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BusinessAnalyst
Hassan Khansa

Hassan Khansa

Ealing,London

Summary

Detail-oriented with financial data and careful to follow accounting best practices and regulatory requirements. Helps drive financial improvements with reliable, accurate and compliant records for forecasting and business planning.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Accounting and Financial Services Consultant

Khansa Financial Consultant
London
11.2022 - Current
  • Manage a portfolio of clients and attend to their requirements and associated deadlines in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Review payments, receipts, purchase, and sales invoices into accounting software and Excel, bank reconciliations and primary control accounts including PAYE, VAT, trade debtors and trade creditors and advising of any differences.
  • Prepare monthly accounts and monitor regulatory capital and liquidity requirements.
  • Prepare reviews of the financial statements and any required financial and regulatory reports to ensure all information is reported in conformity with applicable GAAP and regulations and consistent with established company policies and procedures.
  • Create management reporting including management accounts and cost centre reports as well as respond to requests for financial information in Request for Proposals
  • Prepare and monitor forecasts of cash flow and budgets; provide variance analysis.
  • Prepare various statutory regulatory reporting returns and tax returns.
  • Organise insurance, home loan mortgages and other types of finance for clients through banks, financiers, and insurance companies.

Accountant & Property Investment Adviser

Moonside Management Limited
Leeds
10.2021 - Current
  • Preparing financial reports, statements, and budgets for properties and tenants
  • Maintaining records of company assets, funds, and portfolios
  • Processing and reconciling accounts payable, receivable, and deposits
  • Ensuring the accuracy of all ledgers, accounts, and balance sheets
  • Handling taxes, payroll, and general monthly expenses
  • Assisting with audits and senior accountants
  • Communicating with property managers and other stakeholders

Management accountant

Jomaa & Co Accountants
London
10.2021 - Current
  • Taking control of a portfolio of clients being the first point of contact
  • Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping using cloud accounting softwares
  • Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
  • Weekly, fortnightly & monthly payrolls
  • Process auto-enrolment and redeclaration of pensions
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing management accounts for a portfolio of clients
  • Performing bank reconciliations and processing payments
  • Producing and submitting VAT returns
  • Assisting clients with any queries
  • Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
  • General admin duties

Time off due to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic
London
01.2021 - 09.2021

With the worldwide travel restrictions, lock downs, and economic disruption, I took time off to be with my family abroad during the global pandemic. I focused on spending quality time with my family, personal growth and getting new skills.

Director

Tijara Enterprise
Mideast/Europe
01.2014 - 12.2020
  • Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
  • Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
  • Developed financial strategies to maximise budget allocations and ROI.
  • Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
  • Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
  • Evaluated market trends and competitor activities, informing strategic decision-making.
  • Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
  • Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.

Financial Controller / Accountant

Various Companies
London
07.1987 - 12.2013
  • Held various management positions in different industries for 26 years
  • Oversaw accounting, payroll and financial reports to support daily functions.
  • Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.
  • Provided input into short and long-term cashflow forecasts, optimising liquidity management.
  • Managed annual corporation tax computations with accurate, timely tax submissions.
  • Oversaw and approved monthly management accounts, contributing to strategic decision-making.
  • Produced management information and KPI measurement through conducting variance analysis.
  • Recommended FX trades to meet working capital requirements, maintaining adherence to payment run compliance.
  • Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
  • Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
  • Prepared quarterly UK VAT submissions and approved foreign territory VAT submissions.
  • Guided financial teams in analysing trends, enabling proactive decision support.
  • Led audit engagements, serving as primary point of contact for audit-related queries in UK.
  • Navigated complex financial landscapes, providing expert guidance on risk mitigation strategies.
  • Directed cost lines of P&L, managing staff costs, rent and overheads for optimal financial performance.
  • Assessed financial performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Compiled information from vast number of sources to generate accurate and meaningful business reports.
  • Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Guaranteed compliance of accounting activities with government regulations by performing audits.
  • Performed periodic expense variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual amounts.

Education

Diploma Computer Programming - undefined

Gefinor Computer Centre

CeMAP 1, 2 & 3 qualified -

Institute of Financial Services

Level 2 -

ACCA Applied Skills

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

LAU (Lebanese American University)

Skills

  • V-lookups
  • Sage Accounts
  • Pivot tables
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Budget analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Closing processes
  • Strong communication
  • Process improvement
  • Financial management
  • MS Office Suite
  • Project budgeting
  • General ledger accounting expertise
  • Financial statements expertise
  • VAT returns
  • Financial reporting specialist
  • Statutory reporting
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Financial reporting
  • Corporate finance
  • Risk management
  • Pricing and costing
  • Accounting management
  • Cash flow management
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Excel proficiency
  • Financial data analysis
  • Financial modelling
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Flexible team player

Languages

French
Intermediate
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Timeline

Accounting and Financial Services Consultant

Khansa Financial Consultant
11.2022 - Current

Accountant & Property Investment Adviser

Moonside Management Limited
10.2021 - Current

Management accountant

Jomaa & Co Accountants
10.2021 - Current

Time off due to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic
01.2021 - 09.2021

Director

Tijara Enterprise
01.2014 - 12.2020

Financial Controller / Accountant

Various Companies
07.1987 - 12.2013

Diploma Computer Programming - undefined

Gefinor Computer Centre

CeMAP 1, 2 & 3 qualified -

Institute of Financial Services

Level 2 -

ACCA Applied Skills

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

LAU (Lebanese American University)
Hassan Khansa