Damu E K
Dubai
Summary
A results-driven Chief Accountant with 12 years of experience in leading financial operations, streamlining accounting processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control, with a proven track record of optimizing resources and driving growth. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to supporting organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
Datazone Systems LLC
Dubai
11.2015 - Current
- Complying with all company and Govt. financial regulations.
- Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
- Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
- Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities.
- Maintaining accurate financial records.
- Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
- Computing taxes.
- Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
- Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor and mentor/train junior staff, clerks, and bookkeepers.
- Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively.
- Monitor Payroll preparation, WPS processing, maintain leave register, computation of final settlement processes of Accountant Associates.
- Debtors and Creditors Accounts reconciliation.
- Supervising all accounting activities up to finalization.
- Verifying Closing of Financials every month with proper Journal Entries and other Accruals & Provisions.
- Verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable.
Assistant Manager-Accounts
CEC-SOMA-CICI JV, Project Bangalore Metro
Bangalore
12.2010 - 10.2015
- Verification of Suppliers/Sub-contractors Invoices and ensure the timely payments.
- To handle foreign currency payments.
- L/C opening for Imports.
- To maintain records of supplier's/subcontractor's Bank Guarantee and follow-ups.
- Preparing daily Bank Reconciliation Statement and maintenance of Cash & Bank Books.
- Updating and reviewing of Budget on a monthly basis.
- Maintaining Fixed Asset Register.
- Reconciliation of Supplier and Sub-Contractor Accounts.
- Cash and Bank book maintenance.
- To ensure the timely payment/submission of Tax Liabilities/Returns to the Tax Authorities.
- To assist the Finance Manager with the Finalization of Accounts.
- To ensure the proper filing system as per the company's QMS guidelines.
- Preparation of Tax Reimbursement Claims and review of paid/unpaid Claims.
- Coordinating with Auditors for carrying out Audit.
Senior Accounts Officer
STRABAG INDIA PVT. LTD, Project-Atal Tunnel
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
03.2007 - 11.2010
Accountant Cum Credit Controller
INTERTAYM FZE
Dubai
11.2003 - 02.2007
Accountant
INTERNATIONAL METRO CIVIL CONTRACTORS
Delhi
02.2002 - 10.2003
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting/Commerce
University of Calicut
Kerala, India05.1998
Skills
- MS Office Advanced
- Inter departmental coordination Expert
- Excellent mathematical skills Expert
- Knowledge of fast-paced technologies and accounting programs like ERP Expert
- Balance Sheet Accounts Expert
- General Ledger Accounts Expert
- External Auditors Reconciliations Advanced
- Budgeting Advanced
- Financial analysis Advanced
Personal information
Personal Information
Date of Birth : 18th February 1977
Gender : Male
Marital status : Married
Languages known : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Passport No. : T9243854
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Datazone Systems LLC
11.2015 - Current
Assistant Manager-Accounts
CEC-SOMA-CICI JV, Project Bangalore Metro
12.2010 - 10.2015
Senior Accounts Officer
STRABAG INDIA PVT. LTD, Project-Atal Tunnel
03.2007 - 11.2010
Accountant Cum Credit Controller
INTERTAYM FZE
11.2003 - 02.2007
Accountant
INTERNATIONAL METRO CIVIL CONTRACTORS
02.2002 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting/Commerce
University of Calicut