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Jimmo Jawneh

East London,City of London

Summary

Accomplished professional specialising in financial systems, including SAP, COUPA, and CMIC, enhanced by advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Demonstrates expertise in purchase order processing, invoice validation, and supplier reconciliation while upholding CIS compliance and ethical standards. Recognised for strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration, consistently achieving deadlines through effective problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Project Finance Administrator

BOUYGUES E&S CONTRACTING UK LTD
London
07.2023 - 09.2025
  • Processed 100+ monthly Purchase Orders via COUPA/SAP, reducing invoice mismatches through stringent matching.
  • Managed supplier/subcontractor creation, ensuring 100% compliance with UK financial regulations.
  • Implemented order trackers for complex projects, accelerating payment cycles.
  • Safeguarded financial data with strict adherence to data security and anti-fraud requirements.
  • Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
  • Resolved 50+ monthly invoice queries by liaising with project teams, maintaining 24-hour SLA.

Accounts Assistant

NGE CONTRACTING UK LTD
London
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Validated 80+ weekly supplier/subcontractor invoices using ACTIFS, achieving 99% accuracy in PO-GRN matching.
  • Reconciled 15+ supplier accounts monthly and prepared urgent payment runs, meeting all KPIs.
  • Processed staff expenses claims, ensured fair reimbursement practices.
  • Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
  • Reduced invoice approval time by 25% through proactive stakeholder follow-ups.
  • Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
  • Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.

Finance Assistant

STRUCTURE TONE LONDON
London
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Onboarded 70+ subcontractors via CMIC, cutting setup time by 25% through automated D&B checks.
  • Handled ad-hoc finance-related tasks efficiently whilst maintaining high accuracy levels.
  • Performed general administrative tasks, enhancing overall departmental productivity.
  • Worked under the guidance of accountants to prepare financial data in correct formats.
  • Processed CIS returns for HMRC with zero penalties or delays.
  • Managed weekly BACS runs covering £200K+ in payments.

Purchase Ledger Assistant

BOUYGUES UK GROUP
London
01.2012 - 01.2021
  • Processed 30–50 daily invoices across four groups of companies, maintaining 100% CIS compliance.
  • Reconciled 10+ weekly supplier statements, resolving queries within 24 hours.
  • Managed expenses for 200+ employees, reducing processing errors by 30% through policy enforcement.
  • Reconciled purchase orders with invoices, enhancing reporting accuracy.
  • Processed expense reports for timely employee reimbursement.
  • Used sound practices in information security to protect confidential business and financial information from loss or manipulation.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Anglia Ruskin University
London
05.2023 - 05.2025

BA - Accounting & Finance

London Metropolitan University
London
01.2010 - 05.2014

AAT - Foundation & Intermediate

Hastings College
Hastings, East Sussex
09.2004 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Financial Systems: SAP, COUPA, CMIC, HA, PABLO, Pegasus Opera, ACTIFS
  • Process Expertise: Purchase Order Processing, Invoice Validation, Supplier Reconciliation, CIS Compliance, BACS Payments, Expense Management
  • Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Policy Adherence, Deadline-Driven, Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)
  • Kronos
  • Rota Horizon
  • D&B Analytics
  • Time-Bound task completion
  • Ethical standards upholding

Accomplishments

  • AAT Qualified: Foundation & Intermediate Levels.
  • Employee of the Month: Elite Hotels Group (2009) for optimizing financial reporting.
  • Rapid Promotion: East Sussex NHS (2009–2011): Assistant → Team Leader in 2 years.

Timeline

Project Finance Administrator

BOUYGUES E&S CONTRACTING UK LTD
07.2023 - 09.2025

MBA - Business Administration

Anglia Ruskin University
05.2023 - 05.2025

Accounts Assistant

NGE CONTRACTING UK LTD
12.2022 - 07.2023

Finance Assistant

STRUCTURE TONE LONDON
11.2021 - 11.2022

Purchase Ledger Assistant

BOUYGUES UK GROUP
01.2012 - 01.2021

BA - Accounting & Finance

London Metropolitan University
01.2010 - 05.2014

AAT - Foundation & Intermediate

Hastings College
09.2004 - 06.2006
Jimmo Jawneh