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Geo George

Geo George

Senior Account Officer
Kuwait City

Summary

B.com. (Calicut University-India) Senior Accountants Officer with 20 years of experience is seeking to pursue a career in a leading organization offering a dynamic and professional environment which will help to achieve the goals of the organization and simultaneously enhance skills and knowledge and enable to grow professionally within the organization.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Account Officer

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)
Kuwait
2 2018 - Current
  • Managing all company bank accounts in coordination with company MD
  • Overseeing all accounting; including ledgers, assets, credit, collections, and accounts
  • Oversee payroll and budgeting processes to ensure flow of operations
  • Oversee internal and external audits, and make recommendations and changes to processes
  • Strictly following Monthly, Quarterly and yearly closing deadlines along intercompany reconciliations.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Senior Accountant/IT Auditor

General Commission for Survey/Genesys International Corporation Ltd
Riyad
06.2006 - 12.2017
  • Conducted operational and financial audits and provided process improvement recommendations
  • Performed process improvement reviews, tested procedures and controls, reported findings and made appropriate recommendations for Process change
  • Performed non-SOX IT audits, and some SOX audits
  • Assist in planning and scoping audit engagements
  • Utilize internally developed tools to document key controls and test results
  • Design and execute audit testing and associated work papers
  • Written and oral communication of audit findings in English
  • Collaborate with Financial/Operational Internal Auditors and IT teams
  • Interact with management at operational levels to resolve issues and problems as arise
  • Effectively monitor Sarbanes-Oxley testing requirements for Internal Audit
  • Complete ad-hoc reviews and departmental initiatives as requested
  • Participate in new system development projects, system enhancements and data analysis projects consistent with maintaining strong internal control environment
  • Interact with client management to determine scope and content of audit, consistent with department goals
  • Review audit issues with top management as necessary
  • Document findings and corrective actions, completion dates and responsible parties for action plans in accordance with approved departmental practice
  • Developed numerous working techniques reduce time and cost
  • Provided training, consulting and technical support on overseas projects (photogrammetry, digital mapping, Areal Triangulation and GIS)
  • Tested and recommended photogrammetric software and hardware.

Account Manager

PROFESSIONAL COURIER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Bangalore
06.2003 - 05.2006
  • Responsible for day-to-day management of company accounts
  • This includes delivering highly proactive, reactive and responsive account management service and building close and trusted relationships with clients
  • Negotiations with corporate clients (Hutch, Airtel etc)
  • Performed accounts payable/receivable functions
  • Managed vendor accounts, generating weekly on demand cheques
  • Managed financial departments with responsibility for Budgets, Forecasting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group
  • Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines
  • Prepared company accounts and tax returns for audit
  • Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 200+ employees
  • Liaised with bankers, insurers and solicitors regarding financial transactions.
  • Reviewed and mitigated discrepancies to increase sales, reduce costs and streamline processes
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends
  • Negotiated prices for products and freights to reduce cost of acquisition by achieving lower price
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business/Commerce, General

Christ College
Kerala
01.1997 - 04.2002

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Certification

Verified International Academic Qualifications - World Education Services (WES), wes-18728704

Awards

  • Member of Arab Federation of Accounts and Auditors - Kuwait association of accountants and auditors
  • Member of International Federation of Accountants - Kuwait Association of Accountants and Auditors

Additional Information

Attended few professional conferences, symposia, and meetings


Hobbies and Interests

● Regularly participate in various sporting activities. ● Reading, socializing, playing piano,Tabla and drums ● Listening music. ● Travelling.

Joining: Immediate

Software

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Xero cloud-based accounting software

Tally Accounting software

Pryce cloud based accounting software

Wings cloud based accounting software

Micro Station

Auto CAD

Aerial Triangulation: Match-AT(Inpho)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet and other numerous software utilities and tools for day-to-day use

Timeline

Senior Accountant/IT Auditor

General Commission for Survey/Genesys International Corporation Ltd
06.2006 - 12.2017

Account Manager

PROFESSIONAL COURIER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
06.2003 - 05.2006

Bachelor's degree - Business/Commerce, General

Christ College
01.1997 - 04.2002

Account Officer

Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)
2 2018 - Current
Verified International Academic Qualifications - World Education Services (WES), wes-18728704
Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign| Coursera
Internal Auditing - Fundamental Principles - Alison, 5230-38761806
Accounting Fundamentals - TCS, 71234-26157924-1016
Excel For Intermediate Level - Great Learning
Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting - Deloitte
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