Accounting Manager with proven expertise in financial reporting and audit coordination at Collegiate Education, Kerala. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance through effective policy implementation. Proficient in budget preparation and tax compliance, fostering strong stakeholder relationships to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
COLLEGIATE EDUCATION,KERALA
KODUNGALLUR
05.2012 - 05.2018
Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
Delivered actionable recommendations to enhance strategic direction and day-to-day accounting operations.
Coordinated and led annual audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Enhanced financial systems and databases, improving reporting capabilities and accessibility of financial information.
Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
Led special projects, such as system implementations and process redesigns, to enhance accounting operations and efficiency.
Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Oversaw daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
Managed payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.
Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
Collaborated with different departments regarding their budget requirements.
Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
Accountant
SIGNATURE TRADERS WLL
DOHA
06.1999 - 05.2012
Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
Accounting Clerk
COLLEGIATE EDUCATION, KERALA
Valanchery
10.1983 - 06.1999
Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
Assisted with tax preparation and filing, including sales tax and income tax returns.
Produced reliable reports by checking financial statements for accuracy.
Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers.
Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Reconciled expenses and financial records.
Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records, post receipts and turn-ins and performed dues-ins and dues-outs accounting.
Kept records current and accurate with skilled reconciliations and variance resolutions.
Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
Communicated with senior accounting staff about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financial issues.
Education
PRE DEGREE - Science
MES KALLADI COLLEGE MANNARKKAD
MANNARKKAD, PALAKKAD,KERALA
03-1980
Skills
Financial reporting
General ledger management
Budget preparation
Tax compliance
Audit coordination
Payroll administration
Affiliations
GARDENING, GYM,SWIMMING,SPORTS &GAMES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
HAVING LICENCE FOR 4 WHEELER AND 2 WHEELER VEHICLES
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