SHALIN SOOSAN JACOB
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in accounts payable, vendor reconciliation, and VAT filing. Demonstrates proficiency in corporate tax registration, bank reconciliation, and KYC coordination. Skilled in budget preparation, financial statement finalisation, and audit coordination. Adept at cash flow monitoring and management reporting with a strong command of IFRS application. Proficient in ERP tools including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Tally, SAP, and MS Excel. Committed to enhancing financial operations through meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accountant
AL MAZAYA REAL ESTATE FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - Current
- Streamlined Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes for timely invoice processing and accurate ledger postings.
- Coordinated monthly vendor reconciliations, resolved discrepancies, and tracked overdue balances.
- Independently prepared and filed UAE VAT returns, ensuring compliance with FTA regulations.
- Maintained effective banking relationships, managing KYC documentation and processing fund transfers.
- Played a key role in the initial budgeting process by collecting expense data from various departments, analyzing historical costs, and preparing departmental budgets.
- Managed payment processing workflows by verifying supporting documents, coordinating internal approvals, and uploading payments to the bank portal, demonstrating strong attention to deadlines and cash flow priorities.
- Oversaw petty cash operations, including cheque deposits and accurate posting of expenses.
- Prepared financial statements and collaborated directly with auditors, ensuring efficient audits and accurate, well-documented submissions across multiple group companies
- Provided coverage for fellow accountants during leave, maintaining workflow efficiency and business continuity.
- Currently managing the corporate tax filing and audit process for nine UAE entities, coordinating documentation and submissions with auditors and management.
- Generated reports on cash flow forecasts and financial health to support senior management.
Freelance Accountant
Self-employed
Kerala, India
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared detailed project reports and financial statements for SMEs and individuals to support audits, bank loans, and compliance.
- -Filed income tax returns for individuals and businesses, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- -Delivered full-cycle bookkeeping, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, trial balance generation, and finalization.
- -Provided customized accounting support tailored to the operational and reporting needs of each client.
Senior Audit Assistant
B Radhakrishnan & Co, Chartered Accountants
Kerala, India
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Conducted statutory audits for companies in wholesale, construction, travel and service sectors.
- Prepared and finalized trial balances, P&L accounts, balance sheets.
- Audited banksAudited banks such as State Bank of India and Catholic Syrian Bank, reviewing accuracy, reporting, and internal controls.
- Performed tax audits and filed income tax returns for various business types including partnerships, sole proprietorships, and cooperative societies.
- Handled government audits for a recruitment agency and conducted stock audits for infrastructure firms.
- Filed submissions for income tax assessments and appeals.
- Coordinated multiple audits under tight deadlines, maintaining client satisfaction and delivery quality.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Institute of Chartered accountants of India
IndiaAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountant - Finance
ACCA
UK 01.2025 -
Masters of Commerce - Finance
Annamalai University
India 11.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Taxation
University of Kerala
01.2014 - 11.2016
Skills
Accounts Payable & Vendor Reconciliation
VAT Filing & FTA Compliance
Corporate Tax Registration & Filing
Bank Reconciliation & KYC Coordination
Budget Preparation
Financial Statement Preparation & Finalization
Audit Coordination & External Reporting
Petty Cash & Cheque Handling
Cash Flow Monitoring & Management Reports
IFRS Application
ERP Tools: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Tally, SAP, MS Excel
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced
Certification
• SAP-Certified ERP Accountant (SAP Partner, Germany)
• Diploma in Indian & Foreign Accounting-International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB-UK)
Timeline
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant - Finance
ACCA
01.2025 -
Accountant
AL MAZAYA REAL ESTATE FZ LLC
06.2023 - Current
Freelance Accountant
Self-employed
11.2020 - 09.2021
Masters of Commerce - Finance
Annamalai University
11.2018 - 11.2020
Senior Audit Assistant
B Radhakrishnan & Co, Chartered Accountants
05.2016 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Taxation
University of Kerala
01.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Institute of Chartered accountants of India
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