Justin Joy

• Performing various functions related to monthly closing of books, MIS of stock to management and preparing multiple reports like monthly financials; stock reports & forex report
• Streamlining of commission computation of over 200 associates; preparing & posting of monthly entries like prepaid rent / depreciation / accruals and so on
• Managing iscala creation and mapping of ledgers; linking and mapping the same to Hyperion
• Maintaining & scrutinizing statutory books of accounts like journal, ledger, cash / bank book and subsidiaries in compliance with time & accuracy norms
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements for reconciling Cash & Bank Balances involving active coordination with bank authorities
• Reviewing financial statements & evaluation of internal control systems for Internal / Statutory Audits
• Reconciling accounts as well as preparing reports; creating, documenting, and posting complex journal entries; recording various transactions and cost allocations; monitoring day-to-day accounting transaction
• Directing end-to-end finance & accounts functions and taxation activities
• Documenting multiple MIS reports such as balance sheet, cash flow statements, P&L, contracts, agreements and projection of financial statement report
• Monitoring cash flows and ensuring funds are arranged in the most cost-effective manner after projecting accurate cash forecast ensuring that there is no shortage of cash in hand
• Liaising with Internal Auditor & Statutory Auditor for completion of audit assignments and for managing the audit cycle
• Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members; developing competency & assisting in appraisal process across the levels

Key Result Areas:
 Performing various functions related to monthly closing of books, MIS analysis of stock
reporting to the management and preparation of multiple reports like monthly financial;
stock reports; forex report and monthly variance analysis.
 Optimized the commission computation process for 200+ associates, meeting critical
deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
 Reconciling accounts as well as preparing reports; creating, documenting, and posting
complexjournal entries; recording various transactions and cost allocations; monitoring
day-to-day accounting transactions.
 Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members; developing
competency & assisting in appraisal process across the levels
 Assisted in budgeting and forecasting activities for multiple entities, including
depreciation, salary, and operating expenses, while performing comprehensive
variance analysis against budget targets.
 Performing and settling Intercompany differences.
 Monthly Preparation and reconciliation of VAT computation.
 Analyzed freight charges and identified business units with insufficient accruals,
enabling timely corrective actions during periods of supply chain disruption and
geopolitical uncertainty.
 Managed monthly balance sheet schedule preparation, proactively highlighting aging
balances and negative accruals to relevant stakeholders, resulting in timely release or
GP charges for items aged over 180 days and improved balance sheet hygiene.
 Collaborated closely with the GP Controller in the preparation and booking of Gross
Profit (GP) schedules, proactively identifying unusual GP trends and country-level
variances to support accurate financial reporting.
 Currently responsible for the end-to-end accounting, month-end close, and financial
reporting of Qatar entities, while sharing responsibility for the management and review
of UAE books of accounts.
 Responsible for major part of audit including branch / ICV audits and report to govt
(statistical authority)
 Performed month-end close validation in OneStream, ensuring all system checks
were cleared and financial results were finalized with accuracy and completeness.
 Performed weekly bank reconciliations and proactively identified unaccounted bank
transactions, providing timely updates to Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts
Payable (AP) teams for resolution.
 Maintenance of Fixed asset register (addition / disposals/ write offs) and preparation
of schedules for the same.
 Administered SAP GL master data creation and ensured accurate integration and
mapping with OneStream to support corporate financial reporting.
Highlights:
 Managed and improved commission computation for 200+ associates by
introducing structured controls and reconciliation checks to ensure accuracy and
compliance.
 Delivered accurate and timely financial close and reporting packages to
management within required deadlines.
 Part of the core team in implementation of SAP testing and rollout in the company
 Identified and escalated significant FX leakage caused by system rate
misalignment with bank rates, enabling treasury to negotiate improved FX pricing
and reduce currency-related losses.
 Logged and tracked SAP system bugs, coordinating with production associates
to ensure timely resolution and minimal disruption to financial processes.
 Identified bugs in upgrade of iscala 3 in AR module which had been reported to
iscala team
 Reconciled over 20 bank accounts along with proper follow-up with various
departments like Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable / Treasury
 Core team member in successfully completing statutory audits within accelerated
timelines.

Highlights:
•Worked as in-charge of all ledger-based transactions like retail accounting and reconciliation of retail books; managed the schedules for all provisions (Expenses and stock)
•Administered the computation of import reserve and unrealized profit on same and assisted the Warehouse Manager in WACC adjustment and stock corrections for incorrect GRN or sales
•Reconciled import creditors, requesting credit notes & adjustments from the import department; managing fixed assets of the company, documented the same & carried-out accounting & depreciation
•Supervised monthly closing of books & maintained various types of schedules and recharge sheets for the same; implemented inventory module setups and computing WACC and variances, if any from actuals
•Partook in system implementation setup & troubleshot for Orion ERP Package of the trading firm; monitored banking system, bank reconciliation, fund sufficiency and accounting treatment in books
•Tracked receivables and aging of debtors of not more than 120 days; ensured monthly payments were accounted
•Reconciled Import creditors ledger remaining unreconciled for 10+ years
•Successfully brought closing of accounts to within 25 days of end of the month from 60 days; integrated sister companies and accounts into ERP which were following separate books of accounts
•Performed periodic reconciliations of selected ledger accounts like import creditors, intercompany and intra company ledgers on a monthly or quarterly basis
•Developed new accounting setups like integrating Retail shop accounts in Orion ERP

 Worked as in-charge of all ledger-based transactions like retail accounting and
reconciliation of retail books; managed the schedules for all provisions (Expenses and
stock)
 Administered the computation of import reserve and unrealized profit on same and
assisted the Warehouse Manager in WACC adjustment and stock corrections for
incorrect GRN or sales
 Reconciled import creditors, requesting credit notes & adjustments from the import
department; managing fixed assets of the company, documented the same & carried
out accounting & depreciation
 Supervised monthly closing of books & maintained various types of schedules and
recharge sheets for the same; implemented inventory module setups and computing
WACC and variances, if any from actuals
 Partook in system implementation setup & troubleshot for Orion ERP Package of the
trading firm; monitored banking system, bank reconciliation, fund sufficiency and
accounting treatment in books
 Tracked receivables and aging of debtors of not more than 120 days; ensured monthly
payments were accounted
 Reconciled Import creditors ledger remaining unreconciled for 10+ years
 Successfully brought closing of accounts to within 25 days of end of the month from
60 days; integrated sister companies and accounts into ERP which were following
separate books of account.

 Achieved cost saving worth INR 8
Crores through measures such as
cross-checking the payments with
the Purchase Orders
 Undertaken internal and external
audits of various PDS godowns and
banks by providing information and
answers to auditors; undertook
internal/concurrent audit of various
banks (namely Indian bank, Indian
overseas bank)