Core Competencies

Accounts/Finance/Commercial

Value-Add Tax

Financial & Costing Analysis

Payables & Receivables

Management

Management Reporting

Cost Savings

Cash & Bank Reconciliation

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

Inventory /Logistics Mgmt.

Audit & Compliance

Team Management

Profile Summary

Accomplished CA (Inter) Professional with 15+ years rich & qualitative experience in Finance & Accounts, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Commercial Operations and Reconciliation having worked with reputed organizations in UAE and India Spearheading finance functions involving determining financial objectives, designing & implementing systems and policies & procedures Directed & coordinated all administrative & finance functions entailing Finance & Accounting, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, P&L Accounts, Cash Flow, Tax Functions, Accounts Payable / Receivables, General Ledger Transactions & Reconciliations and Financial Projection Reports

Accounting Specialist: Highly skilled in the preparation of monthly accounting reports and effectively managing documents for streamlining systems to facilitate achievement of organizational objectives and ensure profitability of operations Expertise in the preparation of MIS reports on Cost & Benefit Analysis, Productivity Analysis and Inventory Turnover Analysis having hands-on experience in managing payroll operations through WPS, Working Capital, Trade & Commercial Operations including Letter Of Credit, Letter Of Guarantees and Forward Booking Education

CA (Inter-Accounts) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1993 B.Com. in Costing from Calicut University in 1986

Career Timeline

IT Skills

Tally, Focus, Microsoft Dyanamics AX

Articleship

Dec’86- Nov’89 with Nambudiripad & Co. Chartered Accountants Training & Certification

Import and Export Management, Careers Institute Dubai Personal Details

Languages Known: English, Hindi & Malayalam

Driving License: Valid UAE Driving License

VARMA RAJIV RAVI

Persuasive & Tenacious Leader with a proven track record of achievement achieving positive results within turnaround & rapid changing environment addi1m@r.postjobfree.com +971*********

Jan’94- Oct’96

Govardhan Agencies, Ernakulam,

Cochin as Internal Auditor /Accounts

Officer

Oct’96-May’02

Jaina Automobiles (Authorized

dealers of Bajaj Auto Ltd.),

Cochin as Senior Accountant

Nov’02- Dec 2018

Lui O Lei trading LLC, Dubai,

UAE as Accounts Manager

Soft Skills

Work Experience

Since Nov’02 with Hassani Group of Companies, Dubai, UAE as Accounts Manager - Lui O Lei trading LLC

(Member of Hassani Group)

Key Result Areas:

Reviewing the entire accounts related documentation of the organization to highlight variances and ensure adherence to the accounting protocols, maintaining highest level of accuracy Managing the retail store collections on a daily basis and ensuring the deposit in the designated bank the very next day Liaising with auditors and coordinating with the concerned departments to ensure smooth conduct of mandatory audits and reviewing agreements to update the management on specific points that are adverse to the organizational interest Monitoring and reviewing accounts receivables and accounts payable statements to provision for timely submission of payables and follow-up to collect outstanding dues from the market adhering to the set time frame Reconciling all financial and bank statements to enable appropriate cash management ensuring smooth conduct of day- to-day operations adhering to the policies and protocols of the organization Coordinating with the departmental heads to collect the related data and ensuring finalization of accounts statements taking care to minimize variances

Preparing and presenting financial statements, VAT returns adhering to the time frame, conducting standard checks and balances to minimize variances and deviations

Synchronizing with the bank officials to build robust business relationship enabling smooth conduct of business adhering to the existing rules and regulations for finance transactions Training and mentoring the subordinates and financial management team members; motivating them to enhance their accounting skills and achieve the established goals and objectives Assisting the Directors for all matters related to financial forecasts and reports providing all the necessary inputs and statements for ready reference

Highlights:

Rendering the support to develop and maintain operational systems for all finance & accounting activities aligned with the company goals and objectives

Got significant experience in the Retail Business specializing in reputed Italian brands, boutique setup, assessing the viability of new projects, cost evaluation and the breakeven analysis along with designing pricing structure of products and inventory Management

Acted as an integral part of the ERP implementation team, represented the management to provide inputs regarding business operations and various customizations requisition Previous Experience

Oct’96- May’02 with Jaina Automobiles (Authorized dealers of Bajaj Auto Ltd.), Cochin as Senior Accountant Highlights:

Represented the organization appearing for hearings before Income Tax and Sales Tax authorities to resolve issues in an amicable manner

Delivered all the necessary inputs as required by the management for deliberation and decision-making Jan’94- Oct’96 with Govardhan Agencies, Ernakulam, Cochin as Internal Auditor /Accounts Officer Highlights:

Understood various regulatory acts including the Companies Act of 1956 to manage finance processes of the organization Change

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