Obaid Ur Rehman FCCA
Cardiff,United Kingdom
Summary
FCCA-qualified Chartered Accountant with 8 years of progressive experience in accountancy and credit control within a fast-paced organisation with a turnover of approximately £115 million. Proven expertise in credit management, working capital optimisation, and stakeholder engagement across all levels of the business. Skilled in leading and developing high-performing finance teams, ensuring adherence to financial policies, and delivering accurate, timely reporting. Trusted partner to senior leadership, reporting directly to the Finance Director and contributing to strategic financial decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commercial Accountant & Credit Controller
Global Foods Limited
CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM
07.2018 - Current
- Prepare year-end final accounts and provide full support to external auditors.
- Manage credit facilities for diverse customer base of over 5,000 accounts.
- Ensure consistent implementation and adherence to company credit policies.
- Liaise with company solicitors and manage court processes related to debt recovery.
- Lead and supervise finance team of five, ensuring compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance reports.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Support Finance Director through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for strategic decision-making.
- Oversee working capital management to maintain strong cash flow and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and HMRC-required statutory reports.
- Analyze and calculate employee incentive schemes to ensure accuracy and fairness.
- Prepare and submit P11D(b) returns.
- Maintain fixed asset register and manage loan accounts.
- Review aged debtors and creditors reports, making informed recommendations and decisions.
- Submit national statistics data to relevant authorities in timely manner.
- Analyse monthly reports from purchase and sales ledgers to identify trends and issues.
- Meet regularly with external stakeholders to support business operations and financial transparency.
- Communicate effectively with customers, resolving complex financial and account-related queries.
- Build strong customer relationships to support business growth and long-term retention.
- Manage full cycle of annual external audit process.
PURCHASE LEDGER
GLOBAL FOODS LTD
CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Match purchase orders with supplier invoices and accurately record all required financial information.
- Post invoices into relevant accounts, ensuring correct coding and timely processing.
- Manage weekly payment runs, prioritising and settling overdue invoices efficiently.
- Resolve supplier queries related to credit notes, discrepancies, and retrospective invoices, maintaining strong supplier relationships.
SALES LEDGER
GLOBAL FOODS LTD
CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Record customer payments and post them to correct accounts on regular and timely basis.
- Prepare and issue credit notes to customers, ensuring accurate account updates.
- Communicate with customers to resolve account-related queries promptly and professionally.
- Analyze aged receivables reports and provide direct updates and insights to Finance Director.
- Maintain regular communication with tele sales team to ensure service quality and achieve near-100% customer satisfaction.
ACCA BRAND MANAGER
Association Of Charted Certified Accountants
FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked closely with Business Development Officer to support organizational goals and implement key business strategies.
- Represented organization professionally, increasing brand awareness and analyzing stakeholder feedback to enhance engagement.
- Resolved queries from ACCA students and educational institutions regarding ACCA rules, regulations, and membership requirements.
- Arranged and coordinated meetings with business partners, approved employers, and other key stakeholders to strengthen professional relationships.
Education
ACCA - Accounts
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom2017
A-Levels - FSC INTERMEDIATE
PUNJAB COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
FAISALABAD2011
GCSE -
CHENAB COLLEGE
SHORKOT2007
Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Self-motivated, proactive, and reliable professional
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Supportive team player with strong collaboration skills
- Enthusiastic with positive, “can-do” attitude
- Able to assess and tackle challenging situations effectively
- Experienced in Month-End and Year-End accounting processes
- Financial reporting specialist with strong attention to detail
- Skilled in cash flow analysis and working capital management
Certification
Professional Qualifications & Certifications
- Certificate of Digital Innovation for Finance – ACCA (UK)
- QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor – Intuit
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Business – ACCA (UK)
- Diploma in Accounting & Business – ACCA (UK)
Timeline
Commercial Accountant & Credit Controller
Global Foods Limited
07.2018 - Current
PURCHASE LEDGER
GLOBAL FOODS LTD
01.2018 - 06.2018
SALES LEDGER
GLOBAL FOODS LTD
07.2017 - 12.2017
ACCA BRAND MANAGER
Association Of Charted Certified Accountants
06.2016 - 05.2017
ACCA - Accounts
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
A-Levels - FSC INTERMEDIATE
PUNJAB COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
GCSE -
CHENAB COLLEGE