Accounts Payable Analyst

ASHA MUTHU

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INTRODUCTION

An experienced accountant specialized in fund accounting and reporting for clients. As part of my role I undertake business development activities such as responding to RFP’s (request for proposals) and fee negotiations.

KEY SKILLS & ABILITY

Ability to work independently and as a team in high pressure

Excellent inter-personal skills and adept at managing people and developing good relationships internally and externally, crucial when liaising with internal and external parties and dispute resolution

Demonstrated the ability to actively learn, adapt and develop my skill set and knowledge with an attitude of doing the simple things right first time and quickly

Project planning for new systems and process implementation

Support to Human Resources Department by production of key MI (management information)

Support Internal Audit and Control through SOX Control, Testing and Documentation

In-depth Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act

SAP Financial Software System for Transaction Management and Reporting

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Commerce – University of Madras, 2002

CAREER SUMMARY

Sovereign Corporate Services, Dubai, UAE.

Senior Accounts Executive, May 2016 – May 2019

Prepare periodic NAV statements and reports for on-shore clients

Preparing Proposals and Negotiating with clients for accounting, booking keeping and payroll services

Negotiate accounting contract renewals and fees with clients

Prepare liquidations reports for off- shore companies

Facilitating company license renewals for various jurisdictions

Advising clients on VAT regulations and undertaking VAT registrations on behalf of clients

Resolve clients issue with regards to VAT registration and company license renewal

Process payroll for external clients

Reconcile and prepare clients cash book and financial statements

Prepare cheque deposit and then match with the bank

Maintain petty cash register

Maintain records of LLC company’s payouts for PRO services, License renewals and attestation

ABB, Dubai, UAE. (Joined December 2007)

Senior Accounts Payable & Receivables Analyst, July 2013 – May 2016

Monitor processing general accounts payables

Ensuring internal KPI’s are met such as turnaround times, maintaining minimum lead payment times and cash management

Participate in monthly management meetings to present results of monthly KPI’s

Monitoring and producing research reports related to vendors such as payment frequencies, purchase patterns, seasonality and margin analysis

Team lead in implementation of new systems, processes and applications

Provide Training of all SAP Financial Modules and Internal Procedures to colleagues in UAE, India and Oman

Issues resolutions and negotiating settlements in conjunction with internal business units

Understanding of SOX requirements

Strong understanding of internal control environment and working with internal audit functions

Specialized in general Accounts Payable functions such as recording, reconciliations, cash management and payment processing

Dubai branch representative for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) wide cash management team

Prepare monthly reports for central forecasting and budgeting

Assist, research, and resolve payment failures and other related issues with internal business units

Processing Final Settlement dues to Employees

New Joiner payment processing

Payroll Processing and Clearing with the Bank and Internal Accounts

Settling School Fee Payments

Processing Resettling / Moving Allowances

Processing and payment of Expense Report.

Sending monthly KPI reports to the Management.

Setting and implementing process of VAT claim for the company

Accounts Payable Analyst, June 2008 – June 2013

Booking of payables and general ledger reconciliations

Operational Effectiveness Assessor for testing internal controls

Manage payments in a timely and efficient manner, payments such as external vendors and HR.

Manage letters of credits and Bank Guarantees and follow up with counter parties with respect to any inconsistencies

Provide trainings to new joiners on processes, modules and job role expectations

Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet schedules

Executed Integrated Management system Audit (IMS audit)

Accounts Assistant, December 2007 – June 2008

As part of my initial employment with ABB in Dubai, I worked under the general accounting and reporting functions seconding time with various functions prior to settling into the payables role from July 2008. This stint was crucial to get a general understanding of the business

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Part of the team that lead the implementation of new applications

Reconciliations for Top 5 Inter group Vendors mismatches

Team member in writing the new policy for Travel and Expenses

Team member in implementing new Travel and expense tool

ACHIEVEMENTS

Critical analysis of expenses leading to reduction of spending and delivering companywide savings

Consistently Rated by Immediate Managers as a Strong Performer with a Result Orientated Attitude and Good Behavior

OTHER DETAILS

D.O.B: 02 January 1980

Hold a valid UAE Driving License and Car

Notice period: One Month

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