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Delicia D'Souza

Delicia D'Souza

Financial Controller

Summary

Versatile and driven Finance Professional with proven track record providing transformative leadership to growing and established organizations. Expert in US GAAP and IFRS practices. Committed to developing robust standards, internal controls and processes while minimizing risk.

Work History

Financial Controller

Dukkantek
Dubai
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and handling all cash related transactions
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting, payroll personnel and main point for all banking related activities
  • Prepared balance sheets, budgets and income statements for Management review
  • Provided monthly cash flow forecasting reports, highlighting areas where funds are required to maintain the operational position of each entity
  • Analysis of financial trends to seek areas of improvement in spending and potential enhancement of financial resources
  • Drive efficiency by implementing tools and processes to streamline business operations

General Ledger Accountant

Ports, Customs & Freezone Corp
Dubai
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of expense & revenue to check for accuracy
  • Preparing year-end financial statements for multiple Business Units
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Prepared audit leads and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing audit related reports
  • Collaborating with internal departments to gather, evaluate, and interpret relevant financial information
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

Audit Associate

Ernst & Young
Dubai
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations
  • Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.

Accountant

Gourmet Gulf Co LLC
Dubai
06.2015 - 04.2019
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile sales operations and general ledger
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Finance

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
06.2011 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Our Own English High School
Dubai, UAE
06.2009 - 06.2011

Skills

    US GAAP principles & IFRS proficiency

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Certification

CPA - Certified Public Accountant US (Licensure from Guam Board in process)

Accomplishments

  • Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
  • Initiated new banking partner to facilitate better banking activity
  • Cut total of past due accounts from 60% to 20%.
  • Successfully completed month end activities including zero error payroll
  • Successful completion of annual and internal audits from big 4 including - KPMG, PWC & Deloite

Timeline

Financial Controller

Dukkantek
03.2022 - Current

General Ledger Accountant

Ports, Customs & Freezone Corp
10.2021 - 03.2022

Audit Associate

Ernst & Young
05.2021 - 08.2021

Accountant

Gourmet Gulf Co LLC
06.2015 - 04.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Finance

University of Mumbai
06.2011 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Our Own English High School
06.2009 - 06.2011

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