SIMA KHERADMANDAN

* ****** ******, ***** **** South, Milton Keynes MK17 7EU

Telephone :079**-******

E-mail: ad3507@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVES

To obtain a position offering responsibility and the opportunity to build upon my accounting, management, taxation experience, organisational skills and many transferable personal qualities gained during my career to date. I believe my adaptability, foresight, resourcefulness; self-motivation and ability to communicate with people at all levels will enable me to demonstrate a positive contribution to any future employer.

Key skill sets

Analytical and research skill, Problem solving, Communication and interpersonal skill, Flexibility/ Adaptability/ Managing multiple priorities, Improving own learning and performance.

I am also fully conversant in use of specialist accounting packages including Final Accounts Production (Formerly Audit 2000). IRIS Accounting, Sage, TAS Books, Excel, Microsoft word, SUN database, Interrogator (Stock taking), E-Procurement, TM1 and Vision, Accurate, Navision, Cognos Planning Analyst, Sprinter, Intranet, Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Movex, Basware, Blackline, SAP, MAX, Baan. JD Edwards (Enterprise one, E1), AIQ. Netsuite, Essbase, PBCS Cloud, Accounts Production (Statutory Financial statement).

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2017 Qualified ACCA

1992-1996 University of Luton, BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting

1990-1992 Milton Keynes College, BTEC National Diploma in Business Study & Finance.

LANGUAGE:

English, Persian, Arabic (Basic).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY, POSITION AND EXPERIENCES

07/2020- 07/2024 Senior Accountant

Lumentum Technology UK ltd, Caswell, Towcester, Northamptonshire MN12 8EQ

Achievement: Exposure to preparation of Statutory Accounts and compliances.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of Statutory Accounts for the Lumentum Technology UK Ltd (FRS 102) in conjunction with completing and submitting Tax Pack to PWC.

Liaise with local team and dealing with external auditors during the year end audit process.

Manage month/ year end close process for UK entity including Balance sheet reconciliation / Income Statement review and quarterly Flux analysis.

Provide indirect tax compliance including preparation and submission of VAT returns together with import VAT Deferment account reconciliation.

Continue improvement of all processes.

10/2019- 03/2020 Project/ Group Reporting Accountant

Vacation Rental UK Ltd (Awaze), Haylock House, Kettering Parkway, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6EY.

7/2019- 09/2019 Project/ Financial Accountant

Thomas Cook UK PLC, Westpoint Peterborough, Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6FZ.

Responsibilities:

Involve in implementation of new accounting system Netsuite and data validation Netsuite vs Essbase.

Involve in implementation of new reporting tool PBCS and data validation Essbase vs PBCS.

Balance sheet reconciliation project involve in review/ monitor / training Shared Service Centre and also writing the process note.

Accounts Payable analysis and reconciliation between TARSC booking system and SAP, and project involve in AP interface into SAP.

10/2018- 06/2019 Project /Accountant

Biogen UK Ltd, Milton Parc, Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, MK441YU

Achievement: Exposure to preparation of Statutory Accounts for individual and group companies. Setting up New cash flow forecasting file.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of year-end financial statements for the individual and consolidated entities within the group under FRS102.

Completion of tax pack to produce tax computations.

Assist with complex intercompany transactions including managing intercompany loans and interest payments.

Prepare and submission of Group VAT returns.

Assist with the production of budget and cash flow forecast.

Maintaining the Fixed Asset register/ CAPEX project/ Business partnering for all entities.

Liaise with the external auditors during the year end audit process.

09/2017- 10/2018 International Accountant

Gowan Crop Protection Ltd, Rothamsted Innovation Hub, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2 JQ

Achievement: International exposure and compliances. Setting up New EMEA VAT report in E1.

Responsibilities:

Manage month/ year end close process for GCP including balance sheet reconciliation.

Liaise with local teams in preparation Local Statutory Accounts IFRS.

Liaise with local teams in preparation of all tax requirement including VAT, EC Sales, Intrastat and Corporation Tax Returns.

Management reporting, analysis and budget preparation.

Special project in setting up the EMEAVAT reporting requirement in E1 system.

Liaise with local teams and auditors providing information requested.

Continue improvement of all processes.

04/2015- 09/2017 Senior Accountant

Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd, Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,

HP2 7DX

Achievement: Extensive experience on Fixed Assets and Rental Assets capitalisation, Taxation and Statutory accounts and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Assist in Preparation of Statutory Accounts for the Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd (FRS102) in conjunction with completing and submitting Tax Pack to PWC and Quarterly Tax Pack to US.

