Asif Hussain

I am a detail-oriented professional with over five years of experience in finance, data management, and public sector programme delivery. Currently working as a Training Commissioning Support Officer at Tower Hamlets Council, I lead on data monitoring, procurement coordination, and compliance reporting to support borough-wide training initiatives. I hold an AAT Level 3 qualification in Accounting, with proven expertise in budget tracking, financial audits, and stakeholder reporting.

My experience spans both public and private sectors, including managing supplier payments, producing aged creditor reports, and maintaining audit trails for funding compliance. I am passionate about continuous improvement and progressing into roles where I can support staff development and contribute to strategic outcomes.

Training Commissioning Support Officer at London Borough of Tower Hamlets (2025-01 – Present)

• Lead on data monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for employability programmes using Excel and Salesforce
• Manage procurement processes via Proactis and ensure compliance with funding and council policies
• Support stakeholder engagement with training providers, community organisations, and internal departments
• Coordinate programme delivery and maintain audit trails for fidelity assessments and compliance reviews
• Deputise for senior staff in supervising administration assistants and contribute to staff development
• Prepare monthly performance reports and dashboards for senior managers and funding bodies

Purchase Ledger Controller at Acre Resources Ltd (2022-01 – 2025-01)

• Presenting aged payable data to key stakeholders to compare against the yearly budget
• Managing the purchase ledger inbox & being the first point of contact for all suppliers
• Responsible for all supplier, contractor & expense reimbursements & any issues that may have arisen
• Executing payroll payments on time each month for over 100 employees, with a focus on confidentiality
• Ongoing expense training delivery for any new hires, cementing my presentation & communication skills
• Strictly meeting the deadline for the month end accounts publishing & resolving any inconsistencies before this

Apprentice Finance Assistant at Acre Resources Ltd (2019-08 – 2022-01)

• The use of Sage & Xero accounting systems
• Attention to detail & proficient data entry
• Reconciling accounts & resolving discrepancies
• Collaborating with the wider finance team on how to improve processes
• Maintaining an orderly library of all invoices & remittances for regulatory purposes

Advanced Diploma in Accounting – BPP University (2021)

A-Levels – Sir John Cass Sixth Form (2017 – 2019)

GCSEs – Raines Foundation School (2012 – 2017)