Finance · Risk · Consulting
Reeba Aslam Shaikh
Finance, Risk & Consulting Professional
Turning complex financial and regulatory detail into clear, decisive action — for audit, risk, consulting and investment teams that can't afford to get it wrong.
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Reeba Aslam Shaikh
Trained alongside
Client relationships managed independently
Client retention across advisory engagements
Regulatory filings & HMRC authorisations
Avg. annual portfolio return, vs 9% benchmark
About
A precise, client-first approach to finance
QMUL Convocation
Queen Mary University of London, 2026
Finance and operations professional with hands-on experience across compliance, credit risk, financial reporting and client administration, combined with practical exposure to investment banking, risk, controllers and internal audit functions through structured industry simulations with JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.
Currently the sole in-office professional across two accountancy practices, managing financial oversight, regulatory compliance and 500+ client relationships independently. Holds an MSc in Management with Distinction from Queen Mary University of London and a First Class BCom in International Accounting. ACCA part-qualified, 7 of 13 papers complete.
Strong quantitative, analytical and stakeholder-management skills, with a track record of translating complex financial and regulatory information into clear, actionable outcomes for non-specialist stakeholders.
Languages — English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi — working proficiency in French
Experience
Professional experience
Accounts Administrator · OD & ProBusiness Accountants
Mar 2026 — Present- Sole in-office professional across two accountancy practices, independently overseeing daily operations, workflows and 500+ client relationships without direct supervision.
- Manages end-to-end compliance: AML checks (40+), Confirmation Statements (30+), HMRC agent authorisations (50+), VAT registrations and pension re-declarations.
- Runs monthly client reviews across bookkeeping accuracy, bank reconciliations, P&L statements, PAYE payments and Corporation Tax positions.
- Oversees credit control across 150+ client accounts, including full debt recovery processes and 10+ Small Claims Court filings to date.
- Sets up payroll systems and HMRC payroll registrations for clients; maintains bookkeeping in QuickBooks with full bank transaction reconciliation.
Business Development Advisor · Ace Accounting Solutions
Jan 2026 — Present- Led the operational setup of a scaling accounting firm, coordinating and delegating responsibilities across team members with clear accountability.
- Set measurable three-month business goals, tracked progress against a live spreadsheet, and adjusted strategy based on results.
- Implemented CRM and invoicing software, mapping existing processes to identify and remove operational inefficiencies.
Tutor · Innovation Pod
Sept 2025 — Feb 2026- Managed end-to-end delivery of tutoring engagements — scheduling, communication and progress reporting — across multiple concurrent students.
- Delivered STEM and coding instruction to primary school students, applying structured problem-solving and analytical thinking to improve learning outcomes.
Independent Portfolio Manager · Self-employed
Sept 2023 — Jan 2025- Achieved approximately 12% annual returns against a 9% benchmark through disciplined, research-led decision-making.
- Built and managed an independent investment advisory practice, acquiring and retaining multiple clients with 100% retention across all engagements.
- Produced regular client reports, translating portfolio performance into clear insight for non-specialist stakeholders.
Audit Assistant · Independent Auditor (GDCA-qualified)
Sept 2020 — Sept 2023- Supported a qualified auditor across corporate and housing society audits over three years — preparing audit files, reviewing financial records and attending client site visits.
- Maintained petty cash, expense records and supporting financial documentation, assisting senior accountants with day-to-day accounts administration.
Translating complex financial and regulatory information into clear, actionable outcomes.
— Reeba Aslam Shaikh
Expertise
Areas of expertise
Financial Reporting & Analysis
P&L statements, bank reconciliations, Corporation Tax positions and monthly management reporting.
Risk, AML & Compliance
AML checks, KYC, HMRC filings, Confirmation Statements and regulatory authorisations.
Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
Full-cycle bookkeeping and bank transaction matching across multi-client portfolios.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Invoicing, AP/AR management and end-to-end credit control, including debt recovery.
Payroll & Pensions
Payroll system setup, HMRC payroll registration and pension re-declarations.
Self-Assessment & Tax
Personal and corporate tax positions, VAT registrations and statutory filings.
Stakeholder & Client Management
500+ client relationships; liaison with HMRC, Companies House and external providers.
Tools & Systems
QuickBooks Online, Xero, BrightPay, Quickfile, TaxCalc, Power BI, Advanced Excel, CRM.
Education
Education
Queen Mary University of London
Jan 2025 — Jan 2026MSc in Management — Graduated with Distinction
Government of Maharashtra Merit Scholarship
London, England
Dissertation: the association between sustainability disclosure intensity and financial performance in Indian personal care firms (ESG / BRSR frameworks).
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
In ProgressPart-qualified — 7 of 13 papers complete
KES Shroff Autonomous College, University of Mumbai
Sept 2021 — Apr 2024BCom in International Accounting — First Class Honours
CGPA 9.3 / 10
Mumbai, India
Certifications
Certifications
- QuickBooks Online Certification Level 1 — Intuit
- Dext Certified Expert — Dext
- AML Certification: Anti-Money Laundering — 20:20 Innovation
- Level 4 CIFA: UK Financial Regulation & Professional Integrity — In progress
- Optimizing Revenue Operations with Toggl Track
- Microsoft Excel & Advanced Excel
- Power BI Certification
Leadership & Achievements
National-Level Field Hockey Captain & Player
- Captained a national-level field hockey team for multiple years — managing team operations, performance planning and mentoring junior players in a high-pressure competitive environment.
- Planned and delivered multiple college sports days end-to-end: venues, schedules, participants and logistics.
National Championship Medal
Team Captain Certificate
Match Action Shot
Award Ceremony
State Tournament Medal
Team Photograph
Certificate of Excellence
Captaincy Recognition
Contact
Let's work together
Open to conversations on risk, compliance, financial analysis and consulting opportunities. The fastest way to reach me is by email or LinkedIn.