Justin Joseph
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced professional in account management with 20+ years expertise in team management, financial accounting with a strong background in, data analysis, tax compliance, ERP systems. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and account budget management. Knowledge in Excel spreadsheets, consistently delivering accurate financial reports and analyses. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational efficiency and support strategic goals. Highly customer-oriented and proficient in fostering robust relationships with clients to enhance corporate growth, with a track record of achieving top and bottom-line revenue.
Knowledgeable account management professional with experience in developing client communications, sales strategy and contract negotiation. Cultivates long-term relationships and delivers high levels of customer service to achieve revenue targets.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Manager
Strong Walls Constructions LLC
Dubai
2023.10 - 2026.08
- Manage day-to-day client accounts, ensuring accurate invoicing, billing and payment reconciliation
- Resolved customer billing disputes, credit memos, and chargebacks while fostering strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction
- Monitored accounts receivable aging, followed up on overdue balances, and implemented collection strategies to enhance cash flow
- Liaise with sales teams to align account forecasts, revenue projections and pipeline updates
- Analysed account profitability, identified cost-saving opportunities, and recommended process improvements to support financial performance
- Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses and performance dashboards for internal stakeholders
- Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities with finance and operations teams
- Maintain accurate customer master data, pricing structures and contract terms in ERP systems
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and relevant regulatory requirements
- Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, documentation and account reconciliations.
- Delivered training sessions aimed at improving capabilities of junior team members.
Senior Accountant
JJR Building Contracting LLC
Dubai
2021.05 - 2023.09
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Lead or assist in the timely completion of the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Maintain the general ledger, record journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation, performed variance analysis, and contributed to financial forecasting.
- Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
- Implemented new accounting software, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting and streamlining processes.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Guide or mentor junior staff and review accounts payable/receivable workflows.
- Streamlined payroll system, ensuring timely and accurate salary payouts while reducing processing errors.
- Improved workflow efficiency to enhance overall productivity. with thorough process improvement initiatives.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Recorded tax information to ensure timely submissions and avoid penalties, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
Senior Accountant
Chance Electromechanical Works LLC
Dubai
2018.10 - 2021.04
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping, contributing to improved accuracy and transparency.
- Developed and executed account plans designed to increase revenue, achieve sales targets, and improve margins.
- Identified and pitched upselling or cross-selling opportunities to enhance client relationships and drive revenue growth.
- Managed portfolio of client accounts, serving as primary point of contact to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinated with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., technical, operations, and finance) to deliver integrated solutions and resolve client complaints.
Senior Accountant
Dubai Walls Constructions LLC
Dubai
2012.06 - 2018.09
- Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
- Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
- Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
- Conducted comprehensive budget reviews for cost reduction opportunities.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Participated in cross-functional teams; contributed valuable financial insights.
Accountant
Mohammed Al Badi Contracting & Real Estate
Dubai
2004.01 - 2011.01
- Streamlined operations through implementation of efficient accounting systems.
- Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving (or properly referring) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Supported payroll preparation by compiling and verifying timecards and attendance records.
- Ensured accurate preparation of checks for vendors, facilitating smooth accounts payable processes.
- Processed weekly cheque printing accurately and on time.
- Maintains files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings.
- Keys daily worksheets to the general ledger system.. Prints daily accounts payable checks and inserts checks and invoices into envelopes for mailing.
- Check monthly invoices matching with purchase orders, delivery notes, invoices, for monthly payments.
- Preparing payments for Sub contractor monthly payments.
- Ensures purchase orders, receiving and invoices are matched.
- Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and to correct transactions.
- Coordinated interface between A/R and A/P, ensuring data integrity.
- Oversaw cheque stock inventory and ensured its safekeeping.
- Delivered reports requested by the finance management team.
- Other general accounting duties as assigned
Administrator
Bainuna Building & Construction
Oman
2003.03 - 2004.08
- Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, budget preparation, personnel and housekeeping.
- Oversee all aspects of general office coordination.
- Maintain office calendar to coordinate work flow and meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with established protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, vendors, and visitors to improve service delivery.
- Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
- Sign for and distribute couriers or similarly delivered packages.
- Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
- Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, bookkeeping, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.
- File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports.
- Coordinated and maintained accurate records for staff, office space, telephones, parking, company debit card, and office keys.
- Created and modified documents including invoices, reports, memos, letters, and financial statements using Microsoft Office and other software.
- Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences.
- Monitor and assist with maintenance of the organization’s website.
- May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation to the Executive Director, staff and Board of Directors.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - & Accounting
University of Kerala
Trivandrum, IndiaSkills
- ERP Systems
- Data Analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Budget management
- Tax Compliance
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Diploma in Office Automation (DOA)
- Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)
- Post- Graduate Diploma In Computer Application (P.G.D.C.A.)
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of birth 05/06/1974
- Nationality India
DRIVING LICENSE
Driving license Light Motor Vehicle
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Accounts Manager
Strong Walls Constructions LLC
2023.10 - 2026.08
Senior Accountant
JJR Building Contracting LLC
2021.05 - 2023.09
Senior Accountant
Chance Electromechanical Works LLC
2018.10 - 2021.04
Senior Accountant
Dubai Walls Constructions LLC
2012.06 - 2018.09
Accountant
Mohammed Al Badi Contracting & Real Estate
2004.01 - 2011.01
Administrator
Bainuna Building & Construction
2003.03 - 2004.08
Bachelor of Commerce - & Accounting
University of Kerala