gijo thykoottam
B.Com ACCA - finance and AuditorSYNOPSIS
A highly competent and team spirited professional with diverse knowledge in Accounting Operations, Auditing –
Process, Internal, Financial Planning, MIS Reporting & Documentation and Assurance. An enthusiastic, dedicated and
versatile young person with a very good academic background and excellent attitude towards work. Career
Objective is to become a successful professional by utilizing my skills and abilities in the growing industry that offers
professional growth opportunities.
Impeccable leadership skills with impressive professional-speaking abilities.
Ability to analyse complex issue, evaluate solutions, develop workable conclusions and recommend a course
of action.
Possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices to achieve
business excellence. Adapted to working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple
deliverables.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HLB HAMT Chartered Accountant, Dubai, UAE [February 2018 – Present]
Auditor – Audit & Assurance
Roles & Responsibilities:
Audit as per HLB International Standard based on International Standards on Auditing (ISA) issued by IAASB.
Lead, guide and monitor associates & interns and supervise the progress of audit including resolution of
differences of professional judgement and addressing significant accounting and auditing questions raised
during the audit.
Maintain client relationships at the appropriate level and present a favourable impression of the firm.
Resolution of accounting/technical issues raised by clients.
Understand, evaluate and test the design and operation of accounting and internal control systems, offering
recommendation for any weaknesses noted.
Performed the planning, risk assessment, control testing, substantive procedures and conclusion phase of
the audits.
Performed Analytical procedures/analysis to detect unusual Financial Statement relationships.
Preparation of Financial statements as per principles & interpretation of IFRS.
Key Sectors handled as Auditor
Financial Sector
Insurance Sector
Manufacturing and Trading
Construction and Real Estate
SM JOSHY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS [January 2016 – January 2018]
Dubai, UAE.
[Associate with Maganlal Thacker, Chartered Accountants.][Member of Alliott Group UK] Sultanate of Oman
Auditor
Have a major role in planning, risk assessment, control testing, substantive procedures and conclusion phase
of the audits done by the firm
Handling audit clients of manufacturing industry, wholesale and retail trading industry, electrical companies,
oilfield services industry, Rig repairs industry, service providing industry, food processing industry, group
auditing etc.
And also, I done some Audit in Oman companies for our head office clients,
Very much familiar with Oman taxation and accounting procedure
Experience in Merger and Acquisition one of the biggest group in UAE
Examining and analyzing journal entries and ledger books.
Review of bank statements and bank reconciliation statements.
Attending inventory count and performing inventory valuation
Analytical review of income and expenses.
Drafted the management letters for the issues identified during audit.
Prepared the working papers and electronic audit files including the conclusion documents required.
Internal auditing of companies from manufacturing and service industries
Review of clients internal control procedures and recommending ways of improvements
Accounting works of companies up to finalization
Preparing the financial statements in accordance with the applicable reporting frameworks
Preparing bank reconciliation statements
Experience in investigation Audit
Preparing and maintaining job cost sheet
Business valuation of companies based on forecasts
Experience in Fraud Investigation Audit
Projects on study of internal control procedures of the companies
Ernst & Young, Cochin, India [October 2012 - January 2013 & December 2013 - March 2014]
Audit Intern
Assisted the team in the planning, risk assessment, substantive procedures and conclusion phase of the
audits.
Assisted in the audits of various Manufacturing, trading, construction companies in middle east
Plan, perform and document audit according to the International Standards on Auditing.
Managed multiple clients concurrently.
Prepare the financial statements in accordance with the applicable reporting frameworks.
Financial Statement Quality Review and Overall Analytical Review
Preparation of IFRS Checklists mainly for our middle east clients
Technical and Practical experience in CaseWare and GAMx (EY Audit Tool)
Other audit offshore activities.
Prepared the working papers and electronic audit files including the conclusion documents required.
THEKKEPARAMBIL MINI FINANCIERS Kollam, India [August 2010– October 2012]
Accountant
Overall Cash Handling in the financiers
Preparation & Maintenance of vouchers
Maintenance of Computerized Accounts.
Assisting for the preparation of financial statements and finalizing them.
Working Knowledge of Indian taxation
Working knowledge of Payroll
Preparation Bank Reconciliation statement
Knowledge in the areas of Account Payable, Account receivables, Inventory Management.
Maintaining client relations and management
CORE COMPETENCIES
International Standards on Auditing (IAS)
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Strategic Management
Latest Audit Practices & Methodologies
Well versed with Tally & MS Office Suite
Budgeting & Forecasting
Risk Management
Investment Appraisal
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Result Awaiting (13 out of 14 Papers)
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business from ACCA.
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Co-operation), in 2010 from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED
Training on International Financial Reporting Standards
Training on Corporate Strategy
Attended EY GAM Training, AA1 and AA2
Financial Management training
Forex Management training
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth :05-10-1989
Nationality : Indian
Passport No : K4828591; Expiry of Passport : 29 November 2022
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Marital Status : Married
Indian Driving License No :25/6407/2011
REFERENCE
1) Ms. Pavana Isaac ACA 2) Mr. Arun Babu
Manager Senior Auditor
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADIC) Deloitte
issacpavana@gmail.com arunbabutb@gmail.com
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. If given an opportunity, I
will serve to the best of my abilities in your esteemed organization. Hoping you would consider me as a candidate for
the concerned post.
(GIJO RAJU THYKOOTTAM)
Last Resume Update | September 17, 2019 |
Address | dubai, United Arab Emirates |
gijorajuthykoottathil@gmail.com | |
Phone Number | 971524533149 |
Experience
external auditor