Stalin Kanaman T.J
Sharjah
Summary
Organized Accountant with 5 years of managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping and corporate operations. Astute financial professional with keen eye for detail and high level of integrity. Works well in large teams in corporate environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Fresh Start FZE
08.2023 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing.
- Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Completed weekly bank reconciliations for accurate and deadline-oriented accounting.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Updated employee salary and benefits information, managing sensitive data in alignment with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
Accountant
Al Fursan Kitchen Equip Ind LLC
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Tally Prime software.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to management.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Controlled credit and confirmed debtors paid dues on time.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Handled filing, photocopying and other administrative duties to help with smooth running of office tasks.
- Authenticated accuracy of invoices, identifying errors to prevent potential stock losses.
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Followed up on past due accounts to collect outstanding balances.
- Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
- Analysed billing reports to accurately identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Established credit limits for new and existing customers, performing credit checks to minimise risk of debt.
- Managed customer orders and invoices to reduce financial discrepancies.
- Ordered office supplies and researched new deals and suppliers.
- Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
- Ran payroll processes and updated employee benefits details.
- Maintained and updated employee files and records.
- Preparing administrative letters such as No Objection Certificate, Salary Certificates, Bank Letters, Employee Certificates, etc.
- Processing Employee Visa documents, Medical Insurance, Warehouse insurance and renewing company Trade license, Commercial Vehicle registration, registering and renewing Chamber of Commerce.
- Coordinating with freight forwarders for tracking import and export shipment and providing shipping documents like Bill of Lading, Bill of Entry, Certificate of Origin and Paying Custom Duties by verifying BOE and Pay through Online.
- Timely Payments of Credit Card Loans, Utility Bills (SEWA, DEWA, Telephone Bills), Vehicle Registrations and Payments (Mulkiya, Salik, RTA Parking / Vehicle Fines).
- Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
Accounts & Audit Assistant
Shanavas Bava & Co, Chartered Accountants
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Preparing and processing various accounts of different proprietorship firms and companies.
- Assisted with preparation of audit reports.
- Assisted in preparation of Tax Returns such as Income Tax (IT),Goods and Service Tax (GST).
- Assisted senior auditor to perform audits in various industries, including manufacturing, retail and service.
- Performed stock counts at various client locations.
- Dealing with telephone enquiries; greeting and attending to client needs.
- Assessed, reviewed and filed tax returns for companies and sole traders.
- Created worksheets in excel for Goods and Service Tax. Furthermore, reconciled and ensured accuracy of bank and control accounts of clients as well as generated and posted company accounts to accounts software package.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Mar Osthatheos College (Calicut University)
04.2017
Higher Secondary Examination - Commerce
Centrappinni Higher Secondary School
03.2013
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
- Account reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- ERP software
- Month-end processes
- VAT returns
- Advanced bookkeeping skills
- Data entry
- MS Office Suite
- Strong communication
Languages
English
Advanced
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Beginner
Certification
- Diploma in Manual and Computerized Accounting (Tally.ERP9 & Tally Prime)
- Diploma In Gulf Vat
- Microsoft Office Specialist for Office Excel 2010
- SAP Finance end user
Timeline
Accountant
Fresh Start FZE
08.2023 - Current
Accountant
Al Fursan Kitchen Equip Ind LLC
04.2019 - 05.2023
Accounts & Audit Assistant
Shanavas Bava & Co, Chartered Accountants
02.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Mar Osthatheos College (Calicut University)
Higher Secondary Examination - Commerce
Centrappinni Higher Secondary School
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