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Surabhi Bhargava

Dubai

Summary

Proactive financial professional with planning and problem-solving talents. History thoroughly analyzing and modeling financial data to produce relevant insights and steer financial decision-making. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant finance manager

SOHO MIDDLE EAST CLOTHING TRADING LLC
Dubai, UAE
08.2023 - Current
  • Working as Asst. Finance Manager in a fast-growing Retail and F&B Business.
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
  • Finalized and filed VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cash flow, and balance sheets.
  • Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
  • Managed and performed month-end activities, to facilitate a timely close process.
  • Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
  • Help in the Setup of the business and smooth financial operations with multiple expansions in the global market and UAE.
  • Identified bottle necks and deliver solutions to ensure smooth operations running.
  • Liaising with Procurement, logistics and other department to plan and maintain required cash flow.
  • Maintaining relationships with the Banks, third parties, and stake owners of the business.

Assistant Manager Finance & Administration

Zaker Trading LLC
Dubai
06.2022 - Current
  • Spearheading finance & accounts of 5 group companies in 3 countries with a team of 8
  • Strategizing and preparing annual operating plan (budgeting), monthly book closing, variance analysis & MIS for management
  • Taking in part decision-making & strategy formulation including cost optimization with top management
  • Managing statutory audit for all the group companies
  • Assessing operational activities, identifying & bridging process gaps
  • Leading activities like: Credit control, receivables management, Payables management, inventory management & liquidation plans for ageing inventory in warehouse as well as retail store, working capital management, Trademarks and overseas brand management
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.

Chief Accountant

Zaker Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Yearly budgeting, monthly variance analysis reporting, Management reporting
  • Managing treasury functions and liaising with the banks for various banking needs of the business
  • AR/AP ageing reviewing and personal follow ups wherever required
  • Overlooking VAT compliances for mainland and free-zone company, Assisting in VAT reconciliations and filling
  • Compliance with the business policies, procedures, and reporting/regulatory guidelines such as UBO, ESR, etc
  • Independently handling financial statement audits and tax compliance engagements handling accounting of other group companies in Saudi, Abu Dhabi, JAFZA, Qatar
  • Inter-company reconciliations, Cash & bank reconciliations, inventory reconciliations Responsible for over-looking accounting tasks.

Chief Accountant

Arab Land Trading LLC
Dubai
09.2017 - 06.2019

Handled preparation of books of accounts from the start till the final reporting.

Accounts Officer

Lloyd Electric & Engineering Ltd
05.2016 - 03.2018

Senior Audit Assistant

Garg Navin & Co
07.2015 - 04.2016

Audit Trainee

KPMC Partners
Ghaziabad
08.2011 - 07.2014

Education

MBA: Finance - Finance

Institute of Management & Technology - Ghaziabad
India
01.2021 - 04.2022

CA- Intermediate: Finance - Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Delhi
Delhi
11.2010 - 05.2014

B.com (bachelor's in commerce): Accounting And Finance - Business & Finance

Delhi University - Delhi
Delhi
05.2011 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Management Accounting
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • IFRS compliance
  • Cash flow management
  • VAT returns
  • Financial reporting and analysis

Custom

References available on request.

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Singing
  • Playing Sports

Timeline

Assistant finance manager

SOHO MIDDLE EAST CLOTHING TRADING LLC
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager Finance & Administration

Zaker Trading LLC
06.2022 - Current

MBA: Finance - Finance

Institute of Management & Technology - Ghaziabad
01.2021 - 04.2022

Chief Accountant

Zaker Trading LLC
07.2019 - 06.2022

Chief Accountant

Arab Land Trading LLC
09.2017 - 06.2019

Accounts Officer

Lloyd Electric & Engineering Ltd
05.2016 - 03.2018

Senior Audit Assistant

Garg Navin & Co
07.2015 - 04.2016

Audit Trainee

KPMC Partners
08.2011 - 07.2014

B.com (bachelor's in commerce): Accounting And Finance - Business & Finance

Delhi University - Delhi
05.2011 - 05.2014

CA- Intermediate: Finance - Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Delhi
11.2010 - 05.2014
Surabhi Bhargava