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Ananda Sithiran

Ananda Sithiran

Summary

Experienced Accounting Manager skilled in leadership and team development, illustrated over 18 years of accounting and management experience. Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to task completion. Focused on correcting discrepancies to increase accuracy and data integrity.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sia Landscaping LLC

Accounts Manager

Job overview

  • FZ , and The Sia Garden L.L.C
  • Managing accounts and finance for three entities with 03 subordinates (over 350 employees generating over 45MN annual turnover in Dubai, U.A.E), rigorously monitoring the accounts receivables and solving revenue management and managing short and long terms finance
  • Cost Estimate and Pricing Strategy - Salloum & Partners LLC
  • Succeeded in obtaining acceptance for over 90% of fee quotes sent to clients through pricing strategies, cost estimation, competitor analysis and performance
  • ERP implementation and Process Improvement -Al Tadamun Glass & Aluminium Co
  • Al Khayyam Metal Casting and Shaping Ind
  • Enhanced efficiency and saving in inventory management, procurement and financial accounting (40%) through implementation of QuickBooks ERP
  • Improvement in working capital management -Al Tadamun Glass & Aluminium Co
  • Reduced finance charges by 30% through improved working capital position, monitoring controls, policies, cash flow management, progress billing, debtors follow up and vendor aging.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of [Number] employees.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Implemented efficient billing procedures to reduce outstanding receivables and improve cash flow.
  • Increased account profitability by identifying areas for cost reduction without sacrificing quality or service levels.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
  • Maintained comprehensive client records within CRM systems, ensuring accurate tracking of interactions and facilitating effective follow-up activities.
  • Trained junior account managers in best practices and industry standards, fostering a high-performing team culture.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients, leading to increased repeat business.
  • Streamlined account management processes for better organization and time management.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
  • Maximized revenue through strategic upselling of products or services to existing clients.
  • Conducted regular account reviews with clients, providing valuable insights into performance metrics and recommending actions for improvement.
  • Boosted client satisfaction by effectively managing accounts and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Monitored industry trends to inform account strategy adjustments for maximum effectiveness.
  • Resolved complex customer issues, maintaining professionalism and preserving long-term relationships.
  • Conducted thorough credit assessments on potential clients, minimizing risk exposure for the company.

Sia Landscaping LLC, Shoba Landscaping & Nurseries LLC and The Sia Garden LLC

Accounts Manager
07.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Overseas daily accounting and finance operations for three entities
  • In-charge for preparing periodic MIS and consolidated financial reporting to comply with generally accepted accounting principles and IFRS and auditing
  • Streamlining data entry processing and managing cost analysis, budgeting and cost control
  • Recommending management with short and long terms financial objectives and policies
  • Provide financial analysis and advise on capital investment and contract negotiation and financial strategies
  • Managing working capital by monitoring accounts receivable, follow-up and negotiating with clients, vendor aging, cash flow planning and forecasting, financial risk management
  • Liaising with legislative authorities and banks for arranging finance and reporting for VAT
  • Collaborating with other departments and provide support, financial guidance and insights to their operation.

Salloum & Partners LLC

Chief Accountant
02.2013 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • A boutique Law firm providing various legal services with 32 employees since 1980
  • Maintained a high level of working capital and improved operational efficiency, profitability, and liquidity without resorting to external finance
  • Engaged in managing accounts receivables & legal matters through tracking of work in progress, billing, age analysis, and debt follow-ups
  • Improved decision-making through timely month end closure of books, year-end profit & loss account and closure of books, balance sheet, cash flow statements, reviewing general ledgers, journal entries, reconciliation etc.

Bin Harmal Contacting and Irrigation Est & Bin Harmal Décor Est

Chief Accountant
03.2012 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Engaged in construction of high-rise buildings & Interior and fit out works with over 300 employees
  • Improved project performance through coordination with departmental heads, project managers, review to progress payment certificates, cost to complete reports, and invoicing clients in line with agreed terms
  • Reduced month-end closure to 15 days through timely processing of journals, vendor bills, purchase orders, bank reconciliation, general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
  • Liaised with local authorities and maintained compliance with the requirements.

Al Khayyam Metal Casting and Shaping Ind, Al Tadamun Glass & Aluminium Co

Chief Accountant
02.2006 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • LLC, Abu Dhabi, Engaged in manufacturing, fabrication and installation of Aluminium, glass, metal, carpentry and joinery works with over 250 employees
  • Reduced dependence on the bank facilities through robust management of working capital, treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, trade and project finance, Letter of credit, Guarantees, and L/C's etc
  • Analyzed divisional performance and reporting through monitoring on KPI's such as ROI, NPV, PPB, etc
  • Compiling data from the departmental heads, drafted budgets in line with policy and guidelines for cost control, and shared services and consolidated financial statement
  • Succeeded in completing year-end audits within 30 days through continuous review of estimates, provisions (leave, depreciation, end of service), prepayments, work in progress, cost to completion, etc.

Trans Emirates Eng. Trading and Contracting

Senior Accountant
06.2004 - 02.2006

Job overview

  • Engaged in Real Estate, Trading, Engineering and Construction of Commercial and Residential Buildings with over 150 employees
  • Handled preparation of financial statements (MIS), managing finance, bank accounts, and performing bank reconciliation
  • Posted vendor bills, updated supplier ledgers, accounts reconciliation, reviewing and overhead utilization
  • Handled invoice processing, bank payments, journal entries, extracting monthly and quarterly trial balance, P&L and Balance Sheet.

Education

CIMA (U.K) - Associate member; CPA (Australia) –

University Overview

Skills

  • BBA (Col) - Bachelor of Business Administration;
  • Chartered Institue of Management Accoun
  • ACA (Sri Lanka) – Intermediate
  • Key Skills:
  • Revenue management; Cash flow statement: Budgeting & cost control; Forecasting: Financial analysis; Intercompany Reconciliation; IFRS standards; Consolidated financial Statements; Variance reporting; Cost to completion and percentage of completion; General ledger; VAT Reporting; Month End Closure; Adhoc Reporting; Analyzing costs and variance reporting; Banking and Financial Planning; Project Finance; WPS, payroll and HR
  • IT and Computer Skills:
  • Xpedeon ERP ; XERO ; QuickBooks ; Tally ERP; Advance Excel (pivot table, scenario analysis, Vlookups, slicing)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Timeline

Accounts Manager
Sia Landscaping LLC, Shoba Landscaping & Nurseries LLC and The Sia Garden LLC
07.2020 - Current
Chief Accountant
Salloum & Partners LLC
02.2013 - 03.2020
Chief Accountant
Bin Harmal Contacting and Irrigation Est & Bin Harmal Décor Est
03.2012 - 05.2013
Chief Accountant
Al Khayyam Metal Casting and Shaping Ind, Al Tadamun Glass & Aluminium Co
02.2006 - 02.2012
Senior Accountant
Trans Emirates Eng. Trading and Contracting
06.2004 - 02.2006
Accounts Manager
Sia Landscaping LLC
CIMA (U.K) - Associate member; CPA (Australia) –

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