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Manikandan Veerappan

Manikandan Veerappan

Riyadh

Summary

Results-driven Accountant and HR Payroll Professional with over 9 years of experience in accounting, payroll administration, financial reporting, taxation, and ERP systems across Saudi Arabia and India. Experienced in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC), SAP ERP HCM, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP FICO integration, with hands-on involvement in SAP HCM implementation and successful Go-Live projects. Skilled in employee data management, payroll processing, off-cycle payments, employee loans, End of Service (EOS) settlements, and financial accounting. Strong expertise in account finalization, bank reconciliation, compliance, and process improvement. Recognized for analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and management teams to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accountant HR

Middle East Specialized Cables Co
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2025.06 - Current
  • Working in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and SAP S/4HANA environment.
  • Participated in the implementation of SAP ERP HCM and successfully supported the Go-Live process.
  • Managing employee master data and organizational data in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC).
  • Processing monthly regular payroll through SAP HCM Payroll and posting payroll results to the SAP S/4HANA FICO module for payment processing by the Finance team.
  • Processing off-cycle payroll payments, including overtime payments.
  • Managing business trip reimbursements through off-cycle payroll processing.
  • Handling employee loan creation, repayment schedules, and payroll deductions through SAP HCM, with integration to SAP FICO.
  • Preparing and processing End of Service (EOS) benefits and final settlement payments.
  • Reviewing and validating payroll results to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Coordinating with HR and Finance departments to ensure timely payroll processing and payment execution.
  • Supporting payroll reconciliation, reporting, and employee payroll-related queries.

Accountant

Hyundai Al Rashid Construction Co Ltd
, Saudi Arabia
2023.09 - 2025.06

Maintaining Books of Accounts under ERP (Delta):

  • General Ledger Management: Recorded and posted all purchase, sales, and daily expense transactions in the ERP system
  • Asset Management: Managed asset postings and prepared quarterly depreciation calculations for ERP entry
  • Prepaid Expenses Management: Prepared and recorded quarterly prepaid insurance expenses in the ERP system
  • Supplier & Contractor Payments: Processed payments through the bank and maintained corresponding entries in the ERP system
  • Bank Transactions & Reconciliation: Processed bank payment entries and performed daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy
  • Petty Cash Management: Managed petty cash transactions, recorded entries in ERP, and prepared cash closing reports for reconciliation

Banking and Operations:

  • Bank Account Operations: Managed all bank account operations, ensuring smooth and efficient financial transactions
  • Payroll Processing: Administered payroll in compliance with the Wage Protection System (WPS), updated records in ERP, and ensured adherence to MUDAD portal regulations
  • Bank Payment E-Forms: Prepared electronic bank payment forms in accordance with banking norms
  • Business Credit Card Management: Prepared and reconciled monthly business credit card statements with bank records
  • Procurement Card Monitoring: Issued and regularly monitored procurement cards, ensuring alignment with invoices and statements
  • Bank Coordination: Liaised with bank teams for regular updates and to ensure compliance with any changes in banking regulations
  • Daily Bank Transaction Reporting: Prepared and shared daily bank transaction reports with management to support financial decision-making

Tax Compliance:

  • VAT Compliance: Prepared and submitted quarterly VAT return forms to ZATCA as per the requirements of Dr
  • Sultan Consultant
  • Accounts Finalization & Audit Support: Assisted in finalizing accounts and provided all necessary supporting documents to the audit team for the preparation of audited financial statements

Administration:

  • GOSI Compliance: Prepared GOSI working sheets and matched them with GOSI reports to ensure compliance
  • MUDAD - WPS Compliance: Received WPS files from the bank and updated them in the MUDAD system to ensure compliance with payroll regulations
  • Payroll Coordination: Prepared payroll working sheets and coordinated with the HR team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

Senior Executive - Accounts

Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray
Pondicherry, India
2017.02 - 2023.08
  • Company Overview: The company operates in the hospitality industry with two resort-style properties in India, maintaining an 80% average occupancy rate
  • It employs over 200 staff, including management, and has an average annual turnover of INR 900 million over the last five years
  • Maintaining Books of Accounts under ERP (Tally):
  • Supervision of Day-to-Day Transactions: Supervised and managed daily transactions in the Hotel Management System (HMS), ensuring detailed tracking and accurate financial reporting
  • Supplier Bulk Payments: Processed bulk supplier payments through corporate banking, ensuring timely and efficient transactions
  • Payroll Processing: Managed monthly payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments in compliance with company policies
  • GST (VAT) Compliance: Finalized monthly GST (VAT) returns, ensuring full compliance with tax regulations and timely submission
  • Accounts Finalization: Finalized accounts, ensuring all financial records were accurately prepared and reconciled for year-end reporting
  • Auditing Tasks: Performed detailed auditing tasks, reviewing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Corporate Income Tax Returns: Prepared and finalized annual corporate income tax returns, ensuring full adherence to tax laws and timely filing
  • The company operates in the hospitality industry with two resort-style properties in India, maintaining an 80% average occupancy rate
  • It employs over 200 staff, including management, and has an average annual turnover of INR 900 million over the last five years

Accounts Associate

Sujith Associates (Chartered Accountants)
2016.05 - 2017.01
  • Accounts Payable Management: Oversaw the processing, verification, and reconciliation of supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping
  • Accounts Receivable Management: Monitored customer invoices, tracked payments, and ensured timely collections while maintaining accurate records
  • Sales Tax Preparation & Filing: Prepared and filed sales tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely submissions
  • Income Tax Preparation & Filing: Managed the preparation and filing of income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to tax laws

Education

M.B.A - Finance & Marketing

Pondicherry University
Pondicherry, India
2014.06 - 2016.04

B.Com - Accounts & Taxation

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
2012.04 - 2014.05

Skills

  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC)
  • SAP ERP HCM
  • SAP Payroll
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP FICO Integration
  • Financial Accounting
  • Finalization of Accounts
  • Auditing and Taxation
  • Team Player
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • ERP Systems: Tally, Delta
  • SAP Modules: HCM / FICO

Languages

English
Advanced
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Personal Information

Timeline

Accountant HR

Middle East Specialized Cables Co
2025.06 - Current

Accountant

Hyundai Al Rashid Construction Co Ltd
2023.09 - 2025.06

Senior Executive - Accounts

Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray
2017.02 - 2023.08

Accounts Associate

Sujith Associates (Chartered Accountants)
2016.05 - 2017.01

M.B.A - Finance & Marketing

Pondicherry University
2014.06 - 2016.04

B.Com - Accounts & Taxation

Mumbai University
2012.04 - 2014.05
Manikandan Veerappan