Diana Temti Bodhanwala, Financial Accountant

Diana Temti Bodhanwala

Financial Accountant

Group 4 Securicor (G4S)

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Certified Management Accounting (CMA)
Experience
13 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 8 Months

Financial Accountant at Group 4 Securicor (G4S)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2012

 Management Reporting - Monthly P&L analysis along with variance analysis and comparison of monthly and YTD results against the Forecast and Budget for the reported period.
 Finalization of Month End and Year End Accounts
 Coordinating with the External and Internal Auditors
 Cost Benefit Analysis
 Preparing monthly KPI Reports
 Performing Balance Sheet Reconciliations
 Performing Bank, Interdivision & Intercompany Reconciliations
 Review of Revenue & Expenses cross charged to other divisions
 Approving expenses after review of specific budget allocated
 Managing BPC Input of monthly, budgeted and forecasted Financial Results and KPIs
 Verifying BPC reporting & reconciliation with books of accounts
 Periodical review of Internal Financial Control
 Maintaining the Staff Advance Accounts
 Monitoring and Authorizing Payment Vouchers and Expenses
 Preparing Quarterly and Yearly Forecasts and Budgets

Management Accountant at Omani Foodstuff Trading
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2011 to February 2012

 Devised an efficient data-entry system that was approved by the management and increased productivity by about 3%.
 Analyzing and reporting the monthly, quarterly and annual performance of salesmen and analyzing the sales and purchase trend.
 Monitoring the accounts receivables, purchase invoices and receipt vouchers.
 Performing ratio analysis.
 Reviewing and monitoring the costs incurred by the firm, conducting client profitability analysis, conducting product and profitability analysis, and preparation of certain financial reports.

Financial Accountant at High net worth individual
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2011 to September 2011

Analyzed and prepared statement of accounts in order to record the transactions and investments made in multinational banks, calculated and recorded profits and losses made from various transactions and prepared a summary report for the same.

Accounting Assistant at Omani Foodstuff Trading
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2010 to May 2010

To assist the accountant of the firm by recording the daily sales report, purchase invoices, receipt vouchers and completing any task that was assigned to me by the senior accountant of the firm.

Education

Diploma, Certified Management Accounting (CMA)
  • at Institute Of Management Accounts (IMA)
  • October 2011

Certified Management Accounting (CMA) includes elements of financial planning, performance, control, and financial decision making. As part of my course of study I have undertaken real projects which ensure that we recognize the importance of the practical application of our skills. I have been a part of numerous group projects with members from different cultural backgrounds. The exposure has broadened my perspective and enabled me to think more flexibly. In addition, they have cultivated in me broader ranging skills which would be applicable in your organization such as team working, communication and project management.

Bachelor's degree, Finance
  • at University of Wollongong Dubai
  • December 2009

Received the Top Graduate Award in April 2010 and the Deans Merit Award in 2008.

Specialties & Skills

Sales Trend Analysis
Performance Reporting
Profitability Analysis
Monthly Reporting
Accounting
Powerpoint
MS Word
Q Basic Accounting System

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Gujarati
Expert

Memberships

Institute Of Management Accounts (IMA)
  • International Membership
  • February 2010

Hobbies

  • Art, reading, swimming, music and sports.
    Have been an active participant in several events organized by the university, and have secured first place in Foosball Tournaments.