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Nimesh Sampat

Harrow,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in month-end close procedures, cost accounting, and financial management. Demonstrates a strong understanding of internal audit processes and risk analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stock management. Proficient in variances analysis, fixed asset tracking, and liaising with auditors to produce accurate statutory account reports. Skilled in managing accounts receivable and payable while conducting thorough cost and revenue analysis. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive financial efficiency and support organisational growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Financial controller

Altomart Limited
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
2024.08 - Current

• Team management - leading team of 25 staff members across departments such
as operations, maintenance, security, and cleaning
• VAT returns - oversee the preparation of quarterly VAT returns.

• Financial and management reports - preparation of quarterly management and
annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare annual service charge budgets, in accordance with RICS guidance, and
ensure accuracy in budget allocations
• Conduct variance analysis, comparing actual service charge spend with
budgeted amounts, providing insightful commentary on significant discrepancies
• Manage the TUPE process, conducting staff consultations, and ensuring smooth
transfer of staff information to the payroll bureau
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable, taking proactive action to resolve
delayed receivables and ensure efficient cash flow management
• Apply for necessary business rates deductions as per local council rules and
policies to reduce costs where applicable
• Improving operational efficiency and accuracy, collaborate with the software
developer to enhance invoice processing capabilities
• Supervise maintenance team, actively manage maintenance projects,
coordinate with relevant suppliers, and negotiate competitive quotes to ensure
cost-effective solutions.

  • Advised Board on fiscal matters, contributing towards strategic direction of company.
  • Streamlined expenditure management processes resulting in cost efficiencies.
  • Enhanced liquidity management with prudent cash flow planning and control.
  • Coordinated with auditing department to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Negotiated favourable credit terms with suppliers, improving working capital position.
  • Supervised a team of finance professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture.
  • Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
  • Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.

Financial controller

The Invisible Collection Ltd,
London
2021.07 - 2024.08

Manage the finance team
• Prepare & analyse monthly management accounts, focusing on GP margins &
cash flow
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, liaising with the auditors and finalizing
the year end.
• Oversaw VAT returns (UK & France), liaising with HMRC and ensuring full
compliance
• Manage payroll & intercompany ledgers (UK, France, USA)
• Developed detailed financial reports, leading to better decision-making for
geographic & agent-specific sales
• Liaise with HMRC and financial institutions regarding tax and compliance

  • Tailored bespoke financial solutions to meet unique business needs.
  • Spearheaded preparation of annual accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
  • Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.

Business and services development manager

Sopher & Co
Elstree, Hertfordshire
2017.04 - 2021.05

Reviewed management accounts & VAT returns for hospitality, real estate, and
media clients
• Advised clients on VAT implications post-Brexit and improved bookkeeping
procedures
• Managed a team of accountants, ensuring high-quality financial reporting

  • Delivered high-quality customer service by addressing client queries promptly.
  • Developed and implemented service improvement initiatives, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationship by regular communication and updates.

Group Financial Controller

London Pilsner Limited
Northwood, Hillingdon
2012.09 - 2017.03

Lead the finance team, preparation of monthly management and year end
statutory accounts, liaising with the auditors for year end close.
• Led financial operations across three companies, improving receivables cycle
from 30 to 15 days
• Developed automated reporting systems, reducing processing time
• Ensured compliance with HMRC excise duty claims & export documentation

  • Improved financial transparency with comprehensive monthly reports.
  • Oversaw cash management procedures to ensure liquidity.
  • Consolidated group accounts for more accurate financial representation.
  • Managed inter-company transactions, ensured proper reconciliation of accounts.
  • Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.

Accounts/Audit Manager

Macilvin Moore Reveres LLP
Harrow on the hill, Harrow
2012.01 - 2012.08

Accounts/Audit Senior

Sopher & Co
Elstree, Hertfordshire
2003.09 - 2006.12

Accounts Manager

VKM Accountants Limited
Balham, London
2003.06 - 2006.08

Education

FCCA - Accounting and finance

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
London
2002.01 - 2005.06

Association of Business Executives - Diploma in Business Management

Diploma in Business Management –ABE
London
2000.01 - 2000.12

Skills

  • Month-End close procedures
  • Cost accounting knowledge
  • Internal audit understanding
  • Risk analysis capability
  • Variances analysis
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Stock management
  • Fixed asset tracking
  • Auditor liaison experience
  • Financial management
  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Statutory account reports
  • Cost and revenue analysis

Affiliations

  • Travelling, fitness and socialising

Languages

English
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Hindi
Elementary
Swahili
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial controller

Altomart Limited
2024.08 - Current

Financial controller

The Invisible Collection Ltd,
2021.07 - 2024.08

Business and services development manager

Sopher & Co
2017.04 - 2021.05

Group Financial Controller

London Pilsner Limited
2012.09 - 2017.03

Accounts/Audit Manager

Macilvin Moore Reveres LLP
2012.01 - 2012.08

Accounts/Audit Senior

Sopher & Co
2003.09 - 2006.12

Accounts Manager

VKM Accountants Limited
2003.06 - 2006.08

FCCA - Accounting and finance

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
2002.01 - 2005.06

Association of Business Executives - Diploma in Business Management

Diploma in Business Management –ABE
2000.01 - 2000.12
Nimesh Sampat