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Over 16 years international experience in finance audit and accounting
Diana Hall
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Walton on Thames, United Kingdom
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Fully qualified MBA and part qualified ACCA. Over 16 years international experience in finance audit and accounting. Diversified progressive experience in the analysis of financial data supporting enterprise, decision-making including financial planning and forecast modeling. Fluent in 3 languages (English/Spanish/French).
Markets
United States
(Remote
only)
United Kingdom
Rest of Euro area
(Remote
only)
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Spanish
Fluently
French
Fluently
Italian
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2014 - 2019
job
Junior Accountant
ISMASH UK LTD.
London, UK
A tech repair specialist for smartphone, tablet and computer repairs. Experts in Apple iPhone repairs,
Samsung Galaxy and all leading providers. 13 stores so far and expanding outside London in 2017
Junior Accountant May 2014 - Feb 2019
Stores administration and setting everything up for new openings
Cash flow management and forecasting
Controlling company bank accounts and payments that need processing
Maintaining relationship with suppliers and management of accounts payable
Monitoring and maintaining stock controls across all stores
Payroll processing and journal into Xero in liaison with the payroll company
Maintaining financial records of transactions by establishing accounts into Xero
Working closely with the Finance Director and having exposure to all areas of finance function
Other ad hoc projects as required by the MD and Finance Director
A tech repair specialist for smartphone, tablet and computer repairs. Experts in Apple iPhone repairs,
Samsung Galaxy and all leading providers. 13 stores so far and expanding outside London in 2017
Junior Accountant May 2014 - Feb 2019
Stores administration and setting everything up for new openings
Cash flow management and forecasting
Controlling company bank accounts and payments that need processing
Maintaining relationship with suppliers and management of accounts payable
Monitoring and maintaining stock controls across all stores
Payroll processing and journal into Xero in liaison with the payroll company
Maintaining financial records of transactions by establishing accounts into Xero
Working closely with the Finance Director and having exposure to all areas of finance function
Other ad hoc projects as required by the MD and Finance Director
Administration, Forecasting, Management, Finance, Controlling, Xero, Accountant, Monitoring, Processing, UP, Transactions
2012 - 2014
job
Financial Analyst
LAVISH CREATIVE.
London, UK
A small creative agency with a number of major media clients, Lavish also hold the licensing rights to a
number of characters, sold around the world (to be used on merchandise, greetings cards etc)
Financial Analyst Aug 2012-April 2014
Providing accounting support and analysing financial information
Responsible of Accounts Receivable dealing with customers like BBC, NBC Universal, Monster and ITV
Preparation of VAT return, and monthly financial statements
Reconciling accounts, cash flow forecasting, finance reports preparation
Maintaining spreadsheets,
Controlling credit and working with sales and purchase ledgers
A small creative agency with a number of major media clients, Lavish also hold the licensing rights to a
number of characters, sold around the world (to be used on merchandise, greetings cards etc)
Financial Analyst Aug 2012-April 2014
Providing accounting support and analysing financial information
Responsible of Accounts Receivable dealing with customers like BBC, NBC Universal, Monster and ITV
Preparation of VAT return, and monthly financial statements
Reconciling accounts, cash flow forecasting, finance reports preparation
Maintaining spreadsheets,
Controlling credit and working with sales and purchase ledgers
Forecasting, Financial analyst, Finance, Controlling, Sales, Support, Analyst, Cotton wool
2010 - 2011
job
Executive Assistant and board member
APECLAF.
Paris, France Jan 2010- June 2011
A non-profit organisation that promotes the Latin American culture in France
Executive Assistant and board member
Prepared budgets
Involved in cost analysis, accruals and pre-payments, month-end journals and financial analysis
Authority over the financial operation of the Association
A non-profit organisation that promotes the Latin American culture in France
Executive Assistant and board member
Prepared budgets
Involved in cost analysis, accruals and pre-payments, month-end journals and financial analysis
Authority over the financial operation of the Association
Organization
2009 - 2009
job
French designer fashion company
Urbahia.
Financial analyst
Supported CFO in obtaining timely, cost effective, accurate financial and operational information
Transformed the internal finance function from transactional to more strategic and critical
performance managed resulting in company-wide cost reduction and improvement of internal
processes
Analyse and interpret monthly variances and trends between budgets, actual and prior results in developing projections and forecast
Provide financial support and analysis to Operations and Marketing areas for strategic business
decisions and cost savings initiatives
Supported CFO in obtaining timely, cost effective, accurate financial and operational information
Transformed the internal finance function from transactional to more strategic and critical
performance managed resulting in company-wide cost reduction and improvement of internal
processes
Analyse and interpret monthly variances and trends between budgets, actual and prior results in developing projections and forecast
Provide financial support and analysis to Operations and Marketing areas for strategic business
decisions and cost savings initiatives
Marketing, Operations, Fashion, Financial analyst, Finance, Support, CFO, Analyst, Forecast, Processes
2007 - 2008
job
CFO Assistant
The Plastics Exchange, LLC.
