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Geevarghese Zacharia

Geevarghese Zacharia

Dubai,Dubai

Summary

Detail-oriented Finance Professional with 6+ years of experience in accounting, financial management, and compliance. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, VAT compliance, and ERP systems (SAP, Tally). Proven ability to optimize processes, lead teams, and ensure regulatory adherence in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

High Mark Real Estate LLC
03.2023 - Current
  • Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UAE legal requirements.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Manage general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and journal postings.
  • Review and validate all accounting records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Prepare and file VAT returns as per Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.
  • Monitor accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
  • Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Analyze financial performance and report variances to senior management.
  • Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, reviewing their work for accuracy.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit schedules and documentation.
  • Ensure internal controls are maintained and recommend improvements when necessary.
  • Manage fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and industry standards.
  • Cash flow planning, fund management, and treasury functions.
  • Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations for group entities.
  • Liaise with banks for transactions, reconciliations, and financial services.
  • Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial summaries for decision-making.
  • Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Tally) to manage financial data efficiently.
  • Strategic planning, cost control, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
  • Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Streamlined financial reporting with new accounting software and automated tasks.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
  • Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.

Accountant

Aries Group of Companies
05.2019 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Aries is the largest Engineering, Inspection & Maintenance firm in the Middle East. Founded in 1998, Aries Marine is the flagship brand of Aries Group, a world-class consortium of diversified independent firms.
  • Record daily financial transactions and maintain accurate books of accounts.
  • Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and payments.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
  • Reconcile bank statements with accounting records regularly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities and financial reporting.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate financial data.
  • Maintain general ledger and ensure all transactions are posted correctly.
  • Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE tax laws, accounting standards (IFRS), and company policies.
  • Monitor petty cash and employee expense claims, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
  • Handle payroll accounting and WPS salary file generation, if applicable.
  • Assist auditors by providing necessary documentation and reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate records for fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and inventory control.
  • Generate customer and vendor statements, follow up on outstanding receivables.
  • Use accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or ERP systems) for daily accounting tasks.
  • Support the finance team in day-to-day operations and ad hoc financial tasks.
  • Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Assist in cost control and financial analysis to support business decisions.
  • Manage internal documentation, vouchers, and filing systems in audit-ready format.
  • Coordinate with banks for fund transfers, deposits, and reconciliations.
  • Aries is the largest Engineering, Inspection & Maintenance firm in the Middle East. Founded in 1998, Aries Marine is the flagship brand of Aries Group, a world-class consortium of diversified independent firms.

Accounts Assistant

KMK Auditors
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: KMK Audit firm in Bangalore, conducts audits as per the Indian Auditing Standards and provide assurance to our clients on their Financial Statements year on year.
  • Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of financial records and supporting documentation.
  • Supported statutory audit processes for clients in various industries by gathering and verifying financial data.
  • Helped in the preparation of balance sheets, profit & loss accounts, and cash flow statements.
  • Performed bank reconciliations and verified ledger balances.
  • Ensured timely and accurate data entry in accounting software (Tally ERP 9).
  • Assisted in filing GST returns and TDS calculations in compliance with Indian tax regulations.
  • Reviewed client invoices, receipts, and vouchers for accuracy and completeness.
  • Supported senior accountants and auditors in internal control assessments.
  • Maintained organized records for audit purposes and assisted in audit documentation.
  • Communicated with clients for collecting data, clarifications, and follow-ups.
  • KMK Audit firm in Bangalore, conducts audits as per the Indian Auditing Standards and provide assurance to our clients on their Financial Statements year on year.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Commerce

MG University
India
03.2016

Master of Commerce - Finance

RNT University
India
03.2024

Skills

  • Excel (PivotTables,,VLOOKUP etc)
  • Bookkeeping
  • Reporting
  • Presentation skills
  • Leadership
  • Team coordination
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Cash flow management
  • Value added tax compliance
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Payroll processing
  • Record keeping
  • Expertise in Tally Prime & SAP
  • Month-end closing
  • Payroll auditing

Languages

English
Hindi
Malayalam

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/27/94
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Driving License: UAE Driving License

Hobbies and Interests

  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Oil painting & charcoal sketching

Timeline

Senior Accountant

High Mark Real Estate LLC
03.2023 - Current

Accountant

Aries Group of Companies
05.2019 - 03.2023

Accounts Assistant

KMK Auditors
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor’s Degree - Commerce

MG University

Master of Commerce - Finance

RNT University

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