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Riya Kanade

Trainee Book Keeper/Payroll Admin
Langley

Summary

Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 15 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trainee Book Keeper/Payroll Administrative Assistant

Everest Accountant Ltd
London
04.2022 - Current
  • Processing the sales invoices, credit notes, customer's monthly statements and allocation of sales receipts against customer's accounts on Sage Line 50 and excel spread sheets.
  • Processing purchase invoices, supplier's statements reconciliation, dealing with supplier's invoice queries and purchase order using Sage Line 50 and excel spread sheets .
  • Processing Bank and cash transactions and perform bank Reconciliations.
  • Processing reconciliation and submitting VAT returns to HMRC under different VAT schemes including standard, cash, reverse charges, global scheme, flat rate scheme and retail schemes.
  • Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Processing payroll of different clients and generating payslips, P45 P60 and P32 forms.
  • Undertaking ad hoc business tasks as delegated on requested within the practice.

Learning Support Assistant

Montem Primary Academy (The Park Federation)
SLOUGH
11.2016 - Current
  • Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
  • Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
  • Created, collected and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
  • Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.
  • Administered proctored tests to students in secure environment.
  • Complied with policies regarding mandatory reporting, confidentiality and data protection.
  • Provided thorough feedback and constructive criticism conducive to positive learning experiences.
  • Stayed up-to-date on most recent curricula and teaching strategies.
  • Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.

Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel
Reading
09.2010 - 11.2016
  • Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
  • Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
  • Created, collected and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
  • Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
  • Stayed up-to-date on most recent curricula and teaching strategies.
  • Provided thorough feedback and constructive criticism conducive to positive learning experiences.
  • Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress.
  • Complied with policies regarding mandatory reporting, confidentiality and data protection.

Accountant

Selvel Advertising and Publicity pvt ltd.
Mumbai
05.2004 - 11.2005
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.

Branch Executive

Wall street Finance Ltd
Mumbai
05.2003 - 11.2003
  • Boosted sales and customer loyalty.
  • Maintained relationships with business partners to assist customers with complex financial needs.
  • Oversaw business transactions and practices to comply with regulations, bank policies, procedures and internal audit requirements.
  • Led market-wide training initiatives.
  • Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
  • Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Accountant

Kelkar Chartered Accountant ltd
Mumbai
06.2002 - 04.2003
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Reconciliation of the bank accounts.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.

Auditor

Kulkarni and Khanolkar Chartered Accountant
Mumbai
04.2002 - 05.2002
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
  • Maintained strong, working knowledge of Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
  • Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
  • Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
  • Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
  • Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
12.1997 - 12.1998

Prince 2 - Project Management

The Knowledge Academy
London
04.2001 - 04.2019

Skills

Bookkeeping

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Timeline

Trainee Book Keeper/Payroll Administrative Assistant

Everest Accountant Ltd
04.2022 - Current

Learning Support Assistant

Montem Primary Academy (The Park Federation)
11.2016 - Current

Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel
09.2010 - 11.2016

Accountant

Selvel Advertising and Publicity pvt ltd.
05.2004 - 11.2005

Branch Executive

Wall street Finance Ltd
05.2003 - 11.2003

Accountant

Kelkar Chartered Accountant ltd
06.2002 - 04.2003

Auditor

Kulkarni and Khanolkar Chartered Accountant
04.2002 - 05.2002

Prince 2 - Project Management

The Knowledge Academy
04.2001 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

University of Mumbai
12.1997 - 12.1998
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