Financial Accounting

Hirsch Sharma, BA, DMS, CGMA, AICPA

(The CGMA qualification and AICPA membership are well recognised all over the world to be the best for the CFO job. I also have a Postgraduate qualification in Organisation Management and Human Resources. Also a BA in Economics, English, Psychology) Ormskirk, L39/London HA6 · adcr0h@r.postjobfree.com · 016**-****** · 40 Years Experience Chief Finance Officer

Worked for the largest, medium and smaller organisations both in the private and public sectors and therefore have the widest experience and also qualifications: Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Team Development, Interpersonal Skills. Responsible for all accounting and financial requirements for the organisation, providing financial support, advice and expertise, with the goal of maximizing profit and safeguarding assets. Managing the accounting records and financial reports, providing effective controls, developing best practices for financial accounting and control procedures, supporting, advising and developing the finance department for the organisations.Also worked as a senior executive in the largest Organisation in the British Government, London. Had a pivotal role in the largest management information, general ledger, financial and management systems. Also carried out internal audits to enhance systems by 98%. Made recommendations to the under secretary who worked directly under the Government Minister. Proven expertise in:

● Finance ● Accounting ● Efficiency, improvement

● Corporate Governance ● Financial Forecasting ● Risk Management

● Change Management ● Team Leadership ● Statutory Compliance

● Strategic Planning

● Business Management

● Sound Financial analysis

● Digital finance

● Project & Program

Management

● Expert decision

making

● Digital Accounting

● Analysing key

performance indicators

● Cost Control

ACHIEVEMENTS

As head of finance lead major and critical transformation and digitisation of the business, performed detailed business audits, rapidly re-engineering credit management to reduce debtor days and improving working capital, led major cost rationalising programmes, and introduced new systems and processes to modernise financial and strategic management capability which boosted profitability by 88%.

Mentored clients and colleagues in business acumen as well as financial management. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with Google Business Suite

(Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, powerpoint etc). Supported with Mergers and acquisitions. Key Contributions:

Led major business initiatives to maximise organisation growth and efficiency.

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Successfully liaised with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including a diverse range of CEOs, clients, lawyers, staff, HMRC inspectors, HMRC staff, Banks, Financial brokers, other Accountants, other School Governors, jurors, MPs and Government officials, among others.

Have mentored and coached 143 people and moved their career forward.

Respected member of the Chartered Global Management Accountants Network. Been invited to give talks several times as the accountants found powerpoint presentations informative and enjoyable.

Have successfully completed professional courses in Data analysis, Business intelligence, Taking Finance into the future, digital finance etc as part of my continued professional development.

Having lived in many countries I am at home with different cultures and people. Education

Chartered Global Management Accountant (1985) Institute of Chartered Accountants, London Post Graduate Diploma in Organisation Management with a specialty in Human Resources

(1977) Anglian Regional Management Centre, an offshoot of Cambridge University. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Psychology, and English (1972) Punjab University Professional & Community Involvement

School Governor: Parbold Douglas Primary School and Ormskirk Grammar Secondary School, July 1997 - July 2001. Also chaired a Jury at Preston court.

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