Dynamic accounting and finance professional with over 6 years of diverse experience, including 3.5 years in the UAE and 3.6 years at KPMG, a leading Big 4 accounting firm. Proven expertise in financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, auditing, and cash flow management. Skilled in managing end-to-end accounting, HR operations, and office administration. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and financial software. Known for driving operational efficiency, meeting deadlines, and maintaining strong client and team relationships. Dedicated to delivering accurate financial insights and optimizing business processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
ACCOUNTING & HR ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
RHINOS ME DMCC
05.2022 - 02.2025
Maintain accurate financial records and prepare financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements)
Manage VAT registration, calculation, and timely submission of VAT returns as per UAE FTA regulations
Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow management
Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and ensure regulatory compliance
Utilize ERP and accounting software like Yooz and Zoho Books for automation and efficiency
Manage office expense budgeting, petty cash, and invoice processing
Handle employee record-keeping, including visa renewals, contracts, and compliance with DMCC regulations
Assist in onboarding new employees, ensuring proper visa processing, travel arrangements, and workspace setup
Oversee office inventory, procurement, and vendor management to optimize costs
Support legal and compliance tasks, including Ejari, trade licenses, and DMCC portal updates
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Auditing & Compliance
Cash Flow Management & Budget Analysis
Financial Statements Preparation
ERP Systems Proficiency
Invoice Processing & Balancing
MS Office & Financial Tools Expertise
HR Policies & Compliance
Payroll Processing & Employee Benefits
Process Optimization & Workflow Management
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
KPMG Global Delivery Center
10.2018 - 03.2022
Coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of audit engagements for companies mainly in the investment management industry.
Prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements for clients.
Bank Reconciliation, Broker Cash Reconciliation, Capital Allocation, Cost Roll, Trial Balance, Balance sheet Purchase and sales Test work, Realized and Unrealized Gain/Loss, Financial Highlights, Lead sheet, Preparation and Review
Confirming the existence of client’s financial transactions.
Team Management- Quality Team lead and also the backup team leader, which involves handling a team, mentoring the new hires, handling the audit and accounts of 30+ major clients and handling year end planning discussion with the US counterparts.
Supervise, review and evaluate the work and performance of associates and senior associates on engagements.
Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
Develop monitor and asses engagement budgets for financial year.
Assist with performing engagement planning activities related to assigned engagements.
Proactively involved in key client management to gather information,
resolve audit related problems and make recommendation for business process and improvements
Proficient in softwares like eAudit, IDEA, IAT tools, Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat used by the firm.
Met expectations to manage heavy workloads under stringent timelines, delegate tasks to team, oversee staff's work, and maintain responsibilities across all engagements.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with Engagement personnel.
Been on Job rotation to other audit departments and also been part of few software projects of the firm.
Conduct audits of financial statements for U.S. companies, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards.
Perform financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and capital allocation reviews to support accurate financial analysis and decision-making.
Manage client engagements, fostering strong professional relationships and ensuring effective communication of audit findings and recommendations.
Supervise and mentor a team of associates, providing training, performance evaluation, and technical guidance to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
Education
MBA - Finance & HR
CUSAT University
01.2018 - 02.2025
B.COM - Finance & Tax
MG University
01.2016 - 10.2018
Skills
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Auditing & Compliance
Bank Reconciliation
Cash Flow Management & Budget Analysis
Financial Statements Preparation
ERP Systems Proficiency
Invoice Processing & Balancing
MS Office & Financial Tools Expertise
HR Policies & Compliance
Payroll Processing & Employee Benefits
Process Optimization & Workflow Management Client Engagement
Relationship Building
Preparation of accurate financial accounts and reports to comply with accounting principles and practices
Good Communication skill
Micro Soft Tools -Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experienced in various Auditing tools and Macros - eAudiT, KCCC, K-CAT, KCW, Confirmationcom
Proficiency in Accounting Tools such as Yooz, ZOHO
Financial statement preparation
Client Management
Accounting, Auditing, Planning, Teamwork
Eager learner
Collect, categorize, calculate, verify and enter data to maintain accurate records
Quality check process
Meeting Deadlines
Ability to work under pressure
Keen Observer
Audit Execution & Reporting
Team Management
Presentation skill
Ability to adapt changes
The analytical skills
The ability to analyse and interpret financial statements
The ability to communicate issues in a defined manner
Accomplishments
Selected for an international assignment at the company headquarters in France, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience and advanced skills to drive operational improvements.
Nominated for Audit Associate 1 of the Quarter, recognizing exceptional performance and dedication.
Awarded multiple Kudos Awards for outstanding contributions and high-quality work.
Received multiple Client Excellence Awards for delivering superior audit quality and exceeding client expectations.
Recognized as POD of the Quarter multiple times for efficiency, accuracy, and timely execution of audit deliverables.
Contributed to high-impact projects, including the CAS Project and BOT Project, enhancing operational effectiveness and process optimization.
Languages
English
Malayalam
Custom
Tally ERP 9, Institute of Tally Learning, A+
Diploma in Indian and Foreign Accounting (DIFA), IAB, A