Mahavir Singhi
London
Summary
Results-driven, part-qualified ACCA finance professional with over 4 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, process optimization, and stakeholder support. Skilled in AP/AR, month-end, forecasting, variance analysis, and pensions administration, with a strong ability to improve controls, enhance data accuracy, and support strategic, insight-led decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Finance Assistant
Kings College London Students' Union
London
11.2024 - Current
- Optimized multi-system financial reconciliations and revenue reporting to enhance accuracy and audit readiness.
- Reduced AP/AR workflow errors by 60% and accelerated invoice turnaround for improved working-capital control.
- Supported month-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis, enabling faster reporting.
- Contributed to finance system upgrade completed in under three months and established centralised helpdesk, lowering email queries by 80%.
- Produced financial reports and data extracts that improved forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making for senior stakeholders.
- Delivered finance training to over 400+ groups and digitised documentation, enhancing governance and operational efficiency.
Pension Administrator
John Lewis & Partners
London
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Processed pension cases ensuring full regulatory compliance and precise financial data handling.
- Analyzed member and case data to identify trends and enhance operational processes.
- Resolved complex cases in collaboration with financial advisors, improving stakeholder outcomes.
- Developed three standard operating procedures to standardize workflows and strengthen controls.
Junior Accountant
Kanak Steels
Raipur
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Ensured accuracy of daily financial transactions across AP/AR and maintained strong ledger controls.
- Processed payroll and GST returns, achieving full compliance with timely submissions.
- Posted month-end journals and facilitated multi-account reconciliations to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Streamlined month-end close processes, reducing timelines and improving data quality for management insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial targets and address discrepancies.
- Enhanced financial visibility through precise reporting and strengthened controls, proactively resolving issues.
Education
Master of Science - Finance and Accounting
University of Westminster
United Kingdom09-2022
MBA - Finance and Accounting Management
Amity University
India05-2020
BBA - Business Administrator And Management
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University
India06-2017
Skills
- Financial Reconciliation, Reporting & Management Accounts
- Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR), Month-End Close & Journals
- Forecasting, Variance Analysis & Budgeting
- Pension Administration & Case Handling
- SOP Creation, Process Improvement & Compliance Support
- Advanced Excel & ERP/Finance Systems, Training Stakeholders
Awards
- Westminster Employability Platinum Award
- Workshop on Retail Marketing
Certification
Bloomberg Market Concepts
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Kings College London Students' Union
11.2024 - Current
Pension Administrator
John Lewis & Partners
05.2024 - 11.2024
Junior Accountant
Kanak Steels
04.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Finance and Accounting
University of Westminster
MBA - Finance and Accounting Management
Amity University
BBA - Business Administrator And Management
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University