STEFY SUSAN MATHAI
Musaffah,UAE
Summary
Finance & Accounting professional with 7+ years of experience, including recent UAE experience as Chief Accountant. Expertise in finalization of Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet Preparation and monthly/ year end closures. Skilled in accounts receivable & payable management, bank statement reconciliation & petty cash handling. Expertise in resource procurement, cost control, & aligning procurement with budgeting & cash flow planning. Proven track record in working with Nationalized banks, Companies & Partnership firms
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Accountant
BRIS GROUP OF COMPANIES
Musaffah, UAE
04.2024 - Current
- Finalised profit and loss accounts and prepared detailed financial statements daily.
- Reconciled bank statements with accounts payable and accounts receivable balances.
- Compiled balance sheet reporting and supported audit processes during reviews.
- Oversaw procurement of financial and operational resources with strict cost control.
- Submitted VAT documentation to audit department for timely, accurate filing.
- Processed petty cash disbursements and completed reconciliations with supporting records.
- Coordinated budgeting and procurement alignment with internal departments.
- Closed month-end and year-end accounts on schedule with financial control.
- Coordinated finance activities across departments to improve day-to-day efficiency.
- Prepared annual reports with team for on-time submission.
- Optimised cash flow by managing credit and collections procedures.
- Applied cost control measures to remove unnecessary expenditure items.
- Kept knowledge of relevant laws and regulations current to prevent issues.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and vendors.
- Supported supplier contract discussions to achieve favourable terms and conditions.
- Monitored delivery schedules to confirm timely receipt of goods.
- Provided administrative support to purchasing department for smooth operations.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock.
- Maintained supplier relationships through regular communication and issue resolution.
- Optimised cash flow by managing credit and collection procedures effectively.
- Managed payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst reviewing contracts and agreements.
Accountant
NEYAR EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED
Kerala
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Finalization of Trading and Profit Loss account, Balance Sheet etc.
- Tracked all spending against approved request.
- Analyzed costs & revenue to project future trends.
- Investigate & resolve discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.
- Create reports for senior management relating past due payments, payment of incentives for sales department.
- Management of petty cash account.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
Audit Assistant
M/S CHERIAN THOMAS & CO, Chartered Accountants
Kerala
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Finalization of Trading and Profit Loss Account and Balance Sheet etc.
- Taxation work of Individuals, companies and partnership firms.
- Preparation of VAT return and Income tax return.
- Statutory auditing of banks and companies.
- ROC Filling of Indian Companies.
- Studied changes in legislation relating to auditing practices, keeping up-to-date knowledge base.
- Assisted senior auditors in risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern.
- Evaluated internal control systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Performed follow-up reviews of corrective actions taken by management in response to audit results.
Articled Clerk
M/S CHERIAN THOMAS & CO, Chartered Accountants
Kerala
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Finalization of Trading and Profit Loss Account and Balance Sheet etc.
- Taxation work of Individuals, companies and partnership firms.
- Preparation of VAT return and Income tax return.
- Statutory auditing of banks and companies.
- ROC Filling of Indian Companies.
- Facilitated annual auditing process by preparing necessary documents and liaising with auditors.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst reviewing contracts and agreements for accuracy.
Education
Master of Commerce -
Madurai Kamaraj University
TVMBachelor of Commerce -
University of Kerala
KollamCA – Inter - Chartered Accountancy
ICAI
TVMSkills
- Accounts
- Tally Prime
- Auditing
- MS office
- Financial Management
- Taxation
- Sales Accounting
- Excise & commercial operations
- Payments/Billing/Invoicing
Languages
Languages known: English, Tamil & Malayalam
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
- MS Office (Excel, Word Etc.)
- Compulsory Computer Training from ICAI
ACCOUNTING PACKAGES
- Tally 7.2
- Tally ERP 9
- Tally Prime & Quickbooks(Basic)
Custom
- Passport Number: N8437033
- Visa Status: Spouse Visa
Timeline
Chief Accountant
BRIS GROUP OF COMPANIES
04.2024 - Current
Accountant
NEYAR EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2018 - 09.2020
Audit Assistant
M/S CHERIAN THOMAS & CO, Chartered Accountants
06.2016 - 06.2017
Articled Clerk
M/S CHERIAN THOMAS & CO, Chartered Accountants
04.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Commerce -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Kerala
CA – Inter - Chartered Accountancy
ICAI