Experienced Finance Assistant with knack for streamlining processes and enhancing financial accuracy. Boosted departmental efficiency by implementing new invoicing procedures and reducing discrepancies. Known for exceptional teamwork and delivering projects on time.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant
Knight Dragon
London, Greenwich
08.2023 - Current
Process invoices relating to CapEx project and raising sales invoices. This process has been streamline following my proposals making the supplier and sales ledger reasonably up to date.
Running BAGS payments on a by monthly basis and carrying out CHAP payments in between when necessary.
Carrying out CIS and VAT reconciliation and submission on a monthly and quarterly basis respectively.
Posting journals for accruals, prepayments, VAT return, CIS payment, HMRC payments, intercompany transactions and for quarterly and year end procedures.
Carrying out bank reconciliation for 34 bank accounts on a continuous basis.
Support various departments with the preparation in the preparation of their budgets. Provide review and variance analysis for their budgets on monthly basis or on recommendation.
Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports
Providing audit sample and specific answers to questions to auditors during year end audit
Providing ad hoc analysis when needed and cover for colleagues when necessary.
Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Kelly group
London, Wembley
11.2017 - 04.2022
Oversaw all aspects of accounts payable function to ensure accuracy.
Resolved disputes over invoices swiftly, maintaining strong supplier relations.
Updated and maintained vendor database for easy access and reference.
Recommended process improvements for increased efficiency in operations.
Oversaw the payment cycle activities in a timely manner.
Ensured accurate general ledger postings and reconciliations regularly.
Managed vendor relationships for improved communication and efficiency.
Supervised a team of accounts payable clerks to ensure quality work.
Ensured compliance with accounting regulations by meticulous record keeping.
Built positive relationships with stakeholders, strategically managing their expectations.
Managed, coach and developed team of 4 accounts payable clerks.
Account assistant
KBM (Chartered Certified Accountants and Auditors)
London
10.2015 - 10.2017
Setting up sales, purchase and nominal Ledgers using Sage 50 QuickBooks and Xero for Clients
Input client's sales and purchase invoices using Sage 50, QuickBooks and Xero
Maintaining the nominal ledgers, analyzing them and advising our clients
Maintaining the nominal ledgers, analyzing them and advising our clients
Performing bank and credit card reconciliation
Preparing, reconciling and submitting VAT returns to HMRC for clients
Processing payroll, generating pay slips, forms P45 and P60 and RTI submissions
Monthly and quarterly journals, accruals, prepayments and other control accounts
Preparing final trial balance for companies from IT, Construction, Wholesale and Retail sector.
Concession
Chelsea Football Club
London
10.2013 - 09.2015
Delivering stocks where needed at the right time
Accounting for stock levels to management
Receiving stock delivered and notifying management
General liaison between the kitchen, restaurants and the office
Making sure stock is store in the correct area and at the appropriate conditions for storage.
Checking out for damaged stock and making the necessary report and replacement.
Customer Relationship Manager
Union Bank of Cameroon
Yaounde
07.2007 - 12.2012
In charge of all casual facility request and handling Customer Service for bank product and services
In charge of issuance of SYSTAC cheque books booklets/ internal security on Cheques
Monitoring accounts that need to be monitored and notifying customers when need arises
Evaluating risk and fraud at the tills and making recommendations
Member of the team to develop new methods of Customer Relationship Management using information technology.
Education
Profession Accounting (Professional Level)
ACCA
UK
01.2016 -
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
University of Buea
Cameroon
10.2003 - 07.2006
Skills
Bank and cash reconciliation
Variance Analysis
Sage/Xero/QuickBooks/Access/Qube
Budget creation and forecasts
Journal preparation
Payment Processing
Microsoft Excel
Credit control procedures
VAT & CIS returns preparation
Budgets and forecasting
Deadline-oriented
Balance sheet reconciliations
Internal controls and audits
General ledger accounting expertise
Problem solving skills
Communication
Affiliations
Traveling • Tennis • Football • World affaires
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant
Knight Dragon
08.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Kelly group
11.2017 - 04.2022
Profession Accounting (Professional Level)
ACCA
01.2016 -
Account assistant
KBM (Chartered Certified Accountants and Auditors)
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