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Anal Merchant

Tel: +971-**-****-*** E-mail: addhkp@r.postjobfree.com

Nationality: Indian D.O.B: 10th August 1967

Certified Cost Accountant with 30+ years of experience of accounting strategies, processes and controls in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and retail industry. Proven track record in change management and cultivating positive relationships with all stakeholders. Ability to leverage relevant expertise and experience into a managerial role.

P r o f e s s i onal E x perience

Al Farzana Trading LLC, Dubai

Accounts Manager

January 2002 – Present

• Supported senior stakeholders in informed decision making by period P&L reports, gap analysis and other dashboards.

• Led a team of 14 to establish controls, streamline finance procedures and deliver results.

• Saved the company $4m over the tenure of accounting manager by conducting detailed cost variance analysis.

• Releasing $2m in tied up cash through payables and inventory management and business cycle simulations.

• Effective contribution in additional cash generation through periodic cash flow forecasts.

• Leveraged impactful stakeholder relationships with banks to extend lines of credit and with insurance companies for employee and AR management.

• Achieved region-wide compliance by leading the statutory financial audit of the entire company in collaboration with 20+ employees.

• Prepared and filed monthly VAT Returns to FTA.

Core Healthcare Ltd., India

Materials Manager

June 1997 – December 2001

• Supplier performance management, compliance and procure to pay management.

• Improved efficiency by almost 50% in resource utilization to achieve corporate goals through significant streamlining and establishment of controls.

• Prepared for Cash Flow for the materials department of the company. J. K. Exports, India

Account Executive

January 1995 – May 1997

• Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Improved asset and resource utilization through effective analysis of business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.

• Ensured customs compliance through preparation of import / export documents. Page 2 of 2

Ashok Fashions Ltd., India

Account Executive

March 1992 – December 1994

• Prepared all management accounts (for 5+ companies & sole traders).

• Established effective lines of communication for better understanding of reports and stakeholder queries.

• Prepared Permanent Audit File and year-end audit file for individual client. CIFAR Emerging Capital, India

Senior Financial Analyst

June 1989 – February 1992

• Prepared and analyzed the Financial Data of more than 50,000 companies of the world.

• Carried out macro-economic analysis for various industries / sectors. E ducation

• Cost Accountant

The Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) 1990

• Master of Commerce (M. Com) with specialization in Management Gujarat University

1989

• Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) with specialization in Accounts Gujarat University

1987

S k i l l s

Technical - Financial Reporting, Strategy Formulation, Budgeting and Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Working Capital Management, IFRS, VAT, MS Office, Axolon ERP, EMAS Soft - Leadership, Verbal & Written Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Critical & Strategic Thinking

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