CA Sneha John
Majaz 3, Sharjah
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with a strong background in financial accounting and auditing services. Committed to ensuring compliance with rules and regulations while effectively managing finances. Exceptional planning and analytical skills dedicated to producing accurate and reliable management accounts. Skilled in improving reporting frameworks to enhance analysis and forecasting capabilities. Proficient in line management and staff training, fostering productive and high-performing finance teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
Danube Building Materials LLC, Dubai
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed 3 dynamic entities of Danube Group and led a team of 15 members to foster a collaborative environment and mentored them to advance their skills and develop their careers.
- Led successful audits by maintaining organized records and providing clear communication with Big 4 who are the company's external auditors. Eg : Year End Audits, ICV Audits, Interim Audits.
- Preparation of management accounts of all the entities handled, on a monthly and quarterly basis as well as yearly Financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Actively participated in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics, D-365, including planning, testing and master data collation activities.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements.
- Conducted ad-hoc analyses as requested by senior leadership to support strategic initiatives.
- Delivered regular financial presentations to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Sr. Finance Executive
Technoflow Trading LLC, Dubai
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared management accounts and budget-holder reports, identifying significant trends and variances.
- Tracked and logged expenses, ensuring spending remained within approved budgets.
- Collated, prepared and interpreted reports, budgets, accounts and financial statements to assist senior management decision-making.
- Increased transparency of financial operations to prepare for external audits.
- Monitored expenses, income, budgets and petty cash records and acted upon errors.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables, raising invoices, reconciling accounts and processing cash transactions.
- Produced year-end financial statements in line with regulatory standards.
- Identified financial data discrepancies, investigated causes and proposed solutions.
- Established and maintained productive client relationships.
- Executed year-end audits, working with external auditors to confirm clean financial audits and implementing any improvement suggestions promptly.
- Trained and mentored junior finance team members in accounting processes to enhance overall team performance.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to reduce expenses and increase profits based on financial analyses.
- Evaluated finances to assess budget and controls and identify areas for improvement.
Asst. Manager - Accounts Receivables
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Set Objectives for the Accounts Receivables team, that align with the accounting department goals.
- Helped senior management plan and carry out daily operations and meet key objectives.
- Holding weekly meeting with the entire accounts receivables team including Finance Manager and giving an overview of the weekly collection and the areas that need immediate action
- Holding monthly meetings with the Chairman HH Rashid Ali to present a detailed report of the collection and the statistics
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and ad-hoc forecasting reports.
- Established monthly goals, communicating priorities to manager and closely tracking progress to achieve success.
- Established monthly goals, communicating priorities to staff and closely tracking progress to achieve success.
- Audit delinquent accounts considered to be uncollectible to ensure maximum efforts have been taken before assigning bad debt status to account.
Senior Auditor
Morison Menon Chartered Accountants
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Conduct comprehensive financial audits and agreed upon procedures
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to audit managers
- Propose adjusting journal entries and discuss audit findings with clients
- Create management representation letter comments and recommendations and draft audit reports for management review
- Advised clients and recommended corrective actions to prevent ongoing issues.
- Reviewed all clients financials and led discussions with colleagues on accounting variances.
Audit Associate
Ernst and Young
02.2012 - 12.2012
Education
Diploma in IFRS - Pursuing -
ACCA (UK)
Internship -
John Lukose & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI)
11.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts and Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU
03.2012
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Audit and Assurance
- Cash flow analysis
- MIS Reporting
- Budget Preparation and Variance Analysis
- Month-end close management
- Team management and mentoring
- Logical and systematic thinking
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Scored 94% in 12th Boards (CBSE)
- Completed General Management and Communication Skills course conducted by ICAI.
- Secured distinction in CA foundation course and completed CA intermediate in one go.
Computer Software Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Tools
- MS Excel - Has been awarded the Advanced Excel Badge by LinkedIn
- Adept in accounting software's such as Tally ERP, Orion 11J, Microsoft Dynamics D-365, Focus ERP.
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
Danube Building Materials LLC, Dubai
09.2023 - Current
Sr. Finance Executive
Technoflow Trading LLC, Dubai
01.2022 - 08.2023
Asst. Manager - Accounts Receivables
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA
04.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Auditor
Morison Menon Chartered Accountants
11.2016 - 01.2018
Audit Associate
Ernst and Young
02.2012 - 12.2012
Diploma in IFRS - Pursuing -
ACCA (UK)
Internship -
John Lukose & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts and Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU
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