SAP
Sijan Jacob Kollannoor
Assistant Finance Manager
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
Trevi Group,Italy
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Supported annual budget preparation process by providing detailed analysis of historical data and future projections.
- Reviewed and improved internal controls, enhancing overall financial integrity within the company.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Enhanced budget management by closely monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Led successful audits by maintaining organized records and providing clear communication with external auditors.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Assistant Finance Manager
Al Mufeed Al Najah Technical (Damac Group),Dubai
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced budget management by closely monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Reviewed and improved internal controls, enhancing overall financial integrity within the company.
- Provided expert guidance on tax compliance, reducing the company''s exposure to penalties and fines.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing automated systems.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Supported annual budget preparation process by providing detailed analysis of historical data and future projections.
- Managed cash flow effectively through vigilant monitoring of incoming revenue streams and outgoing payments schedules.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Delivered regular financial presentations to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements.
Senior Accountant
Al Mufeed Al Najah Technical(Damac Group),Dubai
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Senior Accountant
Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation Ltd,Trevi Group,Italy
10.2010 - 09.2020
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Accountant
Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation Lid.,Trevi Group,Italy
01.2006 - 09.2010
- 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.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Accounts Assistant
Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation Ltd.,Trevi Group,Italy.
05.2002 - 12.2005
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
Education
Master of Commerce - Finance
Kerala University
India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Cost Accounting
Calicut University
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Reporting familiarity
Departmental oversight
Asset Control
Financial Reporting
Staff Training
Cost Data Analysis
Skilled in SAP,Microsoft Dynamics 365,Diapason,MS-Great Plains
Audit Coordination
Software
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS-365
MS-GREAT PLAINS DYNAMICS
DIAPASON
Certification
SAP-FICO Solution Consultant
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
Trevi Group,Italy
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Finance Manager
Al Mufeed Al Najah Technical (Damac Group),Dubai
06.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Accountant
Al Mufeed Al Najah Technical(Damac Group),Dubai
10.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Accountant
Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation Ltd,Trevi Group,Italy
10.2010 - 09.2020
SAP-FICO Solution Consultant
12-2007
Accountant
Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation Lid.,Trevi Group,Italy
01.2006 - 09.2010
Accounts Assistant
Swissboring Overseas Piling Corporation Ltd.,Trevi Group,Italy.
05.2002 - 12.2005
Master of Commerce - Finance
Kerala University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Cost Accounting
Calicut University
04.2001 -