Muhammed Marjan U

• Manage and oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP),
Accounts Receivable (AR), Treasury Management, Bank Reconciliations, and Month-End & Year-End Closures.
• Review and approve Journal Entries, Accruals, Provisions, and financial schedules, ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support Project Accounting, including Project Cost Tracking, Cost Allocation, Budget Monitoring, and Project
Profitability Analysis for real estate and development-related activities.
• Monitor Project Budgets, actual expenditures, and perform Budget vs Actual Variance Analysis to identify cost overruns and improve financial performance.
• Assist in reviewing Revenue Recognition, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, Contract Accounting, and project-
related cost allocations in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare Cash Flow Forecasts, Working Capital Analysis, and project funding requirements to support business
continuity and restructuring initiatives.
• Coordinate with Contractors, Consultants, Suppliers, and service providers regarding payments, account
reconciliations, contractual commitments, and financial reporting requirements.
• Support Tender Evaluations, Costing Analysis, Financial Feasibility Studies, and commercial reviews by
providing financial insights and profitability assessments.
• Develop and maintain MIS Reports, Financial Dashboards, KPI Reporting, and project performance reports for
senior management and key stakeholders.
• Perform Project Cost Analysis, Margin Analysis, and Profitability Reviews to support strategic decision-making
and operational efficiency.
• Strengthening Internal Controls, Financial Governance, Risk Management Frameworks, and compliance
procedures across finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Statutory Reporting Requirements, and audit requirements.
• Lead the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements, management reports, board reports, and stakeholder
reporting packages.
• Utilize ERP, AI Tools, Advanced Excel, and financial modeling techniques for reporting, analysis, and process
automation.

• Managed and supervised the full accounting cycle (AP, AR, GL, Bank Reconciliation & Month-End Closing) for retail
and F&B operations.
• Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Led budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
• Delivered MIS reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis for management review.
• Performed profitability analysis, cost control reviews, and margin monitoring across hypermarket and cafeteria
operations.
• Monitored cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management.
• Supervised inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Managed vendor payments, supplier reconciliations, and expense controls.
• Oversaw CAPEX accounting and fixed asset management.
• Ensured compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinated internal and external audits and supported tax consultants.
• Improved internal controls, ERP systems, and financial reporting processes.

(A leading CA firm, HQ in Bangalore, providing a plethora of services for over 50+ years of experience)
• Preparation & finalization of Books of Accounts & Financial Statements as per Ind AS & Schedule III, IFRS &
reviewing the compliance of TDS & TCS.
• Executed statutory audits, internal audits, stock audits, including site visits, analysis of financial statements, &
report filing for corporate & non-corporate clients in a range of sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare,
Construction, Real estate, Education, Trading, Manufacturing, Hospitality, & Charitable trust.
• Independently handled tax audits of corporate & non-corporate clients in sectors of charitable organizations &
trusts, trading & other professionals.
• Single-handedly prepared & filed Income Tax Returns for a diverse client base.
• Evaluating the efficiency & effectiveness of internal financial controls & executing the audit accordingly.
• Coordinated & oversaw GST audits of companies, partnerships, & proprietorship firms.
• Conducted analytical procedures to assess financial performance against the previous year, identifying substantial
increases in expenses & examining expense categories for significant variances, including potential indications of
fraud.
• Reconciliation of bank statements & performed physical verification of fixed assets & inventory.
• Led a talented team in developing comprehensive ERP software.
• Prepared financial projections & comprehensive project reports, facilitating informed decision-making &
assisting in securing bank loans on behalf of the reports
• Communicated audit findings & recommendations to client management & stakeholders, addressing questions,
providing insights & facilitating discussions on areas of improvement.
• Conducted statutory, Tax, & concurrent audits of Indias top 5 banks & Insurance, including SBI LTD, Canara Bank
LTD & National Insurance Company LTD.