Kausar Hussain

Graduate in Accounting and Finance with a 2:1, Ambitious, driven and success orientated.

 I love results, not words. 

Analytical and detail-oriented Accounting & Finance graduate with proven success in financial reporting, tax compliance, and data-driven decision-making. Delivered tangible improvements in reporting efficiency and cost savings across diverse finance roles. Skilled in Excel modelling, Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong interpersonal communication.Trainee Accountant
Muhit & Co | Mar 2024 – August 2024

• Improved monthly reporting speed by 20% by designing automated Excel templates for financial statements and cash flows
• Reconciled bank and ledger accounts for 25+ clients, ensuring 100% data accuracy and audit readiness
• Ensured 100% HMRC compliance on VAT and payroll submissions, reducing client penalty risk to zero
• Supported year-end audits, compiling reports that accelerated audit closure by 2 weeks

Intern Tax Consultant
Team Resolve | Sep 2023 – Mar 2024

• Identified and implemented tax-saving strategies that reduced average client tax liabilities by 10%
• Managed full bookkeeping cycles and payroll for SME clients, enhancing financial visibility and compliance
• Liaised with HMRC for timely corporation tax submissions, maintaining a 100% deadline compliance rate

Till Operator
Delaware North | Jan 2023 – Sep 2023

• Processed 1000+ high-volume transactions with 99.9% accuracy rate; minimized end-of-day cash discrepancies by 15%
• Proposed and implemented a new cash-handling checklist that cut reconciliation times by 20%

Finance Intern
Investment Banking Virtual Internship | Jul 2021

• Built DCF models and performed industry benchmarking to evaluate private equity opportunities
• Developed KPI dashboards in Excel, improving reporting visibility for mock investment decisions

SOAS University of London — BSc Accounting and Finance (2:1)
2021 – 2024

• Key Modules: Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing
• Final Year Project: Created a dynamic financial forecasting model for a multinational firm using advanced Excel functions
• Group Project: Led ratio analysis and equity valuation for FTSE 100 companies, influencing investment recommendations