Open To Work
ABILASH GOPALAKRISHNAN
Muscat
Summary
Results-driven Accountant with extensive experience in Accounts Payable and vendor management at Lulu Hypermarket LLC. Proven ability to enhance financial accuracy through ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA. A collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills, consistently delivering timely reconciliations and financial reports to support organizational objectives.
Experienced with financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Utilizes advanced accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accuracy. Strong understanding of regulatory standards and financial forecasting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Lulu Hypermarket LLC
Muscat, Oman
01.2008 - Current
- Performed the role of Accountant in hypermarket operations, handling a high volume of invoices and overseeing accounts payable verification to ensure compliance with payment deadlines.
- Managed inventory, trade payable and sales with accuracy in coordination with procurement, store and logistics teams.
- Coordinated branches for invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation and payment processing of local & overseas suppliers.
- Gained GCC/international exposure in VAT services and managed month-end closing activities, including payment accruals.
- Expertise in ERP systems (SAP/S/4HANA & advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, aging analysis).
Bookkeeper
Accounting Academy for Accounts & Tax Consultants
Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala,India
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Maintained accurate day-to-day financial records, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. Prepared journal entries, maintained ledgers, reconciled trial balances, and managed petty cash, payroll, and inventory records.
- Managed sundry debtors and creditors, performed bank and credit card reconciliations, and handled monthly and year-end closing activities. Prepared P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and ensured compliance with VAT, GST, and internal controls.
- Implemented and managed accounting systems, including Tally, QuickBooks, TurboTax, and advanced Excel.
- Implemented streamlined bookkeeping processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors in data entry.
- Developed budgets and forecasts, providing strategic insights for financial planning and resource allocation.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
Education
Accounting And Finance
Madurai Kamaraj University
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India05-2006
Faculty of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India09-2003
Skills
- Sap S/4Hana
- Quick Books
- Accounts payable management
- Accounts receivable management
- Audit support
- Bank reconciliation
- Inventory accounting
- Tax preparation
- Value added tax compliance
- Month-end closing
- Year-end closing
- Journal entry posting
- Microsoft office
- Cash flow analysis
- Financial statements review
- Generally accepted accounting principles
Accomplishments
- 18 years of experience in accounts and audit payment verification in Oman
- Managed accounts payable for over 1000 active suppliers.
- Minimized supplier disputes and overdue balances. Improved invoice turnaround time
- Managed audit trade payable ageing and cash-flow planning.
Affiliations
- Institute of Management Accounts, Pursuing
- Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics (P1)
- Strategic Financial Management (P-2)
Interests
Travelling & exploring, Learning new Technologies, Bonding with nature, Fitness and Learning
LANGUAGES
Malayalam: First Language
English: C2 Proficient (C2)
Hindi: C2 Proficient (C2)
Tamil: C2 Proficient (C2)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
ر.ع.45000/yr - ر.ع.200000/yrTimeline
Senior Accountant
Lulu Hypermarket LLC
01.2008 - Current
Bookkeeper
Accounting Academy for Accounts & Tax Consultants
01.2004 - 01.2008
Accounting And Finance
Madurai Kamaraj University
Faculty of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Kerala
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
www.linkedin.com/in/abilash-g-453a622b2