Hafsa Niyas

Hafsa Niyas - | Oxford, United Kingdom |-| LinkedIn - Hafsa Niyas WORK EXPERIENCE Assistant Accounts Manager - Diamond Estates and Homes, Oxford, United Kingdom Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 Streamlined financial operations by implementing advanced monitoring and reporting systems in QuickBooks, resulting in a 10% reduction in processing time. Compiled and delivered mandated accounts and financial statements in adherence to rigorous regulatory frameworks. Administered all aspects of accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections, leading to improved cash flow and reduced outstanding receivables. Partnered with senior executives in financial planning and analysis, providing insights that informed strategic decision-making and improved financial performance. Collaborated with senior management to oversee the payroll process, maintaining adherence to timely payroll execution for all employees, while upholding standards with tax and statutory obligations. Reviewed the VAT filing process while prepared and filed VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations, improving reporting precision. Jun 2021 - Jun 2023 Associate Accountant - Man Consultancy Services, Chennai, India Directed comprehensive financial operations, assuring active management of fixed and variable expenses, bank deposits, and adherence to budgetary constraints for about 20 clients of the firm. Enhanced data accuracy and financial benefits by implementing bookkeeping ERP system of Tally ERP which streamlined financial transactional record-keeping and reporting processes. Consolidated tax return processes through data-driven methodologies that elevated accuracy of filings, resulting in a 15% reduction in audit queries. Prepared precise bank reconciliation statements and conducted thorough assessments of creditworthiness, contributing to enriched financial stability and risk management for 3 major clients. Compiled statutory accounts and financial reports, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards, while saving approximately 20 hours of audit follow-up time annually. Accounting and Tax Intern - R.K.Taxsolution, Chennai, India Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 Increased financial transparency through the implementation of enhanced sales reporting systems, resulting in more informed decision-making. Outpaced accurate and timely monthly account reconciliations for 12 firms, optimized cash movement summaries and filed corporate and income tax returns, while calculating and submitting PF and ESI. Conducted detailed financial analyses to support internal audit processes, identifying opportunities for process improvements through showing close attention. SKILLS & INTERESTS Financial Management & Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Articulation and Managerial Skills Critical Data Analysis Cost Recognition & Accruals GAAP & IFRS Compliance ERP Systems Proficiency Quantitative Expertise Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning EDUCATION Part-Qualified ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Professional Level) Master of Science (Accounting and Finance) - Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) - University of Madras, Chennai, India OTHER EXPERIENCE Arrivals Weekend Assistant (Residences) - Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom Sep 2024 Feb 2021 - May 2021 Assistant Supervisor (Volunteer) - Aashman Foundation, Chennai, India Dec 2019 English Tutor - Chennai Volunteers, Chennai, India CERTIFICATIONS Audit Job Simulation (Grant Thornton) - Forage Mastering QuickBooks Online - Udemy XERO Advisor - XERO Central LANGUAGES English - C1 Level French - A2 Level Hindi - Native Tamil - Native Urdu - Native