Priya Das Antony
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Detail-oriented, efficient, and organised accounts/project management professional with extensive experience in finance and accounting systems as well as the project environment. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions and a proven ability to manage time, resources, and personal workload. Takes pride in the quality of work and collaborates easily with large teams. Reliably executes tasks on time and to desired standards, going above and beyond to help team members and maintain high standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Design & Const Program Coordinator (GREF)
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Inc - Client - Amazon Inc
Dubai, U.A.E.
2020.09 - Current
- Create and update PO's & receive and process respective Invoices in the Client's (amazon) financial system and driving timely payments to all of our consultants, partners & vendors.
- Support CPMs to manage all project documentation including contracts, budgets, schedules and risk management plans in accordance with the document control structure and in compliance with client (amazon) policies.
- Produce and distribute project reports as required and assist Capital Program Managers (CPMs) with coordinating various project-related administrative tasks.
- Support updating project status reports (project tracker / App), update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
- Monitor risks closely and support the relevant teams in resolving it (whether project or process related).
- Support CPMs in month-end reporting, budgeting, and Cash Flow forecasting.
- Tracking of project close-out activities with CPM's to monitor and drive timely close-out including final cost report/account submission.
- Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner and continuous improvement by coordinating with the quality team and driving efficiencies.
- Facilitated staff training and development to meet project requirements,maintained compliance with company and legal requirements.
- Coordinate between various departments/teams to obtain holistic views and inputs, enhance team collaboration and all other associated tasks.
Financial Analyst - Accounts Payable (Temporary)
Amazon MENA FZ LLC
Dubai, U.A.E.
2017.10 - 2020.08
- Enter and upload Retail/Consignment invoice into system and monitor vendor a/c to ensure payments on time.
- Prepare Consignment Sales Report and reconcile Vendors Statements/Accounts Payable transactions and update the Sales/ Invoice Register.
- Vendor 'set-up' & 'registration' (Payee central including TT follow ups with vendors)
- Review open Retail PO's and reconcile against GR/IR and clear the RBNI (Received But Not Invoiced).
- Resolution of issue with Vendors regarding payment and invoice discrepancies and resolve invoicing / payment issues within Amazon Finops Team.
- Maintain company wide Vendor listing with category, payment cycle, TRN and other key information.
- Ensure accuracy of AP aging to the GL for monthly financial closing.
- Compare clients/supplier invoices with quotes and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy.
- Assist with month end closing and provide support to Fin Ops and internal/external Audit Team.
Accounts Supervisor - Project Costing
Al Ghurair Construction Industries PJSC
Dubai, U.A.E.
2013.10 - 2017.09
- Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-charge (PIC) regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to projects.
- Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Creating and maintaining project cost reports on time and maintain audit ready project documentation.
- Proactively tracking PO / invoicing and flagging risks of over-running budgets.
- Work with the AR team member to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash/cheques.
- Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses in company system for revenue generation.
- Reviewing and approving purchase orders for the entire business units and coordinating with procurement dept. regarding the PO matters.
- Monthly analyses of the P & L accounts, as assigned by the Chief Accountant.
- Generate Revenue based on IAS 11 standard and transfer to GL, prepare Turnover Report, special project analyses report for the PICs, PMs and others.
- Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconcilement and perform additional assignments, as directed by the Project Cost Controller.
- Involving the implementation process of Oracle ERP R 12.
General Accountant - General Ledger/Treasury
Bright Point Inc (Dafza)
Dubai, U.A.E.
2012.07 - 2013.09
- Preparing Cash Flow Statements to track the inflow & outflow of funds and ensuring optimum utilization of available funds.
- Preparing bank reconciliation on monthly basis.
- Responsible for all banking transactions, arranging deposits of all cheques and cash receipts on daily basis.
- Daily cash position determination and the resulting cash movement activities for smooth business operations.
- Monitor and Manage cash balances for each of the domestic and international bank accounts for the company and its subsidiaries.
- Participate in the cash forecasting process for the company and its subsidiaries and make funding recommendations.
- Involved in the month-end process and the preparation of the management reports.
Sr.Accountant - General Ledger/Payable/Receivable
Arabtec Holding PJSC
Dubai, U.A.E.
2008.05 - 2012.07
- Updating prepaid schedules like, insurance, rent, interest, bank guarantee etc and making depreciation provision for fixed assets and other provisions like leave salary, gratuity, airfare, expenses etc for monthly closing and reconciliation of these accounts
- Arranging deposits of all cheque and cash receipts on daily basis and monitoring monthly Payroll and employee benefits.
