Shanavas Rasheed Mohammed Unni
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Collaborative Finance professional with over 15 years of expertise in helping clients attain financial goals. History of delivering tailored client service while responsibly driving business development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Officer
ADNOC Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies, and procedures to meet company revenue goals
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ADNOC Schools
08.2016 - 01.2023
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated receipts to record money received
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates
- Reviewed accounts monthly to assess aging and pursue collection of funds
- Contacted clients with past-due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances
- Followed up on clients' overdue payments and payment plans to establish good cash flow
- Safeguarded documents of accounts receivable and payments to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Prepared financial statements to provide results of operations, financial position, and cash flow
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
Accounts Payable Accountant
ADNOC Schools
10.2011 - 08.2016
- Assisted employees with filling out expense reports
- Balanced accounts associated with the accounts payable process
- Created, balanced, and maintained prepaid, fixed assets
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis
- Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with 100% accuracy
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
- Collaborated with the accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Accountant
Khalifa University
06.2005 - 08.2011
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll, and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, cash, and banking reconciliations
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
Assistant Accountant
Abu Dhabi National Hotels Compass ME LLC
01.2003 - 10.2005
- Monitored the status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help the organization function at an acceptable level
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers
- Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processes to support the accuracy and completeness of financial reports
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Accounting
University of Calicut
01.2005
Skills
- Financial Administration
- Cash Flow Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable
- Credit analysis
- Internal controls development
- Accounts Payable
- Debt management
- Financial Statements
- Bank Reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
Certification
- Child Protection for International Schools
- First Aid Essentials for International Schools
- Health and Safety for International Schools
- Fire Safety for International Schools
- Child Protection Basics for International Schools
Languages
English
Arabic
Current Position
Finance Officer, ADNOC Schools, Accounting and Financial Management, 01/2023, Present, one year five months, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate
Timeline
Finance Officer
ADNOC Schools
01.2023 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ADNOC Schools
08.2016 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Accountant
ADNOC Schools
10.2011 - 08.2016
Accountant
Khalifa University
06.2005 - 08.2011
Assistant Accountant
Abu Dhabi National Hotels Compass ME LLC
01.2003 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Accounting
University of Calicut
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