Chief Accountant
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Total years of experience :20 years, 0 Months
Currently working as the chief accountant of an American QSR chain in UAE which is part of a reputed local group.Supporting operations in purchase, logistics, human resource and administration. Liaison with banks, auditors and franchise partners.
Handled wide range of accounting operations including preparation of monthly financial reports.
Managed finalization of year end accounts and liaised with auditors.
Assisted in budgetary process - preparation of budgets & variance reporting.
Involved in cash management including preparation and monitoring cash flows, ensuring timely collection and deposit of cash, scheduling of payments, controlling petty cash and ensuring daily reconciliations of cash and bank.
Reconciled and consolidated inter-company/divisional accounts.
Handled GL reconciliations, ensuring timely reconciliation of suppliers and customers.
Ensured the proper generation of Payroll as per WPS.
Prepared MIS reports for management and prepared cost reports.
Ensured accurate recording of fixed assets.
Liaised with banks for availing credit facilities, working capital finances and coordination of various banking activities.
Assisted management on new projects through preparation of Capex, Sales forecasts, breakeven analysis, cash flows and estimates.
Ensured timely collection from customers as per the credit terms.
Supervised overall accounting activities of Head Office and various sites. Leading a team of seven accountants, ensuring the smooth functioning of the department.
Guided other divisions regarding accounting and financial matters.
Handling day to day accounting
Finalization of accounts and liaison with auditors.
Computation of income/sales tax and filing returns
TDS, Advance Tax,
Dealing with Bankers and Customers
Bank reconciliations, ledger reconciliations,
Maintaining Petty cash,
Preparing schedules of prepayments/accruals/depreciation
Practicing Chartered Accountants/Auditors having offices in Kerala, India.
Audit Experience:
Lead audit engagements including statutory and internal audits.
Reviewed internal controls to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.
Assisted partners in Bank Audits.
Tax computation and Tax audits.
Wrote books of accounts.
Accounting Standards and Audit Standards
ACA Accounting Technician Certificate (ICAI) B Com
Graduation: Bachelor of Commerce University: University of Kerala.