Abin Jacob
Financial Analyst
Kizhakkethalackal, Kanjirappally, Kottayam
Summary
Highly competent and team spirited professional with diverse knowledge in Accounting Operations, Taxation, and Internal Audit process. Ability to analyze complex issue, evaluate solutions, develop workable conclusions and recommend a course of action Possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices to achieve business excellence Adapted to working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables Professional Summary ACCA professional with nearly 8 years of experience (4 years of post-qualification experience) in financial accounting, internal audit and taxation of various industries, seeking to establish a professional career that suits my skill, professional knowledge and specialized experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Climate Natural Spices Private Ltd
Cochin
09.2021 - Current
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Calculated tax owed and prepared with all applicable laws.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Financial Analyst
Ernst & Young
Cochin
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Supporting various clients in Middle East region in accounting, compliance and reporting as per IFRS. Working closely with clients to identify the internal deficiencies in VAT (KSA) implementation and rectification.
- Discussion with client management on exceptions observed during the monthly reporting activities and perform advisory work for key processes being implemented consisting of evaluating gaps and risk and providing assistance prior to implementation.
- Proposing and implementing relevant accounting policies and procedures for new and existing business along with setting up of chart of accounts for new business
- Presented results of financial analyses to clients verbally and in written form.
- Reviewed monthly requisitions for accuracy and completeness, reconciled transactions and determined payment approval statuses.
- Administered accounts payable, conducted general ledger and bank reconciliations.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Prepared simple to moderate state tax-related financial statement calculations, entries and disclosures (KSA).
- Performed analysis on inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable balance sheet accounts.
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy and journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified audit risks and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Reviewed clients' systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
Account Assistant
PJ George and Associates
Cochin
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Timely submission of income tax returns for individuals and companies
- Filing sales tax returns (VAT - India)
- Prepared reports and materials to assist with audits.
- Leveraged software system to enter and process data.
- Reconciled statements to resolve discrepancies.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Education
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12.2010 - 04.2017
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University
12.2016 - 06.2019
CIA - Internal Audit
Certified Internal Auditor
01.2022 - Current
B. Com - Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
12.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Intuit QuickBooks specialist
Certification
Data Analytics by Google
Timeline
CIA - Internal Audit
Certified Internal Auditor
01.2022 - Current
Data Analytics by Google
01-2022
Senior Accountant
Climate Natural Spices Private Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Financial Analyst
Ernst & Young
10.2017 - 03.2021
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University
12.2016 - 06.2019
Account Assistant
PJ George and Associates
09.2014 - 08.2017
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12.2010 - 04.2017
B. Com - Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
12.2010 - 05.2014
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