thresholds and minimising idle or at-risk funds.
- Led budgeting and forecasting cycles, analysing variances between forecasted and actual results to support senior decision-making.
- Oversaw daily transaction monitoring and reconciliation, maintaining clean audit records over 2 years.
- Ensured timely VAT and statutory submissions with a consistent record of zero late filings.
- Administered payroll, bonuses, and wages for staffs across UK and Irish operations, ensuring full compliance with HMRC and Revenue Commissioner guidelines.
- Managed full-cycle accounting across UK and Irish entities via Sage, covering reconciliations, year-end close, and VAT compliance.
Finance assistant
Ward Restaurants Group Limited
Newry, Newry Mourne and Down
2023.01 - 2024.03
- Processed high-volume transactions, ledger entries, and reconciliations across multiple cost centres and company entities with consistent accuracy.
- Developed proficiency in Sage and financial reporting workflows, supporting finance operations across multiple entities.
- Progressed from Finance Assistant to Head of Finance within 1 year, taking on expanded responsibilities across UK and Irish operations.
Education
Masters in Strategic Accounting - Accounting and Finance
Ulster University, Belfast
Belfast 09/2021 - 12/2022
ACCA — Examinations Completed | 3 Years Experience - Accounting and Finance
ACCA
Belfast 08/2018 - 04/2025
Skills
- Cashflow & Liquidity Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Compliance (HMRC & Revenue Commissioners)
- Sage Brightpay Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Reporting & Compliance
- Familiarity with basic hedging strategies in FX markets, including forward and options-based risk management
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Head of finance(Acting CFO Responsibilities)
Ward Restaurants Group Limited
2024.04 - Current
Finance assistant
Ward Restaurants Group Limited
2023.01 - 2024.03
Masters in Strategic Accounting - Accounting and Finance
Ulster University, Belfast
09/2021 - 12/2022
ACCA — Examinations Completed | 3 Years Experience - Accounting and Finance
ACCA
08/2018 - 04/2025