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REJI RAJAN NAIR

REJI RAJAN NAIR

Dubai

Summary

Highly accomplished Senior Finance Professional with over 12 years of post-qualification experience spanning financial reporting, treasury management, digital and crypto assets, accounting, business analysis, and internal audits across the UAE and India. My expertise includes end-to-end financial operations such as financial statement preparation, cashflow and treasury management, investment accounting, budgeting, VAT compliance, and both internal and external audits. Known for precision and a strong analytical approach, I bring a flexible, self-motivated attitude and a proven ability to work under pressure and alongside senior leadership to drive strategic financial outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Manage - Treasury, Crypto & Digital Assets

Phoenix Group Ltd
09.2021 - 07.2025
  • Prepared and presented daily, weekly, monthly, and annual MIS and management reports to senior management and executive leadership.
  • Conducted investment analysis and ROI evaluations, including portfolio performance tracking for client and internal investments.
  • Managed and analyzed Bitcoin mining and hosting data, coordinating with hosting and monitoring teams to ensure data accuracy and performance evaluation.
  • Performed reconciliation and valuation of crypto and digital assets, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with internal controls.
  • Led intercompany reconciliations, ageing analysis (AR/AP/inventory), and follow-ups in coordination with sales and operations teams.
  • Developed annual budgets, forecasts, and CAPEX plans in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Oversaw monthly and year-end financial closing, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions.
  • Supervised and mentored a finance team of 5, including senior accountants, ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to policies.
  • Managed VAT reconciliation and filing, payroll verification, employee settlements, and audit coordination.
  • Worked closely with Group CFO and CFO on strategic initiatives, audit management, and strengthening internal controls.


Key Achievements:

  • Successfully led the implementation and full data migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
  • Contributed to the ADX Exchange listing process, supporting financial data preparation and compliance requirements.
  • Structured and optimized the Hosting Department, including onboarding and training of new team members.

Chief Accountant

Dubai Pet Food.com (Kasamar Holdings)
02.2018 - 09.2021
  • Managed daily cash operations, banking coordination, and import transactions.
  • Led and supervised a team of 5 accountants, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Prepared MIS reports, payable forecasts, and variance analysis for management review.
  • Executed monthly and year-end closing, including depreciation, prepayments, accruals, and provisions.
  • Conducted internal audits, VAT reconciliation, and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Managed intercompany reconciliations, ageing analysis for receivables, payables, and inventory.
  • Administered fixed asset accounting, capitalization, and disposals.
  • Verified payroll processing and employee settlements in coordination with HR.
  • Supported CFO and Head of Accounts in strategic planning, audit coordination, and financial control enhancements.


Key Achievements:

  • Successfully led the implementation and full data migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration with the Business Intelligence team to analyze sales performance, customer retention metrics, and closure data, delivering strategic insights on revenue growth. Oversaw the development and integration of executive-level management dashboards, KPIs, and reports using Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.

Senior Accountant

Safety Electrical Group (SEG)
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Led cost accounting and internal audit functions, ensuring robust cost control, financial accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
  • Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements across multiple business divisions; performed detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts to identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions.
  • Directed budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting processes, delivering actionable insights through deviation and variance analysis to support strategic management decisions.
  • Oversaw full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, strengthening controls, reconciliations, and timely settlements.
  • Managed year-end and month-end closing activities, including provisions, prepayments, depreciation schedules, and accounting adjustments in line with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Monitored daily cash flow and liquidity positions; prepared monthly payables forecasts and coordinated with banks on cash management and trade finance facilities.
  • Supervised import and export finance operations, including Letters of Credit (LC), LC discounting, cheque warehousing, cheque discounting, and pre- and post-shipment documentation.
  • Partnered with the General Manager and Finance Controller to support internal and external audits, statutory compliance, and year-end financial closures.

Key Achievement:

  • Successfully implemented Microsoft Dynamics NAV across multiple divisions, improving reporting accuracy and process efficiency.

Accounts Supervisor

CIPLA Ltd India
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Led preparation and review of monthly financial statements, performing in-depth variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps.
  • Oversaw end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring timely reconciliations, strong controls, and improved working capital efficiency.
  • Directed budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting for territory-level performance, delivering actionable insights to senior management.
  • Planned, coordinated, and supervised annual stock audits, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.
  • Strengthened internal control frameworks through post-transaction verification, reviews, and continuous process improvements.

Education

MBA - Finance

Anna University
Chennai, India
04-2013

BBA - Finance

Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India
05-2011

Skills

  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
  • Treasury & Cash Flow Management
  • Cost Accounting & Cost Control
  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
  • Taxation & VAT Compliance
  • Internal Controls, Risk Management & Audit Coordination
  • MIS Reporting, KPI Monitoring, Financial Modeling & Business Intelligence
  • ERP Systems & Implementation: Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Crypto, Blockchain & Digital Asset Accounting
  • Import / Export Finance & Trade Documentation
  • Stakeholder Management: Banks, Auditors & Senior Management
  • Strategic Planning & Decision Support

Certification

• Logistics Supply Chain Management
• SAP FICO course
• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Tally. ERP 9
• Accounting software (Peach tree, QuickBooks)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional

Timeline

Finance Manage - Treasury, Crypto & Digital Assets

Phoenix Group Ltd
09.2021 - 07.2025

Chief Accountant

Dubai Pet Food.com (Kasamar Holdings)
02.2018 - 09.2021

Senior Accountant

Safety Electrical Group (SEG)
10.2016 - 02.2018

Accounts Supervisor

CIPLA Ltd India
05.2013 - 08.2016

MBA - Finance

Anna University

BBA - Finance

Bharathiar University
REJI RAJAN NAIR