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RAMEES MOHAMED

P.O Box: *****, Dubai, Mobile No: +971-*********, Email: ad5bcl@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Proactive finance professional with 16 years of corporate financial accounting experience and proven knowledge of expertise in financial accounting, analytical, & financial software. Specializing in budget forecasting, cash flow mgt., fixed asset management, consolidation of corporate financial statements, financial reporting, GL & project accounting, A/P, A/R, banking, financial system process improvements, and audit works. I’m looking for the best career opportunity to leverage my skills to successfully fulfill the accounting and finance role in your fast-growing and reputed company, where I can contribute to the improvement of the organization while being competitive, resourceful, and innovative. CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE DETAILS

Group Finance Controller (Finance Manager)

Linus International FZCO (Interior fit out and furniture manufacturing company). 2020 to Present. Oversee the accounting and financial management activities of 03 entities within the group. Implementation of company financial policies, and procedures across the companies Project financial management (AED 100M), tracking, monitoring, and reporting of project accounts. Supervising and coordinating with inter-departments in the execution of project works AP/AR/GL accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and finalization of books of accounts Collaborate with the Chairman and CEO to develop Budget, breakeven analysis, & management reporting Cost analyzing, controlling and minimize the project costing and OPEX of the entities. Fixed assets Management, along with FA schedules, reconciliations, and reporting. Handling all types of insurance (Property, Medical & Life) expenses and claims Management. Cash flow forecasting, project fund management, monitoring and controlling the projects funds for various projects within multiple bank accounts.

Payroll management of the company, including WPS salary processing, EOS, and staff final clearance Reporting and providing the decisions on the issues in relation to finance and project management activities. To provide support & advice on the disputes and clarifications on contract revenues, payments & client mgt. Supplier & Sub-Contractors’ pending and final payment negotiations, coordination and close out works. Coordination and preparation of commercial and financial supporting documents of pending and disputed clients and suppliers/sub-contractors for legal cases/approach by coordinating with Lawyers and CEO. Tax accounting (FTA-VAT & Corporate Tax), Vat Returns filing and reporting. Prepare management reports in coordination with directors and project management team. Prepare financial reports and schedules for management and for the annual audit work. Provide HR and administrative support services across companies. Career Interested: Financial Management, Controlling & Reporting Date of Birth: 12

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Feb 1981

Driving License: Having UAE Valid Driving License

Qualification: MBA – UK Plus ACCA Part Qualification LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramees-mohamed-9a81002b/ Current Location: Dubai, UAE

• Budget forecasting & variances analysis • A/R, A/P, GL Accounts & Preparation of FSs

• Financial statements analysis & consolidation • Banking & Corporate Tax and VAT Reporting

• Management & MIS reporting • Cash flow Mgt. & Credit & Internal control

• Fixed asset accounting and reporting • Project accounting & expenditure analysis

• GAAP/IFRS/IAS Working knowledge • Payroll, Staff Payments & EOS settlement

• Oracle 11i, Tally Prime, MS Dynamic GP • Internal & Statutory auditing and compliance 2

Group Financial Accountant 2011 to 2020

United Arab Shipping Company (Multinational Corporate Company) - Dubai Responsibilities - Head Office Level:

Financial reporting as per IFRS/IAS: assist in preparing interim/annual financial reports for HO & group. Annual budget planning: GL ($100M) & IT Projects’ budgeting, variance analysis & interpretations Fixed asset and CAPEX management ($6B): WIP, acquisition/capitalization, disposal, depreciation, system analysis and reconciliation, especially for network, infrastructure, IT software, and H/W projects, new vessel building, and all other fixed assets, prepare & present non-current asset schedules & reports. Accounts payable: controlled over processing of a rage of 1200 multi-currency invoices per month) Accounts receivable: prepare invoices, DN/CN, prepare aging report, follow up and coordinate with client

& agencies for prompt collections; & resolve the disputes and increased AR turnover within 60 to 90 days Treasury and banking: intercompany monthly disbursements, collections of O/S balances, rental income accounts recon., maintaining cash & banks, bank reconciliations, monitoring & updating foreign currencies. Payroll management: recording and reconciling payroll expenses, EOS benefits, and provident funds Monitoring a chart of accounts and the allocation of costs and expenses against appropriate budgets/codes Controlled over group travel expenses, insurance (life/medical/money, fidelity, machinery, 3rd party liability insurances), SLA charges, employee visa, medical, and utilities expenses. General ledger accounting: (Trial Balance, expenses analysis, posting JV, accruals, prepayments, clearing suspense accounts & month end closing works) for HO & regional offices in Germany, Turkey, Singapore. Coordinate with shared service center in India & Philippines for cost analysis and reporting. Investigated & resolved accounting discrepancies & inquiries: AP, AR, GL, banks, projects & agencies. Intercompany accounts: Supervised & controlled 23 Int’l agencies & subsidiaries’ all aspects of accounts and transfer pricing.

