Experienced Accountant with 7+ years in diverse industries including trading and maritime. Demonstrated skills in accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliation, with a focus on VAT and excise tax compliance. Proficient in Tally ERP for bookkeeping and general ledger management. Known for strong organizational abilities and a commitment to financial accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accountant
Lawand General Trading FZE / Beirut Shipping LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2022 - Current
Posted journal entries to document all business transactions accurately.
Performed daily bookkeeping tasks, including recording petty cash, supplier invoices, and receipts.
Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts to support financial reporting accuracy.
Conducted daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure consistency with internal records.
Processed payment vouchers with proper documentation and approval workflows.
Supported accounts payable and receivable functions through invoice verification and follow-ups.
Organised physical and digital filing systems for compliance with audit requirements.
Assisted in preparing financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules as required.
Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
Negotiated rates with freight providers, reducing operational costs.
Junior accountant
Andalus Alsharq General Trading LLC / Beirut Shipp
Dubai, UAE
06.2018 - 06.2022
Facilitated creation of invoices for freight services and charter hires from operational documentation.
Maintained customer ledgers by recording payments and reconciling balances.
Prepared ageing reports to enhance financial oversight for management.
Compiled VAT returns and organized documents for compliance.
Conducted stock audits to align physical inventory with system records.
Managed petty cash activities to support audit preparation.
Coordinated purchase documentation with finance and procurement teams to ensure accuracy.
Tracked expenditures to prevent overspending and maintain budget integrity.
Balanced cash drawers at the end of each day, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
Streamlined cash handling processes for improved operational efficiency.
Junior accountant
Catalyst Middle East FZ LLC
Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
08.2017 - 06.2018
Accurately entered daily financial transactions into Tally ERP, covering sales, purchases, and journal vouchers.
Maintained ledgers for suppliers, customers, and expense accounts to ensure accurate tracking.
Issued invoices and pursued outstanding payments from customers to enhance cash flow.
Generated financial summaries for review and audit purposes, ensuring compliance with standards.
Handled payroll duties, ensuring timely disbursement of wages to employees.
Initiated cost-effective purchase orders for office supplies to optimise procurement processes.
Arranged efficient travel logistics for staff, including booking flights and accommodations.
Organised client meetings, prepared agendas, and recorded detailed minutes for future reference.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
University of Calicut
Kerala/India
08.2011 - 04.2014
Skills
Accounts payable and receivable
VAT and excise tax support
Financial statement preparation
Invoicing and follow-up
Compliance and internal controls
Administrative assistance
Petty cash management
Tally ERP and Excel proficiency
Cash flow analysis
Bank reconciliation
Credit control strategies
Time management skills
Payroll processing
Audit coordination
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Accountant
Lawand General Trading FZE / Beirut Shipping LLC
06.2022 - Current
Junior accountant
Andalus Alsharq General Trading LLC / Beirut Shipp
Administrative officer and Assistant HR at Integrated Freight and Logistics LLC & Modern General Trading LLCAdministrative officer and Assistant HR at Integrated Freight and Logistics LLC & Modern General Trading LLC