Experience

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  Zubairi Plastics

  • Ajman, United Arab Emirates

  • Senior Accountant

    • Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Ajman, United Arab Emirates

    As the lead accountant, I am responsible for reviewing and managing the delivery of Record-to-Report operations such as reconciliations, month end closing, and journal entry processing, banking, and fixed assets. 1. Cash flow preparationAfter preparing the weekly cash flow document, I discuss this with management and review the company’s financial position. Any requirements for further actions are also deliberated.2. Analysis of accountsThorough analysis of accounts receivable and following through with required actions to facilitate funds collection.3. Value Added TaxI analyze fiscal matters, and calculate, prepare, and submit tax returns and statements for the firm.4. LeadershipAs a team lead in the accounts department, I mentor junior accountants and provide best practice accounting tips and guidelines to facilitate learning.

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  Consero Global

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Senior accounts specialist

    • Mar 2018 - Dec 2021
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    As the Senior Accounting Specialist, I leveraged financial tools and software to manage and review end-to-end tasks such as Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). In Accounts Receivable, I assist in process mapping, resolving vendor queries, following up with customers and handling escalations, and reviewing AP and AR ageing. 1. Reviewing financial statementsThis includes P & L accounts, balance sheet & cash flow statements, MIS reporting, and preparation of close pack and board deck. 2. Performing variance analyses Comparing historical results against budgets and forecasts and conducting variance analysis on the discrepancies in performance to make future improvements. 3. Conducting transition processesInvolved in cleaning up client accounts, building accounts charts and close, and handing client information to the delivery team.4. Leveraging technology to facilitate accounting processesBecame adept at using QuickBooks, Xero, Tally ERP, Intact, Bill.com, and MS Office to perform monthly close processes, checklist creation, calendars, and closing calls with clients.

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  Back Office Shared Services Pvt Ltd (India)

  • Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Assistant Manager

    • Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
    • Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

    In this leadership position, I handled closure of books of accounts and prepared tax returns for companies and high net worth individuals.

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  Oracle

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Individual Contributor

    • Mar 2015 - May 2016
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    I was responsible for preparing cash flow statements, and preparing, analysing, and validating balance sheet reconciliations. In addition, I managed EY audit queries for Japan, Australia, and South Korea.

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  B.P. Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants

  • Article Assistant

    • Feb 2009 - Aug 2014

    • Handled significant segments in statutory audit in healthcare sector, software sector, travel sector, and the automobile industry in accordance with the Accounting Standards and provisions of Companies Act 1956. Undertaken Tax Audits, internal audit and statutory audit projects of several firms and companies • Coordinated the filing of tax returns for salaried individuals and partnership firms. Supervision of Accounts, Statutory Compliances, Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting, Banking, Import & Export Documentation. Maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in all areas of work and help the Finance & Operations team• Building process to ensure compliance of expense bookings with Approvals, Budgets, and taxation before payout. Monthly close of accounting modules, ensuring monthly Sub to General Ledger reconciliation. Monitoring accounting data and produce financial reports. Enforcing proper accounting methods, policies