Catherine Gallopin

• Supervise a finance team of 3 staff handling Local Accounts Payable, Overseas Accounts
Payable, and Petty Cash operations.
• Managed end-to-end accounts payable operations including supplier invoice verification,
timely payment processing, and vendor reconciliation while ensuring accuracy and
compliance.
• Monitor daily bank positions, cheque deposits, and cash balances to identify and resolve
discrepancies promptly.
• Execute local and overseas bank transfers through Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)
online portal.
• Process monthly payroll for more than 300 employees through HRMS and Wages
Protection System (WPS) with full compliance to UAE labour regulations.
• Conduct weekly surprise petty cash audits for head office and branch operations to
ensure proper documentation and eliminate financial leakage.
• Coordinated with suppliers, auditors, banks, and internal departments to resolve
procurement and payment discrepancies.
• Strategically schedule payments to optimize company cash flow and maintain strong
supplier relationships.
• Played a key role in the finance transition during the acquisition of Sharjah Oxygen
Company by Gulf Cryo LLC.
• Assisted in month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals, prepaid
expenses, and supplier ledger reconciliation.
• Support management with financial controls, reporting requirements, and operational
improvements.
• Monitored supplier aging reports and coordinated payment schedules to ensure timely
settlement of liabilities.
• Utilized ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for reconciliation, reporting, and transaction
monitoring.

• Processed local and overseas supplier invoices and payment request.
• Managed high volume Accounts Payable transactions within the ERP system.
• Performed bank reconciliations, accruals, and prepayment adjustments.
• Coordinated with vendors regarding balances and payment discrepancies.
• Assisted with month-end closing activities and audit requirements.
• Maintained supplier records, updated vendor information, and coordinated with suppliers
regarding payment and documentation issues.
• Monitored advance payments, import-related transactions, and logistics cost sheets for
accurate accounting and VAT reporting.
• Prepared cost sheets, shareholders monthly statements, and financial reports to support
operational and management requirements.
• Ensured compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company
procedures.

• Managed petty cash funds and daily collection reconciliations of all branches.
• Processed bank deposits, online transfers, and employee advances and settlements
according to company policies.
• Monitor post-dated cheques and online government portal deposits.

• Maintained employee personnel records and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinated visa processing, travel arrangements and staff administration.
• Assisted in recruitment screening and performance appraisal coordination.

• Managed sales consolidation, bank account monitoring, and tax compliance across
multiple branches.

• Conducted accounts receivable audits and verified daily cash positions.

• Maintained books of accounts, payroll vouchers, cash journals, and ledger records.
• Assisted in bank reconciliations and collections versus deposits analysis.