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Sameer Ahmed

Sameer Ahmed

Chennai

Summary

  • A keen analyst, detailed, exceptionally well organized with an impressive commitment to excellence.
  • Well-disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules.
  • A problem-solver with can do positive attitude and can develop effective solutions.
  • Excellent collaboration skills across all departments, cultures and levels of seniority.
  • Resourceful, cooperative & adaptable in any organizational change.
  • Communicating in clear, precise & structured way to internal & external parties.
  • Train & develop team members as highly engaged team for quality information.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance & Accounts Lead

Clarity Travel Technology Services Inc
Chennai
06.2023 - Current

Chief Accountant

Bin Saleh Travel L.L.C
Abu Dhabi
05.2022 - 04.2023

Accountant

GMP Travel Agency L.L.C
Abu Dhabi
05.2017 - 04.2022

Junior Accountant

OMEIR Travel Agency L.L.C
Abu Dhabi
10.2013 - 04.2017

Assistant Accountant

Jet airways(I) Limited
Chennai
01.2008 - 09.2013

Education

BBA -

Guru Nanak College (University of Madras)
Chennai
05-2007

Skills

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Invoice Processing
  • Payment Processing
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Payroll Processing
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Knowledge of Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Zoho,Travlogix)

Job Profile

Financial Operations:

  • Managed fortnightly payments under Billing & Settlement Procedure (BSP) and non-BSP.
  • Oversaw month-end closing processes and prepared financial statements for multiple entities.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.

Reporting & Reconciliation:

  • Prepared monthly journal entries and performed account, expense, and asset reconciliations.
  • Created and updated processes for accounts payable sub-ledger and supplier attribute reporting.
  • Reconciled balance sheet accounts, including commission payables and accounts receivable, and completed variance analysis monthly.

Vendor & Customer Management:

  • Managed and reconciled B2B and B2C customer transactions in line with commercial agreements.
  • Handled Agency Debit Memo (ADM) and Credit Memo (ACM) accounting and dispute resolution.
  • Coordinated with reservations, accounts payable, and vendor setup departments for accurate and timely payments to travel agents.
  • Administered bank guarantees and ensured timely renewals (both BG-based and non-BG-based).

Operational & Compliance Tasks:

  • Monitored budget airline sales reports and daily top-ups.
  • Prepared and submitted VAT/GST returns periodically.
  • Managed WPS payments and provisions for End of Service benefits, leave salary, and annual tickets.
  • Ensured compliance with GAAP standards through accurate monthly journal entries.

Credit Management:

  • Implemented and evaluated credit policies, conducted debt monitoring, and performed ageing analysis focusing on overdue accounts (> 180 days).
  • Drafted ABC analysis for customer recovery, planned cash flow, and sent reminders before due dates.
  • Conducted fortnightly review meetings to enhance receivable performance and monitored credit limits.

Purchasing & Payments:

  • Ensured compliance with purchasing processes (LPO, GRN, vendor invoice) for authentic transactions.
  • Managed timely book entries and payment releases, including online booking tools and non-BG supplier top-ups.
  • Prepared vendor payment lists, analyzed vendor ageing, and administered timely reconciliation of vendor accounts (BSP, non-BSP, miscellaneous).
  • Reconciled payment gateways such as ConnexPay, Moneris, and Cashfree.

Budget & Audit:

  • Participated in yearly budget meetings for sales and expense budgets.
  • Attended quarterly internal audit meetings, ensuring compliance with audit findings.
  • Reviewed and discussed allowances for doubtful debts.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: S6684953
  • Date of Birth: 09/13/1987
  • Nationality: INDIAN

Timeline

Finance & Accounts Lead

Clarity Travel Technology Services Inc
06.2023 - Current

Chief Accountant

Bin Saleh Travel L.L.C
05.2022 - 04.2023

Accountant

GMP Travel Agency L.L.C
05.2017 - 04.2022

Junior Accountant

OMEIR Travel Agency L.L.C
10.2013 - 04.2017

Assistant Accountant

Jet airways(I) Limited
01.2008 - 09.2013

BBA -

Guru Nanak College (University of Madras)
Sameer Ahmed