Mani Kandan

*Manage end-to-end accounting operations including AP, AR, Payroll, GL and financial reporting.
*Prepare MIS reports including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow ensuring IFRS compliance.
*Act as escalation point for operational finance issues and implement corrective actions.
*Maintain accuracy of financial data within internal systems and reporting platforms.
*Utilised strong analytical skills to analyse financial datasets with Excel and Power BI, delivering leadership insights.
*Coordinate finance meetings, leadership events, travel arrangements and stakeholder management communication.
*Maintain personnel related financial records including leave, overtime, attendance and payroll adjustments.
*Support management meetings through documentation, minute preparation and follow-up tracking.

*Managed full-cycle accounting for real estate and vacation rental operations including AP, AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
*Prepared monthly MIS reports, financial dashboards, and management reports including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
*Handled VAT return preparation and performed VAT reconciliation to ensure full compliance with UAE FTA regulations across multiple entities.
*Monitored budgets, vendor payments, operational expenses, and cash flow for property and travel related services.
*Conducted financial analysis to identify revenue trends, operational variances, and cost optimization opportunities.
*Administered payroll processing through WPS in compliance with UAE labor regulations.
*Led process improvement initiatives by implementing accounting enhancements and supporting new accounting and reporting system roll‑outs.

*Managed vendor payments, receivables tracking and bank reconciliations.
*Generated financial statements including profit & loss and balance sheet reports.
*Maintained audit-ready financial documentation and supported external audits.
*Performed cost analysis and inventory monitoring to improve profitability.

*Managed accounts payable and receivable operations.
*Assisted with financial reporting, budgeting and internal audits.
*Reduced receivable collection period by 15 days through proactive follow-ups

*Maintained daily accounting entries including sales, purchases and expenses.
*Supported payroll processing, cash management and reconciliation activities.