1. Profile Summary
Expertise in planning & executing monthly/quarterly/annual closure schedules; providing monthly financial statements;
administering the monthly closing process
Proficient in managing financial & accounting matters involving preparation of financial statements and annual closing of
accounts as per accounting standard
Efficient in monitoring the inflow & outflow of funds and ensuring optimum utilization of available funds towards the
accomplishment of corporate goals; competent in streamlining the working procedures, formulating cost-effective
solutions for enhancing the accounting operations
Excellent understanding in implementing financial systems / procedures, managing preparation of to exercise financial
control and enhance overall efficiency of the organization
Proficiency in managing financial accounting, receivables & payables, ledger books, bank reconciliation statements and
finalization of accounts; strong exposure and understanding of business strategy planning and implementation
Hands-on experience in examining financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness & conformance to reporting &
accounting standards
Education
Bachelors in Commerce from Mumbai University, India in 2005
Diploma in Financial Management from Wellingkar Institute, India in 2010
Chartered Finance Manager (CFM) from ISBM, India in 2013
Area of Excellence
Accounts Receivables / Payable Compliance Management/ Cost
Reduction
Credit Analysis / Automation of
Accounts
Taxation/Commercial Operations Monthly Account Reconciliations Cash Management/ Auditing
GAAP/ Regulatory Reporting Financial Reporting & Analysis Forecasting/Budgeting/Costing
Career Timeline
KAUSTUBH KELUSKAR
SENIOR FINA NCE PROFESSIONAL
Finance & Accounts ● Taxation ● Audits ● MIS & Documentation
An experienced analyst with expertise in strengthening companies to lead in
highly competitive situations; offering over 12 years of experience
Industry Preference: Construction/ Oil and Gas/ Banking
Location Preference: UAE/Kuwait/Saudi Arabia/Singapore/Malaysia/Canada
kstbh_keluskar@yahoo.co.in, kkeluska@ohl.es 0097455125638
Nov’08-Present
OHL International
Doha, Qatar
Jun’05-Jul’06
Shiv Sahyadri
Builders and
Developers May’03-Apr’04
M.M. Savla &
Company
Nov’06-Nov’08
Depa Qatar,
Doha
Aug’04-Mar’05
S.F.S. Homes
Builder &
Construction
2. Work Experience
OHL International, Doha, Qatar Nov’08-Present
Accountant
Role:
Developing audit related reports and negotiating with the suppliers for material costs
Administering monthly calculation / checking of withholding tax & payment to Government; controlling hired manpower
time sheet & calculating wages
Coordinating with suppliers & subcontractors for invoices, payment certificates, debit note & credit note while maintaining
fixed assets register
Formulating budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results and
implementing corrective actions
Steering overall accounting operations and audit for the organization including collections, purchase, contract compliance,
receivables, deposits, disbursements, payroll, fixed assets and inventory
Planning and executing monthly / quarterly / annual closure schedules; providing monthly financial statements;
administered the monthly closing process
Spearheading budget preparation, forecasting revenue & expenses for pricing and proposal for new prospects
Conducting accounting operations and maintaining books of accounts in a proper manner
Preparing cost related report (monthly/yearly), financial reports for management, fuel consumption report as per invoice
& fuel slips for site vehicles, petty cash statement, petty cash allocation, telephone bill report and project related report
Highlights:
Engaged in financial activities for projects related to SIDRA Medical Research Centre worth $2,191,780,821.91 (8 Billion QR)
Supervised the implementation of changes in day-to-day financial processes; incorporated system based controls that
resulted in elimination of several manual processes
Executed useful recommendations from Deloitte & Touché for audit initiatives
Played a key role in design/implementation of cost control and quantifiable results
Played a key role in successful negotiation of contracts, thereby resulting in substantial cost saving for the Project
Implemented automated programs, tools and technologies to optimize business performance
Provided information on financial status by preparing special reports such as Financial Report, Monthly closing report,
Project related & cost report
Accelerated the monthly reconciliation process through measures such as bank reconciliation, JV Partners, subcontractor
& suppliers reconciliation.
Depa Qatar, Doha Nov’06-Nov’08
Accountant
Role:
Coordinated with banks for loans and other financial activities and negotiated with the suppliers for material costs
Spearheaded payments to the suppliers and prepared payroll for staff
Maintained fixed assets register and monitored payments of wages for the employees during month end
Checked labor’s monthly timesheets & developed Labor’s Payroll
Prepared financial reports, petty cash statement and project related report
Analyzed information about budget, costs and assets for the company & processed monthly and daily expense reports
Ensured reclassification and accounting of wrong or unaccounted entries prior to closure of the General Ledger
Developed and explained weekly profit & loss projections; established product line profit & loss statements to identify
opportunities and risks
Presented weekly and monthly management reports on cost and benefit analysis, productivity analysis, inventory turnover
analysis and cost variance analysis
Reviewed financial results; undertook year-on-year and quarterly comparison of company performance both in terms of
the top line and bottom line
Highlight:
Played a crucial role in administering all financial activities for projects related to La Ciqale Hotel worth $23,630,770,
Commercial Bank Plaza worth $ 23,045,267 and Grand Hyatt Hotel worth $ 3,292,181
Shiv Sahyadri Builders & Developers, Mumbai-India Jun’05-Jul’06
Accountant
Role:
Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statements and finalized accounts
Developed financial reports for management, managed petty cash and provided executive-level administrative support
Reviewed Balance Sheet accounts & Profit & Loss Accounts at unit level; ensured integrity of all reported financial statements
3. S.F.S. Homes Builder & Construction, Mumbai-India Aug’04-Mar’05
Accountant and Site Supervisor
Role:
Ordered and checked the raw material required for the site while dealing with the suppliers
Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statements and Finalized Accounts
Supported payments of wages for the employees during month end, checked time sheets of personnel and reported to
Finance Manager
Analyzed information about budget, costs and assets for the company; managed petty cash
Processed monthly expense reports with supporting documents
M.M. Savla & Company, Mumbai-India May’03-Apr’04
Accounts’ Assistant
Role:
Conducted audit analysis; prepared and submitted service tax and sales tax statements
Prepared audit reports, income tax statements for clients and the company
IT Skills
Office Tools: Office-2000 (Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Tally 5.4/6.3/7.2
E-Promise Accounting Software (Multinational Company) – Depa Qatar
Corporative Management – OHL International, Qatar
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 1st May 1985
Marital Status: Married
Number of Dependents: One
Languages known: English, Hindi and Marathi
Visa Status: Work Permit Visa
Passport No: K2154589
Nationality: Indian
Driving License: Valid Till 28th April 2019
Address: P.O Box 30249 – Doha : State of Qatar