Finance Manager - Dubai
SANTHOSH C.G.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +91-9895 580 529
HIGH IMPACT PROFESSIONAL
Accounts & Finance Management ~ IFRS~ Operation Management ~ Taxation ~ Budgeting ~ Audit Management ~ Forensic Accounting, Training & Development ~ Project Management
An effective leader with expertise in Finance, Accounts, IFRS, Costing, Auditing, Taxation, Budgeting & MIS, Forensic Accounting, Legal & Secretarial and system implementation
Industry Preference: Construction, Engineering ~ Location Preference: Abroad
Catalyst in Driving Strategic Planning, Requirement Gathering, Client Interaction, Training & Development, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Revenue Cycle
PROFILE SUMMARY
• Techno functional professional, proficient in handling Finance, Accounts, IFRS, Costing, Auditing, Taxation, Budgeting & MIS, Legal & Secretarial and system implementation, ensuring business functionality adherence as well as enhancing the competitive advantage
• Skilled in mapping, business requirements with proven ability in designing & implementing systems & procedures to achieve cost control & financial discipline and enhance the overall efficiency of the organisation
• Experience in handling end-to-end Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Export-Import guidelines and other statutory requirements involving preparation /maintenance of necessary records / reports in compliance with the respective Acts
• Significant experience of working with CEO & Technical Teams for securing & executing concurrent projects of financial matters
• Demonstrated excellence and result oriented professional with verifiable year after year success achieving revenue, profit and business growth objectives within start-up and rapid-change environments
• Experience of working with formulating systems to meet internal control procedures, information flow to related departments, review mechanism
• An effective communicator with excellent relationship management skills and strong analytical, leadership, decision-making, problem solving & organizational abilities
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Steering the process automation initiatives which entail understanding of the financial requirements and preparing functional specifications.
• Liaison with banks and financial institution for loans, Letter of Credit, LTR, Bank Guarantees, Bills Discounting.
• Handling monthly closing of books, Debtors / Creditors aging and analysis as per the credit limits and control policies, reconciliation & follow up of accounts receivables and payables.
• Preparing Dashboards, KPI’s, and Reports and appraising business on the usage of the cost control.
• Managing daily transactions of Finance and Accounts Department, general ledger accounts, payroll, employee dues & settlements, bank reconciliation guarantee.
• Conduct audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.
• Analyzing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies
• Conversant with implementation of end to end financial activities for the business by using case diagrams and workflow mapping.
NOTABLE ACHEIVMENT
• Managed accounting activities from initial stage up to finalization effectively.
• Worked in a computerized and manual accounting environment and audit works whilst abiding with statutory regulations. Finished tasks within the time frame set by the management.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
IT SKILLS
• ERP Environment, Customized Accounting Package (Tally), MS Office, Internet and E-mail applications, Advanced Excel
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Aug’12 Kazmunai Services & Contracting LLP, Republic of Kazakhstan
Financial Controller Till July 2015
Key Result Areas:
• In Charge of Finance and Accounts Department
• Preparation of MIS, Finalisation of Accounts, Responsible for completion of Audits
• Preparation and Monitoring of Budgets & Variance analysis
• Monitoring of financial operations of Group companies.
Oct’07 - Jul’12 National Construction & Trading LLC, Sultanate of Oman
Manager Finance
Key Result Areas:
• Finalisation of Accounts, preparing MIS reports
• Liaison with banks for project finance, term loan, LC Operation
• Liaising with, internal auditor, and statutory auditor
• Monitoring daily accounts
• Preparation and Monitoring of Budgets, Costing Reports, Variance Analysis of the Projects etc
Dec’03 - Jun’07 Nasser S. Al Hajri Corporation, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Qatar
(Joined as internal auditor in KSA then moved to Qatar as Manager - Finance and Accounts)
Key Result Areas:
• Handled preparation and supervision of Fund requirement effectively
• Ensured that company funds were utilized properly and oversaw that transfer of funds to branches were handled carefully in order to cater to their daily and timely expenses
• Allocated funds for paying the suppliers and subcontractors
• Followed up clients for their payments and ensured collection of receipts from the same
• Ensure that the group company /branches, suppliers and customers accounts are reconciled on a regular basis
• Supervising daily accounts transaction, preparation of pay roll
Jun’01 - Nov’03 MAS Enterprises Ltd, Kerala, India
Manager Accounts
Key Result Areas:
• Enforced internal control systems / procedures in performing budgeting, variance and cost analysis
• Adhered to statutory regulations in handling tax payments, filing personal & income tax returns, tax assessments, advance tax remittance, proper deduction, timely remittance of TDS, issuing TDS Certificates, submitting TDS return, monthly sales tax returns and filling of annual return
• Completion of Sales Tax assessments
• Organized monthly stock statements, CMA reports to banks (quarterly, half yearly & yearly), New Proposals Details as well as Loans Enhancement
Jun’99 - May’01 Bhagheeratha Engineering Ltd, Kerala, India
Accounts Officer
Key Result Areas:
• Accountable for income tax matters in coordination with the Auditors
• Provided details required by the Income Tax Assessment Department to ease the processing
• Oversaw proper deduction of TDS from the salary, payment to subcontractors, consultants, professionals, etc and submitted the same on time
• Handled the accounts of two branches and maintained accuracy by obtaining clarification from the main office and enforced standard accounting policies to avoid problems / deficits
• Assisted the Project Manager in preparing the budget for the current and future projects
ACADEMIC DETAILS & CERTIFICATION
1999 Chartered Accountant, from ICAI .
1990 B.Com, from University of Kerala, India.
2015 Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, MSME, Technology Development Centre, Government of India Organization.
Certificate Course in IFRS completed from ICAI (2015)
Certificate Course on Forensic Accounting and Fraud Prevention completed from the ICAI (2016)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 28th May, 1970
Address: Cherakkamattathil House, East Marady P O, Kaithakkulam Road Kerala - 686673 (INDIA)
Languages Known: English, Malayalam
Passport No & Ex. Date: K5979152 (Aug’2023)
