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Bhavesh Patel

Mumbai,India

Summary

  • Seasoned Senior Accountant enthusiastic about cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs.
  • Multi-talented Senior Accountant & Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts with 12 years of experience. Streamlines accounting systems to drive efficiencies. Harnesses data to drive decision-making. Resourceful and results-focused.
  • Emerging accounting professional ready to develop career foundation with expanding operation. Dedicated to keeping records accurate and controls tight to meet all business needs. Systematic and well-organized with strong attention to detail, mathematical acumen and GAAP knowledge.
  • Team-oriented Accountant adept at creating clear and comprehensive financial reports to present to senior management. Enjoys being part of dynamic team.
  • Experienced Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Capable of handling detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Seeking challenging, growth-oriented position where field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence can make positive impact on business operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Accountant/Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts

Diamond Star Arabia Industry Co.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
  • Conducted audits on financial processes and transactions to identify discrepancies.
  • Managed entire accounting cycle from data collection and analysis to HMRC lodgment.
  • Performed biweekly payroll and updated employee records for 80 employees staff.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executives with excellent copywriting and data visualization.
  • Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
  • Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process.
  • Led team of 05 staff to achieve goals through proactive planning and coaching.
  • Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
  • Coordinated payment runs and accounts across different business entities and territories.
  • Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Tally ERP software.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
  • Liaised with and managed relationships with external auditors to prepare excellent audit reports.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organizational policies.

Assistant Finance Manager

PIL Uganda Ltd.
Kampala, Uganda
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Evaluated account payable, coordinating with suppliers to resolve issues 100% right-first-time.
  • Conducted balance sheet reconciliations in AMS (Agency Management System), verifying all entries adhered to company guidelines.
  • Managed and performed month-end activities, employing accuracy and Streamline the reconciliation process to facilitate timely close process.
  • Constantly met and exceeded departmental targets, overseeing work of 10 finance staff for accuracy and compliance to company standards.
  • Used AMS & Tally ERP to create robust financial models and forecasts with 100% accuracy.
  • Facilitated strategic decision-making, creating and maintaining Financial reports in AMS & Tally ERP Software.
  • Prevented compliance losses, verifying transactions were recorded in conformance with Indian & Uganda, GAAP and company policies.
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
  • Maximized system functionality to drive accurate and timely financial information for weekly and monthly processes.
  • Spearheaded and monitored end-to-end financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assisted junior team members in collating monthly payroll information for processing.
  • Acted as point of contact in support of end-to-end system audits.

Assistant Finance Manager

PIL Mumbai Private Limited
Mumbai, India
04.2014 - 12.2021
  • Trained 05 junior staff in AMS (Agency Management System & Tall ERP use, cutting financial reporting times by 100 %.
  • Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
  • Maximized system functionality to drive accurate and timely financial information for weekly and monthly processes.
  • Mentored department managers in budget forecasting and cost-reduction measures.
  • Led analysis of weekly, monthly and quarterly numbers, presenting findings to senior management.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify accurate completion of payments, credit card reconciliation and ledger maintenance
  • Maintained strong working relationships with site, divisional and group functions.
  • Spearheaded and monitored end-to-end financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Acted as point of contact in support of end-to-end system audits.

Finance & Accounts Executive

Liladhar Pasoo Forwarders Private Limited
Mumbai, India
10.2011 - 03.2014
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyze large data sets.
  • Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
  • Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
  • Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Led finance transformation projects to reach company growth goals.

Finance & Accounts Executive

Overnite Express Limited
Mumbai, India
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
  • Upskilled and re-skilled dynamic teams through strategic training, individual performance reviews and annual appraisals.
  • Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
  • Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance Management

Welingkar Inst. of Management Development & Resea.
India
09.2019 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Accountancy

University Of Mumbai
Mumbai - India
03.2009 - 04.2010

Skills

  • Excel proficiency
  • Payroll processing
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • Tax accounting specialization
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
  • Financial reporting specialist
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Strong communication
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Statutory reporting
  • Month-end processes
  • ERP software
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Audit coordination
  • Bookkeeping
  • Finance management

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Fluent
Gujarati
Native

Timeline

Senior Accountant/Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts

Diamond Star Arabia Industry Co.
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Finance Manager

PIL Uganda Ltd.
01.2022 - 06.2022

Master of Business Administration - Finance Management

Welingkar Inst. of Management Development & Resea.
09.2019 - 09.2021

Assistant Finance Manager

PIL Mumbai Private Limited
04.2014 - 12.2021

Finance & Accounts Executive

Liladhar Pasoo Forwarders Private Limited
10.2011 - 03.2014

Finance & Accounts Executive

Overnite Express Limited
09.2010 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Accountancy

University Of Mumbai
03.2009 - 04.2010
Bhavesh Patel