Paresh Serai

Set up the Client accounts independently on accounting software’s - QuickBooks / SAGE / Microsoft Dynamics or MS-Excel with the agreed / appropriate Chart of Accounts.

Expert knowledge on processing of accounting transactions (with cost centres and profit centres as applicable) including Sales, Purchases, Incomes, Expenses, Receipts, Payments, Payroll, Inter-Company, Accruals and Prepayments, Capital, Fixed Assets and Depreciation.

Complete the Month-End-Close entries and prepare the monthly report pack in accordance with IFRS.

Preparation of Trial Balance, Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Bank Reconciliation Statements, Inter-Company Reconciliations, Debtors / Creditors listing, other schedules as required.

Independently manage processing of multiple Client Payrolls each month both on software (Microsoft AX pay) and MS-Excel.

Adhere to the Accounting / Payroll calendar and reporting timelines agreed with the Client.

Invoice monthly to the Clients for the Accounting / Payroll services provided.

The First Group
Current Title: Accountant
Previous Title: Assistant Accountant
Work Experience: (2012 - present)
• Reporting of daily receipts and funds review to the CFO, CIO, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant and Head of Reporting

• Responsible for accounting of Nigerian and UK subsidiaries.

• Maintenance of schedules such as prepayments, fixed assets, accruals, Debtors aging and Payables

• Ensured accuracy of accounting in internal information systems - Argo.

• Responsible for accounting and reconciling of the Payroll each month.

• Reconciled successfully the books of the Nigerian subsidiary for statutory audit purposes.

UHY Saxena Chartered Accountants (2008 - 2012)
Position: Audit Assistant / Accounting Assistant


• Performed external audits with audit procedures in place as per IAS

• Performed internal audits for clients

• Performed various MIS reporting for clients

• Performed various accounting retainers and compilations of accounts

• Client communication skills developed

• Quality control and standardized peer reviews performed consistently

• Attended various internal training sessions and seminars on IFRS and IAS

My Choice General Trading FZE (2007- 2008)
Position: Trainee


• Performed accounting of day to day accounting entries

• Performed bank reconciliation statements every month

• Prepared budgeted cash flow statements each month

• Performed day to day coordination with retailers

• Decision making on related to advertising campaigns for products

• Business development in retail sectors and exhibitions for products


BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Positive can do attitude.
• Analytical and problem solving skills, logical thinking.
• Active in taking up challenging tasks with desire to learn more.
• Strong team player.
• Able to plan and prioritise tasks.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards.
• And true to who I am.