BHAVAVANI SELVARAJ
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Detail-oriented finance and administrative professional with a strong background across banking, oil & gas, and construction sectors. Skilled in financial operations, payroll processing, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and reconciliation. Experienced in managing office administration, supplier invoicing, and contract handling with precision. Well-versed in international payments, SWIFT operations, audit coordination, and compliance. Recognized for excellence in client service, operational efficiency, and cross-functional team support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administration in charge
Asilasco General Contracting & Maintenance LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for handling administrative tasks, preparing documents, and ensuring smooth office operations.
- Reconcile goods receipts and supplier invoices with precision.
- Handle petty cash and process employee payroll and monthly salaries.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and support bookkeeping and data entry.
- Manage contracts, quotations, and invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Handle client communication and resolve complaints professionally.
- Coordinate between departments to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Finance Analyst
MCA auditing firm deputed to ENOC Oil Corporation
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared cash reconciliations for EPPCO retail business.
- Analyzed GL accounts, identified variances, and highlighted key business insights.
- Contributed to audit presentation documentation and accuracy reviews.
- Prepared journal vouchers for inter-company transactions.
- Uploaded cash declarations from the Trans guard team into the Dynamics system.
- Acted as part of the team that made final presentations to audit clients.
Executive Finance Operations
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed journal posting, reconciliation, and MI reporting, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
- Coordinated monthly analysis, SOP reviews, audit support, and escalated query resolution.
- Prepared variance reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and provided regular updates to clients and management.
- Led daily account review processes, error clearance, and month-end data analysis for GL balances and processed requests.
- Collaborated with teams to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities for increased efficiency.
- Led process improvements through automation and reporting dashboards.
- Trained team members and ensured adherence to company policies.
- Supported continuous process improvement in productivity and accuracy.
Senior Process Associate
Standard Chartered Bank
05.2010 - 11.2015
- Managed international payments, investigations, and SWIFT messages (MT103/MT202), with expertise in formatting and processing various payment types (CHIPS, Fedwire).
- Played a key role in migrating FX-GPS products for SCB New York, assisting with day-to-day operations and report submissions.
- Processed amendments, cancellations, and acted on MT799, MT792, and MT704 SWIFT messages, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Resolved client inquiries, maintained quality standards, and ensured timely resolution of Nostro outstanding balances.
- Complied with Group Money Laundering Prevention, Sanctions, and Payment’s policies and procedures; reported all suspicious transactions to management.
- Ensured that all reports pertaining to the Institutional Services Department were completed and submitted within the stipulated SLA.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSkills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop spreadsheets
- Leadership
- MS Office
- FTS system
- SWIFT
- Reports Management
- Assure NET
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Awarded STAR PERFORMER for effectively handling the team during a high-volume period.
- Nominated for Empowered to Excel - Global Investigation School certification by the department and completed the course successfully.
- Recognized as Best Key Client Handler for 2012 – cleared a large volume of key client cases without missing SLAs.
- Received the Trustworthy Icon Award (2014) for efficiently handling all types of queries during peak periods and supporting team activities.
Certification
Empowered to Excel Global Investigation School certification
Languages
Tamil
English
Malayalam (Basic)
Personal Information
- Visa Status: Dependent Visa
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Administration in charge
Asilasco General Contracting & Maintenance LLC
11.2022 - Current
Finance Analyst
MCA auditing firm deputed to ENOC Oil Corporation
03.2018 - 12.2018
Executive Finance Operations
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
11.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Process Associate
Standard Chartered Bank
05.2010 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts
University of Madras