C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E Dilip K Thakur

Mob: +965 - 97270907

Email: ad1yfo@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To work with a professional team as part of a reputed Organization, put my vast experience to optimum use and, in the process, be instrumental in helping the Organization achieve its goals.

Experience Summary: Many years of experience handling Administrative, Accounts/Finance, HR, Commercial, PR, Marketing & Sales Co-ordination functions.

What I Can Contribute to an Organization: With over 24 years' experience in the Kuwait, I will be productive from day one without having to spend much time on learning the ropes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to make clients feel comfortable dealing with the organization is my forte. I have the inherent ability to bind the team together to function as a unit, bringing out the best in every member hence contributing to the growth of the organization as a whole.

PERSONAL PROFILE

EDUCATION

Bachelor or Commerce (Major in Accountancy) from Bombay University, Bombay, India

Diploma in Computer Programming- Bombay College, Bombay, India

Training on JD Edwards (ERP) from KASP Kuwait.

Training in Business Objects from KASP Kuwait.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in the use of:

Word processors - MS Word, WordStar

Spreadsheets - MS Excel for Windows

Accounting Packages – Peachtree And Tally

Presentation Package – MS PowerPoint

Operating Systems – Windows XP, Windows Vista.

Email Clients –Outlook Express

ERP – Oracle JD Edwards on AS/400 System

Business Objects –XI, an Business Intelligence Suite from SAP

Focus-Accounting Software

STRENGTHS

Excellent command over spoken & written English

Fairly manage Arabic reading and speaking

Maturity, professionalism, perfectionism, keen observation skills, attention to detail, extremely dependable.

Highly motivated, dynamic, hardworking, comfortable in highly computerized & multi-cultural environment

No constraints on working hours or travel

OTHERS

Married with one son

Born in October 1964

Valid Kuwait Driving License.

Hobbies include reading, music and cricket.

NATIONALITY

Indian

WORK EXPERIENCE

(1)Labti Construction Co. LLC

Web site: www.labti.com Position: Senior Accountant Reporting to: CEO

Reported by: Me

Period: From Nov 2013 – till present.

Job Profile:

Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.

Preparation of all monthly financial reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement, as year-end financial reports.

Oversee the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed assets, Accounting and financial reporting of all entities

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(2)City Group Co K.S.C Kuwait – ISO 9001 Certified firm (formerly known as Transport & Ware Housing Group Co. K.S.C - TWG)

Web site: http://www.citygroupco.com

City Group Company KSC (CGC) is a public shareholding company listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange operating Kuwait & Jordan. The main focus of CGC's operation is the provision of public transportation services through its City bus division.

Position: Senior Accountant Reporting to: Finance Manager Reported by: Team of Jr. Accountants Period: From June 2011 – Oct 2013.

Job Profile:

Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.

Preparation of all monthly financial reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement, as year-end financial reports.

Oversee the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed assets, Accounting and financial reporting of all entities.

Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.

Work with external auditors during audits and compliance with all qualified requests.

(3)Fahad Al Marzouk Printing & Publishing Est,- Kuwait Feb 1993 – Mar 2011

(A Printing Press know for its best quality and best service in Middle-East) Job Title - Senior Accountant

Reporting to - Chairman/Managing Director

Responsibilities

Financial/Accounting – Responsible for maintaining accounts for the company on Peachtree, ensuring that timely payments are made to the Suppliers and collections are received from Debtors, management of Funds Flow for the Company, preparation of weekly/monthly MIS reports, Preparing Trial Balance, P& L Account, Balance Sheet, assisting Company Auditor in finalization of accounts on Quarterly and Annual basis, preparing all documentation relating to banking operations, liaison with Banks for handling Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Bid Bonds, etc.

Operational & Customer Support - Preparation of high-value tender bids independently, compilation of required information, consolidation of documentation and ensuring that tender requirements and deadlines are met. Placing of purchase orders with the suppliers, overseeing Customs procedures, coordination with Production manager to ensure the availability of material, work force etc.

Commercial – Ensuring that Customers are billed in accordance with the Company’s pricing policy, liaison with Insurance Companies and various Government Agencies like Labor Office, Immigration, Customs, Telephone Authorities, etc., negotiating on behalf of the Company for purchase of inks, papers, printing machineries, computers, office equipment, computer consumables, office stationery and other local purchases, organizing documentation relating to imports, exports & local sales, i.e. customs clearance procedures.

Administrative - All General Administrative functions in the Company including managing the Managing Director’s official diary, managing the office in his absence, independent communication with Customers, liaison with Government Agencies and Suppliers.

PR & Marketing - Organizing and helping prepare the team for Sales and arranging annual events for the company.

HR - Assisting Managing Director in conducting interviews & selecting suitable candidates, maintenance & management of employee records including attendance, leave, payroll, etc., keeping track of issue and expiration of Labor Cards, Residence Visas, Health Cards, etc., formulation & implementation of employee-related policies, assisting Managing Director in year- end assessment of employees and in identification & implementation of suitable incentive schemes.

Achievements

When I joined the Company in 1993, there were no policies or procedures in place and there was a general sense of chaos. With constant improvements and by streamlining work procedure, defining responsibility & accountability centers, I have contributed in a big way to the growth of the company on all fronts and can take credit for the smooth running of the organization.

Bhuta Enterprising- Bombay, India, Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

Job Title - Accountant

Reporting to - CEO and Financial Controller

Responsibilities

Financial – Maintaining Company accounts on Tally accounting software, working out Audit Details and finalization of Accounts at the year end. Managing preparation & maintaining of statutory books of Accounts up to finalization (P/L & Balance Sheet), Maintaining monthly reconciliation of Bank, Account payables & receivables statements, monitoring the inward/outward flow of cash/funds, ensuring optimum utilization of available funds towards the accomplishment of management goals, Control of credit management with account receivables and payables.

Commercial - Ensuring that Customers were billed in accordance with the Company’s pricing policy, liaising with the Bankers, Customs Department, Telephone Authorities, Lawyer, Auditor and various Government Agencies like the Electricity Department, Labor Office, Professional Tax Office, etc., negotiating on behalf of the Company for purchase of computers, UPS, office equipment, computer consumables, etc.

HR - Maintenance & management of employee records including attendance, leave, payroll, etc., formulation & implementation of employee-related policies, compilation of Employee Handbook for the Company, assisting President & CEO in year-end assessment of employees and in identification & implementation of suitable incentive schemes, calculation of PF & ESI contributions for both employee & employer and ensuring that payments were executed as per schedule

Achievements

The CEO of the Company had the confidence to entrust me with setting up the whole new branch of the same operation in the same city as business grown very rapidly. At the time of leaving the company, it had grown in strength to a 70+ employee organization & a successful business set up with full-fledged commercial operations.

Residence Visa No. 18 Transferable Date: 10/10/2023

Place: Kuwait

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