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Moni V M, Financial analyst

Moni V M

Financial analyst·Merck

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Master's

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 3 months

Financial analyst

January 2024 - Present

Merck

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2024 - Present

Conducted end-to-end financial close analysis (monthly, quarterly, and annually), including journal entry review, account
reconciliations, and detailed variance investigations to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
Delivered monthly sales performance analysis by preparing accurate revenue reports, reconciling general ledger data, and calculating
Bad Debt Reserves (BDR) in line with IFRS 9, enhancing forecasting reliability.
Supported revenue recognition through analysis of COGS allocations and cost run validations, ensuring revenue alignment with IFRS
15 and accurate gross margin reporting.
Analyzed transfer pricing data across entities, monitoring quarterly pricing trends to ensure policy adherence and consistency in global
intercompany cost structures.
Evaluated customer credit exposure by analyzing master data and collection trends; collaborated with stakeholders to implement credit
control strategies and mitigate risk.
Investigated and resolved intercompany imbalances (OOB), improving accuracy of group-level reporting through comprehensive
reconciliation of cross-entity transactions.
Conducted monthly FX revaluations and analyzed currency impact on balance sheet items to manage foreign exchange risk and comply
with financial standards.
Participated in governance and control reviews, contributing to SOP enhancements and Internal Control System (ICS) monitoring for
improved process compliance and audit readiness.
Prepared financial analysis and audit documentation for internal and external reviews, ensuring completeness and accuracy of data for
clean audit results.
Led performance monitoring for global cash collection, tracking KPIs such as DSO, aging, and bad debt, and driving O2C efficiency
improvements across regions through collaborative stakeholder engagement.
Oversaw automation of pricing analysis tools, improving pricing visibility, supporting margin optimization, and aligning with
commercial strategy.
Supported the financial setup and launch of a new Saudi Arabian entity, providing analytical oversight on compliance, operational
readiness, and regulatory filings.
Managed tax reporting and compliance by analyzing VAT and WHT filings for KSA entities under ZATCA regulations, collaborating
with external advisors for accurate and timely submissions.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Research and Development

Financial Analyst

September 2019 - November 2023

Merck Limited (Dubai)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2019 - November 2023

(NOV Inc is an American multinational corporation based in Houston, Texas., worldwide provider of equipment in oil and gas industry)

• Prepared journal entries for amortization and accruals for Oman, Saudi, Dubai Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar entities in a timely manner for preparation of balance sheet, Profit and loss account and trial balance Maintained revenue recognition schedules and prepared related journal entries for month closing in Middle east regions, improving revenue reporting efficiency by 20%
• Maintained accounting master data for NOV code level Conducted automated Bank reconciliations and passed journal
Maintained accounting master data for NOV code level
Conducted automated Bank reconciliations and passed journal
entries for FX, which saved 12 hrs monthly

Researched to clear the old balances sitting in bank reconciliation
during fiscal year

Prepared monthly cash flow projection (AP&AR) and submitted to
treasury for review

Conducted variance analysis for expenses and revenues, and
escalate to divisional managers review leading 15% improvements
in accuracy in P&L

Ensured financial modules (AP, AR, FA, Cash management) are
closed timely within Nov deadlines

Prepared Quarterly balance sheet and profit and loss fluctuation
analysis, leading 10% reduction in closing time for quarterly
financials

Prepared over the 200 plus balance sheet reconciliation in Oracle
platform and provide the bridge comments for quarterly SOX Call
for aged items

Managed Fixed asset accounting activities such as acquisitions,
disposals and depreciation postings for PP&E

● Accounts Payable & Intercompany
● General Accounting
● Financial Analysis & Reporting
● Training & Auditing
● TAX
● Team Building & Leadership
● Client Relationship Management
● Analytical & Problem-solving
● Vendor Management
● Perform month-end reporting activity for inter company reporting
schedules and resolved inter company mismatches, reduced cross
entity discrepancy 30%
● Prepared inter company purchase price variance analysis with
transfer price policy for each product lines and ensure the necessary
entries passed with approval of divisional managers
● Coordinated with Tax advisors tax filing requirements for VAT &WHT
for Oman and Saudi entities, resulting 10% reduction tax liability
● Coordinated the completion of external audit requests for quarterly
and year end
● HFM Related web form reporting for middle east region for USD &
NON USD Ledgers.
Achievements:-
● Assisted the senior management in the successful transition of
shared services to Dubai.
● Helped the management and acted as a subject matter expert for
the H2H integration of bank accounts.
● Reduction of old AP and Inter company aged balances to zero.
followed up on delinquent inter company accounts.
● Assist the management in the automation of inter company
accounts.
● Trained field offices on inter company process.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

GL and Inter company Analyst - Shared Services

January 2019 - November 2023

National Oilwell Varco

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2019 - November 2023

Analyzed and posted journal entries related to amortization, accruals, and revenue recognition across multiple Middle East entities,
ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.
Interpreted complex revenue recognition schedules, collaborated with regional teams to streamline reporting processes, and enhanced
financial statement accuracy.
Led the month-end close for AP, AR, FA, and Cash Management modules, performing cross-functional analysis to meet reporting
deadlines and resolve financial discrepancies.
Conducted in-depth variance analysis on monthly revenues and expenses, identifying drivers of fluctuations and presenting key insights
to divisional leadership for informed decision-making.
Forecasted AP and AR cash flow positions by preparing monthly projections, supporting treasury in liquidity planning and strategic
allocation of funds.
Reconciled 200+ balance sheet accounts using Oracle; provided analytical commentary for SOX compliance and supported quarterly
financial reviews.
Managed fixed asset lifecycle analysis—including capital expenditure tracking, disposals, and depreciation forecasting—to ensure asset
base integrity.
Analyzed intercompany transactions and pricing variances; aligned findings with global transfer pricing policies and collaborated with
business units to resolve mismatches.
Supported statutory audit activities by preparing audit-ready reports and financial schedules, contributing to timely and clean audit
outcomes.
Submitted regional HFM reports (USD and Non-USD) for group consolidation, ensuring data accuracy and completeness in corporate
financial reporting.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Invoice Processing Analyst - Shared Services

