AISWARYA ARAVIND
Dubai
Summary
Finance professional with 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, and audit, including over 6 years in the UAE. Expertise in month-end closing, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Zoho, MS Excel, and ERP systems, with a solid understanding of accounting procedures and financial controls. Currently pursuing ACCA qualification, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Executive
ITP Media Group FZ LLC
Dubai
2020.04 - Current
- Expertly prepared, analysed, and verified annual reports and financial statements, employing rigorous accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial conditions and facilitate strategic planning.
- Executed accounts receivable duties, encompassing invoicing, investigating chargebacks, rectifying discrepancies, and conducting reconciliations.
- Posted and processed journal entries, assisted with month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, while reviewing inter-company accounts.
- Systematically compiled records to bolster comprehensive and efficient audit processes.
- Conducted weekly bank account reconciliations, ensuring timely identification and resolution of transactions to uphold financial integrity.
- Compiled financial performance reports for monthly reporting to management and various departments as required.
- Maintained an accurate and balanced general ledger, ensuring transactional accuracy and financial transparency.
- Processed accounts and incoming payments in strict compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Interpreted and enforced accounting strategies, rules, and regulations, guaranteeing adherence to relevant financial standards.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing customer inquiries and resolving any issues related to accounts receivable.
Audit Associate
KPMG Global Delivery Center Private Limited
Cochin
2016.06 - 2017.05
- Conducted analytics of audit clients' data, tailored to their specific business nature, to support audit procedures.
- Independently determined and executed substantive audit procedures across financial statement accounts, internal controls, significant management estimates, and other complex accounting areas.
- Performed tests of controls and audit testing while preparing audit working papers and relevant documentation to substantiate all opinions and conclusions.
- Leveraged KPMG's smart audit technology and methodologies, exemplifying global values and behaviours in completing work and documenting conclusions.
- Drafted audit work papers and communicated findings to senior management and clients; utilised data analytics techniques throughout audit processes to help clients pinpoint opportunities for performance enhancement.
Education
Certification, ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK, United Kingdom 2020.09 -
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Amrita School of Business
Kochi, India 2014.06 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Commerce, B.Com - undefined
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences
Kochi, India 2011.06 - 2014.05
Skills
- Financial Management and Reporting
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Financial Auditing
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- MS Office Suite
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Zoho Software
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Malayalam (Native)
Timeline
Certification, ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2020.09 -
Finance Executive
ITP Media Group FZ LLC
2020.04 - Current
Audit Associate
KPMG Global Delivery Center Private Limited
2016.06 - 2017.05
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Amrita School of Business
2014.06 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Commerce, B.Com - undefined
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences
2011.06 - 2014.05