Anoop Ramachandran
Ras Al Khaimah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
I am a dedicated Finance professional with over Seventeen years of experience in financial management. My expertise lies in maintaining accurate financial records, developing effective spreadsheets, and conducting detailed reconciliations. Excelled at creating organizational structures that enhance finance functions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving productivity through team management and training.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief accountant
Accor-SAIJ Mountain Lodge By Mantis
Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
2025.12 - Current
- Supervised & assisted Financial Controller in full financial setup of the resort’s pre‑opening phase, including chart of accounts creation, budgeting frameworks, internal controls, and financial reporting structures.
- Coordinated with ownership, project teams, and hotel management to establish all accounting policies aligned with hospitality industry standards and local regulations.
- Collaborated with Purchasing Manager in pre‑opening procurement processes, vendor registration, contract reviews, and cost‑control mechanisms to ensure financial efficiency.
- Implemented accounting systems (PMS, POS, ERP) and ensured seamless integration across operational departments.
- Managed cash‑flow planning for pre‑opening activities, including CAPEX tracking, project payments, and financial forecasting.
- Developed SOPs for Finance Department operations, including night audit, revenue control, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised the finance team to ensure readiness for opening and ongoing operations.
- Coordinated with auditors, banks, and PRO to secure licenses, financial compliance, and operational approvals.
Accounts Manager
Paragon Restaurant
Karukutty, Kerala
2024.10 - 2025.12
- Responsible for Monthly and Yearly Consolidation and reporting
- Expertise in Statutory requirements such as Tax filing and Auditing
Cluster Financial Controller
Accor Sofitel & 3 Naga M Gallery
Lagos PDR
2023.11 - 2024.09
- Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial management, month-end closing & reporting as per hotel accounting and USALI standards
- Ensured all required internal control and auditing procedures implemented in the process of recording expenditure and revenues
- Assisted Cluster Director of Finance in preparing forecasts and budgets
- Analyzed and reconciled the General Ledger, Bank accounts, Cash Accounts, Vendor Accounts on a daily, weekly basis
- Monitored Accounts Payable, General cashier, Payroll, Cost Control, and income auditing
- Managed closing of the books of accounting at the end of every period (monthly/quarterly/yearly) to adhere to scheduled deadlines
- Coordinated collection and preparation of all statistical data
- Liaised with Auditors to conduct audits smoothly and efficiently
- Administered & coached the accounting staff
- Implemented new property accounting management system such as SUN, Future log & Payroll Management systems, reducing reporting errors by 50%
- Collaborated with cluster GM to revise forecasting models & increase the budget precision
- Oversaw the reconciliation of $100 K in monthly guest ledgers/AR aging reducing outstanding receivables by 10%
- Managed a team of 7 Cluster Accounting staff, improved departmental productivity by introducing training programs
- Developed and executed monthly strategies leading up to a 10% increase in GOP compared to budget
- Consulted closely with Owner’s rep. & Asset management company to resolve finance-related issues in absence of Cluster GM & Cluster DOF
- Prepared monthly statements and attended the review meetings with executives and Owner Reps
- Accor Group is a globally renowned hospitality company based in France
Cluster Chief Accountant
Minor Tivoli Najada
2023.01 - 2023.11
- Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial management, month-end closing & reporting as per hotel accounting and USALI standards
- Ensured all required internal control and auditing procedures implemented in the process of recording expenditure and revenues
- Assisted Cluster Director of Finance in preparing forecasts and budgets
- Analyzed and reconciled the General Ledger, Bank accounts, Cash Accounts, Vendor Accounts on a daily, weekly basis
- Monitored Accounts Payable, General cashier, Payroll, Cost Control, and income auditing
- A hospitality company within the Minor Hotels group
Chief Accountant
IHG Six senses Zighy Bay
2022.01 - 2023.01
Financial Accountant
IHG Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC
2018.02 - 2022.01
Income Auditor
IHG- Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb
2015.11 - 2018.02
Income Auditor
Millennium Hotel Fujairah
2015.02 - 2015.11
Income Auditor
The Airport Hotel Doha
2014.05 - 2015.01
Income Auditor/Credit Clerk
Hilton Abu Dhabi
2011.09 - 2014.04
Income Auditor
Hilton Jeddah
2008.05 - 2011.09
Education
Bachelors Degree - Co-operation
University of Calicut
India 2005.04 - 2007.04
MBA - Finance
Pragyan International University
India 2022.07 - 2024.07
Skills
- GL Reconciliation
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cluster Operations
- Pre Opening
- Software Implementation
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- MIS Preparation
- Advanced excel usage
- Results-Oriented mindset
- Tax Recon
LANGUAGES
English - Proficient
Hindi - Proficient
Malayalam - Native
INTERESTS
Cricket and listening to music
STRENGTHS
- Result Driven - Focused and passionate about driving results and improving processes
- Honest - Committed to honesty in all professional dealings
- Team work - Strong teamwork skills to foster collaboration
- Hands-On - Hands-on approach to problem-solving
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Accounting Management System Implementation and GOP Increase - Implemented new property accounting management system and developed monthly strategies that increased GOP by 10%
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
- Hospitality
- Finance & Accounting
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Music
Timeline
Chief accountant
Accor-SAIJ Mountain Lodge By Mantis
2025.12 - Current
Accounts Manager
Paragon Restaurant
2024.10 - 2025.12
Cluster Financial Controller
Accor Sofitel & 3 Naga M Gallery
2023.11 - 2024.09
Cluster Chief Accountant
Minor Tivoli Najada
2023.01 - 2023.11
MBA - Finance
Pragyan International University
2022.07 - 2024.07
Chief Accountant
IHG Six senses Zighy Bay
2022.01 - 2023.01
Financial Accountant
IHG Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC
2018.02 - 2022.01
Income Auditor
IHG- Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb
2015.11 - 2018.02
Income Auditor
Millennium Hotel Fujairah
2015.02 - 2015.11
Income Auditor
The Airport Hotel Doha
2014.05 - 2015.01
Income Auditor/Credit Clerk
Hilton Abu Dhabi
2011.09 - 2014.04
Income Auditor
Hilton Jeddah
2008.05 - 2011.09
Bachelors Degree - Co-operation
University of Calicut
2005.04 - 2007.04