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Anish Chandran M.com/US CMA

Jeddah

Summary


Finance professional having 20+years of experience with strong analytical skills and proven ability to drive financial efficiency. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning, with focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs, fostering reliable partnerships, and supporting organizational goals through precise financial management and strategic oversight.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed cash flow effectively by optimizing working capital practices and forecasting future needs accurately.
  • Conducted in-depth financial analyses to support decision-making processes across multiple departments.
  • Lead annual budgeting processes, aligning departmental expectations with overarching financial goals and preparation of Organization level budgeting.
  • Monitor and report monthly/quarterly business forecasting and variance analysis, followed by recommendations for corrective action.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders by maintaining statutory and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted regular reviews of internal controls and risk management strategies to maintain a strong financial infrastructure.
  • Spearheaded annual audit process, lias with external auditors to ensure smooth completion of requirements within deadlines.
  • Management Financial reporting and monthly review.
  • Capex analysis and Project feasibility reporting.
  • Performance Management review and scope to improve the efficiency of the team by leadership and coaching.


Finance Manager-Splash

Landmark Group
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed and administered $320M annual budgets, following analysis and research.
  • Analyzed financial position, investigated and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes.
  • Liaised with stake holders to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data, analysis and advice.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each month.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
  • Mitigated process gaps and managed all operational functions, including trades, documentation, regulatory compliance and marketing collateral.
  • Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
  • Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Monthly performance evaluation of each business units and action plans for loss making stores.
  • Analyzed business growth and market share improvement by providing feasibility reports to management on upcoming projects.

Chief Accountant

Apparel Group
02.2017 - 10.2020
    • Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
    • Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
    • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
    • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
    • Drafted financial documents, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
    • Reviewed budgets, including capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management.
    • Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
    • Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
    • Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
    • Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
    • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
    • Oversaw team of 28 Accounting and Finance staff for Five companies .
    • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
    • Tracked and documented all expenses.
    • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
    • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
    • Drafted complete annual audit reports including all footnote disclosures.
    • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
    • Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
    • Efficiently managing cash flows.
    • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
    • Review of monthly payroll and employee costing.
    • Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning.
    • Improved operational efficiency and cultivated cost reduction and increased productivity.
    • Identified budget variances and recommended corrective actions, avoiding overruns and maintaining positive cash position.
    • Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses, professional service contracts and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs.

Senior Auditor

PKF International
04.2015 - 12.2016
    • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
    • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
    • Established internal control systems by updating audit programs.
    • Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
    • Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
    • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
    • Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
    • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
    • Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.

Assistant Finance Manager

AR Group Of Companies
06.2007 - 11.2014
    • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
    • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
    • Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
    • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
    • Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
    • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
    • Partnered with finance team to complete month end functions, including accruals and account reconciliations.
    • Worked with 8 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
    • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
    • Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.

Senior Process Associate-Investment Banking

Tata Consultancy Services
03.2006 - 06.2007
    • Evaluated transactions and reporting for adherence to applicable regulatory guidelines and data integrity.
    • Maintained close watch on financial and operational performance of different funds and made proactive adjustments to keep portfolios in conformance with plans.
    • Evaluated compliance of potential updates with established company frameworks and strategic plans.
    • Completed quarterly assessments of financial and performance records and reports to promote operational improvements.

Education

Master of Commerce - Finance

Sree Kerala Varma Collage
Kerala
04.2005

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Deva Matha College
Kerala
06.2003

Skills

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal controls
  • Risk Management
  • ERP Testing/Integration and Implementation
  • SAP/Oracle and Cargo Wise

Additional Information

Nationality- India

DOB- 30th May 1983

Iqama-Transferable

Timeline

Finance Manager

Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C
01.2023 - Current

Finance Manager-Splash

Landmark Group
11.2020 - 06.2021

Chief Accountant

Apparel Group
02.2017 - 10.2020

Senior Auditor

PKF International
04.2015 - 12.2016

Assistant Finance Manager

AR Group Of Companies
06.2007 - 11.2014

Senior Process Associate-Investment Banking

Tata Consultancy Services
03.2006 - 06.2007

Master of Commerce - Finance

Sree Kerala Varma Collage

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Deva Matha College

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