JOJO IKKARA JOSE
Chief Accountant
Kannur, India
Summary
A seasoned Chief Accountant with 11+ years of experience in financial and management accounting, reporting, and analysis. Proven ability to manage complex accounting functions with accuracy. Provided insightful financial analysis and modeling. Skilled in financial softwares with ERP modules.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Accountant
Bustan Food Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and software.
- Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation efforts on a monthly basis.
- Established strong relationships with external partners such as banks, auditors, and tax consultants to ensure smooth interactions and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive pricing strategies that supported profitability targets while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
- Evaluated potential investment opportunities by conducting thorough due diligence activities including analyzing historical performance data, industry trends, and market conditions.
- Served as a strategic business partner to senior leadership by providing valuable financial insights, recommendations for improvement and accurate financial information necessary for decision-making processes.
- Facilitated long-term business planning efforts with detailed forecasting models based on historical data trends combined with strategic growth assumptions.
Sr. Accounts Officer
Almarai Company
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Handled depot finance operations and regional accounts receivables
- Ensured accurate cash and bank, Inventory and Fixed Asset transactions and implemented robust internal controls
- Supported monthly closing processes, collaborated with teams, and provided financial analysis for decision-making
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Kannur University
01.2007 - 04.2010
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
01.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
Tally Prime ERP
Oracle
Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel
Vlookup
Pivot
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Financial Reporting & KPI
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Internal Controls
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
VAT & Tax Compliance
Finalization of Accounts
Timeline
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
01.2023 - 04.2024
Chief Accountant
Bustan Food Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2024
Sr. Accounts Officer
Almarai Company
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Kannur University
01.2007 - 04.2010