Miriam Houssou MAAT
Coulsdon,Greater London
Summary
Enthusiastic, reliable and passionate Finance Professional with many years working in various finance teams in Retail enterprise.
Detail-orientated and independent with wide ranged knowledge of various finance systems including Oracle, Treasury Management System, One Stream, Blackline.
Experienced in report writing and comprehensive account reconciliations. Committed to maintaining efficient quality control procedures and sound internal controls. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach. Enjoys being part of dynamic team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Accountant
Harris Federation
London, ENG
06.2023 - Current
- Calculate and post month end journals in full compliance with appropriate regulations.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
- Prepare and maintain financial controls, including cash reconciliations and settlements, prepayments and accruals.
- Ensured accurate financial records through meticulous account reconciliation.
- Check and import payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
- Actively perform user testing and assist with implementations of EBS Oracle Fusion
- Liaised with auditors whilst maintaining transparent documentation practices.
- Improved workflow by 10% by liaising with key functional areas such as AP, AR and GL.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
FP&A Analyst - WC
J Sainsbury plc
City of London, City of London
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided Treasury team with robust weekly Cash forecasting and analysis of any reported variances for total Retail entities
- Supported preparation of Corporate Plan covering Cash Flow and Balance Sheet for combine Retail view
- Consolidated submissions into corporate view, providing constructive challenge to relevant Finance team
- Coordinated and consolidated Cash & Balance Sheet Latest View process by working closely with 20 stakeholders their latest expectations, tracking through cash generating initiatives and monitoring risks and opportunities
- Supported production of timely, accurate, and insightful periodic management accounts
- Worked closely with commercial Finance teams to establish consistency and develop best practice
- Active member of various colleagues forums such as I AM ME, Focus Groups and Colleague panels
- Improved financial status by analysing results, monitoring variances and recommending financially-sound actions.
- Participated actively in professional trainings to maintain updated knowledge of analytics tools,.
General Ledger Accountant
J Sainsbury plc
City Of London, LND
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Analysed periodic reporting to reconcile external systems One Stream and General ledger Oracle
- Designed automated workflows in Oracle to enhance processing times and productivity by 25%
- Maintained integrity of General ledger, including chart of accounts for all company entities
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs for new subsidiary to provide combine Retail view
- Ensured timely update of periodic FX rates in General ledger and One Stream provided by Treasury
- Performed quarterly functionality and integrity testing prior to new system launch and new versions to existing systems
- Prepared reports and presentations for senior management
- Reviewed accounting systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Produced 10 monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation for corporate reporting.
- Engaged with auditors for HY and EY queries
- Supported wider Finance teams with embedding new processes and develop best practice.
Treasury Assistant
J Sainsbury plc
City Of London, LND
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Confirmed Group's daily cash flows and short term obligations are met via Treasury management system
- Confirmed daily Treasury payments and ensuring any surplus funds are invested according to treasury policy (overnight deposits, liquidity funds)
- Run periodic counterparty risk reports and reporting any credit changes to Head of Treasury
- Ensured that all hedging transactions are correctly recorded and confirmed in Treasury system
- Agreed interest charges and drawdown on various loan facilities and prepare all payments instructions for senior dealer
- Assisted to manage Group's supplier funding program (TFP)
- Supported marketing initiatives for new suppliers onboarding and liaised with banking sponsors Royal Bank of Scotland and BNP Paribas
- Validated and activated new users access for HSBC Net and Barclays platforms across business and ensured appropriate security and control
- Maintained banking records, facility agreements, bank accounts and mandates
- Assisted in preparation of quarterly Treasury Report and any ad hoc reports as necessary
- Preformed Balance sheet reconciliation of 300 general ledger accounts
- Involved in preparation of budgets and forecasts for Group's interest costs and Net Debt
- Warranted that relationship with key stakeholders are maintained
- Achieved enhanced data integrity with meticulous record-keeping.
AP and GNFR Associate
J Sainsbury plc
City Of London, LND
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Posted general ledger journals on daily basis generated internally or submitted by 3rd party providers
- Performed running reports to confirm payments made to and from supplier funding program
- Supported with periodical completion of Trade Creditors financial reporting analysis
- Established process of generating and submitting periodical Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) return
- Periodical Balance Sheet reconciliations for 20 accounts
- Involved in planning and execution of Special Projects ( Oracle outage, bank holidays)
- Provided ongoing training and upskilling to other team members
- Project management- Accomplished Cheques requests reduction by 40%
Supplier Payment Clerk
J Sainsbury plc
City Of London, LND
02.2007 - 03.2010
- Reconciled General Ledger with daily Accounts Payable Interfaces
- Generated twice daily BACS payments values varying from £25M to £250M+
- Run reports to confirm payments and ensured any balances carried forward are accounted for correctly
Print Assistant
Printwell UK Ltd
London, ENG
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed stock from Paper to dispatch labels, placing comprehensive refill orders on weekly basis.
- Reviewed production team activities, completing urgent tasks quickly to maintain schedule adherence.
- Created working files utilising excellent graphic design and clear understanding of prepress requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
ACCA Global
LondonThe Professional Diploma in Accounting - Accounting Technician
Accounting Technician
London08.2008
City and Guilds Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts - Level 1 & 2 - Accountancy
South Thames College
London 04.2001 -
High School Diploma - Business And Finance
Business And Finance Academy
Slovakia06.1997
Skills
- Oracle Financial and One Stream
- Treasury Systems (Wall street, Reval, Trades confirmation system)
- Banking platform (HSBC Net, Barclays)
- Month-end processes
- General ledger accounting expertise
- Accounts reconciliations
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Process improvements
- MS Office
- Multilingual
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Management Accountant
Harris Federation
06.2023 - Current
FP&A Analyst - WC
J Sainsbury plc
03.2022 - 05.2023
General Ledger Accountant
J Sainsbury plc
03.2015 - 03.2022
Treasury Assistant
J Sainsbury plc
01.2011 - 02.2015
AP and GNFR Associate
J Sainsbury plc
04.2010 - 12.2010
Supplier Payment Clerk
J Sainsbury plc
02.2007 - 03.2010
Print Assistant
Printwell UK Ltd
02.2005 - 01.2007
City and Guilds Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts - Level 1 & 2 - Accountancy
South Thames College
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
ACCA Global
The Professional Diploma in Accounting - Accounting Technician
Accounting Technician
High School Diploma - Business And Finance
Business And Finance Academy
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