NIMEESH MEERASA

• Manage end-to-end finance operations for two business entities across automotive sales and rental
operations, reporting directly to senior management.
• Oversee complete accounting cycle including AP, AR, GL, payroll, intercompany transactions, and bank
reconciliations.
• Prepare and present monthly MIS reports covering P&L, cash flow, receivables ageing, inventory
movement, and variance analysis.
• Handle inventory accounting for vehicles, spare parts, and rental fleet ensuring accurate valuation and
reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations including return filings,
reconciliations, and documentation.
• Monitor cash flow, optimize working capital, and coordinate banking facilities and funding
requirements.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights and performance analysis.

Senior Accountant - April 2018 - Present
KOOL Emirates Trading LLC, Dubai (A Brand of Eastman Chemical Company USA)

V-Kool is the sister concern of Auto World Spare Parts falling under single umbrella of KAPICO Group Holding Co. - Kuwait. Promoted from General Account to Senior account. Currently handling complete accounting of V-Kool - UAE operation with the team of 3 junior accountants.

Duties:
Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department
Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports.
Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles

Responsibilities:
GRN Costing (Local Purchase & Import)
Consolidated DSR & Cash Flow
Consolidated Financial MIS & Operational MIS
Revenue and Expenditure Variance Analysis
Accounts Receivables & Payables
AR Ageing & Inventory Ageing Report
Intercompany Reconciliation Report
Payroll & Utilities
Budget vs Actual variance & Reason Report
Group company Reconciliation Report
Prepaid File Activities
Fixed Assets & Depreciation Activities
Coordinate and complete Annual Audits
Monthly VAT reports
Improve system and procedure and initiate corrective measures.

• Managed end-to-end accounting operations for UAE business including AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets,
and intercompany transactions.
• Prepared consolidated MIS reports and conducted budget vs. actual variance analysis to support
management decisions.
• Supervised a team of junior accountants and ensured accuracy in daily accounting activities and
reporting.
• Coordinated with external auditors and ensured compliance with UAE VAT regulations and audit
requirements.
• Handled GRN costing for local and import purchases, ensuring accurate inventory valuation.
• Prepared VAT returns, ageing reports, and audit schedules for management and statutory
requirements.
• Improved accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and reduce discrepancies.

• Managed procurement processes and negotiated with suppliers to achieve cost savings while
maintaining quality standards.
• Prepared Bills of Materials (BOM) and conducted detailed product costing for pricing and profitability
analysis.
• Processed Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) with full documentation ensuring accurate accounting and
inventory records.
• Maintained inventory records and performed regular reconciliation of stock movements.
• Prepared and scheduled supplier payments and monitored AP/AR ageing to improve cash flow
management.
• Handled internal payments including payroll, overtime, and petty cash with proper controls.

Cost Accountant - June 2016 - Jan 2018
Bake n Cake LLC, Dubai
Negotiate with the supplier and purchase raw material at the least price without compromising quantity and quality.
Generating GRN with Invoice and DO from the suppliers.
Preparing BOM and calculate costing of the Products.
Prepare the payments to suppliers with payment voucher along with Goods Received Note (GRN), Invoice and DO/PO.
Maintaining the IN and OUT stock documents to control inventory.
Prepare the internal payments like petty cash, payroll, overtime and contractual leave pay settlement.
Assisting to Prepare, Review and submit annual budget.
Pass all necessary journal entries.
Prepare the monthly financial statements showing P&L, Sales, Cash outflow and inflow reports.
Prepare the monthly payment run, ensuring the timing is scheduled to maximize credit terms and submit for approval.
Preparation of ageing receivables AP & AR and outstanding reports & Follow-up.
Preparation of Ageing receivables AP & AR and outstanding reports & Follow-up.

• Processed and verified supplier invoices ensuring proper approvals, coding, and compliance with
company policies.
• Executed payments via cheque, bank transfer (TT), and LC with complete documentation.
• Reconciled vendor accounts, investigated discrepancies, and ensured timely settlements.
• Maintained accurate records and documentation for audit and internal control purposes.
• Supported internal and external audits by providing financial data and reports.

Payable Accountant - October 2015 - May 2016
Bin Ghurair Trading LLC, Dubai

Ensure Invoices are appropriately approved, coded and processed for payments.
Prepare the payments like cheques, TT, LC or cash with a payment voucher along with Goods Received Note (GRN), Invoice and DO/PO.
Make sure all the documents like GRN, Invoice, DO and Purchase order get signed while preparing payment.
Oversees reports & open invoices to ensure correct payments are made in a timely manner.
Proper filing all the documents like GRN, receipt vouchers cheques and documents for the proper payments and weakly auditing.
Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
Maintaining the IN and OUT stock documents appropriately.
Maintain schedules for recurring monthly payments and process accordingly.
Assist in internal and external audits and maintain documentation.