Athavan Murugapillai
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Results-driven Accountant with over ten years of expertise in financial management and reporting. Demonstrates proficiency in ERP implementation and regulatory compliance, alongside skills in budgeting and cash flow management. Achievements include significantly enhancing operational efficiency and delivering strategic financial insights through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of financial accuracy and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Intern
Simple Advice NZ
Orewa, Auckland
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Financial Statement Analysis: Conducted comprehensive financial analyses, including KPI assessment and ratio analysis (profit margins, liquidity, and debt ratios), to evaluate client business health and operational efficiency.
- Risk Assessment: Performed risk evaluations focusing on key personnel absence and business continuity, utilizing scenario analysis to recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Preparation of Financial Reports: Assisted in preparing detailed financial reports such as profit and loss statements and balance sheets, ensuring accurate representation of clients' financial standing.
- Statement of Advice (SOA) Creation: Developed tailored financial advice documents by analyzing client assets, liabilities, and risk tolerance, and incorporating investment and insurance recommendations.
- Process Optimization: Automated data integration in workflows using advanced spreadsheet formulas, reducing manual errors and enhancing efficiency.
- Client Engagement: Attended and observed multiple client meetings to understand data flow and contributed to workflow optimization during these sessions.
- Technical Expertise: Redesigned digital forms to align with business systems, improving data collection and processing efficiency.
- Team Collaboration: Shared knowledge on automation techniques and trained team members on efficient worksheet management and SOA creation.
- Project Experience: Engaged in investment risk analysis, including ROI and payback period evaluations, supporting informed decision-making for clients.
- Professional Development: Demonstrated adaptability, proactive learning, and strong problem-solving skills in dynamic, client-focused environments.
Night Auditor
New Zealand Hotel Company Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Balanced and reconciled hotel revenue streams, including room charges and food and beverage sales, ensuring financial accuracy
- Audited and reconciled cash drawers and payment methods, maintaining financial integrity
- Generated comprehensive daily financial reports for management, summarizing revenue, expenses, and discrepancies
- Exercised autonomous decision-making during night shifts, ensuring seamless operations in the absence of management
Accountant
Tamanna.com
Dubai, UAE
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Led the preparation and analysis of monthly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and reported to Head of Finance
- Prepared and managed comprehensive budgets monitored financial performance and gave commentary on budget to actual variance
- Streamlined accounting processes (MS Dynamics) through automation and system enhancements by creating a paperless system, resulting increasing efficiency and reducing reporting time by 7%
- Conducted internal audits, identified discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions to enhance financial integrity and compliance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve service delivery
- Monitored cash flow, prepared cash flow forecasts, and implemented strategies to optimize liquidity and financial stability
- Managed the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections, and reducing overdue receivables by 10%
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions, reconciled accounts, and ensured proper documentation to support financial audits
- Conducted meticulous monthly bank and GL reconciliations and posted precise month-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial records
- Oversaw vendor reconciliation and payment processing, guaranteeing timely and accurate transactions
- Dubai, UAE
Senior Accountant
Middle East Retail Company LLC
Dubai, UAE
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Prepared comprehensive reports highlighting key financial metrics and accounting information, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making
- Led monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc inventory counts, swiftly addressing and resolving variances
- Implemented robust internal control procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring strict compliance with regulations
- Maintained an accurate fixed assets register, meticulously recording acquisitions, disposals, and monthly depreciation
- Filed quarterly tax returns punctually, consistently meeting deadlines set by the FTA and minimizing tax liabilities
- Prepared detailed supporting schedules and documentation for both internal and external auditors, facilitating smooth audit processes
- Worked closely with auditors to identify and correct errors, contributing to the maintenance of financial accuracy and integrity
- Regularly updated the general ledger with the latest entries, ensuring it reflects the most current financial data
- Prepared and reconciled monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial records
- Dubai, UAE
Accountant
Farm Fresh LLC
Dubai, UAE
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Managed GRN and invoices, prepared costing reports, implemented internal controls, conducted inventory counts, handled vendor reconciliations and payments, assisted in month-end closings, and coordinated with clients on accounting, payroll, and tax operations
- Dubai, UAE
Accountant
Walk Ahead General Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Prepared payable and receivable reports, conducted bank reconciliations, posted month-end journal entries, managed accruals, asset depreciation, and prepaid expenses, and created budgets and forecasts
- Dubai, UAE
Assistant Accountant
Sunshine Tea Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2013 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Gathered financial data, prepared documents, conducted tax return reviews, managed daily accounting processes, reviewed business operations, reconciled accounts, and improved accounting systems and processes
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
Education
MBA - Finance
Auckland Institute of Studies
Auckland, NZ11-2024
Associate Management Accountant - Accounting And Finance
CMA Australia
Colombo,SL05-2015
BBA - General Studies
Bharathidasan University
Trichy,In04-2012
Skills
- Transaction auditing
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Process Improvement and Automation
- Auditing and compliance
- Cash flow management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
- Reconciliation and financial accuracy
- Vendor and stakeholder management
- Internal Controls and Risk Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Intern
Simple Advice NZ
07.2024 - 09.2024
Night Auditor
New Zealand Hotel Company Limited
11.2023 - 10.2024
Accountant
Tamanna.com
12.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Accountant
Middle East Retail Company LLC
08.2021 - 12.2022
Accountant
Farm Fresh LLC
01.2019 - 08.2021
Accountant
Walk Ahead General Trading LLC
10.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant Accountant
Sunshine Tea Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 10.2017
MBA - Finance
Auckland Institute of Studies
Associate Management Accountant - Accounting And Finance
CMA Australia
BBA - General Studies
Bharathidasan University
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