Deputy Finance Manager at NetBet Enterprises Ltd. (2023-12 – Present)
NetBet Enterprises Ltd. operates Casino, Sportsbook, Poker, Lottery, Vegas, and Live Casino platforms.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple European markets with a combined annual turnover exceeding €100 million (individual country turnover of €30–40 million, including the UK), ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives.
- Manage and mentor a team of five accountants, driving high-quality reporting, compliance with financial controls, and professional development.
- Act as a strategic finance partner to cross-functional and cross-country teams (UK, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Romania, Austria, Germany, France, Malta), enhancing financial efficiency and supporting key business decisions.
- Present monthly management reports, including KPIs, margin analysis, and variance commentary, with in-depth financial analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives across markets, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Lead end-to-end financial system transformation, including the implementation of Xero automation, development of financial controls, and process workflow improvements to enhance accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, building advanced financial models and optimizing reporting frameworks to strengthen operational performance, decision support, and overall business performance.
Financial Controller (FTC role) at Good Guru Ltd./Protein World Ltd. (2022-03 – 2023-12)
- Managed financial reporting and statutory compliance for UK legal entities and six EMEA subsidiaries, overseeing a combined turnover of approximately EUR 50 million.
- Led the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Developed financial forecasts, cash flow models, and budget reports to support senior management.
- Supervised statutory audits, working closely with auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
- Overhauled financial reporting systems, improving efficiency by 30%.
- Cleared backlog of balance sheet reconciliations and strengthened internal controls.
- Reduced paperwork by 50% by digitizing financial processes.
Accountant and Auditor at A D Williams and Co (Chartered Certified Accountants and Auditors) (2021-05 – 2022-03)
- Lead external audits for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring 100% compliance with ACCA standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive audit documentation, meeting ACCA (UK) authority standards with zero review points.
- Delivered statutory and voluntary audits across multiple sectors, including corporates, charitable trusts, and solicitors, strengthening financial transparency and governance.
Practicing Accountant at Dhaval Mehta & Co (Chartered Accountants) (2019-01 – 2021-05)
- Income tax audits, GST audits of various public listed companies and private limited companies.
- Independent drafting of audit reports and calculating important ratios for compliance reporting purpose.
- Certification work for finance/loan purpose and preparation of legal documents.
- Advise on taxation issues to clients, preparation of income tax returns and other compliance related services to various clients including finance companies and consultants.
- Maintaining client relationships and advising clients on strategic issues related to business.
Senior Accountant at Dharmendra V. Joshi and Co – Chartered Accountants (2012-08 – 2019-01)
- Income tax audits, GST audits of various public listed companies and private limited companies.
- Independent drafting of audit reports and calculating important ratios for compliance reporting purpose.
- Certification work for finance/loan purpose and preparation of legal documents.
- Advise on taxation issues to clients, preparation of income tax returns and other compliance related services to various clients including finance companies and consultants.
- Maintaining client relationships and advising clients on strategic issues related to business.
