This document contains the resume of Rakesh C Menon. It summarizes his objective of seeking a role utilizing his accounting skills and experience. His 8 years of experience includes roles as a Chief Accountant and Senior Accountant. He has strong skills in accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting and analysis. His educational background includes an MBA in Finance and Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is currently employed as a Chief Accountant in Saudi Arabia and is proficient in Microsoft Office, Tally and BAAN ERP software.
1. RAKESH C MENON
00966-598975398
crakeshmenon@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
I seek to work in an environment that allows me to utilize my potential as Accountant. I would be
highly privileged, to apply my accounting skills along with the knowledge gained through my
experience for the benefit of the organization. My experience in the relative field has also seen me
garner high levels of client satisfaction for my employer organization. My educational qualification,
along with my natural skills has helped me to do so.
CAREER PROFILE
Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting
systems.
Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out
decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.
Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking.
OVERVIEW
A highly motivated Credit, A/R, A/P,Project Invoicing ,Cost Accounts and Collections professional with a
verifiable record of accomplishment spanning Eight years. Highly creative, recognized as a results -
oriented and solution-focused individual. Areas of strength include:
Accounts Payable
Problem Collections
Organizational Skills
Computer Literacy
Work as Team Player
Preparing T/B,Income Statement & B/S
Accounts Receivable
Legal Aspects of Collections
Communication Skills
Time Management Skills
Research Abilities
Cost Accounts
Cash Flow Projections
Ledger Reconciliation
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration – Finance 2010
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor Commerce 2004
Calicut University
Computer skills
Microsoft Office
Tally Accounting Software 7.2
Baan ERP System
2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Supplies & Services Co.KSA 2015 - Till Date
Chief Accountant
And Incharge for System Implementation BAAN ERP/Infor for Accounts and
Finance Part
Fixed Asset and General Accounts:
Asset numbering/Coding,Machinery Valuation and Transfering Finished Projects to Fixed Asset
Accruals,Depreciation , Provision and Prepaid Accounts Reconciliation and Closing entries.
Co-ordinationg Custom Clearance through Purchase Dept and Clearing Agent
Reconciliation of Related Parties Account,Partners Current Account.
Associates & Group Company Reconciliation and Half yearly settlement of Accounts
A/R and A/P finalization of ledgers.
Cash Flow Projections
T/B,Income Statement(Monthly,Quarterly)- Comparison with Last Year &
Budgeted Reports,B/S.
Cost Accounts:
Job Costing.
Inventory Control and Month end stock t racking and valuation
Finished Goods Report.
WIP Valuation as the part of month end inventory report.
Verifying Sales Orders,Purchase Orders and Production Order and instruct respective depts. To close
the Pdn & Purchase Orders…
Associates & Group Company Reconciliation and Half yearly settlement of Accounts.
Technical Supplies & Services Co.UAE
Sr.Accountant(A/R and A/P) 2007 to 2012
Accounts Receivable:
In charge processing of all accounts receivable .
Manage all petty cash and office supply expense accounts
Reconcile bank balances; record general ledger entries
Reconciliation of Bank Guarantees with make update of renewals in accordance with customer and
Project or Operations Department.
Establish customer credit lines and set up credit accounts with vendors
Maintaining & Preparing Suspense Account Reconciliation, Bank reconciliation
Preparation of receivable invoices for arithmetic accuracy, accounting of these invoices.
Monitoring the outstanding, coordinating with the department manager for collecti ons/delayed
payments & bounced cheques as per the credit policies of the company
Balances total cheques, cash, LC and Bank transfers with bankbook.
Investigates misallocated cash and monies gone missing.
Maintains accurate and up to date customer det ails and account records.
Has regular customer contact by phone, fax and email.
Monitoring the outstanding, coordinating with the department manager for collections/delayed
payments & bounced cheques as per the credit policies of the company.
Preparing Weekly & Monthly Cash Flows in co -ordation with Accounts Payable & Procurement.
3. Makes adjustments, handles queries and resolves problems within company guidelines and policy.
Monitoring the outstanding, coordinating with the department manager for collections/delayed payments
& bounced cheques as per the credit policies of the company.
Collecting updates from credit agencies regarding credit worthiness of customers.
Preparing debtors reconciliation on monthly basis review & follow up, attending weekly credit meetings.
Preparing Daily Reports, weekly Reports and Monthly Reports relating to Collections and Sales.
Works under direction of and reports to Financial Controller.
Accounts Payable:
Analysis and verification of invoices against the approved POs/contracts and proper accounting of
these invoices.
Making timely payments and avail cash discounts.
Preparing vendor reconciliation on monthly basis, Liaison with the vendors.
Keep a track on Rent, Electricity, and Phone Bills etc.
Monthly reports for preparing payment advise.
Monthly reconciliation of SRV’s with unmatched invoices.
Maintain job ledger and assisting Cost Accounts Manager on WIP.
Keep a track on job completion and project closing in co-ordination with Project, Operations, Sales and
Accounts receivable.
Reconciliation of Due from Associates in co -ordination with Chief Accountant and Credit Controller
Clearance of sub-contract payment in co-ordination with Costing Department, A/R and Projects
Department.
Tallying A/P with Control Figure.
Reconciliation of Bank, Cash and Suspense etc.
CAPEX APPROVAL And Fixed Asset maintaining.
Closing PO’s in co-rdination with Store and Procurement.
T Rema Ramanan FCA LLB
Chartered Accountant Firm
Accountant & Audit Assistant 2004-2006
Manager to Audit Firm 2012-2015
Accomplishments
Reduced A/R aging from an average of 75 days to 50 days in less than 9 months
Established new credit criteria for new accounts, significantly reducing bad debt
Wrote credit policy and procedure manual for department.
Actively supported Under Writing Team (DGM Finance, AGM Financ e & Financial Controller)
Month end activities are closed in every 3 rd
of following moth.
Timely adjustment of A/P with A/R (One who owns customer account and supplier account)
Providing Monthly Income Statement,T/B,B/S to Group Finance Manager
Co-ordinating System Implementation in TSSC KSA as BAAN ERP Software
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Web Browsing & Reading.
REFERENCE
Upon request
4. LANGUAGE KNOWN
Language Writing Speaking Reading
English Advanced Advanced Advanced
Hindi Native Native Native
Malayalam Native Native Native
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 21st May 1984
Gender : Male
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Visa Status : Employment KSA
Passport No : M136076
Place of Issue : Kozhikode
Date of Issue : 05. 01. 2015
Date of Expiry : 04. 01. 2025
Driving License : Holder of Valid U. A. E Driving License.
(RAKESH CHERUKATTU)