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Kochi, Kerala, India

Coordinate various undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, enforcing compliance with top quality standards. Training the trainers for various courses. Represent and promote the institution in different professional bodies. Teaching financial reporting and management accounting modules.

Kochi, Kerala, India

Coordinating various accounting courses such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA, CFA and Indian CA, enforcing compliance with top quality standards. Training the trainers for various courses. Representing and promoting the institution in different professional bodies.

Bahrain

Direct operations of organisation’s Finance Department encompassing coordination of 12 administrative specialists. Liaise with Production Control to ensure overall accuracy of BOMs and perform audits to enforce implementation of up-to-date manufacturing practices. Provide expert forecasting, analysis and reporting of labour, material, and overhead costs against budget standards. Manage HR and administrative issues, investment plans, project financing, budget planning, and enforcement of regulatory compliance. Oversee logistics and import financial performance. Produce cash flow, sales, and profits forecasts. Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records in alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards. Prepare and deliver cash flow reports to management.

Bahrain

Coordinated and supported financial operations encompassing cost control / efficiency, accounting, treasury, budgeting, and audit functions. Represented institute in meetings / communications with Government Ministries with a focus on driving attainment of corporate objectives. Handled promotion and organisation of various accounting courses, enforcing compliance with top quality standards.Select Contributions:• Orchestrated establishment of financial policies and transactional standards with a strong focus on ensuring alignment with organisation’s mission and strategic plans.• Contributed to significant process improvements by working collaboratively with IT Department in the introduction of ERP Student System.• Positively impacted student performance through career counselling and lectures.

Bahrain

Drove efforts of Finance and Administration Department encompassing team of nine staff members charged with routine administration and HR operations. Managed annual / monthly budgeting and presentation as well as reporting functions. Monitored logistics / import operations. Led regular collection and divisional meetings. Produced monthly forecasts in the areas of cash flow, sales, and profitability.Handled proper maintenance of accounting records in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards as well as monthly / annual book closings, account reconciliation, and entry adjustments. Evaluated and selected credit facilities, negotiated long-term financing, presented cash flow reports, and ensured attainment of collection targets. Provided internal control and audits. Coordinated HR and payroll operations.Select Contributions:• Supported corporate expansion through appraisal of financial viability of investment as well as orchestration of project financing process.• Enforced compliance with statutory requirements and overall financial management regulations.

Bahrain

Oversaw operations of Accounting Department and monitored internal control systems. Conducted annual / monthly budgeting, cash flow reporting, and overall maintenance of accounting records. Administered closing of books, account reconciliations, and closing entry adjustments. Worked with statutory auditors assigned to books of accounts. Observed logistics / import functions. Provided overall control of stock and credit operations as well as supplier negotiations and purchasing contracts. Reported cost analysis. Liaised with banks.Select Contributions:• Enhanced organisation’s financial position through strategic allocation and control of finances.• Generated major improvement in internal control systems with the creation and rollout of accounting procedures.• Participated in development of new accounting and HR software implemented company-wide.• Delivered savings through successful reduction of inventory by 50%.

Bahrain

Provided teaching, counselling, and lecturing on a wide range of accounting / financial topics.Select Contributions:• Best faculty of the year 2000.

Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

Performed budgeting, cash flow statements preparation, marketing reviews, accounts management, payroll control, reporting, and preparation of supplier / customer correspondence.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Fca - Fellow Member

2 years' articleship with Sunil Patodia & Co. Madras. One year industrial trainee with Indian Oil Corporation, Madras

Nism-Series-Viii: Equity Derivatives Certification, 95%

Nism-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification, 98%

Certified Management Accountant

Fcca - Fellow Member

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Member of college Football team for 2 years Member of National Service Scheme for 3 years