Responsible for Fixed Assets in all categories (Demo, Reagent Rental, leasehold and Office Equipment) including processing additions, transfers and disposal into Baan FAR, processing depreciation and monthly reconciliation,

Special project to resolve issues related to Fixed Assets accounting including FAR to GL, Interim Demo and Reagent Rental reconciliation and SOX issue.

Warranty accounting, creating warranty reserve for all sold and Reagent Rental instruments. Accounting for Cost of works and Cost of Parts against reserve. Reconciliation of Warranty reserve with monthly movement analysis. Liaising with service department, understanding ServiceMax, contract database and raise any questions. Understanding of Warranty US accounting Policy and RAC’s for SOX compliance.

Deferred Revenue accounting (Service contract and Software) for UK and Benelux including calculation of deferred revenue, Periodical release and reconciliation.

Manage month/ year end close process including Balance sheet reconciliation.

Using HFM to report financial data to US together with completing M Schedule (supplementary report) and dealing with validation errors.

Dealing with quarterly QVR related tasks.

Provide Indirect Tax compliance for (UK and Benelux) including Preparation and submission of VAT returns together with Balance Sheet Reconciliation.

Preparation of statistical returns including EC Sales Listing, Intrastat reporting for (UK and Benelux) and dealing with all HMRC queries.

Dealing with and reporting Sales Bulletin for (UK and Benelux) to FP&A group.

Process Improvement and liaise with auditors and 3rd party relationship.

Involve in implementation of new ERP system SAP and acting as a BRN (Business Readiness Representative) for the Finance department.

Contracts:(6/2011-01/2015)

11/2014-1/2015 Financial Accountant (Contract)

Arjohuntleigh Getinge Group, Arjohuntleigh House, Houghton Hall Business Park, Bedfordshire, LU5 5XF

Achievement: Extensive experience on Fixed Assets and Rental Assets capitalisation.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Maintaining Fixed Assets register including Rental Assets, processing additions and disposal into Asset 4000 register, processing depreciation charges into MAX and monthly reconciliation.

Liaising with regional rental asset controller and IT in managing rental assets in RMS (Rental Management System) and reconciliation.

Preparation of monthly management accounts for Arjohuntleigh UK including submitting “Cognos reports”(Fixed Assets, Rental Assets, Intangible Assets, Aged debtors and headcount reports) and other financial reports for each cost center, Services and Support Services together with Variance analysis and commentary reports.

Completing and submitting of various forms for Office of National Statistic.

11/2013- 10/2014 Accountant/ European VAT Analyst (Contract) Gate Retail Onboard Gmbh, Cedar House, 750 Parkland Square, Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LU

Achievement: International VAT Exposure.

Responsibilities:

Provide VAT compliance for Gate Total Solutions Ltd (UK based subsidiary of Gate Retail Onboard Gmbh) in EMEA, submitting VAT Returns, analysis, payment and reconciliation, EC sales listing and Intrastat reporting.

Co-ordination of indirect tax audits, liaising with Global tax/ local accountant to provide support in responding to queries and resolving tax disputes.

Work closely with risk management function to ensure services provided are compliant and risks are managed.

Dealing with VAT de-registration of GTS entity.

08/2013- 10/2013 Commercial Finance Analyst (Contract)

Arqiva Ltd, Borough Hill, Daventry, Northants NN114NB

Achievement: Analysis of financial information and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Financial management through accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reporting to show actual versus target revenue and EBITDA reporting and demonstrate that the programme is managed in line with agreed Grants and budget targets to achieve revenue target and positive Arqiva cash flow at all times.

Updating Monthly and Quarterly Finance Report with cash received. Reconcile cash received with charges/invoices raised and grant awarded.

Complete reconciliations documents for infrastructure and labour grants. Liaison with the Clearance team members to understand variances between actual charges and grant award.

Maintain / update monthly labour hours recorded to the programme and report internally on trends and forecast.

Prepare monthly requests for Government funds.

Create a broadcaster register containing grants awarded, charges made and cash received for each grant and for each broadcaster and submitting to the Government on an annual basis.

Maintaining audit files.

07/2012-08/2013 European Financial Accountant (Contract)

ACCO Brands, Oxford House, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8SZ

Achievement: International exposure, US GAAP, and SOX Audit, solving issues related to intercompany and AP/AR rebates account.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts for NL GBC (General Binding Company BV). Balance sheet reconciliations (Blackline).

Monthly Financial Reporting and analysis including BS1 (Fixed Assets Schedule) and PL1 (FX Analysis).

Intercompany trade / loan accounts reconciliation within EMEA and US including all Non Movex entities.

Dealing with Transfer Pricing analysis, calculations, invoicing and reconciliation.

