OBJECTIVE

A dedicated and hardworking professional with technical accounting skills and a practical knowledge of how to apply accounting and business knowledge. Accuracy and precision in all tasks resulting in increased efficiency and successful problem resolution. Organizer and planner with ability to implement effective process controls and improvement initiatives. Possess valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices, adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables. An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills with proficiency in explaining complex financial data.Evolved Technical skills to accommodate emerging technology solutions during automation of financial calculations.

KEY SKILLS

 Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Invoicing, Accounts Payable
 AR Management, Implementation of Accounting Policies/Procedures
 Administrative Management, Standardizing Policies & Procedures, Report Generation
 Accounting Systems, Balance Sheet, Profit and loss A/c, Bank Reconciliation, Balancing Ledgers
 Financial Statements, Accounts Reconciliations, Systems Integration
 Risk assessment, Internal controls, Feasibility studies, Fund Management
 Vendor Management, Resolving Queries/Complaints
 Leadership, Communication & Interpersonal Networking, Group Dynamics, Negotiations
 Technical Skills: Oracle Financials (R12) ,Accounting Software Tally, Quick books &Focus,Microsoft Office Tools ( Excel & Word)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Abu Dhabi Construction Company LLC, Abu Dhabi February 2007 - Onwards
Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities:
 Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
 Develop and implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
 Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their work activities. Process accounting transactions and ensure that allocation to accounts is accurate.
 Establish efficient systems for General ledger accounts monitoring and reconciliation.
 Undertake Finalization of financials on a monthly and annual basis.
 Perform Stock and inventory monthly monitoring and Fixed Assets Management.
 Maintain bank related records and reconcile all the bank statements with the relevant bank accounts periodically.
 Coordinate and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, targeted balance calculations and enhancements to online services.
 Assist with completion of the monthly and annual regulatory filings including VAT; preparation of assigned Quarterly and Annual Statutory Statement pages/schedules.
 Monitor the receivables/payables and weekly and monthly reporting to the executive management.
 Liaise with the Treasury Team for purchase of foreign exchange.
 Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly salary, Overtime, Staff vacation settlement, Final Settlement of Dues (Termination & Resignation.)
 Collaborate with the Internal & External Auditors during the Audit work. Complete requested materials and assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audit.
 Ensure that a schedule for payments of recurring nature is created and the payments are made as per schedule.
 Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
 Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
 Liaise with bank for timely submission of bank guarantees and letters of credit for various projects and foreign consignments.

The Best Spare Parts Co. WLL, Abu Dhabi November 2004 –December 2006
Accountant

Key Responsibilities:
 Managed accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and day to day accounting.
 Handled monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensured accuracy of financial statements.
 Reviewed invoices to ensure that all the information appearing on them was accurate and complete.
 Verified that payable transactions complied with financial policies and procedures.
 Processed transaction reports (aging, payment, etc.) after data entry. Monitored accounts aging to ensure payments were up to date.
 Undertook Reconciliation of vendor statements, research and making corrections of discrepancies.
 Prepared special inventory reports of all branches and analyzed the dead stock, slow moving stock and its disposal.

KVR Vehicles – Kannur, Kerala December 2002 –November 2004
Accountant

Key Responsibilities:
 Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
 Documented financial transactions by entering account information.
 Recommended financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
 Summarized current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
 Maintained accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
 Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
 Ensured timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintained accurate records and control reports.
 Reviewed applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy.
 Secured financial information by completing data base backups.
 Maintained financial security by following internal controls.
 Prepared payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
 Prepared financial reports as and when required by the management.
 Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
 Handled submission of various returns for government authorities in a time bound manner.

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS

Bondwell Resins Private Limited, Kannur, Kerala May 2000 – December 2002
Accountant

K.R. Ganesh, Chartered Accountant, Kannur, Kerala March 1999 – March 2000
Audit / Accounts Assistant

Umesh K (Sales Tax Practitioner), Cannanore April 1998 – February 1999
Accountant

Chandragiri Construction Company, Vayanad, Kerala September1995 –December 1997
Accountant

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration-Financial Management, India

Bachelor of Commerce, India

PERSONAL DETAILS

 Date of Birth:25thMay, 1974
 Gender: Male
 Nationality :India
 Driving License: United Arab Emirates
 Visa Status: Residency Visa (Non-Transferable)
 Languages Known: English, Hindi and Malayalam