Abdalla Abdalla

Involved in the reporting and controlling of $80 Billion of Fixed Assets and $1.5 Billion of Warehouse inventory across twenty legal entities. Liaised with IT and Business Systems teams for SAP S4 Hana upgrade, including developing testing methodologies and evaluation matrices.

Drafted, reviewed, and endorsed property and workplace solutions, assisting in the design of a portfolio-led approach to managing central government properties. Ensured IFRS16 implementation in Horizon was correctly in line with accounting standards and FReM, improving internal processes such as lease identification and classification.

Served as the Finance Business Partner for the Testing Operations division, acting as the main point of contact for finance queries. Prepared monthly management accounts, including journals, and assisted with audit queries while improving procurement processes.

Worked within the Finance Strategy team during the spending review process, creating templates for business units and performing quality checks on submitted data. Assisted in drafting formal notes to ministers and created a centralized register to track monthly budget adjustments.

Managed a project team that assisted an NHS Trust in successfully producing and publishing previously qualified accounts. Responsible for delivering on key areas including journals, accounts receivable, and inventories, formulating a two-step audit procedure.

Worked in the management accounts team, overseeing the production of the monthly consolidated process and managing a new apprentice. Responsible for producing quarterly reports on COVID-19 and EU related expenditure.

Focused primarily on the consolidation exercise of 38 Arm Length Bodies and other public bodies. Assisted with the preparation of financial accounts and annual reports, drafting narratives and liaising with colleagues for information.

Headed the roll out of self-service to different business units, involving strategizing, developing plans, and building key stakeholder relationships. Provided training to business units and supported them with technical judgments regarding accounting standards.

Led audits for various government departments including BEIS, DCMS, and DEFRA, managing a team of three. Led the consolidation exercise in BEIS, demonstrating strong excel skills and accounting knowledge.

Completed the ACA Graduate Training Scheme, gaining extensive audit and accounting experience in complex areas like revenue recognition and substantive analytical procedures. Developed leadership and communication skills by leading audits and training junior colleagues.

Time and Exam qualified (first time passes).

Achieved Grade: Upper Second (Honours).

Achieved grades in English Literature (A), History (A*), Government and Politics (A*) and Religious Studies (A).

Achieved 4 A*’s and 5 A grades at GCSE level.