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Anil Kumar

Anil Kumar

Dubai

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with a Master’s degree in Financial Management and over 17 years of diversified experience in Finance & Accounting across manufacturing, trading, vending, and plant-based food industries. Currently pursuing CMA certification, demonstrating a strong commitment to continued professional growth. Skilled in financial accounting, management reporting, cost control, and strategic planning. Proven track record in establishing robust financial systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting executive decision-making through accurate and insightful financial analysis. A detail-oriented and dependable team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage complex tasks under tight deadlines.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Manager

Switch Foods International LLC
06.2023 - Current

Switch Foods International LLC is a leading plant-based meat production company in the UAE, focused on delivering sustainable food alternatives.

  • Supporting the Finance Director in managing all aspects of the finance function, including accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of ERP systems and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Conducting cost analysis and contributing to the development of cost structures and product pricing models.
  • Monitoring and managing cash flow requirements to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and expansion.
  • Coordinating with external auditors and government authorities to ensure timely and accurate regulatory compliance, including VAT.
  • Leading a team of accountants in delivering day-to-day finance operations while mentoring and up-skilling junior staff.
  • Led the successful completion of In-Country Value (ICV) Audit: Collaborated with certifying bodies, prepared accurate ICV templates, and ensured data integrity to enhance company standing in local procurement initiatives.
  • Managed the Land Rebate Incentive Program (LRIP) audit: Coordinated with KEZAD and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with land utilization and rebate requirements; compiled and submitted detailed financial and operational documentation to secure incentive approval.

Accounting Manager

Sounbula Mills FZE
11.2015 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Sounbula Mills FZE is one of the leading wheat flour manufactures in UAE.
  • Supervision of subordinates: Organize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates. Ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently. Support them in improving their skills.
  • Financial and Management Accounting: Establish appropriate procedures and controls within the department which ensures that all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the books on timely basis and are adequately supported. Ensure the monthly closing procedure are well managed. Review the TB of both parent and subsidiary company to ensure that the accounting records reflect accuracy by verifying the ledger accounts and transactions are true. Prepare consolidated financial statements for Sounbula Mills FZE (Parent company) and Al Baydar Foodstuff Tr (Subsidiary Company) and subsidiary company. Prepare and submit monthly Management report. Ensure the financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards. Prepare Cash flow statements historical and forecasted for 6 months ahead to ensure availability of sufficient working capital. Prepare annual budget and forecasted financial statements. Maintain share capital register and timely update share holders' capital structure.
  • Cost Accounting: Ensure that accounting related to raw material, production and FG/SFG are timely and accurately recorded.
  • Sounbula Mills FZE is one of the leading wheat flour manufactures in UAE.

Senior Accountant

MIR Metals Tr LLC
05.2012 - 10.2015
  • Company Overview: MIR METALS TRADING L.L.C (MMT) is a distinguished and dedicated Metal & Scrap Trading company in Primary Metals, Non-ferrous and Ferrous Metals Scrap, Primary & Secondary Alloys and Plastic Scrap.
  • Reporting to Finance Manager and General Manager.
  • Preparing Monthly Profit & Loss Statements.
  • Passing monthly provision/accrual entries.
  • Monthly Reconciliation of Ledger Accounts.
  • Invoicing/ Reconciliation of Receivables/ Debtors Ageing Analysis.
  • Preparing Bank Reconciliation Statement.
  • Liaising with Banks.
  • Preparing staff salary as per WPS requirements.
  • Coordinating with Logistics Department.
  • Handling Receivables/ Follow for outstanding Debtors.
  • Handling Payables/Arranging Local and International Creditors' Payments.
  • Liaising with auditors.
  • Internal ‘Accounts audit' Al Kinawi Multi Activities Co. Ltd, SUDAN(Subsidiary Co.)
  • MIR METALS TRADING L.L.C (MMT) is a distinguished and dedicated Metal & Scrap Trading company in Primary Metals, Non-ferrous and Ferrous Metals Scrap, Primary & Secondary Alloys and Plastic Scrap.

General Accountant

Jackson Trading Co. LLC
04.2008 - 08.2011
  • Company Overview: Jackson Company is one of the leading players in the vending sector in the United Arab Emirates and in the Gulf Region - with branches Head office in Dubai and in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
  • Reporting to Chief Accountant.
  • Preparing accounts up to Finalization.
  • Preparing Monthly Profit & Loss Statements.
  • Reporting weekly the vending machine Revenue & Monthly Analysis of the Same.
  • Handling Company Cash Book & Petty Cash Book.
  • Controlling Inventory.
  • Monthly Key Customer Billing.
  • Customer Payment Collection & Bank Deposits.
  • Preparing Monthly Customer Aging Statements & Follow-ups.
  • Supplier Payments.
  • Bank Reconciliation & Branch Accounts Reconciliation.
  • Full & Perfect Control on Vending Machine Operators Responsible to monitor more than one thousand Fixed Assets i.e. Vending Machines.
  • Maintaining Fixed Asset Movement Register.
  • Preparing Monthly Salary & Leave Salary Statements.
  • Preparing Commission of Salesmen & Vending Machines.
  • Jackson Company is one of the leading players in the vending sector in the United Arab Emirates and in the Gulf Region - with branches Head office in Dubai and in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Audit Assistant

M/S. Hamid Hussain & Co., Chartered Accountant
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assisted in audit work of Private Ltd Companies (Part time)

Junior Accountant

Electro Business Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Maintained Manual and computerized Accounting up to finalization (part time)

Education

MBA - Financial Management

Anna University

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

University of Calicut

CMA-Candidate -

London International Studies And Research Centre

Skills

  • Financial & Management Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Product costing
  • Variance Analysis
  • Asset Management
  • Cash flow
  • Forecasting
  • Budget Preparation
  • Payroll processing
  • Internal Audit
  • VAT
  • SAP B1
  • Oracle
  • Quick Books
  • Focus
  • Microsoft Navision
  • Peachtree
  • Tally

Certification

Certified Professional Accountant, Institute of Professional Accountants (An ISO 9001:2000 Certified institution)

Languages

English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/30/81
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Finance Manager

Switch Foods International LLC
06.2023 - Current

Accounting Manager

Sounbula Mills FZE
11.2015 - 11.2022

Senior Accountant

MIR Metals Tr LLC
05.2012 - 10.2015

General Accountant

Jackson Trading Co. LLC
04.2008 - 08.2011

Audit Assistant

M/S. Hamid Hussain & Co., Chartered Accountant
01.2007 - 01.2008

Junior Accountant

Electro Business Group
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

University of Calicut

MBA - Financial Management

Anna University

CMA-Candidate -

London International Studies And Research Centre
Anil Kumar