ABDUL NISAR KOTHODI

• Leadership & Oversight
  Lead the entire finance function across three international branches – Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan, and Bossaso.
  Supervise and mentor a finance team , ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all accounting activities.
  Maintain proper internal controls , accounting policies, and procedural compliance.
• Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance
  Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) .
  Present Management Reports , including P&L, balance sheet, and Cash flow statements, to senior leadership.
  Ensure accuracy and transparency in inter-branch transactions and group financial reporting.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  Develop annual budgets in collaboration with department heads.
  Monitor Actual performance against budget and conduct monthly variance analysis .
  Revise rolling forecasts based on market trends & business activity
• Accounts & Reconciliations
  Oversee general ledger , accounts payable , accounts receivable , payroll , and bank reconciliations .
  Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings , adjusting journal entries and provisions as needed.
  Monitor and reconcile 22+ intercompany accounts and make sure intercompany balances are matching.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
  Monitor daily cash positions , ensuring liquidity for operational needs.
  Prepare cash flow forecasts , plan fund allocations, and manage working capital efficiently.
  Negotiate with banks and financial institutions for credit facilities where required.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
  Ensure full compliance with UAE VAT & Corporate Tax laws , including timely preparation and submission of FTA returns .
  Handle documentation and queries related to tax audits and government inspections .
• Audit & Controls
  Coordinate and prepare documentation for internal and external audits .
  Ensure accurate and complete audit trails, working closely with auditors and management.
  
• MIS Reporting & Dashboards
  Develop and maintain MIS dashboards .
  Provide real-time insights into revenue, costs, profitability, and KPIs to support business decisions.
  Customize reports for operational, commercial, and executive teams.
• Operational & Commercial Support
  Collaborate with procurement and operations to assess the financial impact of travel package pricing , supplier negotiations, and rebate programs.
  Review supplier contracts to control costs and optimize profit margins.
  Ensure financial accuracy in client billing, BSP reconciliation, and corporate travel accounts.
• ERP & Systems Integration
• Support the implementation and integration of ERP/accounting software TRAACS.
• Ensure data accuracy and automate routine financial processes to improve efficiency

• Managed day-to-day accounting tasks like journal entries , ledger updates , payroll , and month-end closings .
• Supervised a team handling payments, receivables, and bank reconciliations .
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Prepare IATA and BSP & Vendors Reconciliations
• Handled VAT returns and made sure all tax filings were correct and on time.
• Supported external and internal audits by preparing reports and answering queries.
• Followed up on customer payments , checked aging reports , and helped reduce outstanding balances.
• Reviewed costs and income for travel bookings and group tours.
• Used TRAACS system for accounting and reporting tasks.
• Helped create budgets , track expenses , and report differences between actual and expected figures.
• Made sure all work followed company policies and financial rules.
• Took care of petty cash , vendor bills , and employee expense claims .

Managed day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger , journal entries , and monthly closing .

Prepared and reviewed financial statements and MIS reports for management.

Handled accounts payable and receivable , ensuring accurate and timely processing.

Performed bank reconciliations , vendor account matching, and expense tracking

Supported statutory and internal audits by providing required documentation and resolving queries.

• Handled daily accounting entries , including sales , purchases , expenses , and bank transactions .
• Prepared and maintained invoices , receipts , and payment vouchers .
• Assisted in accounts payable and receivable , ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Reconciled bank statements , vendor accounts, and customer ledgers.
• Maintained stock and inventory records related to automotive parts and vehicles.
• Supported monthly closing activities and prepared basic financial summaries.
• Assisted with internal audits and ensured compliance with company policies.
• Worked with the sales and service departments to track financial transactions.
• Reported daily cash flow and supported petty cash management