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Karanvir Kaur

Norton Canes,Staffordshire

Summary

Adaptable Senior Finance Officer known for delivering strategic financial management and driving process improvements. Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures. Consistently spearheaded initiatives that resulted in significant financial savings and optimised resource allocation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Finance Officer

Broadening Choices For Older People
Birmingham
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided strategic leadership to finance team for better performance.
  • Directed investment activities to increase revenue streams.
  • Guided decision-making process with insightful budget reports.
  • Achieved business stability by implementing robust fiscal controls.
  • Managed to collect debt worth £200K by working closely with Local authorities and CCG's.
  • Support the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive Finance Department including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Management Accounts and Payroll support by working collaboratively with the Finance team.
  • Oversee and take responsibility of routine financial processes including Nominal Ledger, Banking, Petty Cash Debtors and Creditors & other monthly processes.
  • Support & provide training to the Business Support assistants and Budget holders at the Business Units to ensure that there are effective and efficient financial controls in place to minimize risks to the business.
  • Support the Finance Director to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place through regular internal audits of key processes.
  • Identify and implement recommendations to improve financial processes.
  • Support the production of robust financial information that empowers stakeholders to make best decisions for the future financial sustainability of the organisation
  • Deputise for the Finance Director in his absence.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to carry out the full range of duties associated with maximising income raising and collection.
  • Support any administrative duties associated with applying for Grants and other sources of funding.
  • Supervise and support the Finance Officers to ensure all income is correctly charged & allocated & all debtors & tenants accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
  • Produce regular reports including monthly aged debtor analysis and follow up to highlight & reduce any potential arrears and bad debts.
  • Supervise and support the Finance Officers to ensure correct and timely processing of all invoices and payments to the accounting system.
  • Produce regular reports including monthly aged creditor analysis and follow up to highlight to improve working capital management and reduce any potential late payments and disruption of supplies.
  • Supervise and support the Finance Officers to ensure that all Payroll is processed accurately(250 employees) and on time in order to meet key statutory and monthly deadlines with HMRC and other relevant bodies.
  • Support the Finance Director with the production of the monthly cash flow and balance sheet reconciliation.
  • Support and assist the Finance Director in the production of timely, accurate and reliable monthly Management Accounts, Budgets including key performance indicators.
  • Support the Finance Director in making improvements in the quality and accuracy of regular and ad-hoc reports for Senior Management and Trustees.
  • Support the annual Audit process in conjunction with the Finance Director.
  • Use initiatives to maximise income, identify and recommend initiatives that help deliver VfM on key areas of the service
  • Work collaboratively within the Finance team, key Business Managers and their support teams.
  • Supervise, coach and mentor Finance Officers to build a highly skilled and motivated team.
  • Oversee and set performance objectives and evaluate performance for the Finance Officers through regular supervisions and appraisals and learning & development plans.

BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Broadening Choices for older people
Birmingham
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • To ensure there are effective credit control systems including maximising the raising and collection of income across all the business units.
  • To regularly report on compliance with financial controls and procedures; to refer anomalies or non-compliance to the Head of Finance and support any investigations.
  • To develop effective working relationships with senior and middle management by a promoting a collaborative and coaching approach.
  • To support the Financial controller & the finance team including reviewing and implementing better financial controls and procedures to minimise financial and business risks
  • To develop support and train staff at the Business units to ensure procedures and systems are being implemented effectively.
  • To support the Finance Department in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive financial service
  • To work on projects to support Value for Money and Best Use of Resources across the organisation.
  • To work as an integral part of the finance team to support the production of management and final accounts and financial administration.
  • To provide cover for finance team members during periods of absence taking on tasks appropriate to the level of this role.
  • Acted as an IT administrator liaising with IT support and software application providers, maintaining an IT asset inventory and supporting managers with any queries to ensure the smooth running of IT operations of the business.
  • Maintain regular contact with IT provider Account Manager to support the review of level of service received, ensure hardware and software is up to date and IT solution is fit for purpose and performing in line with IT strategy and Service Level Agreements.
  • Processing of IT account set-up or deletion in a timely manner to reflect staff joining or leaving the organisation thereby maintaining system security.
  • Maintain and enact a log relating to permission changes or changes in staff authority.
  • Ensure IT policies are kept up to date and all staff aware of them.
  • Manage and review IT budget making recommendations to main budget holder secure quotes for new equipment or replacement machines.
  • Notify the IT provider of any changes to software or hardware that may affect system performance, including any new networking requirements.
  • Provide project lead for new IT related projects.
  • To assist in occasional duties which the Head of Finance or Financial Controller may request.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Global Property Management
Birmingham
04.2010 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: Company held framework contract with Birmingham City Council for temporary accommodation along With Private tenants who were partially self-funded and by Local Authority.
  • Worked as part of a team and supporting the office manager.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day tasks and administrative duties of the office.
  • Supervising the work of office juniors and assigning work for them.
  • Faxing, printing, photocopying, filing and scanning.
  • Organising business travel, itineraries, and accommodation for managers.
  • Monitoring inventory, office stock and ordering supplies as necessary.
  • Updating & maintain the holiday, absence and training records of staff.
  • Responsible for purchase orders.
  • Raising of purchase orders and invoice tracking.
  • Creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office.
  • Setting up and coordinating meetings.
  • Involvement in social media implementation.
  • Updating, processing and filing of all documents.
  • Meeting and greeting clients and visitors to the office.
  • Typing documents and distributing memos.
  • Handling incoming / outgoing calls, correspondence and filing
  • Manage leasehold repairs for all the council repairs
  • Carry out inspections in the properties and letting tenants
  • Create a system in the computer to maintain insurances for all the properties and deal with all the insurance companies.
  • In charge for all the properties for all the gas and electric meters and deal with all the companies to make sure they are in working order.
  • Preparing invoices monthly and do the amendments of worth £100,000

Education

AAT LEVEL 4 Professional Diploma - Accounting

AAT
Birmingham
01.2024 - 12.2024

Team Leadership And Management
Birmingham
07.2024 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

S.G.H.R.S College
Punjab
01.2003 - 01.2007

Skills

  • Team management and supervision
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Capable of producing reports using Excel, Vlook ups , pivot tables
  • Proactive
  • Credit Controlling
  • Rent Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Invoices Processing
  • Debt collection
  • Petty cash/Banking
  • Payroll/Pensions
  • Time management
  • Proactive and assertive
  • Flexible & approachable
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent spelling
  • Proofreading
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to produce accurate work under pressure
  • Ability to multi task
  • Ability to manage conflicting demands
  • Typing speed of at least 60 wpm
  • Results-oriented
  • Client relations specialist
  • Deadline Oriented
  • Data Management

Custom

Details Provided in the Application Form

Timeline

Team Leadership And Management
07.2024 -

AAT LEVEL 4 Professional Diploma - Accounting

AAT
01.2024 - 12.2024

Senior Finance Officer

Broadening Choices For Older People
10.2021 - Current

BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Broadening Choices for older people
10.2018 - 10.2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Global Property Management
04.2010 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

S.G.H.R.S College
01.2003 - 01.2007

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