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KAREN MARY ABRAHAM

KAREN MARY ABRAHAM

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished accounting professional with extensive expertise in accounts payable, cash flow analysis, and fund management. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and analytical skills, ensuring accurate bank reconciliation and effective retail and store accounting. Proficient in Oracle PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Excel, SAP, and ERP systems. Committed to leveraging skills to drive financial accuracy and operational efficiency within a dynamic organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accountant

Al Shamsi Holdings LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2022 - 06.2025
  • Prepare and analyze cash flow to ensure effective fund management and support operational needs.
  • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including supplier invoice processing, expense booking, payment execution and vendor reconciliation.
  • Oversee financial operations for two retail brands across 15 stores, managing petty cash, store queries, posting and reconciling of cash and credit card transactions.
  • Perform Bank Reconciliation and prepare Balance Sheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Reconcile Intercompany and Related party transactions.
  • Collaborate with external auditors for Annual Audits, providing complete account reconciliations and required samples.
  • Invoicing, booking, payment follow ups and Reconciliation of E-commerce Online Sales (Namshi, Noon, 6th Street and Amazon).
  • Perform VAT filing in compliance with UAE VAT regulations, and assist in the preparation and implementation of UAE Corporate Tax filing.
  • Administer General and Medical Insurance processes, including posting entries, reconciling balances, issuing policies, and processing timely payments.
  • Prepare sales audit certificate of each store according to their lease period and submission to Mall Management.
  • Liaise with banks for KYC and compliance documentation.

General Accountant

Marriott Hotel Downtown
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Preparing and processing bank transfers and payments to vendors, and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
  • Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks.
  • Assist with month end closing - reconciling balance sheets.
  • Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support.
  • Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices and statements.
  • Paymaster - Processing Payroll

Education

Master of Arts - Accounting and Finance - Honors

Heriot Watt University
Dubai
09.2011 - 11.2015

Skills

  • Accounts Payable Expertise
  • Cash Flow Analysis & Fund Management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Retail & Store Accounting
  • Strong Attention to detail & Analytical Skills
  • Effective Communication & Collaboration
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Time Management
  • Proficient in Accounting Software, Oracle PeopleSoft and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Proficient in MS Excel (Vlookup, Pivot), Word and PowerPoint

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native

Timeline

Accountant

Al Shamsi Holdings LLC
07.2022 - 06.2025

General Accountant

Marriott Hotel Downtown
04.2018 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Accounting and Finance - Honors

Heriot Watt University
09.2011 - 11.2015

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