Vrinda Vijayan
Dubai
Summary
An Experienced ACCA Professional backed by Extensive experience in diverse financial positions with different companies including MNCs. Adept at ensuring compliance with IFRS Accounting Guidelines with proven track record of integrating technology to increase the accuracy and efficiency of accounting practices. Recognized for delivering excellent financial guideline and standards compliance within deadline-driven, multi-disciplinary environment Committed to provide quality Accounting and Financial services while supporting the overall mission of the company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
ACCOUNTS REPORTING SPECIALIST
SIG COMBIBLOC GMBH
1 2022 - Current
- Led the Month- End Closing Activities and complete financial reporting for local and group requirements for the whole IMEA covering all Business Units.(Dubai, Riyadh, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria ,Egypt, India, Bangladesh)
- Active management of deferred revenues in accordance with GAAP and company policies and making sure that they are reported accurately and timely
- Analyze and monthly review of income statements, notes to accounts and reporting results to Group Finance
- Fixed Assets Accounting (retirement, setup, sub-ledger to GL reconciliation, depreciation run)
- Balance sheet reconciliations, GL maintenance, creating and managing internal controls
- Conduct rigorous evaluations of the ageing of balance sheet items, fixed assets, deposits, prepayments, and provisions
- Strong technical and applied accounting, detailed working knowledge of IFRS 16
- Process documentation/ mapping and assist with creating policies and procedures in compliance with financial reporting standards, company policies and guidelines
- Preparation and Monthly submission of ICOFR(Internal Audit) as part of Internal Control
- Collaborate with cross-national team members to provide necessary financial support to senior-level managers
- Responsible for all timely recurring and ad-hoc internal financial reporting either globally or locally to different stakeholders, and ensure data validation
- Budget and Forecast Reporting - Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and Quarterly forecasts and in preparing their variance reporting to the Management
- Orchestrate the submission of required audit documentation and balance sheet reconciliations in collaboration with Internal auditors and External Auditors (PWC)
- Preparation and filing of UAE VAT Returns and successful experience in claiming pending Refunds.
GL ACCOUNTANT
DSV GLOBAL
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviews P&L actual against Budget for gross profit, costs, and investments
- Provides supplemental management reporting information
- Approves and distributes reports for review by management
- Distributes reviewed and approved management reporting information
- Reports and analyzes period end results, initiates improvement activities
- Works with Finance Management on initiatives to achieve EBIT targets
- Supports Operations and Management on decision making.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
BENAIR AIRCONDITIONING CO LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Preparation of Financial Reports on a Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly Basis
- Individually handling monthly accounts finalizations of four divisions
- Forecasted cash flow positions and clearly communicated borrowing needs for working capital management
- Bank Reconciliation, Inter Branch Intercompany Reconciliations and other reconciliations are completed on regular basis
- Review and Monitoring of Account receivables and payables activities
- UAE VAT Registration, Amendment, filing of Returns and maintaining proper Records Documentation required by the FTA
- Deal with Petty Cash Management and ensure it is maintained properly
- Preparation of Cash Flow and Fund Flow Statements, And Projections for the upcoming months on a regular basis
- Worked closely with management to influence improvements in the systems of internal controls
- Review and Processing Payroll Accounting, Gratuity, Leave Salary, and Other Staff Payments through WPS
- Led the formulation and execution of a Master Budget Plan, as well as a variance analysis, resulting in a streamlined spending analysis for a cost-efficient and automated process.
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTS INDIA
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare books of accounts and their finalization including tax returns (VAT) and Inventory
- Maintenance of Day Book and ledgers
- Maintain Cash and accurately record cash transactions
- Preparation of financial statements, cash flow and fund flow statements
- Preparation of projected and provisional Balance sheets
- Payroll preparation and Accounting
- Preparation of Purchase and Sales registers
- Monitoring Payables and Receivables; producing monthly statements of accounts.
Skills
Leadership and Management skills
Capability of multitasking and believe in teamwork
Well suited to take up any challenging positions
Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Attention in Detail & Accuracy
Finalization and preparation of financial statements
ERP Implementation/GAP analysis
Documentation/Reporting
IFRS Compliance
Audit Coordination
Data Quality and Control
UAE VAT
GAAP Accounting Standards
Websites
Certification
ACCA
Technical Qualifications
- SAP
- QlikView
- TM1
- Cargo wise
- Tally ERP 9
- MS Office 365
- Real soft -ERP
- Cognos
- Power BI
Timeline
GL ACCOUNTANT
DSV GLOBAL
07.2021 - 12.2021
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
BENAIR AIRCONDITIONING CO LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTS INDIA
02.2017 - 04.2019
ACCOUNTS REPORTING SPECIALIST
SIG COMBIBLOC GMBH
1 2022 - Current