ANTONY SEBASTHIYAN RAYAPPAN

FINANCE

PROFESSIONAL

antonyanpu86@gmail.com | +971 56 609 8907 | DOB: 4th May 1975 | Location: Dubai | Nationality – Indian

20+ years’ Experience in Finance & Accounts (12 yrs. in Dubai)

Career Summary

Financial Officer with 20+ years’ experience across Dubai, Bahrain and India in critical Financial & Accounting roles with leading firms in Oil & Gas, Technical Contracting and Engineering sectors. Consistently maintained the reputation of streamlining business processes and leading positive business changes across organizations. Reliable and most trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team with grounded business acumen.

Project Accounting & Job Costing
Month-End, Quarter and Year-End Processing
Inter-Company, Bank, Customer Reconciliation
Budget & Variance Analysis
Cost control & Cost Centre allocation
Accruals, Provisions & Pre-Payments
Liaised with Internal / External auditors
Knowledge of UAE VAT Regulations

Accounts Receivable & Payable Management
Cash Flow Management & Risk Management
MIS & Financial Reporting
Payroll –WPS & Administration
Extensively used Oracle Financials R12, Orion & Tally ERP
Inventory Control, CAPEX, Fixed Assets Management
Compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Work Experience

FINANCE OFFICER MAR 2016 – TILL DATE

Cylingas Co LLC, Dubai, UAE (A Member of ENOC Group)

Established, controlled, & audited all finance and accounting systems by effectively managing of team of accountants

Served as the point of contact in providing assistance to subordinates & seeking approvals from senior management
Minimized Overtime costs by tightening controls on manpower schedules resulting in significant savings.
Reduced Salary disbursement timelines by ensuring concerned team fed timesheets on a daily basis.
Conducted periodic Project performance review to trace WIP and closely monitor variances.
Effectively used ERP Oracle Financials in ensuring accuracy of Invoice payments, issuance of Debit & Credit Notes.
Maintained full control on Banking Activities notably Payments, Letter of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
Periodically performed Bank reconciliations, Inter-Company reconciliations, Customer and Suppliers Reconciliations.
Performed Month End, Quarterly and Year End closing activities adhering to strict deadlines.
Sub-contracted Invoice accounting, Retention Invoice Accounting and Payment as per agreed contract terms.
Maintained Credit and Debit control with thorough periodic verification ensuring strict control.
Demonstrated expertise in Accruals, Provisions, Interest, Loans, Prepayments, Staff Advances and GL Analysis.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT NOV 2013 – OCT 2015

Kooheji Technical Services, Bahrain

Maintained all aspects of financial accounting operations including payroll, financial reporting, accounts payable, fixed assets, month-end closing and accruals and analysis of general ledger accounts

Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepared comprehensive statements / reports for financial audit and participated in the audit process.
Performed monthly budgeting and ensured close monitoring by incorporating budget variance reports.
Effectively maintained Fixed Asset Register and inventory controls.
Streamlined accounting processes to reduce paper work and cumbersome documentation requirements.
Managed month end closing cycle and performed variance analysis of accounts.
Reviewed and supervised salary and wage disbursements, leave settlements, EOS payments etc.
Prepared financial statements both project and cost center wise.
Liaised with Auditors and Government Departments as and when required.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT NOV 2011 – MAR 2013

Sardar Raja Colleges, India

Performed diversified duties in maintaining and providing accurate and timely financial statements

Performed daily verification of accounts and ensured its correctness prior to management approval.
Generated Periodical MIS reports and presented to the Chairman.
Prepared statements / reports for financial audit and participated in the audit process.
Liaised with banks and other group college officials as and when required.
Oversaw salary payments and verified the same before disbursement.
Ensured daily Co-ordination with banks for deposits, withdrawals, facilities etc.
Administered Employee Benefits like ESI, EPF and Gratuity accounting.
Actively involved in the day to day administration activities.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MAY 2003 – MAY 2011

ACCOUNTANT SEP 2000 – APR 2003

Vijay Tanks Contracting LLC, Dubai

Leading Contracting Company with presence in UAE, Qatar and Sultanate of Oman, specialized in Fabrication and Construction of Oil Storage Tanks & Vessels for the Oil and Gas Industry

Effected Project cost control by performing variance analysis thereby providing insightful, detailed review of projects

Determined Project costs; inclusive of labor and equipment, and ensured their accurate allocation resulting in complete control over project accounting.
Performed monthly Budgeting and effectively tracked, analyzed and forecasted overhead spend to budget.
Maintained Books of Accounts up to Finalization and represented the company during Financial Audits.
Administered all insurance needs, notably Vehicle, Marine and land Insurance, Project Insurance and Workmen Compensation. Provided details to Insurance companies for renewals, submitted claims and ensured follow up.
Performed daily activities including preparation of Invoices, cash & cheque pay outs, clients follow-up for receivables, Bank reconciliations, Inter-company reconciliations etc.

ACCOUNTANT

Nataraj Agencies, India NOV 1998 – AUG 2000

Thamara Curlings, India APR 1998 – OCT 1998

Lan Eseda Computers, India DEC 1996 – MAR 1998

Academic Qualifications

Master of Commerce Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu, India

Bachelor of Commerce St.Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu, India

Trainings / Seminars

MS Excel Advanced
General VAT Briefing conducted by Ministry of Finance

Computing Skills

ERP Packages Tally ERP, Orion ERP, Oracle EBS R12
Proficient in MS Office Suite

Language Proficiency

Native - Tamil

Fluent - English, Hindi, Malayalam