Prepare and maintain subsidiaries, associate and holding company’s investment accounts, and capital accounts, assisting in the preparation of statutory group consolidated financial statements, & annual reports (consolidation of 34 subsidiaries & associate company’s FSs, bank balances, fixed assets, schedules, and other financial reporting schedules. Managed the entire group board of directors’ details, prepared, recharged and reported BOD member fees. Coordinate with various inter-departments (36) to work sensitively within a multicultural work force. Collaborated extensively with internal and statutory (E&Y, Deloitte, PWC, and KPMG) auditors. Responsibilities –Subsidiary Level (USL):

Independently managed-$7 million of funds per month (container finance leasing payments of UASC HO) Executed container finance leasing, various leasing collections & payments, and it’s tracking. Monitoring and controlling funds in the various 23 banks and preparing cash flow reports for management. Accounts receivable management

Accounts payable mgt. (validating & processing of average 900 multi-currency invoices per month) Reconciled inter-branch accounts and group intercompany trade and loan accounts monthly. Revenue, cost, profitability, and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts. General ledger accounting (banking, reconciliation of complex transactions, prepaid and accrual accounts, posting JVs, recording of intercompany transactions, FA, and finalization of financial accounts) Key Achievements:

Successfully implemented the new fixed assets (CODA ASSET) system and completed the migration of data as previous system (HARDCAT) was limited to some extent. Implemented new procedures in the accounts payable dept. which reduced the time consumption, complexity & delay in AP payment process, monitoring and controlling supplier accounts effectively. 3

Managed larger volume of financial data analysis multiple IT projects & 15 New shipbuilding expenses, various WIP accounts, complex account reconciliations, and the capitalization process. General Accountant 2008 to 2011

Mohebi Logistics / STI Middle East - Dubai

Responsibilities

Managed financial accounts up to finalization.

Budgeting: Involved in annual sales, purchase & admin exp. budget preparation & variance analysis Performed Job costing and P&L submission in oracle-based Hyperion report. GL/AR/AP/Banking Management Production of ad hoc financial and MIS reports Production of ad hoc financial and MIS reports (Oracle ERP based reporting) to the management. Liaison with auditors & make available all information for the completion of internal & statutory audit. Project Finance Executive 2007 to 2008

UNOPS (Construction and Contracting Company) – Sri Lanka Responsibilities

Coordinated and supported regularly with the project manager and project management team. Performed monthly budget vs. cost and variance analysis and interpretation of active projects. Monitored & maintained the project budgets, funds, and their disbursement in ATLAS financial system. Payroll management for 500 employees (salary, OT calculation, review, reconciliation, and finalization) Performed project cost analysis and reduced a significant level of operating costs for projects. Liaison with auditors and gathering information for audit work, handling HR and admin work as well. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

MBA (Business Management & Corporate Finance) at University of Suffolk – United Kingdom.

(Reg No: S0050CBECBE0720) Passed with Distinction in Dec-2022 Project: Entrepreneurship Business Development Proposal Degree: B. Sc in Accounting & Financial Management, Eastern University of Sri Lanka Project: Analysis of financial performance & position of Commercial Bank & Sampath Bank Ltd PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

ACCA-UK

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Sri Lanka Dip in Human Resource Management & Strategic HRM

Dip in Computerized Accounting (Tally, ACC Pack, MYOBE and Quick Book) Dip in Computer MS Office package (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, and Outlook) ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE / IT SKILLS

• Oracle ERP Financial • E-Freight ERP Module • Coda Financial

• Microsoft Dynamic GP • E-Trans Financial • Coda Fixed Asset System

• Microsoft Excel & Outlook • MS Word/PowerPoint • Tally Prime ERP SOFT SKILLS

• Analytical Skills • Team Works • Communication Skills

• Interpersonal Skills • Work Ethics • Business & Finance Acumen LANGUAGES

Excellent Command in English: - Read, Write & Speak

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