Zan Ahmed, ACCA
London
Summary
ACCA-qualified audit and accounting professional with experience delivering risk-focused assignments across SMEs and multi-entity organisations, supporting evaluation of governance, internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements. Experienced in financial reporting, accounts preparation and reviewing balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations, with a strong understanding of end-to-end financial reporting processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Beauty Brow Bar
London
07.2023 - Current
- Manage daily financial operations including cashflow monitoring, purchasing and payroll oversight, supporting business decision-making across multiple locations.
- Monitor financial performance across sites, reviewing revenue trends, controlling costs and supporting budgeting activity.
- Maintain oversight of cash inflows and outflows and supported preparation of financial information for external accountants.
- Liaise with external accountants to support accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance requirements.
Audit & Accounts Senior
Barnes Roffe LLP
London
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Led delivery of audit engagements across SMEs and multi-entity groups, assessing financial processes, internal controls and compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Performed end-to-end transaction testing to assess accuracy, completeness and appropriate classification, ensuring processes operated effectively, including testing of complex areas such as revenue from contracts with customers (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16) and deferred tax (IAS 12).
- Provided technical advice to a range of SME clients and stakeholders, ensuring they meet regulatory and statutory requirements when disclosing their financial results.
- Reviewed client accounting records, posted adjusting journals to produce amended trial balances, and prepared draft statutory accounts in CaseWare alongside supporting corporation tax computations using Digita Tax, working with client data from systems including Xero and Sage.
- Supervised and coached junior team members, reviewing work to ensure quality standards were met and supporting development across engagements.
Audit Junior
RSM
London
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Supported audit delivery for a diverse portfolio including private companies, charities, and financial services clients, gaining experience in working with varied operational structures.
- Performed detailed substantive testing, prepared audit working papers, and assessed financial statements for compliance and accuracy.
- Reviewed purchase ledgers and supplier balances, identifying discrepancies and supporting corrections.
- Collaborated with senior auditors to meet strict deadlines and deliver high-quality audit files in line with regulatory standards.
- Acted as a point of contact for clients during audits, demonstrating professionalism and strong communication to gather critical documentation and address queries efficiently.
- Mentored and supported the onboarding of new team members, developing early leadership and teamwork skills that have continued to shape my collaborative management style.
Education
ACCA - Accounting & Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London01-2025
Bachelor's degree - Economics and Accounting
University of Bristol
Bristol 01-2019
Skills
Audit Management & External Stakeholder Reporting
Staff Management & Leadership & Training
Advanced knowledge in MS Excel
(VLOOKUPS, HLOOKUPS, PivotTables etc)
Well experienced in audit and accounting software:
Caseware, Orbit, Xero, Quickbooks,
SAGE, Digita Tax
Timeline
Finance Manager
Beauty Brow Bar
07.2023 - Current
Audit & Accounts Senior
Barnes Roffe LLP
12.2021 - 06.2023
Audit Junior
RSM
01.2020 - 11.2021
ACCA - Accounting & Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor's degree - Economics and Accounting
University of Bristol