Kajal Shah

Experience

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  Barclays

  Mar 2008 - Aug 2012

  Customer Service Executive
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  Pepper Advantage

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2015

  Completed bank reconciliations Daily transfer of funds to clientsBuilding a banking infrastructure for new boarding of mortgage pools

  • Management Accountant

    Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Finance Assistant

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
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  Metapack

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2017

  UK Accountant

  • Accounts Payable Manager: Manage accounts payable clerk by overseeing processes and suggesting improvements to increase efficiency. Responsible for checking accuracy in posting of prepayments and fixed assets to recognize costs in correct periods• Management accounts: Prepare management accounts for the UK controlled entities across three geographical regions including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow forecast • R&D Tax Claim: Prepare and calculate costs associated with research and development activities across three global regions. Ascertain which activities qualify for relief as well as relevant time using time sheets. Gave the company the opportunity to claim relief and increase cashflow• Company Audits: Prepare audit packs for all UK entities, intercompany and payroll reconciliations.Answer all queries and provide detailed reconciliations where required so that accounts can be signed off before deadline• VAT Returns: Prepare quarterly VAT returns for four entities, verify system calculated values, prepare and submit EC Sales lists to HMRC• Intercompany reconciliation: Complete intercompany reconciliations between all group entities. It is my responsibility to ensure the reconciliation is accurate as it is eliminated on consolidation. Any variances will cause incorrect figures to be reported to the board. • Dynamics AX system expert: Lead the transition to AX Dynamics ERP system, proficient in using the system and training colleagues which has minimized the impact on BAU. Created reports in multiple formats for different areas of the business with ease. Show less

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  Lisson Gallery

  Oct 2017 - now

  Finance Manager