RAKHEE S NAIR
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Results driven Accounts Receivable and Finance professional with 6+ years of UAE and international accounting experience. Skilled in billing, collections, receivables management, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and ERP based accounting operations. Experienced in reducing overdue balances, supporting month end closing, and delivering high quality customer service in fast paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff Accountant
A. W. Hooker Associates Ltd.
Ontario, Canada
2024.01 - 2025.11
- Managed full cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and month-end close activities.
- Handled billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely revenue recognition.
- Supported project accounting and maintained accurate financial records within Deltek ERP, enhancing data integrity.
- Assisted in ERP implementation and user support, improving accounting workflows and efficiency.
- Monitored client payments and reconciled accounts, ensuring cash flow stability.
Accounts assistant
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2020.03 - 2023.02
- Managed end to end accounts receivable operations including billing, collections, payment follow ups, and account reconciliation.
- Prepared and validated invoices, receipts, credit notes, purchase orders, and payment records ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
- Reviewed supplier invoices against approved agreements, supporting documents, and purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
- Monitored aging reports and conducted collection follow ups to minimize overdue balances and support reduction of bad debt.
- Coordinated with admissions, finance, vendors, and operational teams to ensure accuracy of student accounts, supplier records, and financial transactions.
- Supported budgeting, procurement activities, expense tracking, and monitoring of departmental expenditures against approved budgets.
- Performed month end closing activities including reconciliations, journal entries, financial data validation, and preparation of management reports within reporting timelines.
- Assisted internal and external auditors by preparing reconciliations, schedules, supporting documentation, and maintaining organized financial records for compliance purposes.
- Maintained data accuracy and compliance within ERP systems while supporting process improvements, VAT compliance, and adherence to internal controls and financial policies
Accountant
Hamdan AlKaabi Advocates
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2018.10 - 2020.02
- Maintained accurate accounting records and managed daily accounting operations.
- Processed invoices, vendor payments, purchase orders, vouchers, and credit notes in a timely manner.
- Performed bank reconciliations and monitored daily cash flow activities.
- Managed receivables and client follow ups to reduce overdue balances and improve collections.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, month end reconciliations, and audit documentation to support compliance requirements.
Tax Analyst
Ernst & Young (EY)
, India
2017.02 - 2018.06
- Prepared tax returns and compliance reports for expatriate and cross border clients.
- Coordinated with tax authorities to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely compliance.
- Delivered accurate reports within strict timelines and service level expectations.
Education
Part-qualified ACCA
ACCA
2025.10 -
Master of Commerce - Finance & Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
India 2014.01 - 2016.01
Post Graduate Certificate - Professional Accounting
Sheridan College
Canada 2023.05 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
India 2011.01 - 2014.01
Skills
- General ledger management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- MIS Reporting
- Bank reconciliation and cash flow monitoring
- Budgeting and forecasting support
- ERP systems management
- Audit support and financial compliance
- UAE VAT compliance and reporting
- Internal controls implementation
- ERP systems: QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Deltek Vantagepoint, Tally
- Microsoft Excel: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis
Certifications
Part Qualified ACCA – Strategic Level In Progress. Completed 9 of 13 ACCA papers, with exemptions awarded for the knowledge and skills level.
Accomplishments
Recognized with Extra Miller & Spot Awards at Ernst & Youngfor performance excellence.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Part-qualified ACCA
ACCA
2025.10 -
Staff Accountant
A. W. Hooker Associates Ltd.
2024.01 - 2025.11
Post Graduate Certificate - Professional Accounting
Sheridan College
2023.05 - 2025.08
Accounts assistant
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy
2020.03 - 2023.02
Accountant
Hamdan AlKaabi Advocates
2018.10 - 2020.02
Tax Analyst
Ernst & Young (EY)
2017.02 - 2018.06
Master of Commerce - Finance & Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
2011.01 - 2014.01