Dealing with Pan European Rebates and affiliated recharges throughout all entities within EMEA and reconciliation of AP/AR contra Rebates account.

Various tasks related to SOX audit and compliances.

06/2011- 11/2011 Financial Controller (Contract)

Acela Ltd, Station Works, Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PF

Achievement: International exposure and Analysis of financial information and reporting

Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts for Maclaren North America/Spain/ and France together with balance sheet reconciliation including intercompany, factoring, payroll analysis within group together with submitting commentary reports and making recommendation for improvement.

Assist IT in implementing process improvement in NAVISION system, i.e. upload files, standard financial reports, P/L and balance sheet.

Liaising with international/local accountant with issues related to VAT, local tax and Payroll, accounting, audit and consulting with many other people within region.

Preparing Transfer Pricing documentation and ensure that recharges are done consistently across the group.

Responsible for compliance with policies provided by the Board throughout delegation and level of authority guidelines.

08/2009-05/2011 Regional Accountant

Belkin Ltd, Express Business Park, Shipton Way, Rushden, Northants, NN10 6GL

Achievement: International exposure to VAT and US GAAP, Analysis of financial information and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of Belkin UK monthly management accounts together with balance sheet reconciliation (intercompany reconciliation within group).

Using HFM in producing monthly EMEA financial reports and OPEX analysis.

Prepare and submission of VAT returns for UK, Germany, Sweden, CZ Republic and other European countries within EMEA. EC sales list and Intrastat report to HMRC using Oracle.

Assisting IT in implementing invoice VAT requirements for all EMEA customers. Dealing with issues related to VAT and liaising with external consultant, HMRC and many other people within region.

Assisting in annual audit requirement and preparation of many reports and evidences for external audit.

06/2007-25/06/2009 Financial Accountant

Rileys ltd, 8 Clarendon Drive, Wymbush, Milton Keynes, Mk8 8ED

Achievement: Exposure to preparation of Statutory accounts for individual and group companies.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of Quarterly, half and year-end Statutory accounts for individual and group companies and submitting commentary reports (P&L, B/S, cash flow).

Responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts for group companies and submission of commentary reports. (P&L, B/S, Cash flow).

Responsible for preparation and submission of quarterly VAT return.

Assist with the production of budget and forecasts.

Responsible for preparing tax pack, dealing with auditors and response to all queries related to the accounts and HMRC.

Responsible for completion of tasks related to month end including onerous lease provision, intercompany interest, capex VAT debtors and capex creditors, amortisation of negative goodwill, management recharge by subsidiary, etc.

Completing and submitting of various forms for Office of National Statistic.

Responsible for updating Control and Procedure file.

06/2002- 05/2007 Sr. Management Accountant (Team Leader Managed Services)

Corus Hotels, Blakeland House, Yeomans Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes,

MK14 5HG

Achievement: Exposure to group companies, Intercompany reconciliation, Managing team, Administration of Sun system, Analysis of financial information and reporting, overpayment and debt recovery.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts for twelve hotels and Head office including commentary reports and making recommendation for improvement and submitting weekly sales report

Responsible for preparing final accounts, completion statements and disposal of hotel.

Responsible for individual and Group companies VAT returns.

Responsible for monitoring and reconciliation of Group Loan accounts.

Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany accounts within group.

Balance sheet reconciliation including Fixed Asset register.

Responsible for managing, development and monitoring central support accounts assistants.

Planning and allocating resources to meet audit and accounts objectives including ensuring prompt completion of assignments and meeting the set deadline.

Responsible for Sun administration.

Responsible for reconciliation of CIS subcontractors and Business Rates. Submitting monthly reports to the Office for National Statistic using TM1 and Vision extraction.

Ensuring all company accounts conform to the Companies Act requirements.

01/2001-05/2002 Trainee Accountant

Fisher Kau Chartered Accountants, 80A High Street, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AH

3/1999-12/2000

Prescot & Gendy Aslam Chartered Accountants,42 High Street, Flitwick, MK15 1DU

Achievement: Exposure to Financial Statement, VAT, Tax computation for individual and companies and tax planning.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of annual and monthly management accounts for variety of clients within different industry. (i.e. self-employed, companies and subcontractors).

Balance sheet reconciliation including fixed assets, debtors, creditors, bank and other short and long-term loan accounts.

Preparation and submitting quarterly VAT returns.

Preparation of Self-assessment tax returns and company taxation.

Preparation and reconciliation of all PAYE & NI including complete and submitting annual returns to HMRC.

Ensuring all company accounts conform to the Companies Act requirements.

Dealing with all aspects of company statutory matter including company information and completion of other related Registrar of Companies Forms.

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