Bunty Ramnani
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting & Forecasting, and Variance Analysis & Reporting. Proven track record in P&L and Balance Sheet Management, Bookkeeping, and KPI Development & Tracking. Adept at Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and proficient in ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle) as well as Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
FP&A Manager-Gulf
The Clorox Company
Dubai, UAE
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Led financial planning cycles for the region, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans, aligning with overall business objectives
- Prepared monthly management reports and dashboards, highlighting key trends and business drivers.
- Partnered with business leaders to evaluate performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support strategic initiatives across functions.
- Conduct monthly P&L reviews, variance analysis, and present key insights to senior leadership.
- Prepared and delivered monthly and quarterly financial packs, consolidating regional results and insights for global reporting
- Supported Gulf PMU strategy development, contributing to long-range planning and investment prioritization
- Performed geographic and product category analyses to guide resource allocation and investment decisions across business units.
Financial Analyst
The Clorox Company
Dubai, UAE
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Consolidated monthly financial and prepared detailed commentary on variances against budget, forecast, and prior year; highlight key business drivers and areas of concern
- Supported month-end close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and reconciliations
- Contributed to annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, consolidating data across departments and ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
- Provided decision support for marketing and sales initiatives, including ROI and trade spend analysis.
- Prepared and analyzed Product & Commercial Innovation reports, tracking financial impact and investment returns on new product launches and initiatives
Accountant
The Clorox Company
Dubai, UAE
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Prepared journal entries and performed general ledger reconciliations to support accurate and timely month-end close activities
- Conducted account analysis, resolved discrepancies, and ensured proper classification of transactions in line with accounting standards.
- Delivered accurate and insightful weekly sales reports, tracking trends, volume movements, and revenue performance.
- Performed reconciliations for vendor and intercompany accounts, ensuring balances were aligned and eliminating mismatches.
- Carried out monthly reconciliation of Volume and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), with a specific focus on Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
- Monitored accounts receivable ageing, followed up on overdue invoices, and supported collection efforts to improve cash flow.
- Completed balance sheet reconciliations for Joint Venture (JV) accounts, ensuring alignment with partner records and supporting audit compliance.
Accountant
John Crane
Dubai, UAE
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Prepared and posted Goods in Transit (GIT) entries for Middle East operations to ensure accurate inventory and expense recognition.
- Managed month-end accruals, ensuring proper cut-off and accurate financial reporting.
- Performed bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving variances and ensuring integrity of financial data.
- Prepared monthly cash flow forecasts, tracked actual inflows/outflows, and analyzed variances against forecasted figures.
- Conducted intercompany reconciliations, ensuring timely settlement and accuracy of related party transactions.
- Executed SAP automated payment runs for intercompany transactions, salaries, and bonuses, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
- Reconciled Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Accountant
Expro (Powerwell Services)
Dubai, UAE
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Managed the region's working capital position, preparing weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning and funding decisions.
- Actively monitored cash positions, advised on potential shortfalls, expedited debtor collections, and managed foreign currency exposures; ensured prudent repatriation of excess funds to group treasury.
- Reviewed and analyzed GL balances for unusual items, made accrual and provision adjustments, and completed monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepared journal entries related to provisions, prepaid expenses, and necessary financial adjustments.
- Generated monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reconciliations for UAE legal entities.
- Conducted variance analysis of actuals vs. plan, highlighting key drivers and recommending corrective actions.
- Performed bank reconciliations and resolved outstanding items in a timely manner.
- Reviewed GR/IR (Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt) accounts to ensure timely and accurate booking of payable invoices.
Accountant
adidas
Dubai, UAE
10.2005 - 07.2007
- Booked Accounts Payable (AP) invoices, prepared Trade Payables ageing reports, and performed reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely payments.
- Managed retail accounting, including the booking of daily sales reports and cash collections from retail stores.
- Reconciled retail cash and credit card sales against bank accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Performed group accounting functions such as intercompany netting and accurate booking of I/C invoices.
- Led the consolidation of Retail and Wholesale P&L, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across business units.
- Analyzed marketing budgets, compared actual spends against approved budgets, and reported variances.
- Handled petty cash reconciliations for retail stores and office locations, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Conducted freight-out cost analysis, identifying trends and providing insights to support logistics and supply chain decisions.
Accountant
Baker Hughes-Centrilift
Dubai, UAE
05.2004 - 09.2005
- Verified, coded, and processed purchase invoices for payment in line with payment terms.
- Reconciled debtors and creditors accounts, ensuring accurate balances and resolving discrepancies.
- Managed intercompany and intracompany reconciliations, aligning entries across multiple entities.
- Conducted bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring financial integrity and audit readiness.
- Prepared journal vouchers, including standard journals, payroll, and payment entries for month-end closing.
- Maintained and updated accrual and prepayment schedules, ensuring proper expense recognition.
- Processed payments and salaries via EFT and cheque, ensuring timely disbursements and compliance with policies.
- Performed cash posting and payment allocation in accounting systems for efficient receivables tracking.
- Liaised with banks, as well as internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and support during audits.
Accountant
Baker Hughes-Centrilift
Dubai, UAE
09.2003 - 03.2004
- Handled re-billing of payroll costs to appropriate divisions and cost centers.
- Prepared and issued debit notes and credit memos for intercompany charges, customer claims, and adjustments.
- Executed cash application processes, ensuring customer payments were accurately posted and allocated.
- Generated aging analysis reports, monitored outstanding receivables, and supported timely collection efforts.
- Facilitated intercompany balance confirmations to ensure alignment and reconciliation between group entities.
Education
BA - International Business
University of Lincoln
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis & Reporting
- P&L and Balance Sheet Management
- Bookkeeping
- KPI Development & Tracking
- Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis
- Cross function collaboration
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Advanced Excel
- PowerPoint
Certification
Partly Qualified ACCA
Languages
English
Hindi
Sindhi
Timeline
FP&A Manager-Gulf
The Clorox Company
07.2022 - 07.2024
Financial Analyst
The Clorox Company
01.2016 - 06.2022
Accountant
The Clorox Company
08.2013 - 12.2015
Accountant
John Crane
04.2010 - 07.2013
Accountant
Expro (Powerwell Services)
08.2007 - 04.2009
Accountant
adidas
10.2005 - 07.2007
Accountant
Baker Hughes-Centrilift
05.2004 - 09.2005
Accountant
Baker Hughes-Centrilift
09.2003 - 03.2004
BA - International Business
University of Lincoln
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