Pradeep Tembe

• Ensure end-to-end project controlling including project creation, WBS setup, and SAP release
after signed PKOFs.
• Manage project cost monitoring, budgeting, and actual cost (Third Party/Internal Cost)
updating in the operation budget sheet.
• Lead monthly forecast reviews and cost discussions with Project Managers.
• Prepare and post Inter Company and Third-Party project accruals after review with PMs.
• Handle project settlements and update financial records for overheads and internal
settlements.
• Create POC (Percentage of Completion) calculations and post results to SAP.
• Maintain and update exchange rates, HOB, and consolidated project reports.
• Reconcile WIP positions and GL accounts for year-end closings.
• Support auditors with project data, GP analysis, and variance reports.
• Conduct revenue/cost breakdown and result reporting per account group.
• Close projects in SAP and prepare PCOF documentation.
• Assist with internal cost pricing models and reminders to ensure timely hour confirmations
from planners.

• Managed payroll verification across multiple regions, including the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman,
and APAC entities (e.g., Malaysia & Singapore), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely
processing.
• Reviewed and validated End of Service Benefits (EOSB), leave salary calculations, and
employee advance settlements in line with local labor laws.
• Performed monthly accruals for employee leave balances and EOSB, ensuring accurate cost
recognition in financial reporting.
• Maintained and updated the Payroll Cost Dashboard using Power BI, identifying and analyzing
variances between actual costs and budgeted figures for improved cost control.
• Actively contributed as a core team member in the implementation of Mercans Payroll System,
including testing, mapping, and change management support.

Payroll Process:

Responsible for the whole Payroll process for designated countries/business units

Prepare monthly salary entries and provision in accordance with accounting standards and principles and each country requirements.
Check accuracy of information in regarding all compensation & benefits entry, computation, variance analysis, report review, bank file upload

Monthly accruals preparation to finance, balance sheet reconciliation,
cash flow forecasting, budget preparation support for profit forecast and yearly organization planning

Ownership of HR Documentation (employment contracts, salary letters & certificates), Personal files management
processes

• Create and maintain employee records in SAP
• Answer employee questions regarding their pay
• Any other tasks related to payroll and local requests
• Maintain various payroll-related spreadsheets
• Run multiple SAP reports for requests as required by the team
• Timesheet verification of cost.
• Support the filing and ongoing upkeep of HR records, ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality,
and security of data.
• Maintain filing systems and assist with records management for the department.
• Support and assist with special projects as assigned by the department.
• Perform other duties related to the general administration of the Human Resources
department as require.

•Reconciling and updating MIS files on every month end. Preparing Sales Flash and sharing it to Finance Manager for review.
.Updating Financials as per IFRS standards.
VAT Accounting and Return Filling to Tax Authorities on quarterly basis before the deadlines
.Preparing Cash flow on every month end to analyze funds required for current month.
.Updating payroll files on every month
• Bank Reconciliations for 8 corporate accounts, maintaiing fund flow on daily basis. Passing Payment & Receipts entries.
• Maintainign Trurst Receipts Loan Accounts with Banks on Daily Basis. Follow up with banks with respect to Trust Receipts Settlement Requests or processing requests.
• Daily Journal entries to be up to date with respect to accounting.
• Inter Company Reconciliation on Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly basis for 30 B2B locations and report on the same to the Finance Manger. Passing all relevant SAP entries to agree on balances for that period. Raising Debit/Credit Notes to Locations.
• Corporate EBITDA file updation on daily basis to have control over corporate fundings.
• Invoice Bookings & Vendor Payments.
• Cash Verification & Control, uploading the cash expenses in system on regular basis.
• Maintain Staff Advances and passing relevant payroll entries.
• Booking of Prepaid Expenses - Rent, Medical Policy & Creation Provisions for Accrued Expenses - Telephone, Dewa, Etisalat, Audit Fees
• Assisting in Daily Bank Reconciliation and report on the available funds in the banks to the General Manager for taking daily financial decisions whenever requested.
• Assiting in Banking closings during month end process as and when requested.
• Vendors & Customers Reconciliations from SAP Ledger Report with that of Customers & Vendors Statements on periodical basis.
• Cheque Creations & Clearing the cheques to agree on Bank Reconciliation transactions during period closures.
• Customers Cash Collections and Receipt entry for the same in SAP system.
• Travel Expenses Verification & Advances Reimbursement to staffs for budgeted travels.
• Payment of salaries & remittances to Foreign Staffs & Suppliers.
• Preparing Cash Certificate & Intercompany Balance Confrimation Letter for Audit Requirement.
• Follow up with Creditors for Statements to do reconciliations, Payment Variances Resolving. Followup with Debtors for Receipts & Statements.

• Prepared and updated monthly MIS reports, providing key financial insights for management
decision-making.
• Performed daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving
discrepancies promptly.
• Maintained and updated the fund flow statement every morning, enabling real-time visibility
of cash position.
• Managed the Accounts Receivable report on a daily basis, coordinated follow-ups with the
sales team, and monitored Customer GL accounts for overdue balances.
• Handled GRN (Goods Receipt Note) postings, invoice booking, and vendor payment
processing in compliance with company policies.
• Updated the salary file and processed payroll through the WPS (Wage Protection System)
in accordance with UAE labor regulations.
Achievements
• Delivered timely and compliant accrual postings across MEA, ensuring >98% accuracy.
• Streamlined budget sheet updates, leading to improved planning accuracy for regional PMs.
• Implemented POC calculation processes that reduced monthly closing cycle time.
• Reconciled multi-entity WIP and GL accounts for annual closings without audit exceptions.
• Reduced payroll processing time by 20% through automation.
• Aligned cross-regional payroll operations across MEA & APAC.
• Led cost control improvements across multiple industrial projects.