Rashmi Sivakumar
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting across the UAE and India. Specialises in general ledger maintenance, high-volume invoice processing, and complex reconciliations. Manages end-to-end tax compliance and ensures financial systems are audit-ready. Optimises month-end closing processes and enhances system efficiencies using Oracle, SAP, and Sun Systems.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Accountant
ALDAR HOTEL & HOSPITALITY LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2021.03 - 2023.03
- Managed end-to-end accounting functions, ensuring strict accuracy across the general ledger and fixed assets registers.
- Validated accounts payable vouchers, cross-referencing vendor codes, cost centers, and GL allocations.
- Oversaw the monthly closing of the AP Module in Oracle, handling accruals and general ledger reconciliation.
- Spearheaded vendor correspondence, streamlining payment queries and strengthening supplier relationships.
- Provided critical documentation and analytics to support the preparation of yearly financial statement audits.
Accountant
ALDAR LIFESTYLE LLC (Formerly TDIC Food & Beverage)
Abu Dhabi
2014.06 - 2021.02
- Executed daily accounting operations, accrual entries, and financial tracking for 5 high-profile hospitality outlets.
- Calculated and filed statutory taxes including UAE VAT, regional tourism levies, and municipality fees.
- Managed cash flows by daily tracking of credit card sales, banking deposits, and multi-currency bank statements.
- Processed supplier invoices via Oracle Invoice Workbench and managed documentation flows through Aconex.
- Supervised payroll processing, processed corporate expense claims, and distributed credit card tips.
Accounts Payable Specialist
AOT INBOUND PTY LTD
Mumbai
2012.05 - 2014.03
- Processed and validated high-volume inbound wholesale invoices through Kofax imaging applications, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Conducted invoice-to-cost centre reconciliations to resolve financial discrepancies, facilitating smooth payment cycles.
- Secured fiscal cut-offs for invoice accruals during month-end closing, maintaining compliance and accuracy under pressure.
- Generated weekly outstanding AP liabilities reports and check run proposals for management review.
Officer – Payables / Nostro Reconciliation
RBS BUSINESS SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED (Formerly ABN AMRO CE)
Mumbai
2006.09 - 2011.12
- Executed multi-currency reconciliation of Nostro, RTGS, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) accounts via Intellimatch, enhancing accuracy and financial integrity.
- Audited and settled international corporate card claims and employee advances, ensuring compliance across UK, France, and APAC branches.
- Generated and circulated statutory debit balance compliance reports to senior leaders and regulatory units, supporting regulatory adherence and informed decision-making.
- Booked fixed asset depreciation and monthly provisions through specialised banking systems (NOVA Bank).
Accounts Executive
B. VIJAY RETAIL VENTURES PVT. LTD
Mumbai
2006.05 - 2006.08
- Recorded day-to-day transaction entry, payment receipts, and monthly bank reconciliation statements in Tally.
Assistant Office Accountant
M/S RAJEN DAMANI & ASSOCIATES
Mumbai
2005.05 - 2006.04
- Maintained daily bookkeeping registers and filed initial income tax returns, ensuring compliance for diverse client portfolio.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounts
Mumbai University
Mumbai, IndiaSkills
- Financial Accounting: General Ledger, Journal Entries, Accruals, Fixed Assets Management, Chart of Accounts
- Accounts Payable: High-Volume Invoice Processing, Expense Claims, Payment Runs, Kofax, Discrepancy Resolution
- Reconciliation: Nostro Accounts, Bank Statement Matching, Vendor/Client Balances, RTGS & RBI Accounts
- Taxation & Compliance: UAE VAT Filing, Tourism Levy, Municipality Fees, Statutory Reporting, External Audit Support
- Systems & ERPs: Oracle Financials, SAP, Sun Systems, QuickBooks, Tally, Aconex, MS Excel (Advanced)
Certification
- Diploma in Office Automation, Tally (5.4), & Graphic Applications
- Diploma in Web Designing & MS-CIT Technical Certification
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam
PERSONAL DETAILS
Passport: V2893969 (Valid until July 2032)
Timeline
Accountant
ALDAR HOTEL & HOSPITALITY LLC
2021.03 - 2023.03
Accountant
ALDAR LIFESTYLE LLC (Formerly TDIC Food & Beverage)
2014.06 - 2021.02
Accounts Payable Specialist
AOT INBOUND PTY LTD
2012.05 - 2014.03
Officer – Payables / Nostro Reconciliation
RBS BUSINESS SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED (Formerly ABN AMRO CE)
2006.09 - 2011.12
Accounts Executive
B. VIJAY RETAIL VENTURES PVT. LTD
2006.05 - 2006.08
Assistant Office Accountant
M/S RAJEN DAMANI & ASSOCIATES
2005.05 - 2006.04
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounts
Mumbai University