VENKATASIVA KARTHIK GADE
London,UK
Summary
Analytical finance professional with expertise in converting complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making. Currently pursuing ACCA qualification to further strengthen financial governance skills. Experienced in streamlining financial processes and improving reporting accuracy through strategic planning and analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Management Accountant (Full Time)
Marlin Apartments
London, UK
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Reduced manual processing time by 30% and improved overall efficiency by automating AP and AR invoice processing workflows.
- Achieved a 10% increase in operational cost efficiency by conducting rigorous Actual vs. Budget variance analysis across four core revenue streams and delivering strategic commentary to stakeholders.
- Directed monthly management accounts, such as Prepayments, Accruals and other adjustment journals during Month end close & Year end close.
- Identified up to 12% in cost-saving opportunities across departmental expenses by conducting detailed monthly P&L reviews and delivering data-driven recommendations.
- Strengthened financial controls by performing complex bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations, reduced reconciliation variances and improved audit readiness.
- Acted as a point of Finance contact to divisional heads, providing financial insights that supported operational cost control and strategic decision-making.
- Prepared VAT returns preparation and assisted in budgeting processes, ensuring compliance while identifying areas for cost efficiency and better cash flow management.
- Improved Cash Flow visibility by coordinating invoice processing, supplier payments, and debtor collections.
- Collaborated with external auditors, resolving queries efficiently and helping streamline audit processes with accurate documentation.
Senior Finance Assistant (Full Time)
Marlin Apartments
London, UK
2024.10 - 2025.09
- Improved credit control process by proactively flagging doubtful accounts and executing regular customer follow-ups, effectively reducing outstanding debtor credit terms by 20 days and optimizing cash flow.
- Executed bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations, as well as supplier statement and customer account reconciliations.
- Managed AP & AR, processed supplier invoices, resolved queries on spot, and prepared on-time payment runs by coordinating with managers.
- Maintained AR ledger and posted daily journals with high degree of numerical accuracy to support month-end close.
- Facilitated external audits by providing supporting documents to managers.
Accounts Assistant (Placement)
Montcalm Collection
London, UK
2023.10 - 2024.09
- Bank reconciliation of all transactions, comparing bank statements with sage bank records, investigating if any unmatched transactions.
- Sent customer invoices, managed petty cash and float checks, and meticulously reconciled company credit card expenses.
- Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, ensuring the timely and accurate recording of all customer and supplier payments.
- Credit control management, reviewing credit terms and credit limits as well as follow up with customer statements and letters.
- Payments to travel agency commission claims and chargebacks by coordinating with the front office and reservations department.
Night Auditor (Part-Time)
Montcalm Collection
London, UK
2022.09 - 2023.10
- Processed payments from guests quickly and accurately whilst maintaining friendly rapport with them.
- Verified charges applied to rooms for accuracy and completeness.
- Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift, maintaining accountability.
- Resolved discrepancies in accounts by careful review of financial transactions.
- Maintained confidentiality of guests' personal information, respecting privacy rights.
- Coordinated with day shift team for seamless transition of duties.
- Provided excellent customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Handled feedback from departing guests constructively using it as a tool for improving future services.
- Ensured smooth operation of front desk during night hours to maintain uninterrupted services for guests.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA
UK 2024.01 -
Master's degree - Investment & Financial Risk Management with Professional Placement
Kingston University
London 2022.09 - 2024.09
Skills
- Management Accounts
- Variance Analysis
- Forecasting
- P&L Review
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Accounts Payables and Receivables
- Reporting Standards
- Financial Analysis & reporting
- Month End Presentation
- Time and task prioritisation
- MS Excel (Advanced: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Macros and Data Validation)
- Sage 50
- Accounts IQ
- Opera Cloud
- Bloomberg
- SQL knowledge
Certification
- Bloomberg Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
- Bloomberg Market Concept (BMC)
- Data Analysis Essentials
- Business Analysis Foundations
- Reading Financial Statements (CFI)
Projects
1. Activity-Based Costing (ABC) : Designed a model to accurately allocate overheads, used for business cases that increased departmental profitability by 15%.
2. Zero-Based Budgeting & Variance Analysis Model: Developed an automated tracking model to monitor actual vs. budgeted expenditures for high-spend departments.
Timeline
Management Accountant (Full Time)
Marlin Apartments
2025.10 - 2026.04
Senior Finance Assistant (Full Time)
Marlin Apartments
2024.10 - 2025.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA
2024.01 -
Accounts Assistant (Placement)
Montcalm Collection
2023.10 - 2024.09
Master's degree - Investment & Financial Risk Management with Professional Placement
Kingston University
2022.09 - 2024.09
Night Auditor (Part-Time)
Montcalm Collection
2022.09 - 2023.10