Ali Mazhar
About Candidate
ACCA-qualified finance professional with 3.5+ years of experience in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Strong exposure to management accounting, intercompany accounting, consolidation, and corporate taxation. Supported multi-entity finance operations by delivering accurate monthly reports and board packs to senior stakeholders. Known for strong attention to detail and process improvement, with hands-on experience in Xero, IRIS, Bright, Fathom, and MS Excel. Currently enhancing FP&A and valuation capabilities through the FMVA program, targeting analyst and consulting roles.
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Education
ACCA is a globally recognized accounting qualification providing strong expertise in financial reporting, IFRS, audit, taxation, management accounting, and corporate finance, enabling professionals to operate effectively in international finance roles.
Work & Experience
Reporting & Compliance: Prepared monthly management and consolidated financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for multi-entity operations. Supported FCA and statutory filings by preparing and reviewing regulatory reports for UK entities. Filed quarterly VAT returns and reviewed VAT reports using IRIS, ensuring timely regulatory compliance. Analysis: Analyzed monthly variances and cash flow movements to support management reporting and decision-making. Supported budgeting and forecasting activities by assisting in data consolidation and variance analysis. Process & Stakeholders: Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues across multiple legal entities. Improved reporting processes and documentation, contributing to a 40% reduction in turnaround time. Audit & Controls: Supported year-end audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor queries, reducing audit cycle time by 30%. Reviewed intercompany transactions and reconciliations to ensure accurate consolidation.
Part of structured bench deployment, actively upskilling in FP&A, financial modeling, and advanced Excel while supporting internal initiatives and preparing for project allocation.
Validated financial statement accuracy with notes to accounts and supporting documentation. Assisted audit teams in substantive testing and benchmarking financial data for global clients.
