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ABHISHEK BALAKRISHNAN

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Dubai

Summary

Goal-focused and Detail - oriented Senior Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 8 years of experience handling finances for multiple locations around the world . Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, decision-making abilities, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Senior Accountant

MARAKISH EXPRESS CARGO LLC
DUBAI
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
  • Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
  • Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.

Business Development Manager

ICON ART PRODUCTIONS & IAP RENTALS
DUBAI
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
  • Developed process to analyze customer feedback to incorporate insights into product development strategies.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.

Accounts and Audit Assistant

DIGITS ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING
DUBAI
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
  • Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
  • Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
  • Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
  • Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
  • Recommended changes in internal audit controls.
  • Reviewed accounting clients' financial data systems to determine functional compliance.
  • Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
  • Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
  • Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls.
  • Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices and bank records.
  • Provided feedback to corporate management concerning findings and recommendations resulting from assessments or projects.
  • Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to department.
  • Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
  • Assessed financial statements and records.

Audit Associate

V.SOUNDARARAJAN & CO.
CHENNAI
04.2018 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
  • Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
  • Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
  • Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices and bank records.
  • Complied with federal, state and local requirements.
  • Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
  • Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
  • Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
  • Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
  • Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
  • Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
  • Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
  • Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
  • Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal, and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
  • Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
  • Identified audit risks, prepared budgets, and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
  • Used FRESA CLOUD and TALLY ERP to generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures.
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.

Accountant

CARPET INDIA SERVICE
CHENNAI
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA C.L.R.I
CHENNAI
04.2000 - 03.2012

BACHELORS IN COMMERCE - Accounting And Finance

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
CHENNAI
05.2012 - 03.2015

Skills

GAAP proficiency

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Certification

LinkedIn Learning -Financial Modelling and Forecasting Financial Statements

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

LinkedIn Learning -Financial Modelling and Forecasting Financial Statements

10-2022

LinkedIn Learning- Data analytics: graph analytics

10-2022

LinkedIn Learning- HR recruiting Communication Strategies to attract and retain top talents

10-2022

LinkedIn Learning- The Future of Audit,

10-2022

HRCI - Human resource : Payroll

10-2022

LinkedIn Learning- Human resource : Payroll

10-2022

Society for Human Resource Management -Human resource : Payroll

10-2022

Senior Accountant

MARAKISH EXPRESS CARGO LLC
10.2021 - 08.2022

Business Development Manager

ICON ART PRODUCTIONS & IAP RENTALS
02.2021 - 06.2021

Accounts and Audit Assistant

DIGITS ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING
07.2020 - 01.2021

Audit Associate

V.SOUNDARARAJAN & CO.
04.2018 - 01.2020

Accountant

CARPET INDIA SERVICE
04.2015 - 01.2018

BACHELORS IN COMMERCE - Accounting And Finance

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
05.2012 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA C.L.R.I
04.2000 - 03.2012

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