November 2017 - July 2019

VISA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2017 - July 2019

Analyzed and processed high volumes of vendor invoices (PO and Non-PO), credit notes, and employee expense reports across theCEMEA region, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely payments to support operational continuity.
Monitored accounts payable aging reports to identify payment delays and improve cash outflow efficiency, providing data-driveninsights to the Accounts Payable Manager for issue resolution and escalation.
Evaluated employee reimbursement trends to ensure compliance with Visa’s Travel & Expense policy and internal controls, contributing to expense policy enforcement and cost control.
Conducted payment method analysis in collaboration with vendors to support the transition to electronic fund transfers (EFT), improving payment security, speed, and reconciliation accuracy.
Assisted with month-end financial close activities, including analysis of accruals and prepayments, to support timely financial reportingand enhance forecast accuracy.
Prepared and submitted bi-weekly AP cash flow projections to Treasury, providing analytical support for cash forecasting and liquidity management across the region.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Invoice Processing Analyst - Shared Services

November 2017 - January 2019

VISA INC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2017 - January 2019

Analyzed and processed high volumes of vendor invoices (PO and Non-PO), credit notes, and employee expense reports across the
CEMEA region, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely payments to support operational continuity.
Monitored accounts payable aging reports to identify payment delays and improve cash outflow efficiency, providing data-driven
insights to the Accounts Payable Manager for issue resolution and escalation.
Evaluated employee reimbursement trends to ensure compliance with Visas Travel & Expense policy and internal controls,
contributing to expense policy enforcement and cost control.
Conducted payment method analysis in collaboration with vendors to support the transition to electronic fund transfers (EFT),
improving payment security, speed, and reconciliation accuracy.
Assisted with month-end financial close activities, including analysis of accruals and prepayments, to support timely financial reporting
and enhance forecast accuracy.
Prepared and submitted bi-weekly AP cash flow projections to Treasury, providing analytical support for cash forecasting and liquidity
management across the region.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Accountant - Shared Services

November 2012 - July 2016

Palladium

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2012 - July 2016

Supported general ledger accounting for EMEA entities, including account reconciliations, fixed asset management, and intercompany
transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
Executed monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing and posting amortization, accruals, depreciation, and reclassification
entries, contributing to timely and reliable financial reporting.
Conducted bank and petty cash reconciliations, proactively identifying discrepancies and resolving them to maintain cash integrity and
financial accuracy.
Managed fixed asset accounting, including acquisition tracking, disposals, and depreciation calculations, ensuring proper treatment in
line with accounting standards.
Delivered detailed quarterly account analysis and commentary for key balance sheet accounts, enabling better financial oversight and
decision-making.
Processed and billed intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate and timely entries to support consolidated reporting and minimize
cross-entity discrepancies.
Partnered with project managers to investigate budget variances and provide financial insights that supported cost control and improved
project delivery outcomes.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Education

Chartered Institute of Management Accountant

October 2024

October 2024

Master's degree, Master's

United Arab Emirates

Chartered Institute of Management Accountant, United Kingdom

October 2024

October 2024

High school or equivalent, Chartered Institute of Management Accountant

United Arab Emirates

University Of Calicut

March 2024

March 2024

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)

India

GPA (percentage): 87%

GPA (percentage): 87%

Institute of Cost Accountants of India

November 2010

November 2010

Master's degree, CMA -ICAI - Institute of Cost Accountants of India (Inter Passed)

India

Finance - CMA-ICAI -Inter passed
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CMA-ICAI -Institute of Cost Accountants of India

November 2010

November 2010

Master's degree, Finance

India

University of Calicut

March 2007

March 2007

Bachelor's degree, Finance

India

Skills

BALANCE SHEET
Expert
BALANCE SHEET
Expert
ACCRUALS
Expert
ACCRUALS
Expert
AMORTIZATION
Expert
AMORTIZATION
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
FIXED ASSET
Expert
FIXED ASSET
Expert
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
TRIAL BALANCE
Expert
TRIAL BALANCE
Expert
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
VARIANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
VARIANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
BALANCE SHEET
Expert
BALANCE SHEET
Expert
ACCRUALS
Expert
ACCRUALS
Expert
AMORTIZATION
Expert
AMORTIZATION
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
FIXED ASSET
Expert
FIXED ASSET
Expert
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
TRIAL BALANCE
Expert
TRIAL BALANCE
Expert
TREASURY
Expert
TREASURY
Expert
AUTOMATION
Expert
AUTOMATION
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
CASH MANAGEMENT
Expert
CASH MANAGEMENT
Expert
BANK RECONCILIATIONS
Expert
BANK RECONCILIATIONS
Expert
ACCOUNTANCY
Expert
ACCOUNTANCY
Expert
AUDITING
Expert
AUDITING
Expert
BALANCE
Expert
BALANCE
Expert
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Expert
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FIXED ASSETS
Expert
FIXED ASSETS
Expert
HYPERION
Expert
HYPERION
Expert

Languages

English
Beginner
Hindi
Beginner
Malayalam
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
SAP S/4HANA
Excel for Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)

Hobbies

  • Traveling, Reading