Sadia Adewunmi Amu
Villa 39, Al Jabra Complex, Al Madeena Street Doha, Qatar
Tel: HOME- +97444120596 Mobile: +97455392208 email: sadiatamu@gmail.com
Chartered Certified Accountant, experienced in Financial and Management accounts with excellent interpersonal and communication skills .A specialist in several disciplines including cost efficiency, decision making and training and a confident team leader with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Key Skills Analysis of financial profiles to provide an overview of the organization
- Provision of ad-hoc report for non-finance Managers
- Responsible for the department budget including projections and controlling profit and loss
- Capable of producing written and verbal presentations to the Financial committee
- IT literate with broad experience of implementing spreadsheet modeling and customized accounting systems.
- Administration and supervision of yearly audits
- Supervision and development of the Finance Team
EXPERIENCE
Jan 2009 – Nov 2016: Mosscare Housing Limited, 101 Great Western Street, Manchester M14 4AA Financial/Management Accountant
Reporting to the Head of Finance and supervising a team of 3. Maintaining and managing the Association’s financial records ensuring compliance with best practice and the maintenance of reliable systems of internal control. Production of annual statutory accounts in accordance with appropriate (SORP), Advise on technical accounting matters and deputizing for the Head of Finance
- Manage the day to day responsibilities and development needs of the Accounting team.
- Manage the integrity of data held in the General Ledger
- Ensure cash flow information is provided on a timely basis, at least weekly, to allow treasury decisions to be made
- Preparation of monthly accounts and subsequent reporting and analysis include KPI’s
- Ensure all transactions are entered correctly into the accounting systems in accordance with the agreed month end timetables and dealing with all unusual transactions or processes.
- Ensure that IT systems are being used effectively and being proactive in developing the use of IT systems in the department to improve efficiency in transaction processing and improve the quality of service to customers.
- Plan and manage the annual and monthly accounts closure within agreed timetables to facilitate the audit
- Monitoring compliance with Associations Financial Regulations and Procedures and recommend developments in regulations and procedures to enhance controls and efficiency.
- Prepare Vat and other statutory returns and advising and supporting the Head of Finance , Director of Finance and the Human Resources Department on technical developments relevant to the financial management and Reporting for the Association
- Preparation of the annual financial statements of the Association in accordance with SORP and other relevant pronouncements
- Work with both the internal and external auditors in the execution of their duties and other duties as required by the Head of Finance and Director of Finance.
- Setting and reviewing the monthly and annual budgets, working to maximize service provided to Budget holders whilst maintaining a realistic cost base, business planning, benchmarking and reviewing the efficiency of current accounting systems.
Provide ad-hoc financial modeling including value for money assessments
- Deal with general queries from the Management team
- Lead on implementation, upgrades and systems administration for all Finance ICT systems
July 2006 to August 2008: Lewisham College, Lewisham Way SE4 1UT
Financial Accounting Manager
Reporting to the Head of Finance and supervising a team of 5 staff. Maintaining and managing the college financial records ensuring compliance with best practice and the maintenance of reliable systems of internal control. Production of annual statutory accounts in accordance with appropriate SORP to meet requirements of auditors and stakeholders. To advise on technical accounting matters and deputizing for the Head of Finance
• Manage the day to day responsibilities and development needs of the Accounting staff.
• Manage all accounting including the cashbook, bank reconciliation, processing of receipts and payments and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Operate the general, sales , purchase ledgers and fixed asset registers in accordance with agreed procedures and made recommendations for improved controls and procedures
• Ensure all transactions are entered correctly into the accounting systems in accordance with the agreed month end timetables and reporting all unusual transactions or processes to the Head of Finance.
• Ensure that IT systems are being used effectively and being proactive in developing the use of IT systems in the department to improve efficiency in transaction processing and improve the quality of service to customers.
• Plan and manage the annual accounts closure within agreed timetables to facilitate the audit and reporting of the accounts to the Governors. Monitoring compliance with College Financial Regulations and Procedures and recommend developments in regulations and procedures to enhance controls and efficiency.
• Prepare Vat and other statutory returns and advising and supporting the Head of Finance and Director of Finance on technical developments relevant to the financial management and Reporting for the College.
• Preparation of the annual financial statements of the college in accordance with LSC legislation, SORP and other relevant pronouncements
• Worked with both the internal and external auditors in the execution of their duties and other duties as required by the Head of Finance.
Apr03 to July 2006 Finance Manager
Chambers Of Nigel Jones Q.C, Hardwicke Building, New Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2A 3SB
Hardwicke Building is the largest Barristers Chambers’ in London with over one hundred and five members and turnover of over £11 million. As a senior member of the management team, reporting directly to Chief Executive and Chambers’ Management Committee, my main responsibilities include:
Financial Management – setting and reviewing budgets, working to maximize service provided to barristers whilst maintaining a realistic cost base, business planning. Introduced phased budgets, weekly cash flow forecasting and reviewed efficiency of current accounting systems
• Review of finance function and improvement to systems therein.
• Arrange Chambers’ insurance renewals , maintain a register of all suppliers and ensure that these are regularly reviewed for quality and value for money
• Monitor Chambers' performance through receipts and work done and report to the Management Committee any adverse variances
• Prepare the first draft of the annual forecast of income and expenditure. Present to the Management Committee and work with the Chief Executive and any nominated member(s) towards a final version for presentation to the AGM.
