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Prasanth Kannan
Accountant
Dubai
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Cyber Commerce DMCC
Dubai,UAE
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Provided critical support during system upgrades or conversions by working closely with IT staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
Blockchain Consultant
Jax International DMCC
Dubai,UAE
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Led training sessions on blockchain concepts, use cases, and benefits for both technical and non-technical audiences to promote widespread adoption of distributed ledger technologies.
- Enhanced blockchain solutions by conducting comprehensive market research and staying updated on industry trends.
- Collaborated closely with developers during solution design phase to bridge gaps between technical specifications and business requirements.
- Educated team members on latest developments in distributed ledger technology, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
- Supported clients in the selection and integration of third-party services such as oracles, wallets, and identity management tools into their blockchain projects.
- Implemented, tested and audited open-source software to interact with on-chain smart contracts.
- Constructed integration libraries to interface with servers and APIs.
- Architected, developed and deployed decentralized applications to provide permission access to data at smart contract and protocol levels.
Accountant Assistant
Deccan Web Assets Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Implemented effective cost control measures to minimize overspending without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
IT Technical Support Specialist
K365 Web Assets Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Continuously updated personal technical knowledge through participation in workshops, seminars, and self-study to better serve the needs of clients.
- Escalated high-priority cases promptly to ensure rapid response times for critical situations requiring advanced attention or expertise.
- Developed user-friendly guides and resources to assist customers with self-resolution of common technical issues.
- Provided remote assistance to customers experiencing technical difficulties, guiding them through step-by-step resolutions with patience and professionalism.
- Worked closely with product development teams to report bugs and suggest enhancements based on customer feedback received during support interactions.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve overall quality of support services provided by the team.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
- Documented support interactions for future reference.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
Android Developer Intern
Palle Technologies
Bengaluru,India
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new features for Android applications.
- Streamlined development processes by utilizing Agile methodologies and participating in daily stand-up meetings.
- Ensured compatibility across various devices by thoroughly testing applications on different Android versions and screen sizes.
- Managed version control using Git, allowing for efficient collaboration among team members while maintaining an organized codebase.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends, ensuring that developed applications utilized cutting-edge technology for improved user experiences.
- Assisted in the integration of third-party APIs to enhance app capabilities and provide additional services to users.
- Supported fellow interns by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and collaborating on challenging tasks as needed.
- Expanded personal skillset through continuous learning opportunities such as workshops, webinars, or online courses related to Android development.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of mobile development cycle and addressed challenges arising in each phase.
- Tested applications prior to final review to verify issue resolution.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Latha Mathavan Engineering College
Madurai,India 04.2001 -
Skills
Funds Management
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
Budget Analysis
Cash Flow analysis
Calculating liabilities
Financial Statements
Bank Reconciliation
Quickbooks
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Finance
Customer Relations
Invoice balancing
MS Office Suite
Account reconciliation processes
Accounting and bookkeeping
Debt management
Team Collaboration
Software
QuickBooks
Interests
Technology
Trading
Blockchain
Hobbies
Badminton
Networking
Timeline
Accountant
Cyber Commerce DMCC
06.2023 - Current
Blockchain Consultant
Jax International DMCC
03.2021 - 05.2023
Accountant Assistant
Deccan Web Assets Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 02.2021
IT Technical Support Specialist
K365 Web Assets Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 12.2016
Android Developer Intern
Palle Technologies
11.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Latha Mathavan Engineering College
04.2001 -