FELINA DSOUZA
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in financial software handling, communications, and time management. Proven track record in payroll and recruitment, MS Office proficiency, and staff training. Adept at business development, client management, and business marketing. Seeking to leverage skills to drive organisational success and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER
University Of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
01.2024 - Current
- Managed global opportunity budgets and delivered monitoring reports to UK recruitment and admission teams
- Maintained accurate budget records and prepared detailed financial reports
- Processed commission invoices for over 100 agents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Ensure adherence to Financial Regulations and contribute to strategic reports and financial planning
- Coordinated team travel finances and conducted expenditure reconciliation
- Managed departmental credit card ensuring policy compliance
- Analysed projects and suggested improvements for underperformance
- Assisted Regional and In-Country Officers with payments and reported potential issues to management
- Processed purchase orders and secured required approvals from budget holders
- Collaborated with Accounts Payable to ensure timely supplier payments and accurate financial records
- Collaborated with International recruitment team to ensure successful student recruitment process
- Hosted webinars on agent portals and finance, supporting stakeholders to strengthen collaborations
- Facilitated communication between students, faculty, and International Centre
FINANCE & RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE
Ideal Home Care Ltd
Telford
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed efficient bookkeeping system using Xero Accounting software
- Executed payroll tasks covering salary, bonuses and transportation allowances
- Processed invoices and followed up on client payments through council portals
- Compiled monthly reports and financial statements for revenue and expense assessment
- Coordinated on-call shift coverage and ensured staff transportation to care homes
- Managed office administration and business development tasks to support client relationships and company growth
- Sourced potential candidates using job boards, social media, networking and employee referrals
- Verified candidates' employment history and right to work
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Ghassan Aboud Group
Dubai
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed receivables and ensured daily posting of receipts and payments
- Performed daily bank and inter-company reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
- Managed petty cash fund of AED 50,000 for collections and payments
- Maintained timely vendor payments while monitoring and following up on overdue customer accounts
- Developed fixed assets within ERP and supported VAT team in quarterly filings
- Managed order entry tasks and provided assistance to marketing team during social events
FINANCE SUPERVISOR
Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets LLC
Dubai
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Supported accounts manager in monthly financial closing and reconciliation of accounts
- Oversee daily cash flow to secure future financial requirements
- Inputted data into Cartesis and analysed monthly costs against financial support for closures
- Managed submission of recoverable and non-recoverable VAT payments to appropriate departments
ACCOUNTANT & PAYROLL EXECUTIVE
Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets LLC
Dubai
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Handled financial transactions related to store rent, maintenance logistics and utility costs
- Managed cheque issuance and vendor coordination ensuring VAT compliance
- Managed year-end inventory and stock checks for financial closings
- Reviewed and reconciled intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Managed payroll and accounting functions for employee financial transactions
Education
MSc - Finance & Accounting
University Of Wolverhampton
United Kingdom 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics and Taxation
Mangalore University
India 05.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
- Financial software Handling
- Communications & Time Management
- Payroll & Recruitment
- MS Office
- Staff Training & Business Development
- Client Management & Business Marketing
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Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Custom
- Event Management
- Hosting
- Traveling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER
University Of Wolverhampton
01.2024 - Current
FINANCE & RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE
Ideal Home Care Ltd
12.2022 - 12.2023
MSc - Finance & Accounting
University Of Wolverhampton
09.2022 - 09.2023
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Ghassan Aboud Group
04.2022 - 08.2022
FINANCE SUPERVISOR
Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets LLC
01.2020 - 03.2022
ACCOUNTANT & PAYROLL EXECUTIVE
Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets LLC
03.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics and Taxation
Mangalore University
05.2014 - 06.2017
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