Accounts Payable Financial Management

ROY MATHEW

+1-774-***-**** *** Robinson Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02703, USA ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Veteran Accounting Professional, bringing over forty years of success in financial management. Proven leader with success in developing high-performing, competent accounting teams. Currently helping small to medium and large businesses increase their profit by optimizing their QuickBooks Online bookkeeping and providing actionable data they can use to grow their business. Can save business owners their valuable time by taking bookkeeping completely off their plate, freeing them up to focus on what they're passionate about. Having a true passion for providing business owners with the financial information they need to grow their businesses and realize maximum profitability while minimizing tax liability.

SKILLS

Accounting Management Month-End Closing General Ledger Accounting

Financial Information Systems Year-End Closing Accounts Payable & Receivable

Financial Management Bookkeeping Cash Flow Analysis

Compliance Enforcement Financial Statement Review Account Reconciliation

Certified Advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AL ROMAN TECHNOLOGIES LLC, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2007 - TODATE

Financial Controller

Supervised monthly accounts closing processes, completed analytical reviews of operating results and verified integrity of tracking systems.

Oversaw balance sheet variance analysis and executive-level financial reporting.

Developed capital forecasts and annual budgets to guide business operations.

Stayed well-informed about organizational finances with monthly consolidated reporting and analytics.

Prepared year-to-date cash flows, cash projections and monthly financial statements for IT business.

Monitored financial activities, cash flow and reserve levels to verify meeting legal and regulatory requirements.

Managed financial operations in line with current federal, state and general accounting standards.

Oversaw accurate preparation of financial statements, business activity reports and regulatory submissions.

Spearheaded short- and long-term financial planning to set and achieve organizational objectives.

DUBAI ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (DUBAL), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2001 – 2007

Internal Auditor

Helped improve internal controls by evaluating systems and recommending updates.

Informed senior business leaders of findings through detailed reports and presentations.

Observed all company policies and procedures, using sound judgment to resolve routine issues.

Determined required corrective actions after identifying and evaluating compliance issues.

Followed up on corrective actions to verify implementation and success.

Documented audits with clear and complete work papers and reports.

Compiled and sorted through large volumes of data to check conformance with laws and regulations.

Improved decision-making with real-time data streaming and analysis.

Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy.

Audited financial activities after preliminary reviews and planning.

Inspected accounting books and systems thoroughly to identify errors.

Tracked assets and liabilities through regular account statement reviews.

Detected ineffective controls, fraud and waste with targeted investigations.

Improved internal controls through system evaluations and recommended updates.

DUBAI ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (DUBAL), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1991 – 2001

Export Finance Controller

Reconciled Debtors Control Account with general ledger and reported issues to management.

Processed invoices, export documents, letter of credits etc and collected payments, transferring entries into debtors and general ledgers.

Administered accounts receivable and export finance.

Performed year-end reconciliations and handled closing processes.

Guided accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

Examined budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures and regulations.

Inspected accounting books and systems thoroughly to identify errors.

Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy.

DUBAI ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (DUBAL), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1986 – 1991

Senior Financial Accountant

Oversaw closing processes for organization with $ 3.5 billion in assets and $ 900 million in yearly gross revenue.

Managed annual audit processes, including preparing accounts, statements and related documentation.

Advised senior business leaders on potential accounting risks and regulatory compliance pitfalls of different business decisions.

Supervised junior accounting staff, training on correct procedures, evaluating work and correcting errors.

Assisted company with improving controls and recordkeeping according to IFRS requirements.

Reconciled key general ledger accounts each month.

Identified errors and discrepancies with careful reviews, resolving problems with diligent attention to established controls.

Supported external audit processes by preparing complete books for in-depth review.

Helped department heads analyse financial data and understand areas in need of improvement.

Managed month-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts, reporting on revenue and reviewing expenses.

DUBAI ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (DUBAL), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1983 – 1986

Plant Accountant

Developed company asset register and tracked assets by random physical verifications.

Detected ineffective controls, fraud and waste with targeted investigations.

Performed month-end and year-end reconciliations and handled closing processes.

Prepared, presented and monitored annual CAPEX budgets.

Controlled and monitored Capital Expenditure Proposals (CEP) from initiation to completion.

Calculated costs of materials, labour, overhead and other expenses based on estimates and quotations.

Guided accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy.

DUBAI ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (DUBAL), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1978 – 1983

Financial Accountant

Actively involved in the computerization of accounting systems.

Kept systems accurate with regular reviews of transactions, including assigned codes and posting documentation.

Identified errors and discrepancies with careful reviews, resolving problems with diligent attention to established controls.

Supported external audit processes by preparing complete books for in-depth review.

Managed month-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts, reporting on revenue and reviewing expenses.

Handled timely account receivables and payables activities.

Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy.

Tracked assets and liabilities through regular account statement reviews.

Inspected accounting books and systems thoroughly to identify errors.

BHATIA BROTHERS GROUP, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 1976 – 1978

Auditor In Charge

Developed and improved audit programs to meet needs of the group's various business units (about 40 units at that time)

Identified, communicated and solved engagement issues by cultivating positive working relationships.

Completed compliance and substantive testing procedures for the audit of various units.

Completed compliance and substantive testing procedures for audits.

Evaluated risks and internal controls of different units.

Managed simultaneous unit engagements with strong working knowledge of each business.

Detected ineffective controls, fraud and waste with targeted investigations.

Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy.

Inspected accounting books and systems thoroughly to identify errors.

EDUCATION

GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, INDIA

Bachelor of Commerce (B Com)

ST. BERCHMANS COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, INDIA

Pre-Degree Course (PDC)

CATHOLICATE HIGH SCHOOL, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA Secondary School Leaving Certification

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