Accounts & Administration Professional
Resume:
SHARMIL KOLASSERI
Zinj, Bahrain
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Professional Summary
Accounts and Administration professional with 16+ years of experience, including 8+ years in accounting and assisting financial operations and 4+ years in stock control and warehouse management. Proven expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, inventory control, and warehouse operations. Strong track record of improving payment cycles, maintaining 100% ledger accuracy, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and tax regulations across Bahrain and India. Professional Experience
Accountant – Receivable Oct 2023 – Present
Gulf Corporation for Technology W.L.L, Bahrain
• Generate and issue 200+ customer invoices monthly with 100% billing accuracy.
• Record and reconcile all sales transactions, receipts, and adjustments in the accounting system.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring zero variance between bank statements and ledger balances.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts, reducing delayed payments through structured collection efforts.
• Negotiate payment plans with customers, improving cash flow stability.
• Assess creditworthiness of new customers and establish controlled credit limits to minimize bad debt exposure.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports, cash flow projections, and bad debt analysis for management review.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing discrepancies and maintain client satisfaction. Accountant – Payable Feb 2016 – Oct 2023
Eastern Asphalt & Mixed Concrete Co. W.L.L, Bahrain
• Processed and verified 300+ vendor invoices monthly, ensuring accurate coding and policy compliance.
• Executed payment runs via cheque and electronic transfers while maintaining strict internal controls.
• Reconciled vendor statements and resolved discrepancies, improving payment accuracy and vendor relationships.
• Performed sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations, maintaining 100% audit-ready financial records.
• Managed day-to-day financial transactions, including posting, classification, and documentation filing.
• Maintained detailed AP documentation, reducing processing delays and improving audit efficiency. Stock Controller Feb 2014 – Feb 2016
Mint Chemicals (FMCG), Kerala, India
• Managed receipt and verification of inbound stock shipments, ensuring quantity and quality accuracy.
• Conducted periodic stock counts and reconciliations, improving inventory accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
• Monitored stock levels and initiated replenishment to prevent stock-outs and overstock situations.
• Optimized warehouse space utilization and coordinated inter-departmental stock distribution.
• Supported fleet management processes, including asset tracking, procurement coordination, and storage control. Inventory Controller cum Accountant Aug 2013 – Jan 2014 Repack Trading, Bahrain
• Supervised inventory tracking, DOA product handling, and customer return processes.
• Posted journal entries, managed petty cash, payroll entries, and daily bank remittances.
• Assisted in preparing income statements and balance sheets in compliance with GAAP.
• Reconciled bank statements and maintained accurate bookkeeping records. SCM Assistant (Warehouse Assistant Manager) Jul 2010 – Jul 2013 Proconnect Supply Chain Solutions Ltd (Redington India Ltd), India
• Oversaw warehouse operations including inbound, outbound, order fulfillment, and stock rotation.
• Monitored inventory demand patterns and coordinated timely replenishment to maintain service levels.
• Assisted in AP/AR activities related to inventory transactions and supported financial reporting.
• Ensured compliance with accounting standards and internal warehouse controls. Accountant Oct 2008 – Jul 2010
KTC Hyundai, India
• Managed bookkeeping, ledger posting, and financial documentation to support daily operations. Back Office Admin Executive Feb 2007 – Sep 2008
ING Vysya Bank, India
• Supported administrative operations, documentation management, and customer account processing. Core Competencies
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Assisting Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping
• Bank Reconciliation
• Credit Control & Collections
• Vendor Management
• Inventory Management
• Stock Control & Replenishment
• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Cash Flow Monitoring
• GAAP Compliance
• ERP, SAP ByD, SAP S 4/Hana
• MS Excel & Reporting
Education
IATA / UFTAA Foundation Course 2006
Graduate in Commerce 2005
Calicut University, India
Technical Skills
Tally 5.4, 6.3 & 7.2
Peachtree Accounting
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Foreign Accounting (DACEASSY)
Languages
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
Malayalam (Fluent)
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