SAP
Arun Rodrigues
Auditor / Financial Accoutant
Summary
Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant with an MBA in finance and over 14 years of expertise in audit and finance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building effective relationships with clients and stakeholders. Seeking to leverage expertise and contribute to the financial integrity of the company.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Auditor
MGI Vision Chartered Accountant
Oman
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
- Verified accuracy, compliance and completeness of team auditing work.
- Prioritized projects based on periodic schedules and immediate need.
- Developed presentations of audit findings for company leadership.
- Liaised between clients and internal audit staff to address concerns with procedures, scheduling or results.
- Conveyed complex audit information to clients of diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Freenlance
Worked for US Clients
India
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Plant Accountant
Abyssinia Group of Industries
Kenya
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
Financial Accountant
MGI Vision Chartered Accountant
Oman
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
- Controlled company expenses with skilled financial forecasting of various metrics.
- Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Auditor
PHD & Associates - Chartered Accountant firm
India
04.2006 - 11.2012
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Education
Inter Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountant
Mumbai - India 04.2004 - 03.2008
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Mumbai
Mumbai - India 04.2003 - 03.2006
MBA - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts
Mumbai - India 06.2010 - 05.2011
Skills
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounts Finalization
Audit
Budgeting
Team Leadership
Budgeting
Accounting principles
Bookkeeping
Finance
Account Reconciliation
Financial statements expertise
Account reconciliation specialist
Cash Flow analysis
Account reconciliation processes
SAP expertise
Software
SAGE
Quickbooks
Zero
Prime Tally
MS Excel
Strengths
- Strong Analytical skills
- Strong command over IFRS & IAS standards
- Strong command over preparation & analysis of financial statements
- Strong command over planning, execution and completion of audit engagements.
- Strong knowledge of various accounting software used in finance
Certification
Diploma in IFRS
Timeline
Auditor
MGI Vision Chartered Accountant
01.2022 - Current
Diploma in IFRS
07-2021
Freenlance
Worked for US Clients
01.2021 - 12.2021
Plant Accountant
Abyssinia Group of Industries
11.2016 - 12.2020
Financial Accountant
MGI Vision Chartered Accountant
04.2013 - 09.2016
MBA - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts
06.2010 - 05.2011
Auditor
PHD & Associates - Chartered Accountant firm
04.2006 - 11.2012
Inter Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountant
04.2004 - 03.2008
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Mumbai
04.2003 - 03.2006