MANI POOMALAI
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Seasoned finance professional specialised in financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation. Manages month-end and year-end closing processes, prepares financial statements, and ensures internal control compliance. Utilises ERP systems, including Odoo and Busy, to optimise financial processes while coordinating audits and ensuring VAT compliance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Finance Analyst
ZAGHAMI Technical Trading Co. LLC
Dammam, Eastern Province
2024.09 - Current
- Manage end-to-end financial operations for multiple group entities across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and UAE, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, management reports, and variance analyses to support strategic business decisions.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reviews.
- Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Reconcile bank accounts on regular basis and coordinate with banking partners to resolve outstanding transactions and payment-related issues.
- Monitor daily cash flow requirements and support treasury activities to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.
- Process and review supplier payments while ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and approval workflows.
- Coordinated with procurement, logistics, warehouse, and operations teams to validate purchase transactions and ensure accurate goods receipts and supplier documentation.
- Prepare customer account reconciliations and support timely collection of outstanding receivables.
- Review and verify sales invoices, purchase invoices, debit notes, credit notes, and supporting financial documentation.
- Support VAT compliance by reviewing transaction accuracy and assisting in VAT return preparation and reconciliation.
- Assist external auditors by preparing schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and audit evidence during statutory audits.
- Coordinate balance confirmation requests with customers, suppliers, and financial institutions during audit periods.
- Participate in inventory verification exercises and reconcile physical inventory with accounting records.
- Monitor intercompany transactions and perform reconciliations to ensure accurate recording across group companies.
- Maintain accurate financial records in ERP systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal controls.
- Compiled financial analyses and management reports for senior leadership.
- Identified and implemented process enhancements to streamline finance operations and improve reporting efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting, procurement, and operational issues impacting financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
- Supported payroll finance activities, managed employee reimbursements, reconciled petty cash, and verified expenses for accuracy and compliance.
Senior Accountant
Jaddarah Industrial Services Company
Al Jubayl, Eastern Province
2020.03 - 2024.06
- Prepared IFRS-based financial reports and ensured compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Prepared periodic financial reports and management reports to support operational and strategic business decisions.
- Prepared and submitted VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Zakat returns through ZATCA portal within statutory timelines.
- Oversaw Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll accounting, and intercompany reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
- Performed bank reconciliations and monitored daily cash flow to ensure effective financial management.
- Supported budgeting activities, project cost analysis, and financial planning processes.
- Contributed to preparation of IKTVA and Local Content audit reports, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with internal and external auditors, delivering financial reports and supporting documentation to facilitate auditing processes.
- Maintained accurate accounting records and ensured compliance with company financial policies and statutory requirements.
Branch Accounts in Charge & HR
V3 Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai, India
2015.08 - 2020.02
- Managed branch accounting operations, ensuring timely financial transaction recording and accurate accounting records maintenance.
- Prepared periodic financial reports and monitored branch financial performance for management review.
- Managed cash flow, supplier payments, customer collections, and daily banking transactions.
- Processed payroll and ensured compliance with statutory requirements, including GST, TDS, PF, and ESI filings, to support financial integrity.
- Maintained employee records and facilitated HR administration, attendance management, and payroll processing, ensuring adherence to statutory documentation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, taxation requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Coordinated with auditors by preparing financial records and supporting schedules during audit assignments.
- Assisted management in maintaining effective financial and administrative controls across branch operations.
Accounts Officer
KUN Auto Company Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai, India
2012.04 - 2015.07
- Managed Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions.
- Executed bank payments and performed regular bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of financial records and supporting cash flow management.
- Prepared journal entries, processed supplier invoices, and maintained General Ledger (GL) records.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by preparing reconciliations and supporting accounting schedules.
- Supported routine financial reporting and maintained compliance with organizational accounting procedures.
- Coordinated with internal departments for timely processing of accounting transactions and financial documentation, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate financial records while supporting daily finance and accounting operations.
- Verified accounting documents, maintained supporting records, and ensured proper financial documentation.
- Maintained complete financial documentation to support audits and reviews to support internal reviews and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed foreign currency transactions for accuracy and compliance and verify exchange rate applications where applicable.
- Utilised advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Power Query, to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline financial analysis.
- Work extensively with ERP platforms including Odoo ERP and Busy Accounting Software for financial processing, reporting, and transaction management.
Education
MBA - Finance & HR
Anna University
CoimbatoreB.Com - undefined
Periyar University
SalemSkills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Management Reporting
- Financial reporting
- Cost Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Budget Monitoring
- Cash Flow Monitoring
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- End-of-period closing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Intercompany Reconciliation
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Treasury Operations
- VAT Compliance
- Audit Coordination
- External Audit Support
- Internal Control Compliance
- Procurement Finance Support
- Process improvement
- ERP Systems (Odoo, Busy)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis
- Dashboard preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Languages
Tamil
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Affiliations
- READING AND WRITING
Timeline
Senior Finance Analyst
ZAGHAMI Technical Trading Co. LLC
2024.09 - Current
Senior Accountant
Jaddarah Industrial Services Company
2020.03 - 2024.06
Branch Accounts in Charge & HR
V3 Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
2015.08 - 2020.02
Accounts Officer
KUN Auto Company Pvt. Ltd.
2012.04 - 2015.07
B.Com - undefined
Periyar University
MBA - Finance & HR
Anna University