- Co-ordinate with customers regarding collection, payment allocation, billing collection etc.
- Checking customers account regarding non-payment, delayed payments and other irregularities.
- Preparing outstanding statement of accounts and preparation of receipt vouchers, invoice and proforma invoices - hiring, trading, servicing and job cards.
- Issuance of cheques, Telegraphic Transfers, Payment Vouchers, sales and purchase ledger, petty cash, and other banking documents etc.
- Co-ordinate with Chief Accountant for Letter of Credit documents and its arrangements.
- Involved in the month-end process and the preparation of the management reports.
Accountant - Payables/Treasury
Majid Al Futtaim Group LLC
Dubai, U.A.E.
2007.02 - 2008.02
- Prepare the daily cash position, monthly bank reconciliation and daily and weekly cash forecast.
- Responsible for checking invoices and payment requests for accuracy in terms of figures and conformity with the order placed, payment terms, that the services or goods have been received, and following up any problems.
- Processing of invoices and other payment requests non-covered by purchase order, such as insurance covers and petty cash requests, cash advance, and entertainment and business travel expense claims initiated by employees.
- Issuance of cheques, bank transfers and other payments methods, and disbursement of petty cash in accordance with the approved payment request.
- Responsible for collecting, checking, recording, and reimbursing all corp credit card claims and preparing payment vouchers for accounts on daily basis.
- Co-ordinate with suppliers regards to bill issue and cheque collection and co-ordinate with staff regards to expense queries.
- Uploading monthly journal entries, payroll journal and invoices and compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Documented and facilitated incoming and outgoing funds and verified figures with cross-checking of different accounts and documentation.
- Forecasted borrowing needs of company to plan accordingly and calculated expenditures in comparison to budget targets and reported on overages.
Accountant
Greek Shipping Co. LLC
Dubai, U.A.E.
2005.08 - 2006.08
- Preparation of Salary Statements / Sales & Purchases Ledger / Journal Voucher / Petty Cash.
- Maintenance of monthly Cash flow & Cash / Cheque payments to creditors.
- Maintain Books of Accounts, such as Debtors, Creditors, Payroll, and PDC entry.
- Follow up of payments / Negotiate with Suppliers, issuing Purchase Orders, etc.
- Arranging deposits of all cheque and cash receipts on daily basis and monitoring monthly Payroll and employee benefits.
Education
Master's Degree - Finance
University of Kerala
India 2001.06 - 2003.06
Bachelor's Degree - Accountancy/CoOpeartion
University of Kerala
India 1998.06 - 2001.03
Skills
- General Ledger / Depreciation & FA Schedule / Expense Reports / Bank Reconciliation Statements / Accounts Payable / Receivable/ Letter of Credit / LATR / Budgeting / Revenue Reports / Program Management/Cash Flow / Project Costing & Management, Auditing,etc
- SAP-FICO, ERPR12, Oracle (OFA), Coupa, Payee Central, Vendor central, Project Apps, IFS, JD-Edwards, TallyERP- 9, Playbook, Smartsheet, Clarizen, Freshdesk, Quip, SQL, Contract Central, Salesforce,CloudForge,Tableau, Box , Ms Office, Outlook,etc
Languages
Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam
Fluent
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of more than 100 members in the successful delivery of Projects in Europe and MENA Region.
- Implemented Helpdesk for invoice process, streamlining work and increasing efficiency 100 %.
- Supervised team responsible for executing well on projects, leading to 50-100 % increased revenue.
- Involved in the implementation of Coupa for procurement process, streamlining work and increasing efficiency 100%.
Certification
- Certified MS Office Professional
- Certified Accountant
Permit
Valid Driving License - UAE & India
Timeline
Design & Const Program Coordinator (GREF)
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Inc - Client - Amazon Inc
2020.09 - Current
Financial Analyst - Accounts Payable (Temporary)
Amazon MENA FZ LLC
2017.10 - 2020.08
Accounts Supervisor - Project Costing
Al Ghurair Construction Industries PJSC
2013.10 - 2017.09
General Accountant - General Ledger/Treasury
Bright Point Inc (Dafza)
2012.07 - 2013.09
Sr.Accountant - General Ledger/Payable/Receivable
Arabtec Holding PJSC
2008.05 - 2012.07
Accountant - Payables/Treasury
Majid Al Futtaim Group LLC
2007.02 - 2008.02
Accountant
Greek Shipping Co. LLC
2005.08 - 2006.08
Master's Degree - Finance
University of Kerala
2001.06 - 2003.06
Bachelor's Degree - Accountancy/CoOpeartion
University of Kerala
1998.06 - 2001.03