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Karl Sharma

London

Summary

Certified Xero advisor since May 2020, equipped to help clients with diverse accounting and bookkeeping needs. Accurate in preparing statements, reviewing records and advising on strategies for minimising liabilities.

Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Management accountant

KSComp Ltd
London
06.2020 - Current
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
  • Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Calculated and posted month end journals.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
  • Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using Xero.

Management accountant

Boston Marks Insurance Brokers Ltd
London
04.2009 - 05.2018
  • Technically proficient in all aspects of bookkeeping.
  • Payroll journals.
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Prepared and developed monthly management packs and accounts.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Calculated and posted month end journals.
  • Advised management on financial details related to business operations and budgets.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
  • Assessed accounts and accounting systems in cases of alleged criminal activity.
  • Prepared and maintained RMAR controls, including FRS5 / FRS102 reconciliations and settlements, prepayments and accruals.
  • Produced accurate VAT returns.
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.

Accounting bookkeeper

Norman Butcher & Jones Holdings Ltd
Bromley, Kent
09.1989 - 04.2009
  • Handled bank and balance sheet reconciliations in several currencies to maintain accurate, up-to-date accounts.
  • Treasury management of several currencies.
  • Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times.
  • Resolved discrepancies to balance books and maintain correct accounting records.
  • Maintained trial balance by reconciliation of general ledgers.
  • Updated accounts with precision and accuracy to deliver reliable bookkeeping services.

Education

GCSEs / O Levels -

Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Boys School
London
09.1978 - 07.1983

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Database management
  • Xero Accounting
  • Account reconciliation expert
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Credit control
  • Advanced bookkeeping skills
  • General ledger accounting

Affiliations

  • My hobbies and interests include sport, travel and socialising with friends.

Certification

Certified Xero advisor since May 2020.

Xero Payroll certification since May2020.

Timeline

Management accountant

KSComp Ltd
06.2020 - Current

Management accountant

Boston Marks Insurance Brokers Ltd
04.2009 - 05.2018

Accounting bookkeeper

Norman Butcher & Jones Holdings Ltd
09.1989 - 04.2009

GCSEs / O Levels -

Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Boys School
09.1978 - 07.1983
Karl Sharma