Mujjibur Rahman Ebrahim ¬¬ ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
Address: Plot No 33 SS Flat First Floor, Sastha Nagar First Street, Alwarthirunagar,
Chennai-600087, Tamilnadu, India Mobile: +919841819454, Email: mujjibur_rahman@yahoo.com
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SENIOR FINANCE & ACCOUNTS PROFESSIONAL
Strong track record of extraordinary performance in a fiercely competitive scenario
OBJECTIVE: Proactive decision maker, seeking challenging and senior level managerial assignments across Finance/ITes or Finance & Admin / Accounts as Finance Controller/ Finance Manager with reputed and fast track organization, demanding high standards of quality and precision, and providing opportunity in implementing acquired business expertise and comprehensive finance savvy to catalyze business development.
SYNOPSIS: Diligent, dynamic and details-oriented professional with an accomplished experience of 17+ years in Financial Management & Business Development. Keen understanding of the entire gamut of Finance operations encompassing Finance & Accounts, handling finalization, Budgets and Financial Planning , audits, costing Quotation and price fixation of major projects, direct and indirect tax matters, funds management & MIS. I am currently working with Nizam Coal Private Limited Company as General Manager Finance & Accounting. Possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices used in organizing and leading Finance related business, adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
? Target oriented with hands-on experience in Financial Accounting, Costing, Cost and Internal Control with proven skills in P & L management in accordance with IFRS & IAS 39 & 40.
? Demonstrated expertise in Hedging and Currency procurement for the group on Spot and Forward basis, and accurate reporting on key performance indicators.
? Possess in depth Knowledge of banking operations and financial markets with expertise in auditing and compliance, commercial functions and HRM.
? Sound knowledge of modern ERP Financials and strategic knowledge of business and financial management.
? Credited for successfully managing projects with Musk Line Kuwait on Distributions and Logistics and with Automated System Company, Kuwait on Airline ticket accounting.
? Perfect team manager having ability to lead cross-functional project teams and integrate their efforts to maximize operational efficiency.
? Extends diverse, cross functional experience and demonstrated expertise across planning accounting policies and procedures, and spearheading cost reduction initiatives.
? Articulate communicator and motivator who can work with Multinational teams and fluently speak the language of both people and technology.
? Good interpersonal and presentation skills with capability of resolving multiple and complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance. Possess youthful, impressive and pleasing personality with cheerful disposition.
CORE COMPETENCIES
? Accounting Standards & Principles ? Direct and Indirect Tax Matters
? Finance & Costing ? Internal & Statutory Audit matters
? Reports & Re- Conciliation ? Funds flow & Treasury Management
? Working Capital Management ? Cross Functional Coordination
? Operations Management ? Liaison & Networking
? Finalization of P & L A/c. & Balance Sheet ? Audit Facilitation
? MIS Support ? Team Leadership
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
? Credited for effectively coordinating the financial planning and budget process, and analyzing and correcting draft estimates.
? Ensuring timely payments to various principals and other suppliers, reconciliation of supplier's balances and interest payments
? Successful track record of executing prestigious projects within defined cost/time parameters, taken new challenges and performs with full accuracy, managing entire operations with key focus on bottom line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
? Successfully established profitability standards for investment activities and handled mergers and acquisitions.
? Ensuring timely preparation of salary and leave provisions for the staff, and monthly MIS report
? Demonstrated expertise in handling entire Office Administration and various other Public Relation matters of the Company.
? Mapped requirements, accurately devised accounting policy frameworks and procedures for smooth functioning.
? Recognized for accurately estimating, costing, planning of funds & monitoring expenses for sustaining operations.
? Diligently assessed accounting policies and implementation of effective financial management measures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nizam Coal Private Limited Company ( Feb - 2016 - May 2017)
General Manager Finance & Accounting
Key Responsibilities in GM – F & A :
• Providing leadership, mentoring and supervision for an accounting team; ensuring on-going skills enhancement and personal development of the team members.
• Keeping receivables and payables under proper control in accordance with organizational policy
• Reporting to management for budget preparations and financial planning
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and forecasts. Financial modeling for financial decisions
• Checked & Verified every month production report & stock register. Document Controlling & file keeping, Maintain Forms JJ
• Preparing loan related documentation & All statutory running & renewal license monitoring.
• Responsible for all Accounting Activities, Conducting Internal Audit and Statutory Audit.
• Preparing Documents for the renewal of limits for both KVB & ICICI Bank and following up until the renewal process is completed.
• Preparing Salary and depositing in to KVB Bank.
• Preparing Monthly MIS Reports, Sales & Purchase Reports. Time to Time preparing letters to Bank and others.
• Preparing documents for discounting the LC received from party.
• Acting as secretary to the Audit Committee of the company
• Handling other incidental functions for efficient discharge of accounting function of the company
LTS Trading Company (May 2014 - Aug 2015)
Finance Manager
Key Responsibilities in Finance Manager:
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• Produce and distribute monthly WIP and debtor schedules.
• Preparing monthly financial performance reports in Excel.
• Provide assistance with the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for the Head of Management.
• Provide reports on contract and overhead variances to budgets.
• Update the employee cost rate database.
• Enter timesheet data and upload journal to Focus Software.
• Create and enter journal vouchers onto accounting Software.
