1. Anil Lalwani
Finance, Accounts & Audit Professional.
Nationality: Indian.
M: (00974) 55994491
P: (00974) 44689406
E: itp_stp@yahoo.com
https://qa.linkedin.com/in/anil-lalwani-854650129
Professional Profile
Corporate accounting professional with extensive experience (25 years) across a wide range of
companies. Highly adept at the implementation and management of accounting systems and
procedures. Team leader of 9 employees in Finance & Accounts, in previous company.
Core Skills and Abilities
Corporate accounting skills and knowledge
Ability to compile, verify, analyse, interpret and disseminate critical financial data (actual, forecast and
budgeted) to all major stakeholders and in multiple currencies. Experienced in acquisition accounting
and mergers, competent in statutory reporting. Special skill of fraud or error detection from Accounting
Records.
Systems implementation
Successful implementation, analysis and management of new accounting systems and procedures,
including systems integration and staff training.
Communication and leadership skills
Communicate effectively to build relationships both internally and externally, develop strategic
partnerships and provide advice at all levels of management. Proactive leadership style to meet strict
deadlines and maintain a team under pressure.
Employment History
September 2007 to August 2016
Finance Manager, Petroleum Mechanical Trading Co.
Doha, Qatar
Petroleum Mechanical Trading Company is a Qatar Based WLL company with a broad portfolio of
trading products in oil and Gas industry. (with various companies under Petromech Group.)
2. Responsibilities:
Prepared and submitted the group’s monthly financial results, budget and quarterly rolling
forecasts and complete the reporting requirements to the parent company.
Performed detailed account analysis and corporate month-end processing and reporting.
Maintained the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Coordinated with Auditors for smooth conduct of Annual Audit.
Reviewed the monthly Business Activity Statements and reviewed all monthly balance sheet
reconciliations.
Checked and verified cost sheet for new purchase orders for sales.
Checked and verified Bank Reconciliation Statement.
Audited and verified Journal Entries in Accounting System.
Supervised the annual audits (internal and external).
Prepared & checked reports as desired by Management like Sales Commission statement
etc.
Reviewed and made decisions on credit limits of new and existing customers.
Reviewed and authorised the weekly accounts payable run.
Checked Bank payment vouchers and oversea wire transfer.
Improved existing processes and streamline workflows.
Coordinated with banks for timely delivery of LGs and LCs.
Negotiated with banks for better and competitive commission/charges rates.
Reviewed of Agreement with Banks and Contracts with JV/Sponsored companies.
Followed up for debts recovery from customers in very critical cases.
Trained and guided new staff in learning accounting and system process.
Replied Quires raised by Managing Director in finance and accounts matter.
Monitored the flow and limit of capital contribution in JV/Sponsored companies.
Followed up for payment from JV/Sponsored companies.
Coordinated with banks for renewal of yearly proposal for facilities.
Checked and verified the Guarantee statement by bank and rectified errors if any.
Maintained the record of Tax cards and renewed as per Qatar Govt. Tax Laws.
Coordinated with PRO department for company closures of certain companies.
Followed up with Tax Department for Tax Card and NOC in certain cases.
Checked and verified payroll and make sure WPS is in place.
Checked and verified the intercompany transactions among group companies
Checked and verified the provision for Leave salary, Gratuity and leave ticket for each
company.
Checked and verified the provision of Bad and Doubtful debts in each company.
Checked and verified Trial Balance before submitting to Auditor for Audit.
Deducted withholding of Tax in case applicable and deposited in Bank within time limit.
File withholding Tax return with Ministry of revenue and finance Govt. of Qatar.
Monitored SMS from bank for various transactions and highlight exceptional transaction.
Monitored various transactions of Corporate credit card.
Provided guidance to subordinates for complex transaction or Journal Entries.
Conducted Audit for detection of fraud in exceptional cases.
Provided information to management for sales/purchase of foreign currencies.
Negotiated and bargained with banks (dealing room/treasury) for better exchange rates for
sale/purchase foreign currencies.
Maintained good relation with bank RM and corresponded with him in certain urgent case like
urgent issuance of a Tender Guarantee/LC etc. or any other documents.
Took Regular backup of system data and its protection/safeguard.
Worked as Trouble-shooter for tally ERP 9 accounting software.
3. October 1998 – January 2000 (Full Time)
February 2000 – November 2006 (Part Time)
Finance Manager, Khatpal Associates (CA Firm)
Mumbai India
Responsibilities:
Handled Books of Accounts of various clients.
Handled all income tax matters of various clients.
Filed annual income tax return of various clients – proprietor/partnership
Prepared dead stock register.
Prepared feasibility report on behalf of client for financial assistance from banks and other
financial institutions.
Made necessary arrangement for audit programme.
Prepared annual audit package for statutory audit.
Attended scrutiny case with income tax department on behalf of clients.
Prepared annual budget, financial statement analysed and ratio analysed for clients.
Filed sales tax return on behalf of clients.
February 2000 – July 2007
Finance Analyst/Financial Accountant, R K Talreja College
Mumbai India
Responsibilities:
Prepared Government Grants Budget.
Prepared receipt and Payment A/C for particular period.
Prepared income and Expenditure A/C for Particular Period.
Prepared dead stock register.
Prepared Schedule of depreciation on various fixed assets.
Checked and verified petty cash and cash book entries with vouchers and receipts.
Prepared salary bill of staff junior college teaching staff.
Prepared and issued form No.16 to staff members above 300 members.
Filed periodical Tax returns with Income Tax departments
Filed professional Tax return with professional Tax Authorities.
Prepared Balance Sheet as per various required schedule.
February 1996 – September 1997
Sr. Accountant, Sachdeva and Sons Rice Mills Ltd.
Mumbai India.
4. Responsibilities:
Took care of main cash and petty cash and safeguarded physical cash.
Prepared cash payment voucher and entered in cash book or petty cash register as per the
nature of transaction.
Prepared bank reconciliation statement among 2 banks accounts.
Prepared cash receipt and enter in the system.
Kept records and filed various documents.
Closed all books of accounts on monthly cycles.
Drawn trial balance on monthly cycles.
Prepared list of account receivables.
Prepared list of accounts payables.
Passed adjustment journal entries in system.
Prepared detailed brokerage statement on particular date.
Professional Development and Education Qualification
Ongoing professional development through courses in auditing, accounting and computing:
2015 – WPS workshop by QNB
2005 – Sales Tax Practice Enrolment
2002 – Busy Accounting software
2000 – Income Tax seminar on TDS conducted
1999 – Windows 98 & Tally 4.5
Education Qualification
1991 to 1993 – Bachelor of Commerce, Accounts & Finance Special Subject, 1st Class, RK Talreja College,
Mumbai University, India
2006 to 2007 – Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounts and Auditing, 1st
Class, from Institute of Science Poona’s
College of Computer Science, Pune University, India
Skills
Tally DOS 4.5, Tally 7, Tally 9.
Focus
Peach tree
Quick Books
Wings
Tally ERP 9
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Fraud finding special skill.
Knowledge of Qatar Tax Laws (MOF)
Qatar Driving Licence
References & Visa
Available upon request & Qatar Transferable visa, Indian Passport No L4585211, valid until 16/04/2024, issued
at Doha, Qatar (Current Residence: Doha - Qatar)