Taruf Ahmad
International Finance Officer @Islamic Relief Worldwide
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WORK HISTORY
International Finance Officer @Islamic Relief Worldwide
Birmingham, GB
Fund Transfers & Ledger Reconciliation- Monitored monthly fund transfers between IRW and field offices, ensuring ledger accuracy and investigating anomalies- Coordinated with regional finance teams to collect and consolidate weekly fund transfer sheets- Reviewed and reconciled the IRW creditor ledger, ensuring timely corrections with field offices. Project Accounting & Documentation Compliance- Conducted monthly reviews of project documentation (budgets, SLAs, reports) and maintained organized records on shared drives- Ensured all UK domestic projects were fully set up and invoiced in the IRW ledger. Financial Reporting & Analysis Support- Assisted international accountants by preparing quarterly cash flow reports and variance analyses- Generated monthly Cost Atlas reports, reconciling budgeted versus posted figures across global field offices. Expat Payroll & Reimbursements- Processed monthly expat salaries, posted expenditures via UNIT4, and managed reimbursements for staff loans and field-paid expat staff- Liaised with Barclays for approval and payment uploads. Cross-Functional Support- Contributed to internal audits and helped maintain compliance with IRW policies- Provided help desk support and participated in process improvement initiatives.
EDUCATION
Birmingham City University
Master of Science Accounting and Finance, Accounting
ACCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant, Accounting and Finance
ABOUT TARUF AHMAD
As a skilled ACCA affiliate with 1.5 years of experience in UK based audit firm, I have developed the ability to accurately manage financial records while ensuring compliance and efficiency. My solid background in various accounting software programs (XERO, SAGE and MS Excell), adept usage of data analysis techniques, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams highlights my value as both a knowledgeable accounting professional and a dedicated team player.My key responsibilities include auditing financial statements while compliance with IFRS, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, Pnl and balance sheet analysis, bank statements analysis for various clients, prepare Budget reports for clients, interacting with various clients, conduct training sessions for junior accountants and posting monthly journals including payroll, prepayments, and accruals.With a keen eye for detail and the commitment to maintain high ethical standards, I strive to continually design and implement effective financial strategies to meet organizational goals.
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