Finance Manager, Financial Controller

PAUL VARGHESE KODIYATTIL

M.Com. (Financial Mgt.) MBA

Mobile: 009**-********

E-mail : ********@*****.***

Indian. Resident of Kuwait (Visa 18) with family.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To be in a leadership role at a leading organisation. To excel in the role assigned, contribute to the organisations growth and to learn.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Twenty plus years of experience in Administration, Finance and Operations in the Middle East and India.

• Strong understanding of accounting & financial principles, processes and practices. Astute organizational, project management and process improvement skills.

• Very proficient in computers, ERP software and MS Office. Planned and implemented ERP successfully in two companies

• Financial Analysis, Preparing and managing Budgets/ Forecasts, Cash flow Control and Management Accounting, Monitoring Key Accounts and Credit control

• Processes and systems improvement, Auditing, HR administration, Payroll and regulatory compliances

• Proficient in Multi-Tasking, working under pressure and ability to manage people from varied backgrounds and culture

• Strong ability to do research, analyse data and prepare reports, statements and projections

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Proficient in Hindi, Malayalam & Arabic

ARTECHCO GENERAL TRADING & CONTRACTING CO.W.L.L - Finance Manager. ( JAN 2021 TILL DATE) ARTECHCO General Trading and Contracting Company W.L.L was established in the year 2007 as a service provider in the fields of Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Projects, Transportation/ Facilities Management projects and Surplus/ Scrap Materials Trading.

• Direct, plan and manage all aspects of Budgeting, Accounting & Financial functions, systems, policies, and procedures.

• Planning and Managing Cash Flows. Risk assessment and management.

• Prepare and manage budget, cost, asset register, credit and finalization of financials.

• Prepare, and maintain monthly, annual - Budget Vs Financial, Profitability Statements

• Lead in Asset/ Equipment acquisition and high value procurement.

• Lead and implemented ERP in company which included Accounts, Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Asset/ Equipment module, Human Resources, Payroll and Process module.

• Liaising with Banks, Customers and Suppliers for efficient flow of funds/ business of company

• Plan, Manage and coordinate External Audits

TIGRIS GENERAL TRADING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY - FINANCE MANAGER (2016 June- 2020 December) The Company’s primary business is the contracting division which undertakes contracts in civil and mechanical fields. Tigris is also trader of Portable Light Towers, Generators, Jack Hammers, Compactors, Pipes, Valves, Pipe Fittings, Flanges, Power Cutting Machines, Safety Products & Welding Equipments in Kuwait.

• Manage and supervise all aspects of finance, accounting and inventory function of the organisation, maintaining Ledgers including account receivables, payables and expenses

• Following of day-to-day banking functions, Cash disbursements and weekly bank reconciliation.

• Examining and approval of Voucher Entries, Invoicing and procurement.

• Preparing of MIS reports (related to Sales, purchase and expenses) on bi-weekly basis. Preparation of budgets, financial forecasts and analyse & report variances. Ensuring legal & regulatory compliance.

• Planning and implementing inventory movement processes and procedures to ensure smooth functioning of business.

KUWAIT PAINT COMPANY. K.S.C.-KUWAIT MANAGER – INDUSTRIAL COATINGS (2013 MAR – 2016 May) KPC k.s.c is one of the leading paint companies in Kuwait, since 1977, manufacturing under technical License from LEIGHS U.K. The business was significantly reduced as Leighs paints was taken over by Sherwin Williams Group – U.S.A and the agreement to manufacture was discontinued.

• Managing the Industrial coatings division of industrial customers including major OIL companies.

• Generated monthly and quarterly budget reports. Leading and managing the team to achieve budgets.

• Developing and leading a team to deliver the objectives of the industrial coatings division

• Conducting market research and gathering market information, monitoring of competitor products and activities. Getting products specified in Oil sector and Preparation of Tender and other quotes SB COMPANY. W.L.L.- KUWAIT COMMERCIAL MANAGER (ACCOUNTS and OPERATIONS) (2005 AUG ) – 7 years SB Co. is a retailer of industrial equipments, power tools, spares and safety items in a super market format in Kuwait catering to the Oil and Gas sector, with more than 15000 Stock Keeping Units on the shelf. SB Co. has three divisions - Industrial supplies, Wholesale and Decor with forty staff and a turnover of more than two and half million KD in a short span of five years.

• Manage and supervise all aspects of finance, accounting and inventory function of the organisation,

• Implement and supervise the maintenance of General and Sub Ledgers, receivables, payables, costing, operating expenses and maintenance of Insurance records

• Examined and approved journal vouchers, general ledger reconciliations, and numerous analyses including P&L variance and inter-company accounts.

• enterprise resource planning tool. Generated monthly close of financial statements; prepared management Supervise and maintaining of time records, payroll, inventory, property and insurance records and other related procedures and control. Implementing system controls, coordinate and liaise with external audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.

• Full accountability for all accounting and financial functions. Lead a seven-person team that led the design of the company’s reports concerning purchases, sales and inventory. SADOLIN PAINTS (OMAN) LTD. ( Akzo Nobel ) (2002 JUL -2005 July)- Supervisor- Kuwait Sadolin Paints is a Danish paint company which is part of the AKZO NOBEL group one of the largest chemical companies in the world. Sadolin Paints (Oman) is a 100% Omani company and is a licensed manufacturer of paints.

• Managing C &F operations related to paints in Kuwait

• Responsible for all accounting and financial functions at the country level (Branch office). Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product Inventory

• Preparation of branch accounts and reconciliation of the same with HQ.

• Proper indenting for materials and maintaining adequate stocks across the product range. Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy.

• Preparation of retail budget based on sales counters and product categories.

• Managing Inventory levels –identifying fast moving SKUs and ensure their safety stock levels throughout the year. Identifying slow moving and dead stocks for clearance. BERGER PAINTS INDIA LTD (1997 Nov to 2002 June) Senior Officer - Cochin Berger is a leading paint manufacturer in India with four factories and forty five branches across the country

• Preparation of Annual Sales budgets and expense budgets in terms of territories and product categories and review of the same against actual on a monthly basis.

• Liaise with accountant and supervising in month end closing of ledgers and MIS reporting

• Distribution Channel management which included both wholesalers and retailers.

• Preparation of retail sales budget based on sales counters and product categories

• Formulating and implementing, dealer schemes and rebates. Faculty for MBA Contact Sessions Distance education programs. Sessions on weekends. 1. Mahatma Gandhi University, India– Kuwait Centre Since 2005-2009 2. Indira Gandhi National Open University India – Kuwait Centre 2005 - 2007

*Working capital Management *Security evaluation and portfolio Management

*International Financial management * Financial Derivatives and Risk Management Educational qualifications

• MBA - Master of Business Administration (2 years full time course) Studied and successfully completed in 1996 December, from Calicut University (Govt. Of India).

• M.Com- Master of Commerce ( Financial Management) (2 years full time course) Studied and successfully completed between 1992 -1994 May, from Sacred Heart College, Cochin, affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University (Govt. of India).

• B.Com – Bachelor of Commerce ( Cost Accounting) ( 3 years full time course) Studied and successfully completed between 1989 - 1992 April, from St Paul’s College, Cochin, affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University (Govt. Of India)

Other personal details

• Indian. Resident of Kuwait (Visa 18) with family.

• DOB 12/4/1971 – 52 years old

Contact this candidate