Work Experience
Plan International – Woking, Hampshire. April 2022 – Present
Group Technical Accountant (Dec 2022-Present)
- Earned promotion due to performance, leading to an expansion of my role
- Successfully Led the implementation of the Lease Accounting System implementation
- Regularly provided technical support in IAS 37/38, ASC 842, and IFRS 16
- Consistently optimise month-end processes and reporting
- Handle lease accounting and document management
- Part-qualified CIMA student with ongoing professional development
- Successfully cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders while managing a team of two
- Effectively communicate financial concepts to various audiences
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in virtual and diverse team environments
- Impairment of Assets and financial year-end review
Group Financial Accountant (April 2022 – Dec 2022)
- Managed assets across 60+ countries and 4 regions
- Successfully implemented SAP/BPC lease accounting software
- Developed proficiency in IFRS and US GAAP lease reporting
- Served as Project Accountant for major capital projects
- Prepared IFRS 16 disclosures and financial statements
- Supported annual external audit and internal control compliance
- Experienced in financial analysis for informed decision-making
Financial Accountant – IFRS 16 Leases September 2021 – April 2022
Ocado – Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
- Managed IFRS 16-related month-end activities, including depreciation and interest charges, intercompany sublease journals, and eliminations
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations for Right of Use/Lease Liability
- Updated lease accounting system with new contracts using Oracle Fusion ERP
- Handled leased property rent management and provided ad-hoc reports for decision-making
- Managed multi-currency transactions (Euros, GBP, and USD)
- Supported process governance and effectiveness measurement initiatives
- Collaborated in external audit processes
- Worked closely with senior management to align financial plans with business objectives.
European Management Accountant February 2021 – September 2021
Loma Systems (an Illinois Tool Works Company) – Farnborough, Hampshire.
- Prepared monthly management accounts, focusing on reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, and reporting
- Handled multi-currency transactions (Euros, GBP, and USD)
- Established strong internal and external partnerships, collaborating with auditors in France and Germany and gaining a basic tax understanding
- Managed and assisted a team of transactional accountants
- Submitted accurate EC Sales and VAT returns for multiple European entities
- Managed monthly payroll and maintained strong relationships with external auditors.
- Utilised Microsoft D365 ERP System for efficient financial management in a manufacturing environment with a $14 billion parent company
Assistant Management Accountant October 2020 – February 2021
Cwm Taf NHS Trust – Cardiff
- Performed reconciliations and management accounts reporting
- Improved departmental processes
- Prepared accrual, pre-payment, and deferred income journals
- Delivered financial reports and supported audit liaison efforts
Fixed Asset Accountant – Graduate Programme September 2018 – October 2020
Speedy Services – Bristol, Brislington
- Maintained accurate fixed asset register
- Utilised Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and SQL for analytics
- Managed Dynamics AX tasks: reconciliations, month-end journals, fixed assets, depreciation
- Conducted financial forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis
- Reduced telemetry software costs by 57% via risk and investment analysis
- Analysed key data for financial forecasting and variance analysis, supporting informed decisions
