Kabir Sagoo

Currently in a Financial controller role which has provided me more of a strategic and controls based approach to finance. It has also taught me to mentor and communicate financial aspects to non financial members of staff to drive change in the organisation.

• Preparation of monthly and yearly management accounts
• Oversaw cash flow forecasting and management to prevent operational disruptions.
• Managed audit processes for assured transparency and accuracy in reports.
• Enhanced liquidity management with prudent cash flow planning and control.
• Drove process improvements in finance function, fostering enhanced productivity.
• Oversaw payroll and expense administration
• Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
• Oversaw treasury management
• Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefits and long-term collaborations.

Spent 1 year in this position before promotion to UK Controller. This role evolved over time as heycar implemented new revenue streams and implemented strategy changes.

• Was responsible for Bookkeeping, Payroll processing through an outsourced agency, generation of sales invoices and maintenance of both purchase and sales ledgers
• After training and guidance I was gradually given ownership of the E-commerce side of the business implementing changes and maintaining controls and finances
• Preparation of monthly management accounts with my line manager
• Prepared accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs, enhancing data accuracy.

Spent 1 year working as an outsourced finance department for 2 London based companies. The companies were in the Digital advertising industry and had a combined income of £10 million. Managing these 2 companies during Covid was a large learning curve and massively increased my workload organisational skills and proactive thinking.

• Dealt with day to day accounting tasks
• Created and maintained a cash flow forecast
• Set up the company on a debt factor platform and maintained factored funds
• Maintained all ledgers
• Responsible for Bookkeeping, Management accounts, Payroll, VAT returns, Treasury management, other adhoc tasks

Spent 4+ years working in a small accounting practice where I developed a vast array of skills. Ranging from management accounts to Solicitor audits. This role created the foundation of my financial education.

• Was responsible for a portfolio of clients that required the preparation and submission of various items such as: Bookkeeping, VAT returns, Statutory accounts, Corporation tax returns, Personal tax returns, Payroll, Pensions, Management accounts, Compliance
• Adhoc tasks such as specialist tax advice for senior staff
• Complex financial communication to non financial people