Johnson Mathai
Dubai,United Arab Emirtes
Summary
A seasoned Senior Accountant with over a decade of experience in UAE takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Experienced with proven success in maximising progression and profitability. Reviews financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development. Drives accurate and timely financial data by maximising system functionality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
VDA Middle East FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
2017.01 - 2022.01
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Delivered regular management reporting and supervised quarterly tax calendar.
- Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Contributed to hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best-suited candidates.
Senior Accountant
VDA Middle East FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
2009.01 - 2016.12
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Conducted audits on financial processes and transactions to identify discrepancies.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
Accountant
Al Naboodah Cargo Centre LLC
Dubai, UAE
2008.01 - 2008.12
Asst. Accountant
African+Eastern (bvi) Ltd.
Dubai, UAE
2007.03 - 2007.09
Accountant
Thriam Exports India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, India
2002.05 - 2007.01
Junior Accountant
Nirmal Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
1999.10 - 2002.03
Education
M. Com (Master of Commerce) - Financial Accounting
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
India 1995.06 - 1998.05
B. Com (Bachelor of Commerce) - Cost Accounting
University of Calicut, Malappuram
India 1992.06 - 1995.05
Diploma - Computerized Accounting
STED Project, Calicut, Kerala
India 1999.01 - 1999.04
Skills
- Well versed in Financial Accounting ERP Software's like Sage, Xero, Tally, AS400, Mfgpro
- Reporting and documentation
- Financial analysis
- Exceptional communicator
- KPI management
- Inspiring team leadership
- Cashflow forecasting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- VAT calculation & returns filing
- LC Documentations
- Bank Guarantee & Performance Bonds
- Office Administration
- HR and Legal
- Time Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Finance Manager
VDA Middle East FZ LLC
2017.01 - 2022.01
Senior Accountant
VDA Middle East FZ LLC
2009.01 - 2016.12
Accountant
Al Naboodah Cargo Centre LLC
2008.01 - 2008.12
Asst. Accountant
African+Eastern (bvi) Ltd.
2007.03 - 2007.09
Accountant
Thriam Exports India Pvt. Ltd.
2002.05 - 2007.01
Junior Accountant
Nirmal Energy Pvt. Ltd.
1999.10 - 2002.03
Diploma - Computerized Accounting
STED Project, Calicut, Kerala
1999.01 - 1999.04
M. Com (Master of Commerce) - Financial Accounting
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
1995.06 - 1998.05
B. Com (Bachelor of Commerce) - Cost Accounting
University of Calicut, Malappuram
1992.06 - 1995.05