Experienced with financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control. Utilizes advanced accounting software to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Track record of providing strategic insights through comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.
Hi, I’m
Anju Christopher Basils
London
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooper Faure Accountant & Consultant
Management Accountant & Consultant
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Process Optimization & Strategy Development: Identified inefficiencies, implementing process improvements that reduced operational costs by 15% and improved workflow efficiency.
- Advanced Financial Modelling: Led 20+ financial modelling projects, using complex Excel automation to enhance forecasting accuracy by 30%.
- Consulting & SoP Development: Directed 5+ major consulting projects, standardizing processes by developing company-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) that boosted productivity by 25%.
- Pain Point Analysis & Solutions: Conducted deep-dive analysis, identifying key bottlenecks and implementing strategic solutions that led to a 10% increase in profit margins.
- Stakeholder Communication & IT Integration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams (finance, IT, and operations) to align project objectives, ensuring the successful implementation of 3+ digital transformation initiatives.
RBS Chartered Accountants Ltd.
Accounts Officer
07.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Xero Accounting & Financial Management: Managed £2-5 million in annual financial transactions, processing 300-500 transactions per month, including payments, receipts, and expenses.
- Billing & VAT Returns: Processed 150-300 invoices per month and managed VAT returns for 20-50 SME clients, ensuring 100% compliance and reducing invoicing errors by 5-10% through enhanced reconciliation practices.
- Year-End Accounts & Tax Compliance: Prepared 15-30 year-end accounts and filed 30-50 personal tax returns annually, ensuring timely submission and full regulatory compliance.
- Business Acquisition Excel Modelling: Evaluated 3-5 acquisition deals annually, ranging from £1 million to £5 million, developing financial models to assess profitability, ROI, and risk factors.
- Management Reporting & Financial Insights: Produced 12-20 monthly management reports, identifying key cost-saving opportunities and improving client profitability by 5-10% through data-driven insights.
M/s Sajive Associates, Chartered Accountants
Assistant Finance Manager
03.2017 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Operational & Financial Audits: Led and executed 100+ audits across industries, identifying risk areas and improving compliance frameworks, reducing financial discrepancies by 10-15%.
- Audit Reporting & Recommendations: Analyzed findings and developed 30+ strategic recommendations, enhancing operational efficiency and mitigating financial risks, resulting in 5-10% cost savings for clients.
- Senior Management Advisory: Presented key audit insights to C-level executives and senior partners, influencing 8+ financial policy enhancements and strengthening governance practices.
- Resource Planning & Allocation: Managed audit teams across 50+ engagements, optimizing resource utilization and reducing project turnaround time by 10-15%.
Eastern Condiments (P) Ltd.
Assistant Finance Manager
10.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Statutory Audit Coordination: Liaised with statutory auditors to facilitate timely completion of annual audits, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements and improving audit turnaround time by 15%.
- Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Developed annual budgets exceeding ₹200 Crore, conducting monthly variance analysis to identify 5-10% cost-saving opportunities, enhancing financial planning efficiency.
- Financial Statement Preparation: Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting and providing data-driven insights for senior management decision-making.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Monitored cash flows and optimized working capital, improving liquidity by 10-15% through efficient receivables and payables management.
KPMG
Audit Associate
02.2016 - 10.2016
Job overview
- US Audit Engagement Team Contribution: Played an integral role in the US audit team for 20+ clients, assisting in planning and executing audits for large and small corporations, ensuring 100% compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations.
- Timely Work Completion: Managed and completed 30+ audit tasks within deadlines, contributing to on-time audit reports for clients with £50M+ in revenue, consistently meeting project goals and client expectations.
- Issue Identification & Resolution: Proactively identified 10+ key audit issues across multiple client engagements, reporting to senior managers and assisting in rapid resolution, preventing potential delays and ensuring audit integrity.
M/s Varma & Varma, Chartered Accountants
Articled Assistant ( Accounting Internship)
02.2012 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Consolidation of Group Companies: Consolidated financials for 5+ subsidiary companies with a combined revenue of ₹750 Crore, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
- VAT & Tax Audits (Manufacturing & Trading Sectors): Conducted 10-20 VAT audits and tax audits for manufacturing and trading clients, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations, identifying discrepancies and improving tax efficiency.
- Statutory & Internal Audits (Trust & Listed Companies): Executed 15+ statutory and internal audits for trust and listed companies, identifying internal control weaknesses and recommending improvements for risk management.
- Income Tax Return Filing: Prepared and filed 50+ income tax returns annually for individuals, firms, and companies, ensuring 100% compliance with tax laws and minimizing tax liabilities through strategic planning.
M/s Lakshya, CA Coaching Centre
Guest Lecturer for CA & ACCA I Accounting
02.2015 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Course Delivery: Taught 50+ students per batch in accordance with course descriptions and learning outcomes, ensuring the delivery of relevant, practical accounting knowledge tailored to CA & ACCA syllabi.
- Student Performance & Assessment: Assessed students’ progress through weekly quizzes, mid-term exams, and end-of-term assignments, tracking performance and offering targeted support to improve overall grades by 15-20%.
- Feedback & Communication: Provided continuous feedback to students, maintaining open channels of communication and offering 1-1 mentoring to guide 30+ students annually towards successful CA and ACCA certification.
- Classroom Management: Managed classrooms of 80-100 students, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment.
- Industry Insights: Incorporated real-life SME accounting case studies into lessons, helping students bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application.
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Eng & WalesUnited Kingdom
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) from Accounting And Finance
09-2024
University Overview
London South Bank UniversityUnited Kingdom
Master of Science from International Business Management
05-2023
University Overview
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)India
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from Accounting And Finance
11-2015
University Overview
Mahatma Gandhi UniversityIndia
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
03-2015
University Overview
Skills
- Management reporting
- Cash flow management
- Billing management
- Decision support
Timeline
Management Accountant & Consultant
Cooper Faure Accountant & Consultant
10.2022 - Current
Accounts Officer
RBS Chartered Accountants Ltd.
07.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Finance Manager
M/s Sajive Associates, Chartered Accountants
03.2017 - 02.2021
Assistant Finance Manager
Eastern Condiments (P) Ltd.
10.2016 - 02.2017
Audit Associate
KPMG
02.2016 - 10.2016
Guest Lecturer for CA & ACCA I Accounting
M/s Lakshya, CA Coaching Centre
02.2015 - 06.2021
Articled Assistant ( Accounting Internship)
M/s Varma & Varma, Chartered Accountants
02.2012 - 02.2015
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Eng & Wales
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) from Accounting And Finance
London South Bank University
Master of Science from International Business Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from Accounting And Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
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