Keval J Gandhi
Senior Accounts Officer
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Officer
QX Global Group
Ahmedabad, GUJARAT
07.2020 - Current
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Maintained MIS security and performance levels, dictating organizational policy to maintain threat protection effectiveness.
- Amortize the prepaid based on period of service for the expenses – for both New & Existing invoices by recording the Journal entries.
- Update the prepayment schedule in MACs with new entries recorded for the month and amortize accordingly
- Reversal of Old accruals, after they are closed, rejected or invoice received.
- Nominal Ledger Scrutiny of all the Nominal Account codes to ensure that the transactions are accurately recorded in that month.
- Run the Trial Balances – Monthly, Year to Date & upto previous year end
- Preparation of Finance Packs for clients which involves preparation of Funding statement, cashflow projections & commentary on the Varainces on P&L statement.
Senior Accountant
United Sports L.L.C
Dubai, UAE, UAE
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Is indoor activity entertainment park under brand name of “Trampo Extreme” headquarter in Kuwait and having business operations in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar & UAE.
- The company is currently operating in Al Ain & Dubai Mall and it will soon start its operations at brand new location in Nakheel Mall.
- Currently I am assigned to handle finance office for Oman & UAE operations.
- Key Responsibilities:.
- Overseeing daily accounting operations and to check the accuracy for data processed in the system.
- Responsible for monthly MIS, budget vs actual comparison, graphical analysis, and any other reports as per management requirement.
- Thorough knowledge of UAE VAT also responsible for filing VAT return for UAE operations.
- Preparing monthly/ quarterly presentation of business performance and presenting it to management and resolve questions raised by them.
- Responsible for preparing cost benefit analysis and keeping continuous focus on reducing cost by taking necessary measures.
- Responsible for handling yearly audit & taxation matters for Oman Keval J Gandhi operations, liaising with assessment officer and resolve queries raised.
- Responsible for quarterly due diligence from Kuwait (Head Office) on financial matters.
- Handling purchases & stock management of Food & Beverages division for Oman operations.
- Providing continuous support to accounts teams and resolve their queries.
Senior Audit Associate
MGI Vision Chartered Accountants
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Delegated work to team members and student interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals.
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Followed up on reviews to assess and report on completion or progress of corrective actions.
- Collaborated with clients' management teams to collect audit information and recommend strategic business improvements.
- Kept audits working smoothly to meet strict timetables and labor hour budgets.
- Developed and executed strategy for audit engagements.
- Managed team of 3 field auditors.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
Internal Audit Associate
Orbit Bearings India Pvt. Ltd
Rajkot, Gujarat
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Followed up on reviews to assess and report on completion or progress of corrective actions.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Established alternative audit, accounting and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to aid clients in addressing deficiencies.
- Used SAP Business One software to generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures.
Education
Semi Qualified CA - Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India 05.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor’s of Commerce - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Saurashtra University
Rajkot 05.2011 - 03.2014
Skills
Operations Management, Key Account Management, Management ReportingCompetitive AnalysisFormulating Policies/Procedures, Team Building, Decision MakingCommunication, Time Management
Expertise in Tally ERP9, SAGE, Quickbooks
Cash Flow analysis
Account reconciliation specialist
UAE Vat and Return Filing
Timeline
Senior Accounts Officer
QX Global Group
07.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant
United Sports L.L.C
10.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Audit Associate
MGI Vision Chartered Accountants
08.2017 - 08.2019
Internal Audit Associate
Orbit Bearings India Pvt. Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2017
Semi Qualified CA - Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor’s of Commerce - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Saurashtra University
05.2011 - 03.2014