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
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