Isaac Akoto
Milton Keynes,Milton Keynes
Summary
Experienced financial accounting professional with focus on accounting and financial management. Skilled in delivering accurate financial reports and optimising financial processes. Capable of leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive financial stability, efficiency and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial accountant
UCC Coffee UK limited
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2025.06 - Current
- Preparation of IFRS financial statements
- Managed fixed asset data integrity for IFRS 16 compliance, closely monitoring and updating asset depreciation schedules.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual audits to facilitate compliance and accuracy.
- Assisted in the preparation of year-end tax returns, reducing risk of penalties from HMRC.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Prepared quarterly budgets, contributing to cost efficiency.
- Coordinated inter-departmental budget allocation to enhance fund utilisation.
- Monthly group reporting and financial close
- Managed various technical accounting tasks in compliance with regulations.
- Managed a team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss goals and areas of improvement.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
Financial accountant
BMI Group UK Limited
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2023.03 - 2025.03
- Led the team to complete FY21 to FY 23 financial statements within record 18 months showcasing strong leadership and project management skills
- Coordinated external audits and tax preparation to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Facilitated month-end group reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial disclosures
- Managed offshore RTR team on all financial reporting matters
- Developed and maintained 13-week cash forecasts to support strategic financial planning
- Reviewed balance sheet reconciliation recommending best practices
- Reported to FCA
Audit manager
BDO UK LLP
London
2021.07 - 2023.02
- Executed risk-based audits which resulted in increased business performance visibility.
- Oversaw complex audits to maintain fiscal integrity of organisation.
- Managed detailed audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable standards including IFRS, UK GAAP, SORP, and US GAAP.
- Prepared concise audit reports, facilitated informed decision-making in the company's management board meetings.
- Ensured high-quality financial reports with thorough data analysis.
- Interpreted and analysed data, provided valuable insights into the company's financial health.
- Communicated audit findings effectively, promoted understanding amongst stakeholders.
- Finalised audit findings and used them as a basis for developing practical recommendations beneficial for the audited company.
- Delivered actionable business advice and recommendations to management and boards, driving organisational improvement.
- Conducted regular financial assessments with precision and accuracy.
- Mentored and coached team members to enhance performance and foster professional growth
- Directed people management activities, including objective setting, monitoring, and appraisal, to optimise team productivity
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable standards including IFRS, UK GAAP, SORP, and US GAAP
- Delivered actionable business advice and recommendations to management and boards, driving organisational improvement
Assistant audit manager
KPMG UK
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2017.10 - 2021.07
- Reviewed substantive audit work to ensure thoroughness and compliance with professional standards
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting through rigorous testing, strengthening audit integrity
- Coached junior members on audit methodologies, fostering skill development and increasing team capability
- Trained junior members on audit methodologies, contributing to overall team effectiveness and performance
- Managed engagement processes, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to streamline workflow
Senior associate
KPMG Ghana
Accra Ghana
2015.10 - 2017.09
- Prepared IFRS financial statements to ensure compliance with international standards
- Planned and conducted analytical reviews for auditing, providing insights into financial performance
- Leveraged data analytics to derive insights from financial data, improving audit processes and outcomes
- Executed control testing, including SOX compliance checks, ensuring operational integrity
- Mentored junior team members on audit methodologies, strengthening team capacity and effectiveness
Audit Associate
KPMG Ghana
Accra Ghana
2013.02 - 2015.09
- Applied data analytics techniques to identify trends and anomalies, strengthening audit outcomes
- Executed substantive audit procedures to gather evidence for financial reporting
- Conducted analytical audit testing to validate financial information, improving overall audit quality
- Conducted control testing to ensure compliance with established protocols, mitigating risk exposure
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
South Wales University
South Wales 2017.05 - 2019.03
Chartered Accountant - Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
Accra Ghana 2012.03 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Universtity of Ghana
Legon Accra 2007.08 - 2011.05
Skills
- Management accounting
- Financial reporting
- Statutory accounts production
- Year-end finalisation
- Monthly closing
- Tax accounting
- Budget forecasting
- Cash flow statements
- Audit coordination
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- SAP ERP system
- Dynamics AX expertise
- HMRC investigations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Google suite
- Google suite
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Music making
- Photography and videography
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial accountant
UCC Coffee UK limited
2025.06 - Current
Financial accountant
BMI Group UK Limited
2023.03 - 2025.03
Audit manager
BDO UK LLP
2021.07 - 2023.02
Assistant audit manager
KPMG UK
2017.10 - 2021.07
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
South Wales University
2017.05 - 2019.03
Senior associate
KPMG Ghana
2015.10 - 2017.09
Audit Associate
KPMG Ghana
2013.02 - 2015.09
Chartered Accountant - Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
2012.03 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Universtity of Ghana
2007.08 - 2011.05