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)
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