MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA
Mangalore
Summary
Results-driven Finance and Accounting professional with 13+ years of experience in accounting practices, financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Proven expertise in costing, financial management, and international trade (import/export)
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Fine Foods and Co
08.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Food Distribution company – wholesale and retail delivery of food ingredients for the HORECA sector
- Auditors: Kamath & Kamath Associates
- Bankers : Yes Bank, State Bank of India
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepared financial statements, ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and identified trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Financial Insights & Recommendations: Provided actionable financial insights and recommendations to management to inform business decisions.
- Accounts Management: Oversaw accounts payable (500+ customers and suppliers), accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts, performing reconciliations and ensuring accuracy.
- Process Improvements: Improved financial reporting accuracy and billing efficiency through process improvements and automation, and enhanced debt collection through additional credit control measures.
- Cost Savings: Saved logistics costs by 15% by implementing a proper delivery system.
- Inventory Management: Managed inventory valuation, tracking, and reporting. Introduced a barcode system to reconcile billed items with delivered items, eliminating mismatches, increasing inventory accuracy and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Internal Controls: Ensured internal controls were in place and effective.
- Leadership: Supervised and mentored junior accountants.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with sales, operations, and logistics teams to ensure financial alignment.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Managed relationships with suppliers, negotiated payment terms, and ensured timely payments.
- Audit Support: Assisted with audits.
Senior Accountant
Al Injazat Technical Services
02.2016 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: Leading Electro-Mechanical contracting company Abudhabi, UAE, undertakes and executes Electro-Mechanical Projects & Provides facility maintenance services in different business sectors like Towers, commercial & residential buildings, Educational Institutions and Palaces
- Auditors: Morison Menon Chartered Accountants
- Bankers: HSBC – RM – Mohammed Hassan; ADCB – RM – Puneet Kapil; CBD - RM - Omar M Abu Arja
- Managed financial reporting, compliance, and analysis, preparing financial statements and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and performing reconciliations. Handled budgeting, forecasting, project costing, and contract accounting, providing financial insights to project managers. Ensured internal controls were in place and effective, and assisted with audits, driving financial performance and informing strategic decisions.
Finance Manager
BK Global Gen. Trading
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: BK Global Gen Trading FZC – International steel trading company with business relations in Middle East, S. Korea, China and India. The Company has major interest in steel, aluminum, chemical, polyester film etc.
- Served as a Senior Accountant, overseeing accounting and finance functions, including accounts payable/receivable, revenue/expenditure monitoring, inventory control, and product costing. Successfully implemented an ERP system with internal controls, managed year-end closing and audits, and handled international trade documentation. Prepared comprehensive MIS reports, including financials, cash flow, and aging analysis, to support business decisions.
Accounts Executive
Al Faraa Gen. Contracting
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Leading Construction Company in the Middle East
- Handled financial operations, including monthly expense appropriation for project costing, bank reconciliations, LC documentation, and inter-company transactions. Prepared weekly cash flow statements and assisted in creating provisional P&L statements and schedules, supporting the Accounts Manager in financial reporting.
Accounts &Audit Executive
Yadapadithaya&Co
09.2007 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Auditing and Accounting Firm
- Provided comprehensive accounting and auditing services, including financial statement preparation, tax and VAT audits, statutory audits for banks, and direct taxation work. Prepared financial projections and analysis to support business decisions, leveraging expertise in accounting, auditing, and taxation.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Business Management - Finance
Mangalore University
Skills
- MS Office – Expert Knowledge in Excel, Word and Power Point
- Tally ERP, QuickBooks, Oracle based accounting packages, SAP, Focus soft net
- Communication skills
Languages Known
English, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada (Fluent), Arabic (Only read and write)
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Fine Foods and Co
08.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant
Al Injazat Technical Services
02.2016 - 05.2020
Finance Manager
BK Global Gen. Trading
01.2013 - 02.2016
Accounts Executive
Al Faraa Gen. Contracting
01.2011 - 12.2012
Accounts &Audit Executive
Yadapadithaya&Co
09.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Business Management - Finance
Mangalore University
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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