• Assist with sales ledger. Includes creating templates onto Focus for sales invoicing purposes.
• Review the fixed asset register and advise with management of inventory audits,
• Prepare detailed analysis related to gross margin analysis, variance analysis, budget & forecast, and process improvements
• Act as a first point of contact for operational staff regarding finance and accounts issues, various ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Any other work that arises or is assigned by management.
• Comply with all processes and procedures (Human Resources, HSEQ, Finance, Information Technology, Procurement, Operations) which include compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the local labor law.
Al Abyaar International Pharmaceutical Company, Kuwait (Dec 2012 – April 2014)
Cost Accounting Manager
Key Responsibilities in Cost Accounting Department:
• Develop and maintain standard cost standards for material and labor
• Manage cost accounting staff
• Analyze production costs and recommend changes
• Manage cost quotes for products
• Analyze production costs and recommend changes
• Assist with management of inventory audits
• Prepare detailed analysis related to cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin analysis, variance analysis, budget & forecast, and process improvements
• Various ad-hoc reports as needed
• Supervise global cost accounting functions performed by direct report
• Work closely with the Site Finance Leaders to ensure accuracy of data and drive superior results
• Support the Site Finance Leaders and the Business Finance Mangers as customers
• Provide global vision for cost accounting processes
• Support Business Transformation Project
• Review assigned Balance Sheet Reconciliations to ensure they meet internal control standards
• Ensure that the cost accounting process values inventory per US GAAP and Local GAAP requirements
American United Logistics, Kuwait (Feb 2005 - Nov 2012)
Finance Manager
Key Responsibilities in Finance Department:
• Business and financial strategy and planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including management and development of policies, systems, processes and personnel involved.
• Reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual report and accounts.
• Management of strategy for a liaison with stock market, business press and business analysts community.
• Heading and managing a team of five members and reporting to the Executive Vice President & COO.
• Responsible for evaluating the operations of accounting and audit of financial departments
• Entrusted with the task of designing, developing and implementing the financial policies, systems and procedures of a Group.
• Ensuring time and correct preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports.
• Key person for generating, reviewing & analyzing MIS reports for the purpose of reporting on key performance indicators.
• Liaison and interaction with auditors to ensure timely completion of audit and resolve audit related issues.
• Responsible for recruitment, train and managing staff.
• Analyzing the trends critical to the organization's financial performance, and reporting to the senior management.
• Financial staff managements, motivation, training, recruitment and selection.
• Contributing to strategic planning and development as a member of executive team, and probably keeping and distributing (FMCG/FMCC) notes and records, reports to executive and management team.
Key Responsibilities in Human Resources Department:
• Responsible for all HR functions, including: Strategic planning, organizational development, staffing, training, benefits administration, Employee Relations, Management Development, and Performance Management.
• Member of executive management strategic planning team.
• Advise leadership team on all HR issues.
• Lead an HR department of 3.
• Lead corporate project teams for implementation of HRIS management and employee self-help modules, and reward and recognition programs.
Al Sayed Travel, Kuwait (Jul 2000 - Jan 2005)
Chief Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
? Involved in maintaining cash flow of Head Office and Branches and preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement. Maintained the Sundry Debtors and Sundry Creditors and reconciled Purchase and Sales Ledger.
? Responsible for the preparation of Trial Balance, P&L Account, Balance Sheet, Monthly MIS report, Salary and Leave provisions for the staff. Handled Airline refunds & BSP reconciliation
? Liaised and coordinated with Bank Manager on day-to-day Banking matter of the Company.
? Attend periodic Bank audit and inspection and ensured compliance with requirement of Bank.
? Attended statutory auditors and complied with all audit requirements and managed finalization of Company accounts. Independently handled ESIC, PF and Professional tax matter.
? Responsible for handling of entire cash department e.g. maintenance of petty cash registers preparation of vouchers and cash flow.
Cars India Private Ltd, India (Sep 1997 - Jun 2000)
Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
? Assigned responsibility of maintaining Cash and Bank Book, Ledgers, Purchase, Sales registers, Sundry Debtors and Sundry Creditors.
? Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statement and managed Filing Income Tax and Sales Tax returns to IT department. Liaison and coordination with the Auditors in Finalization of Accounts.
M/S SRI BALAJI GROUP COMPANIES, CHENNAI (May 1994 - Jun 1997)
Cashier-cum- Account Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
? Responsible for writing all sets of Books of Accounts up to Finalization.
? Involved in reconciliation of BRS and filing of Tax Returns.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
? MBA (Financial Accounting), Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2011
? ICWAI – Inter (Cost Account, Financial Account & Business Statistic), The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India , Chennai, 1998
? B.A. Corporate Secretary-ship (Accounting and Business Statistic), University of Madras, 1997
Training: Attended professional training course like public speaking in 1995
IT Skills:
? Proficient with the use of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
? Experience with Quick Books and with maintaining office budget.
? Ability to work with several operation systems, including Windows, Mac OSX, Linux and SAP,ERP
? Knowledge of Tally, Peachtree, Focus and JD Edwards (Accounting Systems software)
PERSONAL DETAILS
? Date of Birth : 1st Oct 1975
? Age & Marriage Status : 42 Married
? Languages Known : English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil
? Locations Preference : Chennai
? Nationality : India
? Driving License : India & Kuwait