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Sankaranarayanan Lakshmanan is a seasoned financial professional with a proven track record of driving business growth and optimizing financial performance. With over 15 years of experience in the Middle East, he has successfully led various teams in logistics, finance, and accounting, delivering results-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of regional businesses. Holding an MBA from Indira Gandhi National Open University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from Federex Infotech Ltd, Lakshmanan brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to his role.

Experience

  • GWC | Official
    • Doha, Qatar
    • Senior Accountant
      • Oct 2018 - Present
      • Doha, Qatar

      Logistics

    • Senior Financial Accountant
      • Apr 2015 - Oct 2017
      • Salalah Oman

      • Monitoring and reviewing monthly entries done by Junior Accountants in Tally ERP to ensure accuracy. (Payments, Receipts,Sales,Purchases,Journals, Debit Notes & Credit Notes)• Preparation of monthly trial balance.• Preparation of cash Flow/fund Flow Statements• Preparation of monthly expenses variance analaysis.• Preparation of annual project wise income statements.• Preparation of bank reconciliation statements.• Monitoring accounts receivables ageing, follow up for overdue and reconciling account.• Monitoring accounts payables ageing, ensure payment as per LPO terms and reconciliation.• Preparation of LC, LTR and Bill Discounting application and ensuring processing of the same with banks.• Coordinationg with banks and resolving their queries within stipulated time frame.• Coordination with external and internal auditors.• Preparation of monthly bank liabilities and ensuring funds availability for repaying them on due dates.• Assisting Group Finance Manager in budget preparation by coordinating with various department managers and consolidating department/project wise budgets.• Assisting Group Finance manager to finalization of accounts up to balance sheet.

  • WABCO
    • Chennai Area, India
    • Deputy Manager - Accounts
      • Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
      • Chennai Area, India

      • Essayed a stellar role in Vendor Payments and Reconciliation• Maintained expenses in check with annual operating plan• Managed material scrap yard by making weekly sales.• Ensured annual stock reconciliation and tallying physical stock with system stock.• Assisted H.O at the time of statutory audit & internal audit• Analyzed the revenue/expenditure accounts, suggested corrective measures for variances with the budget, and monitored and reported KPI’s dash board for the company• Coordinated with Special Economic Zone Customs authorities and meeting their statutory requirements.• Issued Form I (interstate sales with VAT exemption) and Form A-2 (for service tax exemption) to all vendors• Prepared monthly return to Customs and Annual Performance Report

  • Exova Group plc
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    • Senior Accountant
      • Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
      • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

      • Finalized financial statements, including audit prospects. • Prepared budget and periodical analysis of variance with actual• Handled bank transactions and facilitated the suppliers payment in two cycles per month. • Payroll management. • Prepared various MIS reports including Fund Flow Statements.• Was accountable for the monthly and year end book closing activities.• Created provisions for all expenses and accruals for all income.• Closed activity of all sub ledgers and general ledgers in agreed time strictly.• Maintained Asset Registers.• Prepared and analysed :o Bank Reconciliation Statements o Vendor Reconciliationo MIS reports o Cash Flow Statementso Inter Company Reconciliations

    • Senior Executive
      • Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
      • Kochi, India

    • Senior Executive
      • Mar 2005 - Sep 2008
      • Kochi, India

    • Executive - Commercial
      • Jun 2000 - Mar 2005
      • Kochi, India

Education

  • 1999 - 2002
    Indira Gandhi National Open University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
  • 1999 - 2002
    Indira Gandhi National Open University
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • 1995 - 1997
    Federex Infotech Ltd
    Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
  • 1991 - 1994
    The Cochin College, Cochin-682 002
    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
  • 1989 - 1991
    The Cochin College, Cochin-682 002
    Pre Degree
  • 1982 - 1989
    S.G.V.H.S, Mattancherry, Kochi
  • 1977 - 1982
    SDV Central School, Alleppey

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