Felix Alphonse, Finance Manager - APAC

Felix Alphonse

Finance Manager - APAC

Denodo Technlologies Inc.,

Location
India - Chennai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Management Accounts
Experience
25 years, 10 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :25 years, 10 months

Finance Manager - APAC at Denodo Technlologies Inc.,
  • India - Chennai
  • My current job since June 2019

 Global accounting - US GAAP, day-to-day focus on APAC accounting, complying Local GAAP in terms of all accounting modules.
 APAC territories’ - CGST, Corporate Tax filing, Audit Review
 Handling four (4) territories India, Japan, Singapore, and Australia with China in the pipeline.
 Handling different time zones, submitting on-time reports.
 Daily reporting to US and Spain, streamlined monthly closing of accounting books over APAC

Finance Manager at Trigon International WLL
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2018 to April 2019

 Spearheaded overall day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions; reported to GM
 Formulated monthly financial results, budget, and quarterly forecasts, and completion of the reporting requirements
 Performed detailed analysis of accounts, prepared month-end reports, and presented findings to top level management
 Maintained company’s general ledger; reviewed monthly business activity statements and balance sheet reconciliations
 Supervised annual internal and external audits
 Reviewed weekly accounts payable and their authorization

Management Accountant. at Qatar National Convention Centre
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2011 to May 2018

Key Skills:

Accounting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Flow
Commercial Acumen
Excellent Communication
Costing & Analysis
Eye on Detail
Financial Management
Business Plan
Fixed Assets Management
Inventory Management
Leadership
Powerful Outlook Planning
Problem Solving
Taxation & Tax Filing
Variance Analysis
Working Capital Management


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» Reporting to Financial Controller; overall in charge for, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Revenue analysis, Monthly
Management reporting through extensive variance analysis and cash flow.
» Pre-opening team of QNCC; formulated and controlled annual operating budget with a value of USD20M and created budgetary
SOP for seven profit centres and its cost management.
» Handled pre-opening of Al Shaqab Hotel, HBKU Campus Hotel, Chef’s Garden, a fine dining restaurant and 400 pax F&B catering
for Al Jazeera Media Network. Diligently, standardized systems and its associated process.
» Complete Financial and Management accounting in-charge for a newly formed company and its other Profit Centers including its
external financial audit.
» Implemented centralized, real-time inventory management, resulting 10% food cost savings.
» Collaborated with IT and developed custom-designed software; for recording casual staff liability.
» Launched and regularized quarterly rollover revenue forecast accessing the revenue budget.
» Working Capital Management: Reduced working capital cycle through inventory management, billing, receivables and establishing
credit terms per segment with suppliers.
» Conduct Financial review meeting with HoD’s to analyze business in micro and macro level with key analysis on adverse variances
in P&L.
» Set KPI’s for team and process flow, which resulted in timely monthly management and financial reporting.
» Played a key role in a project to Develop Business Plan for a catering business and streamlined its process, per the business
need.
» Awarded Star of Finance, for the year 2014.
» Engage with Internal & External auditors in timely completion of audits.
» Solid hands-on experience with various accounting systems handling EBMS, Opera, Micros, Materials Control, Oracle.

Senior Accountant at Red Sea Housing Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2003 to May 2011

Responsibilities:
» Month-end processing, GL journals, review/prepare monthly \
reconciliations of GL accounts
» Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 200 invoices
($500K) per month for large, multi-site organizations. Assessed and
closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and
resolved the various issue
» In charge of (RPT) related party transactions and its monthly
reconciliation.
» Implemented, mandatory 3-way match and completion certificate
on service invoices.
» Centralized, AP master and supplier validation in line with
Government Regulations.
» Liaised with the bank and managed to get preferential FOREX rates
on multiple currencies.
» Overlooked payroll processing of 450 employees and its month-end
review.
» Authorized signatory in bank mandate and company accounts.
» Established and maintained a close relationship with bank, auditors
and solicitors, ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies.
» Bank reconciliation; provide cash flow forecasts /analysis for Senior
Management

The Attainments:
• Reduced Debt Collection period from 90 to 45 days.
• Trimmed expenses closely watching variance in Operating
Expenses and Direct Costs.
• Established, extended “Credit Payment period” with vendors,
evaluating cash flow cycle period.
• Collected $17 Million from Bechtel International and $50 Million
from Hyundai Engineering complying with their contractual billing
module Highly appreciated by the Executive Management for
facilitating “45 Days” uninterrupted cash flow of $3 Million.
• Assisted with valued inputs in organizing, maintaining & setting up
the new Oracle based accounting system.
• Awarded significant pay increase within 18 months period for
superior service.
• Initiated - effectively discussed and arranged with CFO, to mobilize
funds in Call Deposit Accounts and Principal Protected Deposits and
in Real Estate Sector.
• Gained experience in working on various Oracle-based modules like
AR/ Sales/ Inventory/ Payroll/ Fixed Assets Accounting.
• Promoted within 4 years as Senior Accountant to handle complete
accounts of Doha Branch.
• Cost Saved in millions suggesting Own Vs Hire analysis.
• Formulated employee’s loan policy and Fixed Assets tagging.
• Established a perfect Team Leader skill. Managed staff of 10
including two supervisors with appropriate motivation & span of
control achieving towards the timely results

Commercial Executive at CINERAMA PVT. LTD.,
  • India - Chennai
  • January 2001 to June 2003

I» Handled all commercial activities in two branches include filing monthly Sales Tax, Excise Duty Returns and present for tax assessments.
» Overseeing stock transfers, indenting & inventory control of stocks worth $1 Million
» Accountable for Accounts administration of all expense/income and accounts finalization, invoicing
» Preparing bank reconciliation statements, deposits, L/C’s and other transactions; liaised with Tax Department and other Government bodies.
» Prepare, review and analyze financial statements
» Write and present reports
» Measure all financial operations including financial statements, expenses and requests
» Meet with clients on a regular basis to discuss processes, accounts and financial statements
» Manage and train staff for various accounting tasks
» Investigate and reconcile discrepancies when they occur
» Comply with policies, procedures and standards at all times.

Commercial Assistant at Teltech Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd.,
  • India - Chennai
  • April 1998 to December 2000

» Handled accounts & commercial activities invoicing, involving in tender process to major oil companies India.
» General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Cash Payments, send commercial and technical quotes to clients
» Collecting TDS certificates from clients, submitted bank guarantees collected expired bank guarantees and followed-up payments.
The Attainments:
• Competently executed Weights and Measures stamping for a BPCL project worth $40K at Kerala, India.
• Worked and coordinated with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India in preparing tender documentation under the guidance of Deputy Manager - Operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Management Accounts
  • at Institute of Management Accountants
  • June 2012

Pursuing, will be completing it shortly.

Bachelor's degree, Accounting/Commerce
  • at Madras University
  • January 1999

Specialties & Skills

Deposits
Inventory Management
Projection
Payroll
Analytical, Decision Making, Communication, Team Work

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Management Accountants
  • Accountant
  • January 2006

Training and Certifications

Quality Management System ISO 9001-2008 (QMS) auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2016
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2017

Hobbies

  • Playing musical instruments
    Guitar
  • Technological advancements in Finance
    Blockchain in accounting
  • Photography