Chicago, USA May 2007 - Sept 2008
A real-time marketplace for anonymously buying and selling domestic and international commodity grade
resin
CFO Assistant
Financial Management Information reporting;
Prepared budgets
Developed financial statement analysis
Prepared balance sheet and monthly reports including tax preparation
Substantially reduced significant audit adjustments through better financial controls within the Finance and accounting Department
Participated in the successful conversion to the TPE system without any interruption of accounting
operations.
A real-time marketplace for anonymously buying and selling domestic and international commodity grade
resin
CFO Assistant
Financial Management Information reporting;
Prepared budgets
Developed financial statement analysis
Prepared balance sheet and monthly reports including tax preparation
Substantially reduced significant audit adjustments through better financial controls within the Finance and accounting Department
Participated in the successful conversion to the TPE system without any interruption of accounting
operations.
Operations, Audit, Management, Finance, CFO, International, Audit, USA
2005 - 2005
job
Customer Service and Accounts Assistant
Money Remittance Worldwide.
Transferred money overseas, giving information to the customers in English, French and Spanish
Controlled each transaction according to Money Laundry Policies
Also assisted with financial accounts; had regular contact with agents to resolve any discrepancies
Controlled each transaction according to Money Laundry Policies
Also assisted with financial accounts; had regular contact with agents to resolve any discrepancies
Customer service, Service, Customer
2002 - 2003
job
Financial Director
Sphera Productions S.A.
Had overall authority for the financial operation of the organisation
Prepared budgets and monthly and quarterly reports summarising and forecasting company business
activities and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings, based on past, present and expected operations. Also regularly presented finance function to the Board of Directors
Introduced and initiated regular bi-monthly meetings within all business areas to address problems and to review current projects
Implemented cost control programme and supervised four lead and support staff
Prepared budgets and monthly and quarterly reports summarising and forecasting company business
activities and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings, based on past, present and expected operations. Also regularly presented finance function to the Board of Directors
Introduced and initiated regular bi-monthly meetings within all business areas to address problems and to review current projects
Implemented cost control programme and supervised four lead and support staff
Operations, Forecasting, Finance, Support, Organization, BEE
2000 - 2002
job
Senior Financial Analyst
Columbia Tristar BuenaVista Films.
Bogotá, Colombia Jan 2000 - Sep 2002
Films distributor for Sony pictures and Buenavista International
Senior Financial Analyst (inc financial/management information reporting)
Coordinated monthly close including financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting to American parents Sony Pictures and Buena Vista International
Coordinated year-end review with independent accountants
Negotiated bank line of foreign exchange for remittance to Home Office
Provided modeling and analytical services to help the MD with a diverse range of issues including:
financial/ business projections, decision support including business case and benefits management with functional department heads and senior management
Films distributor for Sony pictures and Buenavista International
Senior Financial Analyst (inc financial/management information reporting)
Coordinated monthly close including financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting to American parents Sony Pictures and Buena Vista International
Coordinated year-end review with independent accountants
Negotiated bank line of foreign exchange for remittance to Home Office
Provided modeling and analytical services to help the MD with a diverse range of issues including:
financial/ business projections, decision support including business case and benefits management with functional department heads and senior management
Exchange, Financial analyst, Management, Business Case, Support, Analyst, Office, International
1994 - 1999
job
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Developed auditing plans, evaluated accounting operations and coordinated all fieldwork
Supervised and trained new staff
Prepared tax returns
Performed full spectrum of accounting functions including audit testing for numerous financial
accounts, controlled evaluation and documentation of accounting systems
Worked directly with senior client management, leading and participating in meetings with senior
client staff and colleagues
Supervised and trained new staff
Prepared tax returns
Performed full spectrum of accounting functions including audit testing for numerous financial
accounts, controlled evaluation and documentation of accounting systems
Worked directly with senior client management, leading and participating in meetings with senior
client staff and colleagues
Operations, Management, Testing, Audit
My education
2008
-
2010
INSEEC Business School
MBA, Business Administration
MBA, Business Administration
2000
-
2001
University Rosario, Bogotá Colombia
Diploma, International Finance, Banking and Investments Transactions Rosario
Diploma, International Finance, Banking and Investments Transactions Rosario
1998
Externado of Colombia university
Master, Management Strategies, Auditing and Control
Master, Management Strategies, Auditing and Control
1992
-
1998
Externado of Colombia University
Bachelors, Accounting
Bachelors, Accounting
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