Devna Patel
Financial Accountant @Wincanton
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Accountant @Wincanton
Chippenham, GB
Lead and streamline external audit preparation and documentation• Act as primary liaison with site teams for audit evidence gathering• Take full ownership of insurance accounting, improving accuracy and accountability• Responsibility for the insurance balance sheets- ensuring that reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and reconciling items are actioned on a timely basis via Blackline.• Develop SOPs• Identify areas for continued improvement and create a controls environment in line with the accounting controls framework to mitigate the risk of material error or misstatement.• Ensure prompt escalation of issues.• Provide cover for team members.• Other accounting duties and projects as required to support the Financial Shared Services Centre.
EDUCATION
Preston College
A- Levels, Economics/ Maths
University of Lancashire
BA (Hons) in Accounting, Accounting
ACCA
ACCA, Accountancy
SKILLS
ABOUT DEVNA PATEL
Enthusiastic, Self-motivated and pro-active self starter Accountant with a proven record to lead and motivate a small team, setting up new processes and reconciliations to improve efficiency in large multicurrency, multinational (FTSE 100) companies. Ability to be highly organised with a strong sense of ownership & accountability to ensure I deliver results on time accurately and efficiently while enabling Finance as a whole to effectively partner the business. Extensive experience in month end accounting process and managing stakeholder expectations.Over 18 years of experience in Financial + Management accounting and Treasury function with wide range of businesses as well as manage stakeholder expectations, good communication and listening skills. Have strong determination to succeed in all tasks and take ownership of responsibility from day 1.I possess advance excel skills and have experience in working with Oracle and SAP systems.
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