Yatish Kotiyan

• Partnered closely with business and operational teams to evaluate performance and support
commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Supported budgeting and forecasting cycles by delivering structured analysis, historical insights, and
performance trends.
• Monitored actual performance against budgets, highlighting key deviations and supporting corrective
actions.
• Provided financial insights to support business strategy, pricing decisions, and profitability
improvement initiatives.
• Supported initiatives aimed at business growth and margin improvement through data-driven financial
analysis.
• Delivered timely financial reports aligned with group-level reporting standards.
• Oversaw day-to-day finance operations, ensuring prioritization, review, and timely delivery of outputs
across the team.
• Acted as primary finance point of contact for external auditors and advisors, supporting audits,
compliance reviews, and statutory requirements.
• Played a key role in SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring accurate financial data flows, reporting
integrity, and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Maintained consistent internal and group reporting timelines over 7+ years through structured close
processes.
• Tracked working capital metrics including receivables and payables, supporting improvements in cash
conversion cycles.
• Coordinated with commercial teams to monitor collections and highlight overdue exposures.
• Monitored cash flow and working capital, supporting operational planning and liquidity management.

• Maintained 100% on-time delivery of internal and group-level financial reports across 7+ consecutive years through structured month-end and year-end close processes. • Supported budgeting cycles by providing structured financial analysis, historical trends, and performance data to business teams; independently led forecasting and variance analysis — delivering actionable insights and corrective action recommendations to senior management. • Managed project accounting and WIP analysis across multiple concurrent engineering projects; tracked accumulated costs and billing milestones throughout each project lifecycle, with revenue recognised at point of control transfer upon project completion — in compliance with IFRS 15. • Performed month-end Goods in Transit (GIT) reconciliation to confirm and validate actual GIT positions — essential given the drop shipment and repairs/installation services business model where in-transit inventory requires accurate and timely accounting treatment. • Administered full IFRS 16 lease accounting: ROU asset recognition, amortisation schedules, lease liability measurement, and effective interest rate computation — reconciled to the GL and correctly disclosed in financial statements. • Maintained fixed asset register for tangible PP&E (IAS 16) and intangible assets (IAS 38); managed full asset lifecycle including capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and impairment; tracked capital WIP through to controlled transfer on completion. • Led monthly AR aging review meetings and the end-to-end dunning process — issuing structured reminders, escalating to account blocks, and engaging directly with client finance heads and accountants to resolve outstanding AR disputes and reduce overdue exposure. • Led SAP S/4HANA finance module implementation; spearheaded preparation of a comprehensive accounting process handbook for all key SAP workflows; and trained personnel across other KHS entities and subordinates on SAP FI/CO modules including recurring entries and period-end procedures. • Currently leading UAE E-invoicing implementation for KHS ME FZCO in compliance with FTA requirements — overseeing system setup, process design, and stakeholder coordination — with go-live planned for early 2027. • Managed ongoing SAP bug reporting and resolution follow-up with the ERP service provider, logging system issues, tracking resolution timelines, and coordinating with IT and the provider to ensure timely fixes with minimal operational disruption. • Acted as primary liaison for external auditors, managing statutory audits, compliance reviews, UAE VAT, and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) reporting obligations. • Partnered with business and operational leaders on pricing analysis, margin improvement, and cost optimisation; oversaw day-to-day finance operations and team output quality.

• Managed a concurrent client portfolio — always billing a minimum of 5 active clients — delivering end-to-end monthly
accounting, payroll, and financial reporting across multiple ERP systems including SAP, QuickBooks, and Tally.
• Performed complete month-end close for all active clients monthly, including journal entries, reconciliations, ledger
maintenance, payroll processing, and management report preparation on a consistent cycle.
• Set up Charts of Accounts (COA) and configured accounting systems from scratch for new clients and clients transitioning to
new platforms — establishing full financial infrastructure, chart structure, and opening balances tailored to each business.
• Achieved near-zero payroll errors for a multinational oil & gas client over two consecutive years; prepared IFRS-aligned
financial statements and internal controls documentation across the client portfolio.
• Coordinated client bank payment runs, supported budgeting and financial review activities, and mentored junior team
members across concurrent engagements.

