Riyas Varackool

A Leading Real Estate Investment firm with an authorized capital of USD 200mn and paid up capital of USD 72mn Based in Bahrain and having well reputed projects and investments in Various countries like France, Morocco, KSA, UAE and Bahrain.
Company have 48 Villas, 1 Residential Tower and various lands in Kingdom of Bahrain.Also having Joint ventures Called Amwaj Gateway Co.& Real Views along with residential projects in France and Morocco through SPV's.
company also maintains considerable shares in projects and investments in UAE & KSA.
I'm lonely handling accounts of all these companies at all levels of Accounting & finance Jobs from Petty Cash to Finalisation of Accounts with the minimal direction from Finance Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
I have gained a lot of experience in Budgeting, MIS reporting in professional manner and a became a part of discussions to provide constructive ideas for companies future plans.
Mostly I have the opportunity to liaison With Auditors, Suppliers, Bankers, Investors...etc
Dealing with Auditors, Bankers, Book Keepers, for the abroad projects in France and Morocco for consolidation of accounts and reconciliation of intercompany accounts has been opened new windows to learn about foreign policies and procedures.
Became very handy in using Microsoft Office Tools, Microsoft GP ERP and Tally ERP softwares.

Handled Management of Real Suites, after conducting an internal audit to find the mal practices by the Property manager which leads to reduced occupancy in the building. Two Towers containing 68 luxury flats located at Um Al Hassam, Bahrain simultaneously with Finance Officer Role.Where I have proved my ability in customer relation and marketing by increasing the occupancy of both towers from 52% to 85% within three months of time which leads to success full disposal of the building.Management has recognised my effort behind this and awarded with a good increment in salary and a promotion in position to Senior Finance Officer.

A Well reputed Group since 1976 in the Kingdom of Bahrain having BD: 20mn Turnover and doing business in diversified fields such as Construction, Real Estate, Trading, Safety & Security, Petroleum, Food Exporting...etc
I have started my career as an Accountant under Financial Controller Mr.Hemant Desai who is a Chartered Accountant and within a couple of months I became an essential part of our accounts team consist of 5 employees.Eventually I have started taking over the responsibilities of seniors through work rotation and learned a lot from it.later when the seniors left the company for their better future I have given the opportunity by the senior management to take over the roles f seniors and I have performed very well and proved my ability to handle any situation.there by I have been awarded with promotion, good increment in salary and other amenities.
I have been learned the basics of Liaison with Auditors, Bankers, Suppliers, Insurance Companies...etc
With in my career in EAG I have learned and gained experience in all aspects of accounting (Project Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting...etc) Fund Arrangements, Budgeting, Cash flow forecasting and Trade finance.

A leading wholesale and retail trader in Mobile phones ( Nokia, Samsung, I-phone ..etc), Electronics, Mobile Accessories, Calling Cards..etc
Currently holding more than 50% of the market share in mobile phone trading in the kingdom of Bahrain.
When I joined the company there was 3 retail outlets and a wholesale division and two new retail outlets were opened during my tenure.Using Tally 6.3 software which was making a lot of difficulties to track stock & accounts together due to improper creation of ledgers at the beginning stage which leads management to think to shift into a customized software.I have been a crucial part of migration of datas from old software to new customised soft ware.As a budding company I got the opportunity to be a part of implementation of various accounting & administrative policies and procedures.
Also gained experience in negotiating with suppliers for credit arrangements, Payment terms..etc and dealt with IT professionals for installation of new software.

Here is my first job in Bahrain, The company was in its starting stage now the company has become a reputed Scaffolding, Safety & Security Company having bunch of contracts from various clients including Ministries.
I have started the basic book keeping practice, treatment of accounting of various assets & liabilities...etc in this company.Within a month of time I left the job to aim for new heights and to learn and gain experience from a grown up company.

Own business with college mates doing trading of Computers and its peripherals & giving training in computer related courses viz Accounting softwares, BPO ..etc.
Left the business to pursue career abroad.

A well reputed Auditing and Tax Consultant. Located in Mahe region, rendering services such as year ended financial reporting, tax return submission etc.
I was a part time intern.Gained basic accounting and auditing knowledges in working atmosphere.