Huzaifa H.

Finance Manager

ALIS GLOBAL LTD • Full time

Sep 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 8 mos

Strategic Management Accounts: Orchestrated the end-to-end preparation of monthly management accounts, providing executive-level insights into P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow for a Marine Engineering firm. UK Tax Compliance & Planning: Led proactive tax planning and preparation for HMRC submissions, ensuring 100% compliance with UK statutory requirements and optimizing tax liabilities. Financial Controls & Bookkeeping: Overhauled day-to-day bookkeeping processes using Xero/QuickBooks, implementing rigorous bank reconciliations and financial controls to ensure data integrity. Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Developed comprehensive annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, conducting detailed variance analysis to drive cost-saving initiatives across vessel operations. Procurement & Vendor Strategy: Managed complex vendor relations and procurement workflows, negotiating terms that improved liquidity and streamlined the supply chain for marine engineering projects. Audit Readiness: Maintained audit-ready financial records and statutory reports, ensuring seamless year-end transitions and transparent reporting for stakeholders.

Accountant

Accountell Limited • Full time

Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 • 2 yrs 7 mos

Worked for two years at a UK and US–based Accounting & Bookkeeping Practice, gaining hands-on experience with practical accounting processes and client service. Assisted in maintaining financial records, preparing bookkeeping reports, and supporting tax-related tasks for international clients. Learned and applied fundamental accounting principles used in professional practice, including accounts reconciliation, financial data entry, preparation of basic financial statements, and maintaining accurate ledgers. Collaborated with senior accountants to ensure compliance with UK and US accounting standards, assisted in managing client documentation, and supported the preparation of tax filings and financial reports. Developed strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and practical knowledge of accounting software and bookkeeping procedures while working in a professional consultancy environment.