Lijo Jose

• Preparing GST returns and submitting them to the IRD.
• Preparing the Annual Financial Report for sole traders, companies, partnerships, farming, and trusts, etc.
• Clients Monthly Accounts Reconciliation
• Replying to client queries related to GST, annual financial statements, and other compliance related to business.
• Solving IRD-related client queries.
• Acting as an agent of IRD to the client.
• Keep monitoring client accounts and solving errors.
• Coding and Reconciliation of Transactions in XERO

• Preparing Financial Statements for Sole trader, Companies, Partnership, Trust, etc
• Preparing and filing GST returns
• Solving client queries related to IRD and financial reports.
• Coding and reconciliation of transactions in Xero and Myob.

(Oil & Gas Sector, Waste Management Sector, Cleaning Contactor and Building Construction Contractor)

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Present financial results and insights to senior management.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts
• Conduct monthly closing of books of accounts and annual financial reports.
• Monitor and record company income and expenses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare inventory reports, and oversee asset management and control.
• Perform group company accounts reconciliation and assist in group financial reporting and auditing.
• Assist in short- and long-term financial planning.
• Manage company cash flow to ensure operational efficiency and sufficient liquidity.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and manage day-to-day banking operations.
• Prepare debit/credit notes, journal vouchers, bank receipts, and handle petty cash and treasury ledgers.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables, and manage overdue follow-up.
• Verify supplier quotations for pricing and quality, and prepare purchase orders and purchase invoices.
• Handle sales quotations and sales invoices,
• Manage procurement budgets and vendor relationships.
• Resolve pricing conflicts with vendors through effective communication and negotiation.
• Handle HR payroll processing for over 1,500 employees.
• Ensure accuracy in salary computation, statutory deductions and timely disbursement.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax authorities during audits and statutory filings.
• Represent the company during external audits, addressing and clarifying auditor queries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain accurate records through journal entries and corrections.

Chartered Accounting Firm

• Preparing and submitting Sales Tax and Income Tax returns.
• Preparation of yearly Financial Accounts
• Assist with Sales Tax and Income Tax Audits.