Alphonse Mathew
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with 15 years of experience across Food & Beverage and its Cost control, Trading, and Non-Profit sectors. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments while converting complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that drive business growth. Bilingual, energetic, and highly adaptable, with a continuous-learning mindset and a strong passion for finance, strategy, and value creation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Accountant
ARADA FOOD & BEVERAGE L.L.C S.O.C
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2024.12 - Current
- Maintained effective control over food and beverage costs across all outlets.
- Supported internal control environment governing restaurant operations.
- Participated in feasibility studies, budgeting, and financial forecasting for outlets.
- Assisted with new restaurant openings, including leasing and pre-opening financial setup.
- Prepared accurate cost, variance, and statistical reports on a monthly basis.
- Oversaw daily sales reconciliation by matching POS reports with collections.
- Monitored inventory costs in coordination with operations and purchasing teams.
- Liaised with auditors during reviews to ensure compliance with regulations.
Senior Accountant
ROOTS RESTAURANT LLC
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2023.01 - 2024.11
- Maintained effective control over food and beverage costs across all outlets.
- Supported internal control environment governing restaurant operations.
- Participated in feasibility studies, budgeting, and financial forecasting for outlets.
- Reconciled monthly food and general operating costs to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss statements alongside outlet-wise financial reports.
- Oversaw daily sales reconciliation by matching POS reports with collections (Talabat/Keeta/Noon etc)
- Monitored inventory costs in collaboration with operations and purchasing teams.
- Reviewed supplier invoices to ensure timely processing of payments.
Senior Accountant
EMIRATES CATERING SERVICES LLC
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
2019.02 - 2022.11
- Processed general journal entries and maintained supporting source documentation.
- Managed bank transactions, including cash and cheque handling.
- Reviewed and posted accounts payable invoices daily, executed cheque runs, and reconciled AP balances with the general ledger.
- Generated and issued sales invoices in a timely manner.
- Performed account reconciliations and reviewed accounts receivable aging to ensure compliance, while maintaining accurate client records.
- Led and supervised the procurement team.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly forecasts.
- Guided the accounting team in prioritizing supplier payments.
- Managed cost center–wise accounting for catering operations.
- Monitored and controlled site/location costs on a daily basis.
- Conducted surprise audits across locations to ensure compliance and cost control.
- Monitored and controlled petty cash on a project-wise basis.
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements.
- Provided guidance to HR and Admin teams for payroll preparation and WPS transfers.
- Posted adjusting entries, including prepaid expenses and accruals.
- Maintained and updated the fixed asset register.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, stock reports, and depreciation schedules.
- Handled VAT preparation and submission in compliance with regulations.
- Established, maintained, and coordinated the implementation of accounting control procedures.
- Coordinated with external auditors during statutory and internal audits.
Accountant
Star Delta Trading & Cont.Co Wll
Doha, Qatar
2016.03 - 2018.11
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Developed and managed the company’s budget.
- Recorded receipts, cash transactions, bank payments, and journal entries.
- Managed vendor relationships, including creditor payments and debtor collections.
- Prepared and reviewed bank reconciliation statements.
- Maintained accurate books of accounts using Tally ERP.
- Processed employee payroll and prepared salary statements.
- Generated and processed Salary Index Files (SIF) for employee payments.
- Handled employee visa processes, including applications, medical bookings, visa stamping, renewals, and related documentation.
Regional Finance & Accounts Executive
DON BOSCO TECH
Bangalore, India
2012.07 - 2015.01
- Maintained and reviewed general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with internal and external auditors during audits.
- Processed payroll, including PF, Professional Tax, and TDS compliances.
- Prepared various MIS reports for management review and decision-making.
- Prepared monthly and periodic financial statements for banking and financing purposes.
- Managed and followed up on debtor collections to ensure timely receipts.
- Supervised and monitored accounting functions across branch operations.
- Prepared and filed FC-3 statutory statements in compliance with regulations.
Accountant cum Audit Executive
RSM & ASSOCIATES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Bangalore, India
2010.07 - 2012.06
- Vouching and verification of accounting entries with supporting documents.
- Checking compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
- Assisting in preparation of audit working papers and schedules.
- Verification of cash, bank balances, and bank reconciliation statements.
- Scrutiny of ledger accounts, trial balance, and financial statements.
- Verification of purchase, sales, and expense transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra University
Ballarpur 2006.05 - 2009.05
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Jaipur National University
Dubai 2019.06 - 2021.06
Skills
- F&B cost control and optimization
- Inventory management and variance analysis
- POS sales reconciliation and cash flow
- Vendor pricing and contract compliance
- Monthly profitability analysis and reporting
- Month-end closing and budgeting processes
- Internal controls and SOP implementation
- VAT computation and statutory filings
- Budget versus actual analysis
- ERPS Used XERO/TALLY/DYNAMICS/EPROMIS
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Telugu
Intermediate
Kannada
Intermediate
UAE Driving License
Proven ability to independently manage F&B finance and cost control, driving accurate budgeting, cost optimization, and financial oversight to enhance profitability and operational efficienc
Timeline
Senior Accountant
ARADA FOOD & BEVERAGE L.L.C S.O.C
2024.12 - Current
Senior Accountant
ROOTS RESTAURANT LLC
2023.01 - 2024.11
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Jaipur National University
2019.06 - 2021.06
Senior Accountant
EMIRATES CATERING SERVICES LLC
2019.02 - 2022.11
Accountant
Star Delta Trading & Cont.Co Wll
2016.03 - 2018.11
Regional Finance & Accounts Executive
DON BOSCO TECH
2012.07 - 2015.01
Accountant cum Audit Executive
RSM & ASSOCIATES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
2010.07 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra University
2006.05 - 2009.05