HARISH VELAYUDAHN Email:**************@*****.***
Mob : 009*********** / 052*******
SENIOR FINANCE & ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Seeking a challenging opportunity in Finance/ Accounting industry for personal and professional growth.
PROFILE
A diligent and dedicated accounting professional with more than 29 years (24 Yrs. In UAE & Oman) of rich experience across financial management, accounting operations, budgeting & cost control general administration, financial analysis, bank reconciliations, corporate financing, and accounting operations.
Proven professional strengths in requirements gathering, conducting analysis, receivable/ payable management and designing end-to-end solutions.
Well versed with finance and accounting processes, including taxations, book keeping, and fund management, financial planning, auditing, project accounting, retention calculation, Invoice preparation.
A pro-active decision maker with excellent entrepreneurial skills gained through driving organizational growth for conducting strategic planning and execution.
Proven professional strengths in requirements gathering, conducting analysis and designing end-to-end solutions, skilled in managing company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting system.
Sound understanding of various financial activities and capable of effectively defining the financial objectives, including implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial controls.
Proficiency in preparing asset, liability, revenue and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Handling of account payable, receivable posting, allocating, reconciling.
Adept at managing day-to-day business accounting functions as well as commercial & administrative functions for smooth operations.
Exceptional problem solving abilities, interpersonal skill and a highly analytical bent of mind thus being able to comprehend complex financial data easily.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Industries
ÜConstruction ÜTrading ÜManufacturing
ÜFinance
Cash/Fund Flow Taxation General Administration Receivable / Payable Management Commercial Management Banking Budgeting / Costing Audit Facilitation Trial Balance, P&L, Balance sheet Financial reports Relationship Management MIS Preparation Team Management Cost Control Fund Management Finalization of Accounts TR/LC Payroll Management Gratuity Leave Salary
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fabtech Contracting LLC Dubai - UAE January 2008 – March 2020
Sr. Accountant
Managed preparation, reconciliation and finalization of complete books of accounts.
Responsible for accurate closing of processes/cycles with predefined time frames.
Handled project accounting, prepared project wise reports, maintained advance, retention accounts.
Responsible for preparing invoices as per work in progress calculated and claim for payment
Confirmed financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses. Coordinated the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data.
Prepared an annual budget, analyzed variances and initiated corrective actions.
Implemented and maintained internal control policies across the organization.
Ensured prompt collection of receivables and timely payment to the suppliers.
Managed the cash flow or forecast on monthly basis and in charge for daily banking related activities.
Organized documents and schedules required by Auditors to complete timely the external audits.
Liaised with Suppliers, sub-contractors, consultants, Ports and Other local Authorities.
Significantly contributed in cost reduction initiatives through price negotiation and resource maximization.
Star Emirates Interiors LLC – Dubai UAE April 2005 – Dec 2007
Accountant
Maintained the general ledger including adjusting entries and month end closings.
Processed accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, billing and payments.
Reconciled bank statements, general ledger accounts.
Reporting System, Custodian Reporting System on a daily basis and getting signed off the reconciliation
Follow up of debtors and help for collection of receivables.
Preparing forecasting reports for management, budget & cash flow.
Payroll management & disbursement of salary and wages for all branch workers / staff.
Preparing invoice- advance payment claim, retention claim, P&L, Trial Balance, B/S etc.
Completing audit working papers and preparing audit files.
Assag Addahabi Building Materials LLC – Muscat Oman April 1995 - January 2005
Accountant
Maintained the general ledger including adjusting entries and month end closings.
Processed accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, billing and payments.
Reconciled bank statements, general ledger accounts.
Reporting System, Custodian Reporting System on a daily basis and getting signed off the reconciliation
Follow up of debtors and help for collection of receivables.
Preparing forecasting reports for management – sales – purchase
Payroll management & disbursement of salary and wages for all branch workers / staff.
Processed and reported internal debit and credit memos each month.
Coordinated with Branch Managers to resolve any issues regarding client billings.
Calculated, processed, and signed branch payments.
Handled Import & Export documentation – L/C, customs clearing etc.
Reconciled general ledger balances to sub-account balances on a monthly basis.
Completing audit working papers and preparing audit files.
Handling of purchase – sending enquiries preparing comparison of quotations, Negotiation
Preparing & Placing of LPO, follow up for delivery.
PAST EXPERIENCE
Universal Traders – Kerala India as Sales Executive April 1993 – March 1995
Metaplast Industries Ltd. – Mumbai India as Junior Accountant, Sept.1990- Feb 1993
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Calicut, Kerala, India 1988.
IT SKILLS
SAP, ORACLE, TALLY, MS WORD, EXCEL,
Nationality: Indian
Date of Birth: 25 May 1968
Languages known
English, Hindi, Arabic, Malayalam
Driving License : UAE Driving License
Reference
Available as on request
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