VINCENT JOSEPH, B. Com, MBA (Fin.)

Mobile: +973 39181072,  E-Mail: [email protected]

Gulf Experienced Finance and Accounting Professional.

Currently working as a Chief Accountant of one of the Biggest Contracting Company in Kingdom of Bahrain.

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Passport : R6973522 Valid till 04.12.2027

Bahrain Resident Permit Valid up-till 17.01.2023

To engage in a career that will allow for progress in terms of expertise, socio-economic development, and innovation through exposure to new ideas for professional growth, as well as the growth of the company

SUMMARY
Meticulous and resourceful professional with over 16 plus years of experience in Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxations, including VAT Returns and Reporting.

Adept in Financial planning, Forecasting and Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Revenue Reconciliations and Validations, Debtors Control and Accounts receivable (AR), Accounts payable (AP), and so on, to understand risks and facilitate stakeholders with improved solutions to operational/business issues.

Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of stakeholders.

Proficient in SAP ERP (FI, MM, and BI), Oracle Financials, Tally and other Financial ERPs / Accounting Software’s and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel – advanced, Access)

SKILL SET

·         Budgeting and Forecasting

·         Debtor Controls

·         Audit and Compliances

·         Revenue Accounting and Analysis, and Reporting

·         Import and Exports Financing, LC handling, and so on.

·         Revenue Variance Analysis and Validations

·         Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables monitoring and Funds Planning

·         Taxation – Direct and Indirect including VAT , Excise and Service Tax, and Personal Taxes.

Technical Skills
·         SAP ERP (FI, MM, and BI) and Oracle Financials, Tally and other Financial ERPs / Accounting Software’s

·         Microsoft Office (Word, Advanced Excel – advanced, Access)

·         High Speed Typing skills (without looking the Keyboard.)

CERTIFICATION
·         International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), US GAAP, and Indian GAAP from KPMG

·         SAP R/3 from Accenture Services

·         Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications.

Experience & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), MG University, Kottayam.
Master’s Degree (MBA Finance)  in Accounting and Corporate Finance
16 plus years’ experience in Finance and Accounting, Taxations, Insurance
Experience in Contracting, Insurance, Banking, Telecom, Trading, Imports, Exports, Retail, Consultancy  and so on.
Organization Worked
Position Held
Duration of work
AL-Ahlia Contracting Co. S.P.C  (Current)
Chief Accountant
Jan2018-Till Date
Flipkart Internet Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India
Financial Analyst (Revenues)
Jan 2015 – April2017
Senior Finance Executive – Accounts Receivable (AR)
Sep 2013 – Dec 2014
Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd., / MTS, New Delhi & Bangalore, India
Senior Specialist – Finance/Accounts & Taxation
Feb 2009 – Feb 2013
Affinity Consultants Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India
Team Leader – Finance
Feb 2007 – Jan 2009
SRK Fincon Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India

(Worked Two Terms with this employer)
Finance Officer

Accounts Executive
Dec 2005 – Feb 2007
Sep 2000 – Oct 2002

KEY DELIVERABLES AND EXPERTISE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF FINANCE, ACCOUNTS, AND TAXATION.
Duties & Responsibilities:

1.      Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as Revenue planning, invoicing, and Accounting, payroll, and other transactions., including, but not limited to : –

a.      Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and reports related to Accounts Receivables / Debtors Control, Accounts Payable, and its Ageing.

b.      Provide monthly expenses, variance analysis, monthly material reconciliation, and reports to senior management for financial advice

c.       Ensure verification and updating of Purchase and Sales Registers, Journal Books, and computation of Payroll on daily basis with the objective of maintaining a parallel record of transactions project-wise

d.      Check and reconcile bank and cash transactions on a regular basis

e.       Scrutinize and dispatch Invoices to customers, and subsequently follow-up for outstanding payments

f.        Analyze Supplier Bills with LR’s, Purchase Orders, and approve payments after due recording of accounting Transactions in the books of accounts.

g.      Exercise proper control through Materials and Stores/ Inventory Accounting, Surprise verification of physical stock, Bin Cards and Stores Ledger

2.   Communication with the banks and other Financial institutions for Management of financial resources and its effective and optimum utilization.

3.   Leading the rolling cash-flow management and to seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company

4. Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants
Contact and co-ordinate with outside services for VAT and other tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary for smooth running of Business operations.

5  Manage the complete accounts including all sub-ledgers and Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.

6. Support of the project managers & sales and other Operations teams in establishing and controlling financial matters and internal reporting requirements.

7. Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making

8. Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings.

9. Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

10. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company. Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislations of the Country. and Timely Compliances reporting to the various Government authorities, time to time., including Ministry of Commerce.

11. Ensure the timely closing of the books, monthly management reporting

12. Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports and Communication with the auditing company. Work closely with Internal Auditors to understand and resolve issues for preparing Action Taken Report (ATR)

Hobbies and other soft skills.

1.       Listening to Music, Reading and Learning new things

2.       Sports – Badminton

3.       Fluent and expert user of Communicative English and Hindi

Availability and References

·         No bond obligation with the current employer

·         Ready to relocate at the earliest

·         Reference available upon request