Joel Thomas, Financial Analyst

Joel Thomas

Financial Analyst

Al Diar Dana Hotel

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
2 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 4 Months

Financial Analyst at Al Diar Dana Hotel
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2020 to September 2022

• Led a 3-member financial accounting team in executing core accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards; streamlined financial reporting processes.
Promotion Achievement:
• Recognized for outstanding performance and impactful contributions, promoted within 12 months instead of the standard 24-month cycle.
Strategic Contributions:
• Developed strategic insights across 2 financial departments, providing valuable recommendations to enhance revenue generation, optimize marketing spend, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Selected Project Experience:
Financial Reporting Enhancement Project:
• Spearheaded the enhancement of the internal financial reporting system, implementing 15+ new features to streamline reporting processes.
• Achieved a 20% reduction in save/load time and a 15% decrease in overall operation time through system optimization.
• Successfully reduced financial reporting costs by 20% by consolidating related financial products into a unified, more efficient platform.
• Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration with other enterprise systems, fostering better connectivity and data synchronization.
• Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to continuously monitor the effectiveness of the enhanced financial reporting system.
Financial Research and Reporting:
• Conducted research on market trends, industry benchmarks, and financial best practices.
• Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpreted financial statements and gained exposure to financial analysis methodologies.
Implementation of Oracle Accounting Software:
• Played a pivotal role in orchestrating the introduction of Oracle Accounting Software within the organization, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to articulate and define technical requirements.
• Realized a substantial 25% improvement in overall efficiency through the successful adoption and integration of the Oracle Accounting Software.

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at University Of London - Royal Holloway
  • September 2023

Majored in - Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management Accounting for Decision Making, Foundations of Financial Management, Finance and Investment Management, International Financial Markets, Financial Statement Analysis, Research Methods for Accounting and Financial Management.

Bachelor's degree, commerce
  • at Manipal Academy Of Higher Education - Dubai
  • September 2019

Majored in - Accounting, Auditing and Assurance, International Financial Reporting Standards, Taxation, Financial Management, Corporate Law, Economics

Specialties & Skills

Bloomberg Terminal
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MS Office tools
Finance

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Intermediate