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PROFILE

EXPERIENCE

Agile accounting professional with 13+ years of experience and a strong understanding of all aspects of accounting and financial management. Exceptional ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines. Possess reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills with an aptitude for and interest in numbers, math, business, and shipping/import/export processes, along with accounting skills, and leadership skills. Proven track record of performing work ethically while consistently maintaining the integrity of all financial data with strong relationship-building skills and effective collaboration with management, coworkers, vendors, and clients. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

WOOD COUTURE SEPT 2020 – TILL DATE

Wood Couture is a bespoke furniture manufacturer for hotels and luxury residences. Based in Dubai, Singapore, and London, Wood Couture has created a global standard in total quality management and leverages it to produce custom furniture, joinery, decorative accessories, and contemporary artwork for hospitality projects. With over 30 years of experience, Wood Couture is a trusted manufacturer for global hotel brands such as SLS and The Waldorf Astoria. ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed the set-up of Wood Couture Industrial Group entities’ current accounting system on QuickBooks. This involved creating, organizing and maintaining the Chart of Accounts as well as the tools, templated and documents used for routine accounting activities moving forward.

Dedicated to providing current state-of-accounts reports to inform cash flow management decisions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Prepares Financial Statements, operations reporting, expenditure reports and other information concerning financial requirements including intercompany reconciliation

Gathering and reviewing data for preparation of budget work programs.

Prepares Letter of Credit in relation to projects dealing and coordinating with foreign and local banks

Monitor & control routine Accounts operations related to Receivables, Payables, Staff Payroll (WPS transfer) and General Ledger etc.

Prepares Monthly Bank Reconciliation

Review and process expense vouchers, invoices and other fiscal documents for payment.

Prepares VAT requirements and completes VAT filing process HR & Liaison OFFICE with ADMINISTRATION Auditors, Bankers, Suppliers and Client-contacts

Effectively managed all office and staff requirements - rent, office supplies and maintenance, staff visas, staff insurance, benefits, and overseas travel arrangements & hotel arrangements.

Ensured smooth onboarding support to the selected candidates to get them started in their new assignment, by administering all required formalities such as communicating offer letters, contracts, visa formalities, accommodation, and insurance.

Organize and supervise office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning, etc.) and oversee maintenance of office equipment and computers.

Manage costs by regularly reviewing suppliers and market-related rates for office consumables, etc.

Custodian of legal documents, employee files and corporate licensing requirements

CHRISTINA VIEGAS

Finance & Accounting

CONTACT

Email: adv0t4@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: +971-**-*******

www.linkedin.com/in/

Christinaviegas

ACCOUNTING

EXPERTISE

• IFRS knowledge

• Financial reporting

• Data Entry, Receipts & Invoices

• Accounts receivable & payables

• Monthly payroll (WPS transfer)

• Month end closures/entries

• Bank Reconciliation

• Generate Monthly Income

Statement

• Uploading annual budget

• Filing VAT returns

OTHER EXPERTISE

• Office & Supplier Management

• Administrative and HR Duties

SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• QuickBooks, Peachtree & Tally

• Excellent verbal and written

communication skills

• Quick Learner

• Attention to detail

EDUCATIONAL

QUALIFICAITON:

Bachelor of Commerce (University of

Goa)

LANGUAGES KNOWN:

English, Hindi Konkani

(Spoken/Written)

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL FEB 2008 – AUG 2020

ACHIEVEMENTS

Restored order and organized several processes and records in disarray, researched and solved invoicing problems and corrected invoicing and journal entry errors that had previously been missed.

Imposed deadlines and exercised strict follow up techniques with customers and departments exceeding the agreed payment terms, thus improving cash flow and the timeliness of accounts receivables.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Finance Manager to prepare Financial Statements, operations reporting, expenditure reports and other information concerning financial requirements. Gathering and reviewing data for preparation of budget work programs.

Preparation of cash flow for on almost daily basis.

Prepare and monitor the monthly payroll under Wages Protection System

(WPS)

In charge of Accounts Receivables of the company, reviews and processes sales invoices, preparing monthly Aging Report

Bank Reconciliation and Monitor Online Banking on daily basis.

Maintains and reconciles inter-company accounts

Monitor & control routine Accounts operations related to Receivables, Payables, Staff Payroll and General Ledger etc.

Assist the Accounts Payables section of the company to review and process expense vouchers, invoices, and other fiscal documents

Calculation of staff commissions on monthly basis for the concerned projects or individual deals.

Liaison with Auditors, Preparation of Schedules (par with KPMG Standards) in support of Income Statement, Balance Sheet. Obtain balance confirmations from Banks, Creditors & Debtors etc.

ACCOUNTANT

MEDIAPRO FZ LLC, DUBAI MAY 2005 – JAN 2008

ACHIEVEMENTS

Ensured accurate record of all invoices, expenses and maintained an eye for detail to identify and fix any double counted entries. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director. Responsible for the Finance & HR Dept. and Staff, handling all finance and accounts work independently up to finalization, Preparation of monthly financials, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss account, Balance Sheet & Sales analysis etc.

Preparing Cash Flow & Reconciliation of Bank Statements. Maintaining General Ledger, Sales & Purchase Books, Cash & Bank Books, Receivables and Payables, Reconciliation of Customers & Suppliers Statements and Aging Analysis.

Payroll & Compensation Management

Preparing and Posting of Journal Vouchers, Adjustment Entries, Depreciation and amortization.

Liaison with PRO & Government departments for the Lease Contracts, Commercial & Trade licenses, Vehicle Registration & Renewals, Insurance policies, Accident Claims etc.

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JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT CUM SECRETARY

ARABIAN THERMAL AIRE INT’L CO., ABU DHABI APRIL 2001 – OCTOBER 2004 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following Daily Cash / Bank Transactions and Preparation of Cash Flow Statements.

Following receivables from Customers/ Outlets. Coordinating with all branches for Cash Management and Controlling Petty Cash.

Computerized Entries of Receipt Vouchers, Payment Vouchers & Invoices.

Negotiation with traders and suppliers, inviting quotations, Placing LPO for Purchase and Printing.

Preparing & Disbursement of ‘Payrolls’ & ‘Commissions’.

Maintaining Staff details and Personal File, Documents and Passport Control.

Visa and Labor Card Renewals, leave application processing, arranging air ticket etc.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

MENEZES AIR TRAVEL PVT. LTD. INDIA - GOA JAN 2000 – FEB 2001 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Checking and Preparing Fortnightly payments and forwarding the same to respective Airlines.

Preparation of Trial Balance, Bank reconciliation, Sales tax related activities.

Following receivables and Payables, Reconciliation of Customers & Suppliers Statements and Aging Analysis.

Preparing Cash Flow, Reconciliation of Bank Statements & prepare monthly salaries.

Maintains various ledgers, journals, sales and purchase registers and other fiscal records allocates revenues to appropriate functions; classifies expenditures and posts of various accounts as required.

REFERENCES: Can be provided upon request.

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