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Neel Savla

@neelsavla

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Accountant and property manager with strong financial and operational skills.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a finance or property role where I can apply accounting, lease administration, and operational skills in a collaborative team, with opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility.

I am an honours graduate in Accounting with Finance and practical experience across property management, accounting operations, and audit. I combine academic training from the University of Portsmouth with hands-on roles in Kenya and international work experience.

In my current role as Property Manager I prepare rental invoices, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and work with legal teams to prepare leases, ensuring smooth property operations. Previously I performed accounting duties including cashbook maintenance, accounts receivable/payable, and preparing monthly reporting packs for board review.

I have audit experience from a university-led engagement with a UK charity, where I reconciled invoices to bank statements, improved petty cash controls, and contributed to a board-ready report. Seasonal roles in the USA and volunteer teaching roles in Nairobi developed my teamwork, communication, and emergency-response skills.

I bring strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills, basic Sage 50 and Bloomberg familiarity, multilingual ability in English, Swahili and Gujarati, and a disciplined, outdoors-oriented mindset demonstrated by mountaineering achievements and leadership roles in sports and youth programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Property Manager

Current

Wall Street Business Park Ltd

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years)

Manage warehouse rental operations including invoicing, coordinating maintenance and repairs with contractors, and liaising with lawyers to prepare leases and ensure smooth tenancy processes.

Lease Management Facilities Maintenance

Audit Team Member

Roberts Centre Charity

Jan 2016 - Jan 2016 (0 months)

Conducted a practical audit as part of university coursework, reconciled invoices to bank statements, and recommended improvements to petty cash processes to the financial controller.

Bank Reconciliation Financial Control Reporting Teamwork

Lifeguard

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 (3 months)

Provided water safety and emergency response at a major theme park, applied CPR and lifeguard training to assist patrons, and coordinated with team members during incidents to maintain safety.

CPR Emergency Response Team Coordination Public Safety Surveillance Communication Customer Service

Teaching Assistant

Young Jains Nairobi

Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 (3 months)

Delivered educational activities and invented a learning game to teach children about Jainism, built trusting relationships, and encouraged participation in arts and crafts.

Educational Gaming Classroom Management Arts and Crafts Communication

Accounts Clerk

Ukwala Trading Company Ltd

Jul 2011 - Aug 2011 (1 month)

Maintained cashbook and AR/AP ledgers with daily accurate entries, supported monthly financial reporting and analysis, and performed administrative tasks including board minutes and time recording.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Financial Reporting Excel Customer Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Accounting with Finance

2013 - 2016

Grade: First class honours

Activities and societies: Member of audit team for Roberts Centre charity (university coursework); participated in university outreach at British Universities fair.

Completed a BA (Hons) in Accounting with Finance, graduating with first class honours and coursework including Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Financial Management, and Auditing.

Oshwal Academy

GCE A-level / O-level, Secondary education

2006 - 2013

Activities and societies: Captain of school badminton team; completed President's Award (Duke of Edinburgh) activities and leadership roles.

Completed secondary education with GCE A-levels (Accounting B, Maths C, Economics D), AS-level Geography (C), and O-levels including 1 A* and multiple A and B grades.