Xavier D'Souza
Kuwait City
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven accountant with over 10 years of experience in financial management. Proven expertise in driving process improvements, enhancing financial controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. A detail-oriented professional with a track record of achieving measurable results in dynamic and challenging environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Getco Gulf General Trading & Cont. Co. W.L.L.
2016.04 - Current
- Oversee preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy.
- Streamlined current business procedures to increase work efficiency by 35%.
- Conducted account analysis and identified opportunities to cut variable costs by 12%.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
Senior Accountant
Gulf Spic General Trading & Cont. Co. W.L.L
2014.10 - Current
- Introduced internal controls, leading to 30% decrease in financial discrepancies and enhanced overall accuracy.
- Implemented centralized purchasing, reducing company costs by 9%.
- Assisted in monthly payroll for approximately 6000 employees.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for 20 bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Optimized cash flow management, carefully scheduling outgoing payments to coincide with receivable cycles.
- Achieved significant cost savings by 4%, negotiating favorable premium amount with insurance companies for various policies.
Senior Accountant
G.S. Engineering & Energy Services Co. K.S.C.
2014.10 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Processed more than 500 invoices per month for boom lift rental business.
- Trained 5 new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives, resulting in 15% decrease in operational expenses.
Associate
Willis Processing Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
2012.07 - 2014.08
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Handling key clients & high revenue clients portfolio.
- Conducting 2 compliance sessions monthly and reviewing breaches.
- Settlement of 99% insurance claims within 3 working days.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance Management
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai, India06.2018
Bachelor of Management Studies -
Bunts Sangha College For Commerce & Economics
Mumbai, India04.2012
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Accounting software (e.g. Tally, Eclipse)
- Payroll oversight
- Project Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Audit preparation
- Account reconciliation specialist
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Getco Gulf General Trading & Cont. Co. W.L.L.
2016.04 - Current
Senior Accountant
Gulf Spic General Trading & Cont. Co. W.L.L
2014.10 - Current
Senior Accountant
G.S. Engineering & Energy Services Co. K.S.C.
2014.10 - Current
Associate
Willis Processing Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
2012.07 - 2014.08
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance Management
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Management Studies -
Bunts Sangha College For Commerce & Economics
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