Upanesh Thottathil
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with strong leadership in accounting, with proven skills in account reconciliation, payroll processing, and cash flow management. Adept at payroll administration and bank reconciliations, showcasing initiative-taking abilities to optimise financial operations. Committed to driving efficiency and accuracy in financial processes while maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior accountant
Jerry Varghese Global
Dubai, UAE
2021.07 - Current
- Managed full-cycle accounting including GL, AP, AR, accruals, and provisions
- Managed payroll, EOS benefits, WPS, and all employee-related administrative activities and financial matters
- Performed bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations
- Prepared and Monitored cash flow, managed bank relationships, and supported treasury activities
- Led month-end and year-end closing activities ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Handled UAE VAT returns, reconciliations, and compliance documentation
- Assisted in corporate tax calculations and filings in line with UAE regulations
- Maintained fixed assets register and calculated depreciation
- Supported internal and external audits, prepared audit schedules, and resolved audit queries
- Prepared management reports, variance analysis, and financial dashboards
- Assisted in budgeting and forecasting and monitored budget vs actual performance
- Supervised and reviewed work of junior accountants
- Coordinated with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities
- Experienced in UAE visa processing & HR administration guidance
- Experienced in performance bond and bid bond formalities and assisted in company liquidation procedures, including financial documentation and coordination with stakeholders
- Coordinated with international associates and teams to support global recruitment operations
- Managed global interview logistics, including travel, visas, and meeting arrangements
Accountant
Jerry Varghese Tourism LLC
Dubai, Dubai
2013.10 - 2021.07
- Prepared and managed cash flow and fund flow statements to support management decision-making
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, including debt collection and vendor correspondence
- Conducted bank statement reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Handled all AP/AR inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of issues and maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Raised, tracked, and processed invoices, expense reports, cheques, bank transfers, and credit card payments
- Processed wire and cash transfers and ensured accurate financial postings
- Compiled management reports and provided support documentation for internal and external audits
- Maintained vendor files and accounting records for auditing and regulatory compliance
- Managed IATA reconciliations and airline accounting processes, including ACM/ADM, refunds, BSP link management, and follow-ups with airlines
Assistant accountant
Akbar Travels Of India Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad, India
2013.06 - 2013.09
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for airlines, clients, and B2B partners, ensuring accurate and timely settlements
- Prepared and processed invoices, credit notes, debit notes, voids, refunds, and journal vouchers (JVs)
- Analyzed ACMs (Agency Credit Memos) and ADMs (Agency Debit Memos) from airlines and issued VMPDs
- Generated profitability reports as per airline agreements and deals
- Conducted fortnightly payment analysis for airlines, suppliers, and clients to ensure timely reconciliation
- Prepared MIS reports and analyzed monthly operating results for each department
- Handled taxation tasks including TDS and service tax compliance
- Managed cash handling and daily transaction recording, ensuring accurate updating of cash and other account activities
- Updated Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) using IBOSS online accounting software
- Processed IATA payments after finalization of fortnightly settlements
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Doctor Bhimrao Ambedkar University
India 2009.11 - 2012.12
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Cash flow management
- Payroll administration
- Bank reconciliations
- Initiative taking
- Credit control strategies
- Ethical conduct
- Leadership in accounting
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger management
Timeline
Senior accountant
Jerry Varghese Global
2021.07 - Current
Accountant
Jerry Varghese Tourism LLC
2013.10 - 2021.07
Assistant accountant
Akbar Travels Of India Pvt Ltd
2013.06 - 2013.09
Bachelor of Commerce -
Doctor Bhimrao Ambedkar University
2009.11 - 2012.12