Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Irfan Fruitwala

Irfan Fruitwala

SHARJAH

Summary

Highly analytical, result-driven accounting specialist skilled at working quickly and accurately under tight deadlines. Extensive knowledge of Excel and SAP & ORACLE NETSUITE. Detail-oriented Accountant with 19 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Beeah Shj Enviornment Co LLC
2016.07 - Current
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Month-end and Year-end Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all necessary adjustments, accruals, and reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger and oversee the chart of accounts. Ensure proper coding of transactions and adherence to accounting standards.
  • Accounts Receivable (AR) Process: Oversee group level AR including overseas entities.
  • Fixed asset accounting- handing group Fixed asset register including proper recording of depreciation.
  • Petty Cash accounting – Will be handling petty cash accounting for group with a team of accountants.
  • Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and support external and internal audits, ensuring timely and accurate provision of information. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Streamline accounting procedures and develop best practices.
  • Team Leadership and Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff. Review their work and provide constructive feedback. Assist in their professional development.
  • Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to management based on the analysis.
  • Financial Systems Management: Oversee the maintenance and integrity of financial systems and software. Recommend enhancements or upgrades as needed.
  • Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Fixed Asset & Inventory Accountant

BEEAH SHJ ENIVORNMENT CO LLC
2009.10 - 2016.07

- Create SAP Internal project code for

- Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the redecoration of fixed assets.
- Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
- Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.
- Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
- Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
- Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.
- Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets in SAP
- Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
- Conduct periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets.
- Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
- Verifying petty cash claims as per company policies.
- Inventory Account Reconciliation
- Monthly MIS Reporting ( Detailed Inventory Report/ Depreciation Schedule / GL Account reconciliation.)
- Liaise with Insurance company for renewal of Insurance policies.

Inventory Control Specialist

Pan Home Furniture
2006.03 - 2009.06
  • Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
  • Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
  • Kept physical files and digitalized records for easy access.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Managed inventory control for high-volume warehouses with accurate, timely stock replenishment.
  • Developed and implemented a system to track and monitor incoming, outgoing and on-hand inventory.
  • Developed and implemented inventory management strategies for improved stock flow.
  • Developed inventory reports to provide management with comprehensive data on inventory levels.
  • Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to keep stocks organized and reduce excess inventory.
  • Collaborated with the procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.

PAYABLE & COSTING ACCOUNTANT

PAN HOME FURNITURE
2003.03 - 2006.02

- Preparing and maintaining Monthly Cost Center wise Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Profit &Loss Statement.
- Handling & accurately manage Accounts Payable activities up to finalization including book keeping in ERP Baan IV system.
- Calculation of products cost for import container and prepare finalize costing sheet for each products and evaluate inventory in system.
- Liaise with external auditor for yearly audit on payable section.
- Reconciliation of Vendor account and processing thier payment as per payment terms.
- Prepare journal vouchers for monthly accruals & monthly reconciled supplier accounts.
- Liaise with overseas supplier for L/C and bank related payments.

IT Executive

ELBEE EXPRESS COURIER SERVICE LTD
1999.01 - 2000.03
  • Resolved workflow issues to optimize team productivity and improve delivery times.
  • Worked closely with vendors and technology partners on integrations, infrastructure and enterprise solutions.
  • Analyzed financial investment in IT systems, potential return on investment and impact on productivity.
  • Configured and implemented IT initiatives to produce measurable business value.

Education

CERTIFIED MANAGMENT ACCOUNTANT - FINANCE

CMA
IMA

BBA - Accounting

BACHLOR OF COMMERCE IN BUSINESS & FINANCE
GUJARAT UNIVERSITY - GUJARAT -INDIA
01.2002

Skills

  • Invoice coding familiarity
  • Advanced bookkeeping skills
  • Data trending knowledge
  • Calculating liabilities
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Hyperion Financial Management specialist
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Budget Analysis
  • Auditing
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Internal Controls Implementation
  • Expertise in SAP / Oracle
  • Database Management
  • Audit Support

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Beeah Shj Enviornment Co LLC
2016.07 - Current

Fixed Asset & Inventory Accountant

BEEAH SHJ ENIVORNMENT CO LLC
2009.10 - 2016.07

Inventory Control Specialist

Pan Home Furniture
2006.03 - 2009.06

PAYABLE & COSTING ACCOUNTANT

PAN HOME FURNITURE
2003.03 - 2006.02

IT Executive

ELBEE EXPRESS COURIER SERVICE LTD
1999.01 - 2000.03

CERTIFIED MANAGMENT ACCOUNTANT - FINANCE

CMA

BBA - Accounting

BACHLOR OF COMMERCE IN BUSINESS & FINANCE
Irfan Fruitwala