Accountant
Edinburgh International
Total years of experience :11 years, 3 Months
Maintained all transactions on general ledger accounts.
Compiled and analysed financial data, identified and extracted relevant information.
Conducted monthly and quarterly financial close and cash management activities including bank reconciliation, reconciliation of general ledger accounts for both income statements and balance sheets.
Prepared financial reports; Ageing Reports for Accounts Receivable and Payable and other reports as requested by management.
Maintained subsidiary ledgers on designated accounts (accounts receivable, petty cash, inventory).
Participated in inventory control.
Reviewed petty cash expenditures and reimbursement request weekly.
Ensured accurate ledger posting of customer payments.
Prepared monthly fixed asset lapsing entries including monthly depreciation entries, amortisation of prepaid expenses such as rent, trade licenses, insurance, visa cost, and other prepaid expenses.
Provided support to Finance Director ensuring efficient functioning of the finance department.
Analysed and compared costs and expenditures to budget, providing solutions to minimise discrepancies.
Contributed to the preparation and management of the fiscal budget.
Generated financial reports as requested by management.
Ensured effective functioning of accounts receivable and accounts payable departments.
Investigated and resolved billing and discount issues on receivable accounts. Performed follow up calls on past due accounts.
Processed vendor checks for mailing, account reconciliation and necessary journal postings.
Monitored petty cash expenditures and cash flow management.
Effectively managed accounts payable, making payments on due accounts by receiving, reviewing and recording invoices in a time conscious manner; prepared forecasts and updates on collection status.
Generated and presented reports to senior management including monthly AP Compliance Report, Cheque Status Report and Advance AP Reports on Accruals, Aging Analysis and Intercompany Transaction Reports.
Managed reconciliation of bank statements, Intercompany Balances, Supplier Accounts and GL Control Accounts along with analyzing suppliers’ monthly aging reports.
Managed intercompany transactions including semi-and monthly payroll payments and corresponding journal postings.
Prepared month-end closing in AP, Taxation, Payroll, Inventory and Fixed Assets; delivered reports to department heads and corporate head office.
Ensured compliance with internal control standards to reduce the risk of fraud.
Prepared monthly and annual deliverables related to government dues and taxation.
Participated in the management and control of accounts receivable.
Organized marketing campaigns for prospective mall tenants.
Managed lease/rental agreements, contracts and collection accounts.
Managed film cinema bookings and operations
Coordinated special sales promotions and mall events.