Dipak Popat

I have a proven track record of over 39 years' experience in financial and management reporting gained both in the private and public sectors. Over three decades, I have not only consolidated my skills and knowledge in all aspects of financial systems and control but also gained valuable insight into commercial workings of strategic matters and acquired knowledge of different facets of a business. I've gained specialist knowledge in housing association, charity and not-for-profit finances including VAT, Service Charges and recent experience in merger and integration related experience.

I am a confident all-round accountant, committed individual who enjoys a challenge and result orientated with strong communication skills. I work effectively independently as well as supportive in a team, both in small and large organisations. I can demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills and thrive under pressure, very much a problem solver.

With wide ranging experience acquired during my career and disciplined work ethics, I would prove a valuable asset to any organisation and always strive to provide a value-added service.

Financial Controller - KisharonLangdon

(2023-09 - 2025-04)

All day-to-day financial affairs of the organisation including Cash-flow, Month-end and Year-end reporting. Leading on the integration of Langdon finances with KisaronLangdon.

Year-end Accountant/Interim Accountant - Focused Group / Twenty Four Recruitment

(2023-01 - 2023-09)

Providing support with Year-end 2022 and 2023 for all entities and the Group.

• Resolved all discrepancies and reconciled all brought forward balances for year-end 2022 with ledgers (SAGE 50)
• Supported the Finance Controller, Finance Director and Chief Executive with the audit process
• Successfully liaised with audit managers and senior audit partners
• Achieved sign off of the 2023 Consolidated Group Accounts and Audit for 2024 post merger

Sole Charge Accounts Manager - Jaya Shree Krishna Charitable Trust

(2017-03 - 2022-03)

Providing bookkeeping service and preparing monthly management accounts and variance reports for the Trustees for a charity providing accommodation and food for young adults.

• Submitted Annual Return to the Charity Commission, VAT Return to Customs and Excise and liaising with the Inland Revenue with matters relating to employed staff and volunteers
• Advised Board of Trustees on all financial matters, strategic and operational

Treasurer - ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor Limited

(2016-01 - 2016-07)

Responsible for all finances relating of the Charity and Trading operations including budget reporting and all day to day financial matters. A hands-on role which includes, raising sales invoices, entering purchase ledger invoices, supplier payments, payroll for over a 100 staff, banking, fund and treasury management, monthly cash flow and accounts reporting across 22 departments.

Interim Accountant - Agudas Israel Housing Association

(2015-07 - 2015-11)

Temp contract role preparing the annual service charge statements/invoices for 2014/2015, Working closely with Housing Services Director and Finance Director - reviewing all shared ownership lease agreements, review processes and commending improvements to achieve efficiency.

• Reviewing VAT status of Agudas IHA in relation to a £22million project based in Stamford Hill
• Led registration with the aim of recovering VAT in excess of £600,000

Divisional Finance Manager - The Abbeyfield Society

(2015-03 - 2015-06)

Temp role assisting with preparing the statutory year-end accounts of the Society. Managing a team of 6 and assisting to produce month-end accounts and contributing to the development of QLX accounting system by reviewing processes in preparation for the new system.

• Submitted to Head office, periodic returns relating the Bank, Petty cash and credit card expenditure
• Analysed capital expenditure for component accounting and depreciation

Accounts Manager - JSKCT- Registered Charity 1115853

(2014-10 - 2015-03)

Providing bookkeeping service and preparing monthly management accounts and variance reports for the Trustees for a charity providing accommodation and food for young adults. This is a service provided on a voluntary basis.

• Submitted Annual Return to the Charity Commission, VAT Return to Customs and Excise and liaising with the Inland Revenue with matters relating to employed staff and volunteers
• Advised Trustees on all financial matters and generally overseeing the running of the finance department

Assistant Financial Accountant - Genesis Housing Association

(2012-05 - 2014-05)

Responsible for all balance sheet income reconciliations and the cashbook function, assisting with financial year-end statutory accounts. Direct responsibility of supervision of four members of staff.

• All bank account reconciliations completed by working day 4 following the month end to which they relate
• Responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts relation to income, CIS, VAT and CT for the Group
• Ensured accurate and reliable interface between Agresso and Northgate
• Ensured all Tax registrations (CT, CIS, VAT) and submissions are completed with accurately and in a timely manner
• Regular review of all policies, procedures and other internal financial controls relating to cash, bank and balance sheet accounts

Assistant Accountant - Notting Hill Housing – RSL / Housing

(2006-06 - 2012-04)

Assisting the Commercial Controller with the preparation of a financial and management accounting reports for the Notting Hill Home Ownership Division which includes sales and lettings activities including service charges.

• Prepared monthly management accounts to a strict corporate time-table
• Assisted with preparing the annual statutory accounts including detailed schedules for audit purposes
• Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets for the sales and lettings activity including liaising with the Managing Director, Business Leaders and Managers
• Submitted regulatory returns to HCA, TSA and HMRC including the Recycled Capital Grant Fund and submitting the Notting Hill Home Ownership Trust Tax Return

BA (Hons) - Accounting - North London Polytechnic (1986-06)

Foundation - Accountancy - Thames Polytechnic (1983-06)

Pinner 6th Form College (1982-06)