
Rajiv Madidi
Senior Accountant/Assistant Finance Manager having experience over 8 years in Finance and AccountsWith this letter and the attached resume, I would like to express my strong interest in the Senior Accountant/Assistant Finance Manager position you have available. As an accomplished and results-oriented professional with over 8 years of in-depth functional and operational experience in regional and global organizations, I possess a wide range of knowledge and experience that will allow me to contribute towards the success of your organization in this role.
I am currently the Senior Accountant for GEMS Education (Support Services Division) a global educations provider present in various countries. Prior to this I was the Chief Accountant for Zaya Real Estate Development, a luxury real estate developer in Dubai and an Accountant with Al Futtaim Engineering, Doha who are the leading trading and contracting company in the region.
A key skill I have acquired during my previous roles is the ability to successfully place internal controls and procedures in finance and accounting. I enjoy the new challenges being faced in a dynamic work environment and working with the wider accounting team to ensure a smooth and productive workflow.
I am an MBA graduate specializing in Finance and currently pursuing CMA and CPA certification.
The following skills demonstrate my qualification for this position:
Key Skills: Financial and Management Reporting, Budgets and Forecasts, Project Costing, Cash Flow Management, Monthly and yearly reconciliations and closing of books
HR Systems: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Horizon- Crystal Reports
I look forward to meeting with you, to discuss my application further.
Sincerely,
Rajiv Madidi
Last Resume Update | May 17, 2019 |
Address | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
[email protected] | |
Phone Number | 971526800838 |
Experience
Senior Accountant
Reporting to Finance Manager of ESM – GEMS Education. Responsible for general accounting operations that includes analysis and reconciliation of accounts, implementation of accounting procedures and controls, preparation and analysis of relevant financial reports. Assisted in financial budgeting and forecast process.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze annual / quarterly / monthly financial statements including P&L and MIS reports • Manage the monthly financial close process, that includes ensuring all costs are properly recorded, reviewing of journal entries and report preparation
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance that includes A/R, A/P, GL reconciliation and revenue recognition • Assist Finance Manager with preparation and submission of monthly/quarterly financial results, budget and rolling forecasts • Assist in preparation of Annual Budgeting process for the organization • Prepare Cash Flow Statement and ensure adequate working capital and liquidity • Perform balance sheet, revenue, expense, and payroll account reconciliations • Review all inter-company transactions and pass necessary entries • Prepare bank reconciliation statement • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls • Responsible for vendor accounts reconciliation and payments• Responsible for compliance during internal / external audits. Prepare for audit schedules and collaborate with internal / external auditors to ensure timely completion. • Maintain Fixed Assets of the company • Assist with compilation of information for preparation of VAT reporting and tax returns
Chief Accountant
Reported to the CFO at Zaya Real Estate. Responsible for general accounting operations that included performing balance sheet, revenue, expense, and payroll account reconciliations, executing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and preparation of relevant financial reports.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze annual / monthly financial statements including P&L and MIS reports. Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget
• Work with budget owners and other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and relevant financial reporting
• Prepare Cash Flow Statement and ensure adequate working capital and liquidity
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts • Performed inter-company transactions and reconciliations • Prepare bank reconciliation
• Responsible for Payroll Management for the Group
• Responsible for Vendor and Supplier accounts’ reconciliation and processing of payments
• Assist in the preparation of audit and liase with auditors to ensure completion of timely and successful audit • Ensure compliance with business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Accountant
Reported to the Financial Controller. Responsible for financial reporting to the management that includes analysis of trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred. Responsible for 7 divisions at Hamad and Mohamed Al Futtaim - Elevators, Mechanical-Electrical and Plumbing, Building Products Division, Scaffolding, Air Conditioning, Security and Technology.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements including P&L and MIS reports
• Responsible for preparation and review of Project Performance Report for Elevators, MEP & BPD divisions
• Prepare monthly statement of accounts for each project and customer
• Performed Intercompany transactions and loan reconciliations
• Performed monthly account reconciliations (payables & receivables)
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly Cash Flow statements and Bank Reconciliations
• Lead the Project management team on the commercial front including project costing and completion to track performance and revenue recognition
• Assisted the Financial Controller in developing and monitoring budgets, financial business plans and forecasts
• Review payment terms for all contracts to ensure compliance with internal guidelines • Communicate with Banks to monitor and resolve bank issues such as discrepancies of LCs
• Liaise with external/internal auditors and coordinate the audit process. Collaborate with Finance team to ensure compliance and timely completion of audits.
• Track Projects, Variation orders, Casual jobs and Maintenance orders and raise sales invoices for customers
Education
Master of Business Administration
Finance
Bachelor of Commerce
Accountancy