ASHWINI KRISHNAN
Dubai,UAE
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in MS D365, SAP FI, Microsoft Office, and Tally ERP 9.0. Demonstrates Excel proficiency and a proven ability to coach teammates effectively. Results-driven with knack for streamlining financial processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Spearheaded initiatives that improved financial reporting accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate - Finance
Deloitte Touche Middle East - Consulting
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2024 - Current
- Handling complete Accounts Payable process for the entire Middle East.(UAE, Qatar, KSA, Bahrain, Beirut)
- Responsible for preparing payments as per the payment cycle.
- Led the automation for requesting statements from the supplier by proactively sending out the payment details.
- Reconciled numerous financial discrepancies, maintaining high degree of accuracy in record keeping.
- Ensured that the vendor statements and the books are reconciled month on month.
- Handled vendor queries proactively and improved the vendor relations.
- Ensured that the Intercompany balances are reconciled well before deadline.
- Initiated process improvements to make the process lean and effective.
- Proactively handled the tax queries on VAT and WHT from the Tax team to facilitate return filing.
- Led the initiative to create SOP for AP process.
- Ensured smooth month end closing.
- Trained new joiners on D365 operations.
Specialist - Accounts Payable
GEMS Education
Dubai, Dubai
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, resolving any inquiries or issues efficiently and effectively.
- Ensured compliance with all internal control procedures related to Accounts Payable.
- Researched vendor disputes and resolved them in an efficient manner while maintaining good customer relations.
- Demonstrated upward learning curve in utilizing MS D365.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing MS Excel for preparing complex spreadsheets and reports.
- Processed payments for vendors through both manual checks and electronic funds transfer.
- Provided support to other departments within the organization regarding accounts payable activities.
- Expertly managed full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt to payment, including coding and data entry of invoices.
- Assisted with month-end close processes, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations.
- Followed up with vendors for statement of accounts to achieve timely payments of invoices.
- Cross-trained others on the specifics of the process
Accounting Specialist
Karpowership International DMCC
Dubai
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Handling multiple company accounts and ensuring smooth month end closure
- Processed accounts payable transactions including vendor invoices and employee expense reports in a timely manner.
- Checking daily / monthly bank statements and recording bank /forex transactions.
- Checking intercompany balance weekly.
- Recording of monthly petty cash transactions for all Powerships.
- Recording of employee-related transactions like advances, slop chest etc., Reconciliation of supplier accounts on a monthly basis by requesting statements from the vendors
- Daily checking of vendor account with debit and credit balance in the system to match advance payments, if any, made against invoices recorded
- Monthly checking of temporary accounts and transferring amounts to Final Accounts (deferred expenses like insurance and accrual of interest expenses) Issuance of intercompany chargeback invoices and receipts
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to resolve any discrepancies or inaccuracies in financial data.
- Supported the preparation of audit documents.
Accounts/Finance Officer
Capita Dubai Pvt Ltd
Dubai
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Recording and bank current dated/post-dated cheques, TTs, & internal transfers from bank assurance partners on to the PRS and PDC systems.
- Processing and reporting returned/bounced cheques for premiums.
- Processing policyholder and vendor payments on SAP.
- Ensuring all expenses are accurately recorded under correct cost centres & charge codes.
- Handling Petty cash floats and proper book keeping of reimbursed expenses.
- Handling payments & premium related queries.
- Achieving agreed SLA's & accuracy levels to maintain quality & service standards.
- Handled a new vertical of Payments Out for Zurich Insurance Company along with transition and implementation of the process
- Cross training everyone in the team on the new process.
Senior Finance Executive
Capita India Pvt Ltd.
India
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted 3-way match for PO invoices, ensuring accuracy.
- Managed allocation of GL, Cost Centre, and Project Codes.
- Liaised with suppliers for weekly statements and reconciled pending invoices with received stock.
- Generated debit notes for supplier charges.
- Prepared monthly accruals for received but unbilled stock.
- Analyzed Payroll, comparing current and prior year figures and variances.
- Compiled Daily Sales Reports, comparing weekly and yearly figures and variances.
- Managed Trade Reports from 4 channels, analyzing yearly variances.
- Prepared Customers Orders report, comparing yearly figures and variances.
- Posted weekend and month-end journal entries accurately.
- Reallocated costs to departments, analyzing variances.
- Provided training on report processes to new and existing team members.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Metro Services
India
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Accounts Payable beginner role in a large-scale hypermarket industry.
Education
B. Com -
Osmania University (Kakatiya College)
2009 - 01.2012
Junior College - undefined
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Skills
- MS D365
- SAP FI
- Microsoft Office
- Tally ERP 90
- Coaching teammates
- Excel proficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Process Improvement
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Certification
SAP FI, 10/01/16, 0016506942
Accomplishments
- Received Extra Miler Award for handling supplier and client queries proactively without any complaints.
- Received Top Contributor awards for delivering client targets with 100% accuracy.
- Received Spot Award for handling Accounts Payable Process and Commercial Finance with no delay and 100% accuracy in all the month end reports.
- Suggested and helped in creation of macro which helped saving 32 hours of time every week.
- Received 100% Quality and attendance Award Of the month.
- Suggested paperless method of sending the invoices which helped in saving resources as well as reducing the duplication in the entries and payments.
Personal Information
Title: Accounts Payable Associate
Timeline
Associate - Finance
Deloitte Touche Middle East - Consulting
07.2024 - Current
Specialist - Accounts Payable
GEMS Education
03.2023 - 04.2025
Accounting Specialist
Karpowership International DMCC
06.2021 - 02.2023
Accounts/Finance Officer
Capita Dubai Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Finance Executive
Capita India Pvt Ltd.
02.2015 - 06.2017
Accounts Payable Analyst
Metro Services
11.2012 - 04.2014
Junior College - undefined
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
B. Com -
Osmania University (Kakatiya College)
2009 - 01.2012
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