Qualified CA - with ability to identify challenges & capitalize upon opportunities to expand revenue growth & improve overall productivity

A dynamic & confident Finance & Accounts Professional with over 19 years experience,with plenty of initiative & drive, looking to shoulder complete responsibility of the finance & accounts function of a progressive organization.

My strengths in financial and accounting management as well as my thorough understanding of finance operations have vastly contributed to my career and success as a leader. Currently working with Spacemaker (Emirates) LLC, Dubai as Financial Manager, I continue to prove myself as a professional highly capable of donning many responsibilities. I am most interested in a position that offers additional opportunities for advancement, and a chance to use rich mix of skills. Having a complete picture of my expertise and experience would be important. My key achievements include:
„« Instrumental in setting up of the accounting department with systems & procedures in place.
„« Successfully implemented ACCPAC accounting software.
„« Developed and implemented various macros and formulae thus improving quality of work.
„« Developed and implemented several financial systems, controls and procedures.

CA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1998 (70% in Accounting & Costing)
Cost & Works Accountancy from Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India in 1996
B Com. (Accounting) from University of Kerala in 1992 (70%)

Finance & Accounts
„_ Managing finance and accounting functions, monitoring and implementing financial controls and introducing procedures to enhance efficiency.
„_ Handling insurance including vessels, health & other assets and legal risk management.
„_ Preparing budgets and financial plans and planning and managing taxes.
„_ Preparing management and financial statement and reporting to the Management.
Audits & Administration
„_ Preparing audit proposals & engagement letters and planning audit programs.
„_ Developing and implementing audit strategies.
„_ Leading and managing audits, drafting audit reports and reviewing the work done by the team.