Safyan Ashraf

  • Financial Auditor
  • Northampton, UK
  • 19 Jul, 2024
Accounting Banking Finance

Personal Summary

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with an MSc in Accounting and Finance and ACCA affiliation. With proven experience in external audit and a solid understanding of financial regulations and compliance, I am proficient in SAP FICO and possess a strong analytical skill set for optimizing financial processes. I excel in managing complex audits, providing insightful financial analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making. Highly motivated to contribute to organizational success through expertise in accounting principles and innovative financial solutions.

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Accounts reconciliations
  • Trial balance analysis
  • Accounts receivables & payables
  • Accruals and prepayments
  • ERP Software (SAP FICO)
  • QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor
  • Microsoft Office Suite (VLOOKUP and Pivotable)
  • Cloud-based accounting software (Xero, Sage)
  • Lean Management

Licenses and certifications

  • ACCA Affiliate
  • QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor

Awards and achievements

  • A+ rating in SAP FICO (S/4HANA) training

Work Experience

Account Executive
Oct 2023 - May 2024 ROSS MCKINLEY ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

- Assist clients and companies in conducting compliance checks with HMRC investigators - Ensure timely submission of VAT returns and optimize VAT savings - Reconcile bank and other accounts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy - Prepare accounts and returns to maximize savings for clients - Build strong client relationships and expand the client base through referrals

Audit Associate
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 CROWE

- Led audit teams for high-profile clients, reducing audit time and improving accuracy - Communicated audit findings and recommendations effectively to clients - Conducted thorough audits of financial statements and financial analysis - Prepared comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations

Management Accountant
Jun 2020 - May 2021 ADROIT ACCOUNTAX

- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy and efficiency - Improved budgeting and forecasting accuracy and resource utilization - Conducted detailed cost analysis and variance analysis - Streamlined financial systems to improve processing time and data accuracy

Education

MSc Accounting and Finance
Jan 2022 - May 2024 University of Northampton
ACCA Affiliate
Jun 2019 - Sep 2021 ACCA