Amitsingh Rungoo

As a senior financial analyst at Orange, I manage the forecast phases of three entities, working with the head of finance and operational managers to set up budgets and approve spending. I also supervise the accounting team, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, tax calculations, and payments.

I have a master's degree in finance from the University of Reading and a bachelor's degree in finance with a minor in law from the University of Mauritius. I am also a finalist ACCA with three years of experience in the accountancy and finance field. I have developed strong skills in analytics, finance, and management accounting, and have delivered high-quality work for top companies in the UK and abroad. I am motivated by challenging projects, customer satisfaction, and continuous learning.

Senior Financial Analyst – Orange (EMEA), London, UK May 2022 – Present (1 yr 5 mos)

• Manages forecast phases (budget, strategic plan, high level forecast) of Orange (526m€ turnover - 2022) 
• Work with head of finance, brand financial controller in France and operational managers in setting up budgets.
• Actual and forecast phases of brand team and Orange support functions (central operations, IT, HR). 
• Approve PO’s according to the budgets set and ensures the spending is within budget limits.
• Supervises the accounting team with their daily tasks. 
• Review OBSL accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure tax is calculated and recorded correctly, payments to HMRC are made in time. 
• Ensure VAT returns are calculated correctly and submission deadlines are met.
• Works very closely with Head of Finance on any financial matters. 
• Preparation of monthly analysis reports and organic cash flow (OCF). 
• Prepare Board and Exco reporting packs.
• Help with yearly audit process.
• Help with the development of performance reporting and KPIs, building new dashboard reports and data analytics
• Review of management accounts (P&L and BS) and all supporting analysis of the finance team
• Ensure OBSL accounts and balance sheet reconciliations are prepared correctly.
• Business partnering with key stakeholders

Financial Analyst - Credit | Sherwin-Williams (EMEA), Oxford, UK Dec 2021 – May 2022 (6 mos)

• Maintained the business ledger, requiring detailed analysis of foreign currency transactions - 300+ accounts & millions of USD worth of transactions monthly
• Prepared Month End Aged Debt reports and monthly reporting review calls liaising with Finance Directors, Sales/Business Managers – Report preparation and Data Analysis 
• Maintained the Sales ledger/Treasury/GL ledger to ensure customer master file was up-to-date and accurate with adjustments (discount/bank charges/commissions/refunds/bad debt write-offs) and payments/credit.
• Queried management and developed close working relationships with customers, while developing skills based on payment practices and chasing claims/disputes/credit notes – Working relationships 

Auditor | RGIS Ltd, Reading, UK Jun 2021 – Nov 2021(6 mos)

• Performed stocktake for top companies in UK with high accuracy delivering good value to ensure highest customer satisfaction and long-term commitment – Top UK companies in several sectors
• Maintained high work quality as part of inventory management team, ensuring financial data are accurate for inventory audit. 
• Coordinated with team members on various projects and collaborated with stakeholders to meet key targets.

Financial Analyst | Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Mauritius  Jul 2018 – Jul 2020 (2 yrs)

• Performed subsidiary and group data analysis for the whole African Region, recipient of Yearly Audit Outstanding Performance and overall Team Process Improvement Award. 
• Performed monthly closing of accounts (more than $1bn revenue annually for African region), developed skills in financial data analysis and accounting modules (Tax, VAT, Audit, Contract analysis, GAAP).
• Managed Revenue, inventory, receivables, and cost modules (Accounting standards such as IFRS and OHADA rules) for 47 core African regions. 
• Learned ERP, Power BI & VBA for financial analysis and to process mass data in 6 months.
  • Developed IT tools to automate processes (decrease team process hours by 50% by year end).
• Managed key owner projects, and successfully facilitated contract procedures, inventory transit points and data preparation for KPMG Audit. 
  • Liaised with Finance CFOs and Project Managers across Africa and Global SSCs for data accounting, strategic discussion and implemented systems improving data accuracy (IFRS).

Internship Experience | Assistant Accountant | Fancy Garments Ltd, Mauritius Jun-Jul 2016,2017(4 mos)

Bookkeeping and maintained records, filed documents, prepared accounting data and established processes.

ACCA (Finalist) 2016 - present

Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK 2020 - 2021

MSc Finance, Distinction

University of Mauritius, Mauritius 2015 - 2018

BSc Finance (minor: Law) - 1:0 (first class honours)

Higher School Certificate, Mauritius (3A* Cambridge A-level) 2008 - 2014

Won full Govt scholarship for both BSc and MSc Degrees