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TEENA DHARMARAJ
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT CUM AML ANALYST
Gardens,Dubai
Summary
Professional with substantial experience in anti-money laundering and financial compliance, leveraging analytical skills and regulatory knowledge to drive impactful results. Known for collaborative problem-solving, adaptability to evolving requirements, and unwavering reliability. Focused assistant accountant offers multiple years of accounting experience, AP/AR management and collections. Dedicated to contributing to team objectives and fostering company growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
AML Analyst
KGK Diamond & Jewellery Group
JLT, Dubai
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced interdepartmental communication to ensure consistent AML/KYC practices across the organization.
- Facilitated interdepartmental cooperation for efficient execution of AML programs, ensuring a coordinated approach to combating financial crime.
- Assisted financial institutions in reducing regulatory risks with comprehensive AML audits and recommendations.
- Conducted periodic reviews and audits of existing AML policies, procedures, and systems to ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory expectations.
- Promoted a strong compliance culture throughout the organization by raising awareness about the importance of KYC and AML in preventing financial crime.
- Assisted in the development of risk-based AML policies, incorporating industry best practices to minimize exposure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of AML regulations across business lines.
- Achieved accurate transaction monitoring by diligently reviewing financial records for suspicious activities.
- Reduced false positives in transaction monitoring alerts through continuous refinement of system parameters based on historical patterns and trends.
- Provided guidance and support to team members, enabling them to effectively address complex AML-related issues.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Supported KYC processes for prospective and existing customers.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough customer due diligence checks.
- Adjusted end-to-end KYC process needs to align with workforce capabilities.
Education
Master of Commerce - Management Accounting
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kerala, India 06.2017 - 03.2019
MBA - Human Resources Management
Bharatiar University, Coimbator
Tamilnadu, India 06.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications Development
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kerala, India 06.2014 - 03.2017
Skills
Transaction monitoring
- AP and AR management
- Financial systems analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Audit support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Internal controls
- Know your customer
- Anti-money laundering compliance assisting
- Customer due diligence
- Transaction monitoring
Software
Zoho Work Place
DIS
Busy Accounting Solutions
Timeline
AML Analyst
KGK Diamond & Jewellery Group
03.2022 - Current
Master of Commerce - Management Accounting
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
06.2017 - 03.2019
MBA - Human Resources Management
Bharatiar University, Coimbator
06.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications Development
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
06.2014 - 03.2017
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