Muhammed Javad Mullali Puthiyapurayil
Sharjah
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented finance professional with over 7 years of proven expertise in the food and beverage, and manufacturing industries across the UAE. Skilled in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, vendor management, reconciliations, and process optimization, with a strong record of leading AP transformation projects, implementing vendor portals, and enhancing financial controls. Adept at driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate reporting to support business growth. Backed by an MBA in Finance and Marketing, combined with hands-on experience in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Focus ERP, Tally).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant - Division Finance Control
Americana Restaurants International
Dubai
07.2023 - Current
- Played a key role in achieving 100% transition of invoices and payments to the offshore team (Infosys BPM), collaborating with them to identify process gaps, strengthen controls, and ensure timely closure of AP cycles.
- Contributed to the development and periodic review of AP SOPs, as well as the Accounts Payable transformation project, recommending policy enhancements, process improvements, and system upgrades to drive efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
- Led the implementation of a vendor portal across all markets, enabling vendors to directly book invoices, and significantly streamlining the AP process.
- Conducted monthly reviews of store-level P&L statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with financial targets.
- Leading the analysis of DTR (Direct-to-Restaurant) invoice validation and booking processes to identify gaps, implement corrective measures, and ensure accurate and timely invoice recording, reducing errors, and enhancing process reliability.
- Currently involved in a group-level initiative to clear aged vendor claims by reconciling accounts, validating pending balances, and coordinating timely settlements with vendors and internal teams.
- Support local finance teams across all markets to ensure timely and accurate AP closure during monthly and year-end reporting cycles.
Accounts Payable Executive
Barakat Group of Companies
Dubai
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided support in transitioning vendor balances from Focus ERP to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Responded to vendor enquiries, reconciled Statements of Accounts, and resolved discrepancies.
- Prepared monthly payment plans based on creditors aging report, fund availability, and priority listing.
- Processed TT payments for vendors in both local and foreign currencies.
- Reconciled accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments were accurately posted in D365.
- Coordinated with internal departments to file claims with suppliers regarding quality issues and negotiated favorable settlements.
- Assisted in month-end closing on D365 and reconciled VAT, corporate credit cards, goods in transit, purchase control account, advance to vendors, and payable control accounts.
Accountant
AKM Foodstuff Trading LLC
Dubai
12.2017 - 02.2021
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy and reviewed AR aging for compliance.
- Resolved payment discrepancies and variances promptly.
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of creditors ledger with supplier SOAs.
- Prepared monthly payment plans based on aging reports, fund availability, and priorities.
- Performed bank reconciliations, managed cash flow statements, and handled petty cash.
- Assisted with month-end, year-end close, quarterly VAT returns, and preparation of financial statements.
Junior Accountant
Perma Pipe Middle East
Fujairah
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Prepared monthly and weekly AP reports, supplier reconciliations, and customs duty vouchers.
- Processed local customs invoices and export sales invoices.
- Handled bank reconciliations, weekly bank adjustments, and vendor queries.
- Coordinated with store departments for goods receipt updates and managed petty cash.
Education
MBA - Finance and Marketing
Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering
Karnataka, India01.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kannur University
Kerala, India01.2014
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts receivable
- Claims management
- Bank reconciliation
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- General ledger
- Oracle Fusion
- Tax preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Petty cash management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Focus ERP
- Tally ERP 9
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel, authorized by Microsoft
- Diploma in Indian and foreign accounting, authorized by the International Association of Bookkeepers - IAB
Timeline
Accountant - Division Finance Control
Americana Restaurants International
07.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Executive
Barakat Group of Companies
03.2021 - 06.2023
Accountant
AKM Foodstuff Trading LLC
12.2017 - 02.2021
Junior Accountant
Perma Pipe Middle East
05.2017 - 11.2017
MBA - Finance and Marketing
Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kannur University