• Prepare the weekly and monthly payroll including year-end using Sage Line 50
• Work with external auditor and prepare the year-end statutory accounts
• Maintain a register of assets, applying appropriate depreciation policies, negotiate best deals with DX, photocopy leasing supplier and other service contractors.
• Human Resources – staff management and development, salary reviews and training – both producing training needs analysis and ensuring adequate headcount is maintained and Payroll administration.
• Administration -Prepare and present the finance report for the CMC and AGM, manage the selection process for candidates for tenancy, provide administrative support for the pupillage committee
Oct 00 to Dec 02 Carrier1 UK Ltd 6 Harbour Exchange Square, Docklands London E6 9GL
: Finance Manager- Contract
Responsible for the financial management and systems of the UK Company and managing the month- end reporting.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts and subsequent reporting and analysis
• Co-ordinate with the Billing Operations to integrate customer/carrier billing
• Information into the monthly financial statements
• Prepare and ensure that all required inter-company journals entries/transactions are accurately prepared and booked
• Implement standardized accounting policies and controls ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures and substantially improved management and financial controls Production of yearly statutory accounts, Vat returns and other regulatory returns
• Ensure the smooth running of the accounts department including supervision of purchase and nominal ledgers, Preparation of weekly Cash-flow / Liquidity forecast
• Preparation of monthly salary adjustment for processing by the bureau. Responsible for yearly budgets and forecasts
• Liaising with Bank Managers
• Supervision and development of the Finance Team of 6
• Prepare and submit required Quarterly Vat Return and also assist officials during Vat inspections
May 99- Sept 00: Facilicom International (UK) Limited 626 Chiswick High Road W6
Finance Manager - Contract
• Managed a team with responsibility for the month-end reporting and managing the cash flow and liquidity Forecast
• Preparation of Monthly Business Unit Financial Statements
• Prepare and insure that all required journals are accurately prepared and booked in Prepare and ensure that all required inter-company journals entries/transactions are accurately booked and prepared
• Co-ordinate with the Billing Operations to integrate customer/carrier billing information into the monthly financial statements
• Implement standardized accounting policies and controls
• Prepare for review with the Global Financial Controller the Monthly Reports ((Budget versus Actual variance analysis) and also analyzing the results of operations
• Prepare monthly short ( 1month) and long term (6 months) cashflows
• Prepare and submit required Quarterly Vat Return and also assist officials during Vat inspections
• Managing the year-end audit and also preparing the year-end Statutory Accounts
• Ensuring the smooth running of the Accounts Department
Jan 95 – May 99: MCPS-PRS alliance 29-33 Berners Street. London WC1V
Senior Assistant accountant
• Preparation, circulation of monthly Departmental Costs reports and responding to resultant management queries.
• Preparation of Income & Expenditure and Balance Sheet reports
• Preparation of the monthly accounting reports including full sets of accounts
• Preparation of the monthly management accounts, budgets and statutory accounts for two companies
• Preparation and submission of the quarterly VAT statutory tax returns
• Analysis of the Costs and Variances
• Adhoc projects as required by the Financial Controller
• Maintaining the fixed Asset register
• Ensuring key financial controls are maintained
• Managing the accounts payable, cashier and the account clerk
Aug -Dec1994 Sega Europe Limited, Accounts Assistant- -
Preparation of the Sales and Purchase Ledger invoices ( multi-currency) cashbook monthly bank reconciliation, journal preparation, maintaining overhead schedules and assisting in preparing the Budget.
1986-1991 Invalid Children’s Aid Nationwide- Accounts Assistant
I was responsible mainly for the monthly bank reconciliation. Credit control, sales and purchase Ledger and general purchase ledger duties.
1982-1986 Union Bank, Clerical Assistant
Data input, bank reconciliation, general filing and dealing with customers both in person and over the telephone.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Fellow of The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants-(ACCA)- 2004
University of Greenwich, Roehampton Lane, London
1991-1994: BA (HONOURS) Accountancy & Finance
Thames Polytechnic, Woolwich, London
1988 – 1990:BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computer Studies HND
SouthEast London College Lewisham Way, London
1986-1988. BTEC Ordinary National Certificate in Computer Studies – ONC
Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls High School
GCSE O’Levels 7 Credits including Mathematics and English
2011 Delivering Team Potential, Managers Learning and Development, Appraisal
2012 Manager As Coach, Relationship Management, Work/Time Management, Recruitment
And selection, UK GAAP Update and Refresher
2014 Relationship Management, Public Sector finances and the credit Crunch,
Rethinking Cost Structures, Leadership, Public Sector Accounting and Reporting-
Compliance with Standards
2015 Equality and Diversity, Open Account User Group Conference
Microsoft 2007 training, Open Accounts User Group Conference
PC Skills
Fully conversant with a number of accounting packages including;
• MS Word, Coda, Open Accounts, Archouse, Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll, JBA AS/400, JDEdwards, Agresso-QL-X
• Word 98, Excel, Lotus 1-2-3
PERSONAL SUMMARY
My personal interests and hobbies include, listening to music, reading, traveling and socializing.
51 years of age,
Punctual, motivated, highly organized.
Clean driving license, excellent health