1. SHAJI THOMAS
Post Box # 60903, Dubai, UAE
 +971 56 5740164 (UAE)
 +971 42389697 (UAE)
 +91 11 25085571 ( India)
Email: shaji_2301@rediffmail.com
Professional Brief: Competent Professional with comprehensive experience of around 25+ years in Middle
East and India in the field of Accounting Operations, Finance Management, Sales and Commercial Operations
seeking a Managerial Assignment in an Organization of Repute
Professional Attributes
Excellent Communication Skills ~ Team Dynamics ~ Skillful Time Management ~ Efficient Planning &
Execution Skills ~ Result-driven Work Approach ~ Strong Work Ethics
PROFILE AT A GLANCE
 Highly committed and proficient and Multi-functional Professional with 25+ years of comprehensive
experience in executing Accounting/Finance operations/Sales & Commercial and Purchase functions.
 Proficiently performing and excelling under demanding work conditions, well versed in basic accounts
to finalization of accounts.
 Interests lie in a career path with heavy analytical duties and responsibilities.
 Fast learner with high energy and a drive to exceed expectations. Proficient at handling day to day
accounting, credit control, budgeting, MRP & inventory control and system development.
 Adept in managing the wide spectrum of tasks including finance & accounting processes, Collection of
statutory forms, Administration, SCM & Inventory Management, reconciliation of accounts and
Accounts finalisation along with all audit related schedules.
 Blend motivation, organizational leadership and analytical skills implemented innovative ideas that
accomplish bottom-line results.
 Adaptable/flexible: being open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information,
different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations.
EXPERIENCE OUTLINE
Manager - Finance & Accounts (2013 -2015), KOOHEJI TECHNICAL SERVICES, Kingdom of Bahrain
Asst .Manager – Commercial/Finance (2011 – 2012), BOLLHOFF FASTENINGS PVT. LTD., Gurgaon, India.
Senior Executive - Sales Accounts (2008 – 2011), OWENS CORNING INDIA LTD., Delhi, India.
Officer - Sales & Accounts (1998 – 2008), SAINT-GOBAIN VETROTEX INDIA LTD., Delhi, India
Branch Accountant (1993 – 1998), FGP Ltd, Delhi, India.
Branch Accountant (1988 – 1993), CEAT LTD., Delhi, India.
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2. Most Recent Job Responsibilities as Manager-Finance/Accounts, Kingdom of Bahrain.
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 Optimize company’s gross margin, by participating in Tenders and Term Contracts of the Ministry of
Bahrain, by monitoring and controlling on-time completion of the Projects within Program Budget in
line with the expectations as expressed in company budgets and forecast
 Review of weekly, monthly and quarterly progress for identification of bottlenecks in engineering,
supplies, construction and commissioning
 Develop, manage and govern the financial and accounting functions throughout the company and
ensure proper monitoring and control and reporting on Departments and Projects, budgets and the
company's general financial status
 Prepare reports required for corporate governance, Organize and manage the day-to-day operation
and its related entities in a manner commensurate with the authority conferred by the GM
 Direct the development and implementation of strategic planning activities by drafting of necessary
strategies, goal objectives and plans.
 Management of all accounting functions with the team.
Core Competencies:
Accounts Finalization  Receivable Management  Dealer Management  Direct Accounts Management
 Supply Chain Management  MRP and Inventory Management  Concept Selling  Sales &
Marketing  Developing new customers  Finance & Administration  Liaison with Banks & Govt.
Departments  Accounts Receivable & Payable  Bank Reconciliation  Preparation of Financial
Statements  MIS
PROFILES MANAGED
Accounting/Financial Operations:
• Expertise in Reconciliation of receivable & payable accounts, Preparation of Bank Reconciliation
statement, Scrutinize bills and accounting and Imprest account.
• Adroit in maintaining & preparing General Ledger, trial balance, financial statements, expense analysis,
reconciliation and analysis of various accounts.
• Knowledge of entire gamut of activities pertaining to Finance & Accounts and more specifically
finalisation of accounts/direct and indirect taxes/MIS – Reports/General Ledger Control and ensuring
statutory compliance.
• Tax Compliances – TDS deduction, Service Tax deduction, deposition and filing of returns
• Adept in preparing annual budget, monthly performance report, analysis of variances with targeted
figures.
• Analyze financial statistics to assist management in forward planning and policy formulation.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly cash flow & performing analytical review of financial
statements.
• Efficient in coordinating with Sales personnel in collecting payments & Sales Tax forms etc.
• Proficient in managing sales accounting function, preparing debtor reconciliation statements and
analysis. Devising and implementing policies and procedure including credit policy.
Procurement Management:
• Planning & Organizing - To ensure overseas purchasing smoothly executed, tasks including managing
quality & cost issues, managing purchasing data and documents. Manage stock control: timely goods
receiving, etc.
• To monitor Purchasing Order Execution and Management (timely PO placement and delivery, expedite
urgent shipments, rescheduling etc.).
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3. • Ensure Continuity Supply-uninterrupted flow of right products are delivered at the right time.
• Complaint handling with the suppliers and forwarder in case delivery deviates from original order in
term of quantity, shipping mode etc.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate with suppliers on price, quality, freight, and delivery of purchased
commodities. Establish and maintain good relationship with suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive total cost with all suppliers for all commodities; Active participation in the
materials and Freight cost reduction effort; Communicate with sourcing and other cross-functional
team members if necessary (e.g. Chief Marketing, Finance Head etc);
• Appointment of Freight Forwarders and co-ordinate the shipments. Work-out measures to reduce
inbound Freight costs.
• To follow up and support the product development process leads toward new products or upgrades
that meet consumer desires.
• Controlling & Development of warehouse - improve all warehouse’ overall operations according to
company’s objectives; MRP System and materials flow in a trading/manufacturing operation.
• Inventory management processes that optimize inventory levels, accuracy and Cost - cost and lead time
reduction in component supply and logistics. Proactive approach to providing a continuous material
supply Management of Stock control to improvise the stock turn.
Fund Management/ Receivable management:
• Expertise in monitoring cash flow, reviewing the cash position and forecast funds required for various
requisites.
• Highly astute in managing the accounts receivable function, ensuring that the payments are received on
time from clients.
• Monitoring Accounts Receivable to ensure prompt payment from customers and dealers. Co-ordinate
with Sales team to improve receivable & overdue. Taking adequate measures to ensure that timely
payments are received from debtors
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• B.Com (Commerce & Accountancy), Kerala University (1986)
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Date of Birth : 23 January 1965
• Languages Known : English, Hindi and Malayalam
• Marital Status : Married
• Visa Status : Visiting Visa
• Passport No. : K7957331
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