Ravindra Naik
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dynamic financial operations professional with extensive experience in property management, leveraging budgeting and financial reporting skills to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to maintain accurate records while contributing to team success, driving results through meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning. Successfully completed all work, education, and exam requirements for CPA licensure, currently pursuing CPA Licensure. Committed to delivering exceptional financial insights that support organizational goals and foster growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Management Accountant
Asteco Property Management LLC
04.2021 - Current
- Own full-cycle accounting for assigned properties: set up GLs, post accruals, prepare schedules and finalize monthly/annual close with IFRS-compliant statements.
- Streamlined banking transactions with effective cash management strategies, reducing processing time and errors in reconciliation activities.
- Manage property budgets and variance analysis, and rolling forecasts for management.
- Maintain tenant ledgers, rent roll and collections; apply receipts, security deposits, LPOs/credit notes; drive reduction in overdue balances with structured follow-ups and aging reviews.
- Handle vendor payments, supplier statement reconciliations, and PO/3-way match checks.
- Coordinate external/internal/compile audit packs, support testing, and implement remediation actions.
- Produce MIS packs (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, AR/AP Aging and actionable insights for leadership.
- Improve data accuracy and reporting timeliness by standardizing templates and reconciliations.
- Assisted in minimizing delinquencies by collaborating with property management teams to enforce strict payment policies and procedures.
- Enhanced financial reporting by streamlining accounting processes and implementing efficient software solutions.
- Improved tenant relations by promptly addressing billing inquiries, clarifying charges and providing timely resolutions to disputes.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent tracking of accounts receivable and payable, ensuring prompt collection and payment of funds.
- Provided ongoing training and support to junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative team environment that emphasized continuous learning and development.
- Supported capital expenditure projects by assisting in the development of project budgets, tracking actual expenses against projections, and preparing associated financial reports upon completion.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial records by conducting thorough monthly reconciliations for property management accounts.
- Enhanced transparency across departments by presenting monthly budget variance reports to property managers, highlighting areas for improvement or potential risks.
- Ensured data integrity in accounting systems through regular system audits, addressing discrepancies promptly to maintain accuracy in reports generated from the database.
- Collaborated with property managers to develop accurate budgets, ensuring proactive financial planning for properties.
- Supported audit processes, providing accurate documentation and addressing inquiries from external auditors efficiently.
- Increased accuracy of rent rolls by diligently monitoring tenant payments and updating records accordingly.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Accountant
Paper Link International FZCO
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Managed working capital, forecasting, and short-/long-term financial planning.
- Prepared annual budgets; tracked spend vs. plan, analyzed variances, and recommended corrective actions to management.
- Produced regulatory financial reports and summarized financial status via BS/PL/other statements; supported IFRS finalization of accounts.
- Drove AR collections; improved recovery of outstanding dues through structured follow-ups and reconciliations; prepared AP/AR aging.
- Executed AP cycle: invoice verification against budget line items, 3-way match checks, supplier reconciliations, and on-time payments.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations and managed cash flows (transfers, deposits in transit, outstanding cheque, and posting).
- Coordinated external/internal/regulatory audits and implemented recommendations.
- Prepared VAT submissions in line with FTA requirements and maintained supporting schedules.
- Maintained accurate financial data and ensured readiness for on-demand reporting.
Education
CPA - Finance
NASBA
UNITED STATES03-2026
PGDPA - Finance
Amity University
Dubai01-2021
B.Com - undefined
V.G. Vaze College
Mumbai01-2009
Skills
- Property Management Accounting (Rent Roll, Tenant Ledger)
- Financial Reporting (IFRS), GL & Month/Year-End Close
- Budgeting & Forecasting, MIS & Management Reporting
- Accounts Receivable & Collections; Accounts Payable & Vendor Reconciliations
- Bank Reconciliations, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- VAT Preparation & Filing (FTA)
- Audit Liaison (External, Internal, Regulatory), Process Improvements
- Tools: Tally ERP, MS Excel, PowerPoint
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Location: Al Quoz, 111 Al Waha Street, Dubai
- Date of Birth: 4 August 1988
Timeline
Property Management Accountant
Asteco Property Management LLC
04.2021 - Current
Accountant
Paper Link International FZCO
02.2017 - 04.2021
B.Com - undefined
V.G. Vaze College
CPA - Finance
NASBA
PGDPA - Finance
Amity University