Ajo Mathew Varughese
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Detail-oriented senior accounting professional bringing expertise in Tally ERP 9,Quick books,Peachtree and 12 years of progressive experience in the field with deep understanding of IFRS and other relevant guidelines. Organised Accountant with involvement in managing accurate accounting information,submitting VAT return ,corporate tax, bookkeeping and audit.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Accountant
Kardinia Alshaam Décor Works
Abu Dhabi, United Urab Emirates
06.2023 - Current
- Managed entire accounting cycle from data collection and analysis to HMRC lodgement.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Coordinated payment runs and accounts across different business entities and territories.
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process.
Accountant cum Senior Auditor
Jaxa Chartered Accountants
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10.2014 - 06.2023
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Understood and applied various audit methodologies as appropriate, including internal and external auditing.
- Applied auditing expertise and industry knowledge to consistently complete quality audits on schedule.
Audit Assistant
Balakrishnan & Co, Chartered Accountants
Kochi, India
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted three auditors in completing audit jobs from planning to finalisation.
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Performed statutory account preparation for audit clients working across construction and hotel industries.
- Reviewed disclosure checklists to verify accuracy of financial statement disclosures.
- Facilitated managerial decision-making by creating audit findings reports in Winman.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with internal and external clients, resulting in 80% client satisfaction.
- Identified and help correct errors in financial data or accounting practices.
Article Audit Assistant
K. Krishnakumar Associates,
Kochi, India
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Assisted [Number] auditors in completing audit jobs from planning to finalisation.
- Liaised with HMRC to facilitate preparation [Number] corporation tax returns and computations.
- Detected non-compliance in invoicing practices, preventing £[Number] in penalties.
- Reviewed disclosure checklists to verify accuracy of financial statement disclosures.
Education
Master of Arts - Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
India 06.2012 - 05.2014
Foundation Degree - Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants
India 06.2007 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
India 06.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Administrative support
- VAT returns
- Corporate tax planning knowledge
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
- Financial reporting
- Audit coordination
- Accounting operations professional
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Hindi
Intermediate
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Kardinia Alshaam Décor Works
06.2023 - Current
Accountant cum Senior Auditor
Jaxa Chartered Accountants
10.2014 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
06.2012 - 05.2014
Audit Assistant
Balakrishnan & Co, Chartered Accountants
05.2011 - 05.2014
Article Audit Assistant
K. Krishnakumar Associates,
12.2008 - 04.2011
Foundation Degree - Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants
06.2007 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
06.2004 - 05.2007
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