Accountant

SURAJ SASIDHARAN, ACCA

** ********* ***, ******** *** 1K5, ON, Canada

Cell: +1-437-***-****

Email: **********@*******.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surajsasidharan

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Couples extensive financial knowledge with a strong foundation of business management

Ambitious, Dedicated and disciplined business leader and financial champion. Utilizes a proactive approach to overcome hindrances and implement prudent financial management. Compassionate team leader, mentor, encourages personal and professional growth for all to succeed. Consensus builder, encourages open and frank dialogue, engages multiple stakeholders in consistently achieving results.

Core business competencies include:

- Executive Leadership

- Cost Control

- Budget Preparation

- Account Reconciliation

- Audit Preparation

- IFRS/GAAP

- Office Management

- Financial Reporting

- Payables & Receivables

- SAP HANA & SAGE

- Selection & Recruitment

- Performance Appraisals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAL GROUP, Dubai, UAE (2015-2018)

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Responsibilities include:

Consolidation and Preparation of detailed monthly, quarterly reports for the Board of Directors and the Executive Management and act as the focal point in preparing year-end.

Key member of the Leadership team, administering all accounting functions for this Food manufacturer with CAD 125 million annual revenue.

Manage a 5-person team, encouraging personal and professional development of the culturally diverse department.

Devised and deployed multiple cost-savings initiatives resulting in a 20% reduction in company expenditures.

Partnered with the IT Department to implement a 10-month accounting system conversion from manual to automated computerized processing.

Created and implemented authority matrix supporting the new automated system.

AL GURG OFFICE FURNITURE, Dubai, UAE (2010 – 2015)

Held the following two progressively responsible positions:

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Saving payroll processing charges $50,000 by implementing an in-house payroll system, eliminating the need for an outside payroll provider.

Supporting the accounts & finance department for the KPMG Annual Audit like preparation of various audit schedules as per the IFRS.

Supervised 2 employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Administration using monthly plans and checklists.

Played a key accounting role on various project teams ensuring mandates completed in accordance with company financial guidelines and budgetary allowances.

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Maintained the $5 million General Ledger encompassing Canadian, U.S. and EUR currency transactions.

Assisting for the annual ISO Quality audits held within the organization.

Uncovered $125K in accounting overpayments during a six-month period and negotiated corresponding credit notes from the respective vendors.

Introduced business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions, established common vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 15%.

AL FATEIN COMPUTER, Dubai, UAE (2008 - 2010)

BOOKKEEPER

Handling of Accounts through the Accounting Software, Peachtree Complete Accounting 2008.

Entering Purchase Bills.

Updating the Bank Receipts.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Value Added Tax (VAT) Training, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dubai, 2017

SAP Project System Training, Dubai, 2015

Fire & Safety Training, Dubai, 2015

2017 Pursuing Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA), Canada

CPA-CGA Membership under process.

2009 – 2013 Phoenix Financial Training, Dubai, U.A.E.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

2006 – 2009 International College of Law, Business administration and Technology, U.A.E.

Bachelor of Commerce (With Computer Applications)

HONOUR / ACHIEVEMENTS

Scored 100% for the 2016 Corporate Financial Scorecard Excellence, Dal Group.

University Topper in Gulf Centre for Bachelors securing 92% in Higher Accounting.

High School Topper in the 12th Grade Commerce Stream.

Merit Certificate for the Gulf Mathematics Olympiad held in Jan, 2004.

Winner and Member of School Volleyball Team in the NIMS Trophy and the Central School Volleyball Tournament 2005.

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