Vivek V Kurup ACA, CPA
Finance Manager at AL SHARQ NATIONAL PROJECTS L.L.C- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
CPA Ireland -
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Experience
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AL SHARQ NATIONAL PROJECTS L.L.C
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Oct 2019 - Present
Taking full ownership of the finance and accounting functions of market leading companies. Managing the corporate treasury, establishing efficient cost management system, identifying areas requiring cost control and embedding effective cost control measures within the organisations, in collaboration with the Board of Directors.Managing and monitoring month-end closing and verifying management accounting reports for accuracy while recommending areas for improvement. Maintaining direct communication channels with the Board of Directors for MIS reporting and sharing Key Performance Indicators (KPI).Establishing, implementing and maintaining robust Financial Control Systems as well as undertaking post-implementation reviews to guarantee continuous improvement. Assessing current procedures of internal control systems, and subsequently making recommendations for improvements. Following up on any corrective actions in areas of weakness and streamlining accounting and finance functions. Ensuring the correct and timely closure of books of accounts at year-end and meticulously preparing financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and best practices. Cultivating productive partnerships with external auditors using effective communication to build a strong rapport and ensure the timely completion of the annual audits of all the companies. Maximising the potential and contribution of a dedicated team using consistent messaging on performance, quality and standards to ensure efficient, correct and timely management reporting. Demonstrating acute attention to detail when preparing budgets, forecasts, verifications and analyses of variances. Reviewing and reconciling VAT reports, filing VAT returns and representing the companies before revenue authorities. Show less
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Senior Finance Officer
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Jun 2016 - Sep 2019
Primarily focused on managing/overseeing the operations of the finance and accounting department while simultaneously administering proper accounting methods, policies and principles. Kept channels of communication open and transparent when mentoring and guiding a team of associates across different companies to ensure adherence to correct accounting procedures. Regularly audited and verified accounting records so transactions were accurately captured by the accounting system. Methodically prepared month-end management accounting reports such as revenue statements, sales performance, stock movements, cash flow and overdue receivables. Played a vital role in the preparation of budgets and the generation of variance reports. Show less
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Assistant Manager
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Feb 2014 - May 2016
Overall remit to review management accounting reports and auditing financial statements of around 100 clients for an accounting and tax consultancy firm. Recommended internal financial controls and prepared/reviewed audit programs for various organisations as part of auditing engagements. Performed multiple day-to-day tasks, including compiling clients' financial statements, verifying management accounting reports, reviewing client companies' internal financial controls, and providing robust suggestions. Carried out quality assurance on compilations and audits performed by accounting and audit associates. Drafted and revised audit programmes for a variety of clients. Conducted audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), generated comprehensive reports of audit summaries in final reports and discussed findings with the reporting manager. Generated comprehensive reports of audit summaries and discussed findings with reporting manager. Show less
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Senior Audit Associate
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
Prepared financial statements and implemented agreed internal controls for client organisations. Carefully examined records, reports, operating practices and documentation to ensure compliance with internal control procedures. Inspected books of accounts/accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness and the use of accepted accounting procedures when processing transactions. Prepared bank reconciliation statements, VAT reconciliations and income tax computations as well as filed tax returns for clients from diversified businesses. Show less
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Accounting and Audit Associate
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2011
Actively engaged in accounting and auditing engagements of various organisations including compilation of financial statements. Assigned to the preparation of VAT reconciliations and filing VAT returns for various clients, assistance in tax audits, preparing tax computations and filing returns. conducted vouching of financial transactions and verification of assets and liabilities by comparing items to confirmations and other documentation, preparing bank reconciliation statements and variance reports. Show less
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Education
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CPA Ireland
Certified Public Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant -
Periyar University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
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