• Managed vendor payment schedule based on project completion milestones — ensuring disbursements aligned with
contractual terms and certified work; administered retention calculations, tracking withheld amounts and ensuring timely
release upon project completion and defect liability clearance.
• Supported site payroll including OT calculations and managed cash disbursements directly to site workers in a controlled,
accountable manner.
• Maintained supplier ledgers, supported monthly AP close and vendor reconciliations; participated in successful ERP migration
with zero data loss.

• Maintained 100% on-time delivery of internal and group-level financial reports across 7+ consecutive years through
structured month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supported budgeting cycles by providing structured financial analysis, historical trends, and performance data to business
teams; independently led forecasting and variance analysis — delivering actionable insights and corrective action
recommendations to senior management.
• Managed project accounting and WIP analysis across multiple concurrent engineering projects; tracked accumulated costs
and billing milestones throughout each project lifecycle, with revenue recognised at point of control transfer upon project
completion — in compliance with IFRS 15.
• Performed month-end Goods in Transit (GIT) reconciliation to confirm and validate actual GIT positions — essential given the
drop shipment and repairs/installation services business model where in-transit inventory requires accurate and timely
accounting treatment.
• Administered full IFRS 16 lease accounting: ROU asset recognition, amortisation schedules, lease liability measurement, and
effective interest rate computation — reconciled to the GL and correctly disclosed in financial statements.
• Maintained fixed asset register for tangible PP&E (IAS 16) and intangible assets (IAS 38); managed full asset lifecycle including
capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and impairment; tracked capital WIP through to controlled transfer on completion.
• Led monthly AR aging review meetings and the end-to-end dunning process — issuing structured reminders, escalating to
account blocks, and engaging directly with client finance heads and accountants to resolve outstanding AR disputes and
reduce overdue exposure.
• Led SAP S/4HANA finance module implementation; spearheaded preparation of a comprehensive accounting process
handbook for all key SAP workflows; and trained personnel across other KHS entities and subordinates on SAP FI/CO modules
including recurring entries and period-end procedures.
• Currently leading UAE E-invoicing implementation for KHS ME FZCO in compliance with FTA requirements — overseeing
system setup, process design, and stakeholder coordination — with go-live planned for early 2027.
• Managed ongoing SAP bug reporting and resolution follow-up with the ERP service provider, logging system issues, tracking
resolution timelines, and coordinating with IT and the provider to ensure timely fixes with minimal operational disruption.
• Acted as primary liaison for external auditors, managing statutory audits, compliance reviews, UAE VAT, and Corporate
Income Tax (CIT) reporting obligations.
• Partnered with business and operational leaders on pricing analysis, margin improvement, and cost optimisation; oversaw
day-to-day finance operations and team output quality.

• Worked across multiple ERP systems for diverse clients in accounting and payroll engagements
• Prepared financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls documentation
• Supported clients in closing monthly books and improving reporting accuracy
• Involved in basic advisory work during financial reviews
• Supported payroll processing and coordinated client bank payments across various engagements
• Processed payroll with near-zero errors for a multinational oil & gas client over two consecutive years
at BDO
• Assisted in budgeting and forecasting activities by supporting financial analysis and data preparation.
• Provided guidance to junior team members on deliverables and timelines.
• Assisted in prioritization and review of finance activities within the team.

• Managed accounts payable transactions including vendor invoice verification and posting
• Ensured timely payment cycles and maintained accuracy in supplier ledgers
• Assisted in monthly closing activities and reconciliations related to vendor accounts
• Participated in successful migration of AP accounts from legacy systems to a new platform at UGCC