LAWRENCE MAHARA

• Compiled comprehensive financial statements, achieving 100% regulatory compliance and reducing audit risks by 25%.
• Submitted Final Accounts and CT600 to HMRC, ensuring 100% on-time submission.
• Streamlined payroll documentation processes, minimising queries and expediting invoice approvals.
• Maintained accurate financial ledgers through consistent bank, sales, and purchase reconciliations.
• Managed full lifecycle of fixed assets, encompassing acquisition and depreciation tracking.
• Reconciled supplier statements, resolving discrepancies in accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepared VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat filings, decreasing audit exposure.
• Enhanced subcontractor compliance under CIS via precise documentation and timely payments.

• Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
• Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
• Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
• Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
• Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.

• Conducted profit and loss analysis, identifying areas for cost savings and improvement.
• Directed tax compliance activities, ensuring timely filings and regulatory adherence.
• Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.

• Prepared budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support business objectives.
• Developed insightful Management Accounts to inform decision making.
• Performed balance sheet reconciliations and produced accurate financial reports.
• Managed foreign currency reconciliations (Dollar, Euro, Sterling) and assessed exchange differences.
• Processed accruals, prepayments, and adjustments using advanced Excel and accounting software.
• Prepared and reviewed trial balances, extended trial balances, and year-end journals.
• Ensured IAS 16 compliance through the management of fixed asset registers and depreciation journals.
• Supported month-end close process, including reversals, adjustments, and reporting.
• Monitored loan interest schedules, cash flow forecasts, and working capital management.
• Processed opening balance adjustments for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Prepared internal profit & loss accounts and balance sheets.

• Conducted internal audits to identify discrepancies affecting financial accuracy.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through thorough audit checks.
• Presented audit findings and practical recommendations to senior leadership.

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• Conducted regular account reviews to maintain accurate records.
• Negotiated repayment arrangements, improving cash flow in the process.
• Assisted in preparation of monthly reports, ensuring transparency in operations.
• Reduced business risk with stringent credit checks and assessment.