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Edouardine Timmamo
64 Edison Road, Welling DA16 3NG
Telephone: 07984652109
Email: edouardinet@yahoo.fr
Professional Profile
A proactive and highly numerate Finance Officer and ACCA student, with an AAT diploma. Recognised as
an organised and accurate professional, with initiative and proven leadership skills. Possesses a
comprehensive knowledge of account preparation up to trial balance, as well as expertise in bookkeeping,
accounting, reconciliation, taxation and payroll. Able to produce in-depth financial reports and reliable
financial advice. Adapts quickly to change, having worked and studied in both the UK and Africa. A quick
learner with a commitment to exceptional customer service.
Career Summary
2012 – date Finance Officer
DC Accountancy Services, UK
 Preparing year-end accounts and VAT returns
 Controlling and reconciling balance sheets and bank accounts, thoroughly investigating any
discrepancies arising and providing reports
 Ensuring that both company and client self-assessment, VAT, PAYE and final accounts are prepared
and filed within strict deadlines
 Managing payroll activities including registering employees, recording staff payments, completing P46s,
P11Ds, P60s and P45s and also preparing PAYE and NI payments
 Posting invoices to ensure that employee expenses, supplier payments and other overheads are
authorised and paid on time
 Carrying out credit control activities, including raising invoices, reconciling sales, chasing debts and
ensuring payments are made within company terms
 Advising on payroll issues, VAT, tax and expense management, and also advising clients on regulatory
changes to ensure they avoid penalties
 Acting as the main point of contact between the client and HMRC, proactively resolving problems and
appealing statements of liabilities to attain waivers or reductions
 Liaising between courts and clients to request more flexibility in payments when there difficulties arise in
meeting requirements
Key achievements
 Providing reliable financial advice to clients, to enable them to achieve their profit and productivity
objectives
2009 – 2011 Accounts Assistant
Central Africa Organisation, UK
 Managing accounting activities, including processing payroll and expenses and providing comprehensive
financial reports
 Overseeing gifts, funding, stocks, donations, sales and supplier payments, and responding promptly to
enquiries
Key achievements
 Improving the number and amount of donations received and helping the organisation to achieve its
humanitarian goals
2007 – 2009 Sales and Account Executive
Total Cameroon SA, Cameroon
 Providing strong leadership and direction across a team of 150 staff managing a network of 15 petrol
stations
 Managing all financial activities including controlling risk, preparing budgets, auditing and compiling
accounts
 Overseeing product availability, supply and merchandising to ensure customer loyalty and satisfaction
Key achievements
 Playing a key role in growing corporate profitability and ensuring the security of company investments

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2006 – 2007 Trade Marketing and Sales Representative
British American Tobacco, Cameroon
 Leading a team of 6 staff in the management of a portfolio of 100 retailers and 10 wholesalers, with
responsibility for overseeing team performance, driving sales and prioritising customer service
 Compiling in-depth sales and financial reports and analysing complex data
Key achievements
 Managing sales development in line with company profitability and sales objectives
Jul – Oct 2006 Trade Marketing and Sales Supervisor
Nestlé Cameroon SA, Cameroon
 Spearheading new business development, sales development and strategic planning
 Managing projects to achieve timely and cost effective delivery
Key achievements
 Increasing consumption of company products, resulting in increased growth and profitability
Education and Qualifications
Certification: ACCA, UK, in progress
Modules completed: Business Analysis, Advance Taxation, Ethics, Government and
Risk, Financial Management and Performance Management, Audit and Assurance,
Taxation, Business Law, Business and Management Accounting, Financial Accounting
and Financial Reporting
Level 5 Diploma:
Level 4 Diploma:
Management, ACG UK, in progress
AAT Accounting, UK, 2011
NVQ level 3: AAT Accounting, UK, 2010
BSc (Hons) degree: Commerce and Distribution, Catholic University of Central Africa, 2007
BA degree: Commerce and Distribution, Catholic University of Central Africa, 2003
HND: Commerce and Distribution, 2002
Baccalaureate: Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, 2000
Professional Development
Course:
Course:
Assessor Award, 2016
Payroll using Sage Line 50, 2011
Course: Management Training, 2008
Course: Project Management, 2003 & 2004
Key I.T. Skills
Microsoft: Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), plus Access
Industry software: Lotus Notes, Sage Line 50 Payroll and Accounts, AS400, QuickBooks and SAP
Personal Details
Languages: Native French and fluent English
Driver: Full, clean UK licence
Interests: Cooking, playing basketball, garden design and fashion
References are available on request