Manika Bhatia
Summary
A Part Qualified ACCA with over 7 years of experience working for a portfolio of clients from hospitality to retail. A problem solver with a proactive approach towards transformation projects. I have worked on projects including debt control, implementing ERP systems, and financial reporting for partners. My expertise lies in financial analysis, streamlining accounting processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide accurate financial management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable analyst
River Island Ltd
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed to reduce the risky receivables by 40% within 6 months by initiating quality control, streamlining data from 2023, and periodic 3rd party reconciliations
- Managed to recover £720,000 from a partner by collaborating with IT team for data and analyzing the unpaid invoices from the last 2 years
- Detected an accounting error of £34,000 in the receivables and was able to communicate with the client regarding the payment
- Provided support to the insurance partner to make sure documentation, transaction figures, and limits were set in compliance with the policies
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
TFG Brands, London
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Streamlined processes for month end closing for all the partners across UK, Ireland, USA, and Middle east, reducing the time required by 20%
- Negotiated and proposed a successful payment plan to a partner in Japan, going through a financial crisis, recovering £24,000 within 7 months
- Automated payments reconciliation with sales data, making sure payments are posted promptly, thus reducing the aged debt
- Working with audit teams for a faster and smoother audit
Accountant
Synergy Bookkeeping, Dublin
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided bookkeeping to clients across Ireland, within the hospitality sector
- Prepared monthly management accounts, filled VAT and PAYE for the clients
- Initiated the monthly reporting to the clients to make sure they are aware of the cash flow, resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate
- Successfully set up clients on the software and supported them with data transformation
Education
MSc - Finance and Accounting
University of Westminster
08.2022
MBA - Finance
Dublin Business School
08-2018
BSc - Mathematics
University of Delhi
08-2012
Skills
- QuickBooks & Oracle Proficiency
- Financial Analysis
- Excel Mastery
- Risk Assessment
- Tax Preparation
Timeline
Accounts Receivable analyst
River Island Ltd
05.2024 - 02.2025
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
TFG Brands, London
07.2022 - 04.2024
Accountant
Synergy Bookkeeping, Dublin
08.2018 - 10.2021
MSc - Finance and Accounting
University of Westminster
MBA - Finance
Dublin Business School
BSc - Mathematics
University of Delhi
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