Ajay Nainani
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in leading small teams and managing time effectively. Analytical skills ensure precision and efficiency in task execution. Committed to leveraging core competencies to drive success in collaborative environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Moving to Melbourne, Australia on a Working Holiday Visa with a view to residing permanently in the future. Looking for accountancy roles in financial services focusing on preparation, reviews and management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fund Accountant
Langham Hall UK Services LLP
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Reviewed client deliverables and management accounts during quarterly reporting.
- Evaluated investor reports and addressed ad hoc queries, including Partner Capital Statements.
- Actioned client requests and resolved outstanding queries through direct communication.
- Prepared and reviewed drawdowns, distributions, and equalisations to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted VAT return reviews for compliance with regulations.
- Analysed billing and profitability based on team efficiency metrics.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS, including cash flows and restatements.
- Liaised with auditors to advise on best practices.
- AP & AR tasks, preparation and reviews
Assistant Accountant
Anton, Angel, City of London
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Prepared management accounts monthly and quarterly for five entities.
- Updated group bank reconciliation weekly for entire organisation.
- Assisted with two full cycles of group audits and prepared financial statements.
- Processed quarterly VAT returns and submitted management accounts to FCA.
- Compiled EC Sales List and reconciled intercompany transactions quarterly.
- Coded transactions in accounting software to ensure accuracy.
- Executed weekly payment runs for Accounts Payable and issued invoices for Accounts Receivable.
- Managed expense claims processing and performed administrative tasks, including invoice system updates.
Business Transformation Executive (1 year placement)
Xerox
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Administered Blackline, an accounting tool for Xerox, increasing account entries from 6,000 to 15,000.
- Posted monthly journals for Nordic countries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Conducted monthly meetings with accounting leaders to analyse balance sheet reconciliations and journal submissions.
- Completed balance sheet account reconciliations each month for timely financial closure.
- Uploaded all account reconciliation balances onto Blackline by WD +5 for Europe; XTE.
- Delivered monthly financial reports to each sub-division via Blackline.
- Participated in Business Transformation team, facilitating outsourcing processes and conducting handover training in Bucharest.
- Enhanced Excel skills through practical use of Pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Education
ACCA Affiliate -
ACCA
10.2025
BSc - Economics and Management EAM
Aston University, Aston Business School
Birmingham07.2019
A Levels - Mathematics, Economics, Psychology
Mill Hill County High School
06.2015
Skills
- Great attention to detail
- Small team leadership
- Highly analytical
- Strong time management
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Deadline oriented
- Financial reporting
Certification
ACCA
LANGUAGES
English - Proficient (C2)
Hindi - Upper intermediate
French - Elementary
Interests
Cricket
Travel
Dance
Self improvement
Fitness
Timeline
Fund Accountant
Langham Hall UK Services LLP
07.2021 - 07.2025
Assistant Accountant
Anton, Angel, City of London
10.2019 - 07.2021
Business Transformation Executive (1 year placement)
Xerox
06.2017 - 07.2018
BSc - Economics and Management EAM
Aston University, Aston Business School
A Levels - Mathematics, Economics, Psychology
Mill Hill County High School
ACCA Affiliate -
ACCA