Hr Manager Finance

Harigovindan P.K.

Phone: +971-**-*******

Email: ****.*****@*******.***

Location Preference: UAE Kuwait Bahrain Qatar

Professional Summary

Finance and accounting professional with 25+ years of experience in the UAE and GCC, including senior roles in F&B, hospitality, and retail sectors. Proven expertise in financial reporting, VAT compliance, cash flow management, budgeting, and leading multi-location operations. Strong hands-on knowledge of ERP systems (Tally, Omega- Oracle, Easy finance, etc.), WPS payroll, and UAE Corporate Tax. Recognized for strategic cost-saving initiatives, supplier negotiations, and team leadership.

Core Competencies

• Financial Accounting & Reporting

• VAT Compliance & Filing (UAE & India)

• P&L Management

• Payroll (WPS), Bank Reconciliation

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Internal Controls & Audit Support

• ERP Systems (Tally, Omega, Custom)

• Cash Flow Management

• Procurement & Inventory Oversight

• Team Management & Staff Training

• MIS Reporting

• Multi-unit Operations Control

Work Experience

Asst. Finance Manager Grand Café Boulevard, Dubai Mall, Dubai Sep 2018 – Present

Managed finance operations across 2 restaurant branches

Monthly P&L preparation and management reporting

VAT filing with FTA, WPS payroll processing, bank reconciliations

Supplier payments and cheque disbursements

Petty cash, AR, lease renewals, staff visa renewals on time

Group Finance Manager Al Khaima Sweets & Pastries, Doha, Qatar Jan 2017 – Aug 2018

Oversaw finance for 6 outlets

Centralized purchasing, daily bank deposit monitoring

Monthly P&L and daily sales analysis

Managed large outdoor catering contracts

Senior Accountant Golden Fork Group of Restaurants, Dubai Oct 2015 – Dec 2016

Reviewed P&Ls of multiple outlets

Implemented central warehouse and purchasing controls

Handled cash flow and reconciliations

Accountant Operations Manager Subway, Pizza Inn (Fanar Food Services), RAK Feb 2001 – Sep 2015

Managed 8 F&B outlets across UAE

Prepared financial statements, ensured royalty payments

Supplier coordination, team leadership (80+ staff)

Controlled food costs, health card processing, trade license renewals

Lead Accountant Sterling Group, Dubai/Doha 1994 – 2001

Managed finance for American and Arabic fast-food brands

Payroll, POS reporting, P&L, and food cost control

Sales Tax Accountant / Practitioner Suresh & Unni Chartered Accountants, India 1990 – 1994

Filed Sales Tax & Income tax returns

Conducted internal and statutory audits

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Calicut

• Registered Sales & Income Tax Practitioner, India

• HACCP Certified

Technical Skills

• ERP Systems: Tally ERP 9, Omega Oracle, Easy Finance

• Excel, MS Office

• UAE VAT filing, Corporate Tax knowledge

• MIS, Payroll (WPS), Inventory Systems

Languages

English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil

Achievements

• Awarded by Higher College of Technology, Fujairah for business collaboration

• Reduced procurement costs by implementing centralized purchasing

• Trained store managers across UAE and Qatar

• Improved supplier relations and financial reporting efficiency

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