Aishat M-Tunde

FCCA qualified finance professional with extensive experience analysing complex financial, operational, and audit data across UK and European organisations. Skilled in transforming large datasets into clear, actionable insights using Power BI, advanced Excel, SAP, and structured root cause analysis. Strong background in management accounting, forecasting, and recovery analytics, with a proven ability to improve reporting efficiency and strengthen controls.

Detail oriented, analytical, and collaborative, known for presenting data driven findings that support strategic decision making.

Career Break

(2026-05)

Time spent doing continuing professional development (cpd) courses and learning British Sign language

Management Accountant - Total Marketing Support (subsidiary of DS Smith) - Manchester, UK

(2024-01 - 2026-04)

Lead Management Accountant in charge of financial reporting, budgeting, and balance sheet governance across nine European countries within packaging manufacturing. Accelerated month-end reporting cycles, managed intercompany recharges, and strengthened internal control frameworks to drive reporting efficiency.

• Accelerated the European month-end financial reporting process to a 3 day close, reducing overall reporting cycle time by 20% while delivering accurate management reports
• Analysed key financial data and margin performance metrics, isolating operational variances to deliver actionable strategic insights to the leadership team
• Consolidated multi-currency revenue and expense data across nine European territories to deliver accurate monthly budgeting and rolling forecast reporting
• Managed SAP general ledger postings, conducted balance sheet reconciliation reviews, and authorised intercompany recharge invoices to support accurate month-end close
• Implemented continuous process improvements across financial reporting and control frameworks, successfully resolving internal control weaknesses and elevating overall data integrity

Career Break

(2023-05 - 2023-12)

Time spent taking care of sick relative then later relocating to Manchester

Strategic Financial Accountant - Great West Life Europe - Irish Life Assurance - Dublin, Ireland

(2022-10 - 2023-05)

Directed end-to-end treasury activities, general ledger integrity, and financial reporting during a secondment across Centres of Excellence. Maintained multi-centre budget controls and delivered strategic financial advisory for proposed capital projects while ensuring robust audit compliance.

• Prepared monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, and budget management across multiple Centres of Excellence to optimise operational expenditure and resource allocation
• Provided guidance to eight departmental managers on new strategic initiatives and performed feasibility evaluations to inform investment decisions
• Oversaw intercompany and related party transaction clearing processes, resolving complex account variances to ensure accurate quarterly and annual financial statements
• Facilitated statutory quarterly reviews and external audit engagements by acting as the primary liaison for internal/external auditors and maintaining strict financial control standards

Financial Management Accountant - Great West Life Europe - Canada Life Europe - Dublin, Ireland

(2019-01 - 2022-09)

Responsible for financial planning, annual budgeting, and monthly reporting operations for the German market. Executed rigorous variance analysis to strengthen internal control frameworks and maximize overall financial performance.

• Delivered high-impact monthly management reporting, expense analysis, and staff headcount tracking to senior leadership to guide strategic decision-making
• Performed rigorous monthly variance analysis on operational expenses and underwriting metrics, identifying and rectifying accounting errors prior to month-end close
• Led budgeting and forecasting operations, partnering with business leads to align revenue and expenditure projections
• Performed balance sheet, intercompany, and fixed asset reconciliation reviews to ensure completeness and audit readiness

Account Assistant - Great West Life Europe - Canada Life Europe - Dublin, Ireland

(2017-11 - 2019-01)

Managed core transactional accounting functions for the German market, including high volume accounts payable processing, general ledger maintenance, and routine balance sheet reconciliations. Supported month-end close procedures and year-end audit preparations while delivering precise expense and headcount reporting.

• Processed high volume accounts payable transactions and vendor invoices, ensuring precise general ledger coding
• Executed routine balance sheet, fixed asset, and intercompany reconciliations to maintain ledger integrity and support robust internal controls
• Facilitated year-end audit preparations by posting routine journal entries, assembling supporting financial schedules and pulling transaction documentation
• Produced recurring expense reports and compiled headcount data for over 250 employees to support team lead operations

Recovery Auditor/ Analyst - PRGX Ltd - Dùn Laoghaire, Ireland

Executed end to end recovery audits across procurement, disbursement, and trade promotions for Tesco Ireland, analysing multi year category data to identify revenue leakage, promotional discrepancies, and monies owed. Applied root-cause analysis to validate claims, supervised junior audit personnel and delivered actionable findings to senior stakeholders to enforce quality controls and maximise financial recoveries.

Trainee Accountant - Savage & Co Chartered Accountants - Dublin 6, Ireland

Delivered comprehensive accounting, tax compliance and payroll services for a diverse portfolio of SME clients, including preparing statutory tax returns and Corporation Tax computations. Maintained general ledgers, performed creditor and debtor reconciliations, and supported senior teams with audit planning and documentation.

Qualification and Fellowship - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

B.A (Hons) - Accounting and Finance - Maynooth University, Ireland

Advanced Diploma - Accounting and Business - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)