Sameerah SUNNOOMAN
Curepipe Mauritius
Summary
Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support and account reconciliations. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
EKIUM AMIO LTD previously Consultec Ltd
01.2013 - Current
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Implemented a system of internal controls that improved compliance with GAAP regulations.
- Performed due diligence activities prior to making strategic investments or acquisitions.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
- Oversaw budget preparation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial health.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
Account Manager
Huawei Technologies Ltd
Ebene Mauritius
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and developed strategies to improve profitability.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Managed a team of accountants to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Evaluated internal control systems to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Provided guidance on taxes such as income tax returns, sales tax returns.
- Assisted in developing budgeting processes for improved forecasting accuracy.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Developed and implemented departmental accounting policies, procedures and processes to establish and standardize accounting best practices.
Auditor
Henderson Associates Ltd
Ebene Mauritius
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Reviewed financial statements, identified discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments.
- Documented audit findings, provided recommendations for process improvements and monitored implementation of corrective action plans.
- Performed analytical reviews of financial data to identify trends or anomalies.
- Assessed compliance with corporate policies, GAAP guidelines and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed audit programs tailored to the specific needs of each client organization.
- Identified potential areas of risk exposure through comprehensive analysis of business operations.
- Evaluated the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting systems.
- Lead teams during fieldwork engagements at client sites, ensuring completion within established timelines.
- Performed post-audit follow-up activities including review of management's responses to audit findings.
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while adhering to professional standards.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Education
ACCA - Auditing , Accounting And Taxation
London College of ACcountancy
12-2007
Skills
- Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- P&L tracking
- Cost accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Budgeting
- Variance Analysis
- KPI Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Tax Compliance
- Financial audits
- Budget Forecasting
Timeline
Finance Manager
EKIUM AMIO LTD previously Consultec Ltd
01.2013 - Current
Account Manager
Huawei Technologies Ltd
10.2011 - 12.2012
Auditor
Henderson Associates Ltd
01.2008 - 09.2011
ACCA - Auditing , Accounting And Taxation
London College of ACcountancy
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