HIRAL SONI
London,UK
Summary
- Highly skilled finance professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow management.
- Demonstrates advanced Excel proficiency and exceptional attention to detail. Proven track record in budgeting & forecasting, process improvement, and audit support.
- Adept at consolidation accounting and stakeholder management, with strong experience in ERP systems (incl. Xero and MS Business Central) and financial analysis. Committed to driving financial efficiency and supporting organisational growth through strategic financial planning.
- CIMA Part-Qualified (Level 7), having completed advanced financial reporting, performance management, and risk management, currently progressing toward full certification.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Assistant
Lysara Limited
London
01.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts payable, receivable, payments, and purchase orders, ensuring seamless financial operations across multiple entities.
- Assisted in cash flow management and liquidity planning across subsidiaries.
- Streamlined approval processes, improving collaboration between Finance and departments such as Legal, Investment, Development, HR, Property, and Sales.
- Led month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany balances for accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated with EU-based accountants on VAT reports, tax filings, financial reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements, including adjustments, revenue/cost schedules, and supporting notes.
- Developed 12+ month budget forecasts, analyzing projected revenues, costs, and operating expenses.
- Supported audits by preparing key schedules, addressing queries, and assisting in board presentations.
Accounts Assistant
KBM Chartered Certified Accountants
London
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50, Xero, and QuickBooks.
- Process invoices, manage accounts payable/receivable, and follow up on overdue payments.
- Handle payroll, including payslips, overtime calculations, and HMRC submissions.
- Reconcile bank statements and assist with VAT returns.
- Support senior accountants with financial reports and administrative tasks.
ESG Research Analyst
Churchgate Advisory Private Limited
New Delhi, India
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted in-depth ESG research, aligning findings with established reporting frameworks.
- Analyzed and interpreted ESG data using frameworks like GRI, UN SDGs, TCFD, and SASB.
- Collected ESG data from diverse sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Applied quantitative methods to derive actionable insights for clients.
- Led 100+ sustainability research projects, managing timelines and deliverables effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Finance and Accounting
Brunel University
London, UK 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Indus University
Ahmedabad, India 07.2016 - 06.2019
Skills
Advance Excel proficiency Excellent attention to detail Financial Reporting Accounts Payable/Receivable Cash Flow Management Budgeting & Forecasting Process Improvement Audit Support Consolidation Accounting Stakeholder Management ERP Systems Financial Analysis Xero Accounting Software Microsoft Business Central 365 Implementation
Certification
- CIMA Part-Qualified (Level 7) having successfully completed the Management Level exams, including Advanced Financial Reporting, Performance Management, and Risk Management . Currently studying towards full Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification , aiming for Strategic Level completion and CGMA designation.
- Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations Specialization with IBM Skills Network (09/2020-12/2020) - A course on Coursera, an online learning platform, which helped in gaining hands-on experience working with spreadsheets like Excel, loading different data sets, and employing techniques like summarizations, sorting, filtering, and creating pivot tables.
- Financial Analysis Pro-Degree (11/2019 – 05/2020) - 6-month practical learning course which brings out skills in financial modelling, valuation and equity research
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