Accounting professional with over 13 years of experience, possesses multiple skills covering many financial areas such as laws, ledger analysis, financial statements, budgeting, auditing practices, taxation and economic regulations and can join on short notice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Hennessey LLC
DUBAI
11.2021 - Current
Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Enhanced financial transparency by creating user-friendly dashboards that displayed key performance indicators for easy tracking and decision-making support.
Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Contributed significantly towards cost-saving initiatives through meticulous analysis of expenses patterns and identification of areas ripe for optimization.
Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
Developed comprehensive budget plans for each department, collaborating closely with managers to align expenses with strategic goals.
Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
Spearheaded team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures relevant to contractor services offered by the company
Accounts Payable Specialist
Caspian Gulf FZE
DUBAI
8 2015 - 10.2021
Monitoring daily accounting of Accounts Payable & processing of Vendor’s payments
Research and resolve supplier invoices discrepancies/issues with Vendors and site personnel for satisfactory payment approval from the management
Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning supplier account status/payments
Prepare and perform cheque runs for invoices provided by suppliers, and crediting accounts in accordance with standard procedures
Reconciles various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions and avoid any duplicate payments
Analysis of Creditors – ageing & balance confirmation
Always looking for the improvement in the AP process
Involved in preparation of yearend audit schedule related to AP
Oversee petty cash and postage accounts, balancing it on daily basis
Bank Reconciliation & Inter Unit Reconciliation for Dubai & Russia Operation
Assisting in preparing monthly salary payable report for office staff
Assisting in preparing Salary Transfer report for WPS
Calculating Leave Benefit & End of Service Benefit for office staff and giving cash when due
Ensuring that all accounts are scheduled and reconciled
Daily accounting & Petty cash Making Bank Payment & Cash Payment
Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement
Handling Receivables & Payables
Processing payroll
Preparation of Monthly reports for PDC, Sales, Debtors & Creditors
Monitoring all expenses and checks which most efficiency and fewer prices
Extensive knowledge of Emirsal-2
In-depth Knowledge of Freight Forwarding - Sea freight, Airfreight & Land terminal Movements, Shipping terms and Dubai Customs
Extensive knowledge in JAFZA PRO activities
Warehouse Stock Maintain and Inventory watching
Responsible for the Smooth flow of products from the Port & Retail warehouses to the stores in accordance with Service levels at minimum cost
Preparation of standard operating procedures and incorporating necessary changes as and when they arise from time to time, whilst adhering to see that these set standards are maintained by all the staff
Outsourced and developed ware housing and distribution successfully to ensure these are delivered in accordance with the organizational strategy
Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information
Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability
Applying and getting ESMA standard for the Electronics and home appliances.
Audit Cum Accounts Assistant
G. Surya Narayanan Chartered Accountant
CHENNAI
04.2010 - 09.2011
Verifying Vouchers
Review of audit documents
Assists auditor in the examination and analysis of accounting records of establishment, and prepares reports concerning its financial status and operating procedures
Inspects items in books of original entry to determine if proper procedure in recording transactions was followed
Identifying any accounting or auditing issues; take charge of researching solutions to any problems that arise
Preparation of financial statements and documentation supporting audit opinions
Counts cash on hand, inspects notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks
Verifies journal and ledger entries of cash and cheque payments, purchases, expenses, and trial balances by examining and authenticating inventory items.
Education
B.COM - COMMERCE
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
INDIA
06.2007 - 05.2010
M.COM - COMMERCE
MADRAS UNIVERSITY
INDIA
10.2011 - Current
CMA - COST ACCOUNTING
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Indai
01.2019 - Current
Skills
Windows & XP
Microsoft Office & XP
Tally, Facts ERP, QuickBooks & Peachtree
EPROMIS
Personality
A dynamic, optimistic, creative and hardworking team player who possess excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, problem solving, presentation, client convincing, follow up, coordination, administration, management, organizational and computer skills.
Educational Qualification
Pursuing Master of commerce at Madras University, Pursuing Cost and Management Accountant CMA (Inter) at ICMAI, Bachelor of Commerce, 76%, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, 2007, 2010