Prakash Dawda
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 25 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team collaboration and decision making skills. Polished Finance Manager with successful track record of handling high volume transactions on regular basis. Considered an expert in creating robust financial models. Looking for new opportunity to apply attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager (Part Time)
Alias Industries Limited
Peckleton Leicester, Leicestershire
2018.07 - Current
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
Finance manager
Spira Projects Limited
Peckleton, Leicester, Leicestershire
2010.06 - 2018.07
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Contributed to hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best-suited candidates.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
Deputy Finance Manager
Age Concern (now AGE UK)
Leicester, Leicestershire
2003.06 - 2010.07
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
- Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
Education
AAT - Accounting
2005.09 - 2008.06
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Advanced Quickbooks knowledge
- Coaching and training
- Inspiring team leadership
- Exceptional communicator
- Customer service
- Xero proficient
- Management accounting
- Financial governance
- Statutory accounting
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Margin analysis
- Cashflow forecasting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- VAT returns
Timeline
Finance Manager (Part Time) - Alias Industries Limited
2018.07 - Current
Finance manager - Spira Projects Limited
2010.06 - 2018.07
Leicester College - AAT, Accounting
2005.09 - 2008.06
Deputy Finance Manager - Age Concern (now AGE UK)
2003.06 - 2010.07