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RAVI COUTINHO

Candidate ID: 64494

Career Summary

MBA in Finance with 20 years of experience in Finalisation of Accounts & Audit, of which 7 years in SAP FICO ( Configuration & Support).

Skill Set

FINALISATION OF ACCOUNTS, SAP FICO (CONFIGURATION & SUPPORT)

Professional Information

Total Experience : 20

Nationality : India

Qualification Level : Management Post Graduates

Job Function : Accounts / Tax / CS / Audit / Finance

Work Location Preference : UAE

Detailed Profile

MBA (Finance), in quest of senior level assignments in Finance & Accounts / SAP Support & Implementation with a leading organization of high repute

PROFILE SNAPSHOT

A goal-oriented accounting professional with over 20 years of comprehensive in:

-Finance & Accounts -SAP Support & Implementation -Payable & Receivable Management
-MIS Reporting -Taxation -Commercial Operations

• Last associated with Time Technoplast Limited, Andheri (E), Mumbai as Manager-Information Systems (Accounts & SAP)
• Hands-on experience in handling entire accounting & finance functions including maintenance & finalization of accounts, P&L accounting, working capital management, profit monitoring, taxation, building internal financial controls, etc.
• Excellent understanding in formulating budgets, implementing systems/procedures, conducting ageing analysis, preparing key reports to exercise financial control and enhancing overall efficiency of the organisation
• Well versed with key integration points of CO, MM, PP & SD in relation to FI
• Skilled in managing daily accounting activities and maintaining the company’s general ledger in a SAP environment
• A keen planner with expertise in managing & providing support to SAP environment and installing, upgrading, implementing & maintaining SAP-FICO Module
• A team player with exceptional analytical, planning & decision making skills

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Preparing & maintaining statutory books of accounts and reconciliation of financial statements in compliance with the norms as well as ensuring smooth operations of banking process
• Controlling & maintaining Chart of Accounts and Posting Period Management in SAP System
• Handling the documentation & updating of the existing SAP environment and working with IT & Business Units to modernize the SAP environment
• Configuring, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting the SAP technical environment on an ongoing basis as well as scheduling and executing the SAP transport system
• Coordinating in complete planning & management auditing activities for ensuring completion of tax & statutory audits within time
• Maintaining follow-up of bills receivables after invoicing to debtors and conducting ageing analysis with an aim to keep receivables under control
• Drafting MIS reports and evaluating them for facilitating decision-making process

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Nov’06-Dec’13 Time Technoplast Limited, Andheri (E), Mumbai as Manager-Information Systems (Accounts & SAP)

Key Result Areas:
• Controlled all accounts books to ensure that the process followed was error free which includes recording of all entries, scrutiny of invoices & verification of documents
• Scrutinized the creditors & debtors ledgers and prepared aging analysis report on a monthly basis
• Computed taxes & prepared tax returns and ensured compliance with payment, reporting & other tax requirements for VAT returns, TDS & Service Tax returns, etc.
• Managed fixed assets system and ensured additions, disposals, depreciation & reconciliation to GL
• Took care of payroll, benefits, retirement & payroll tax accounting and posted necessary accrual entries
• Prepared quarterly and annual provision entries, including contingent liabilities
• Facilitated the implementation & support of SAP financials and controlled the same to enhance the business functionality & overall performance
• Looked after the:
o Creation of organization structure, company code & business area and defining posting period, fiscal year & field status variant and assigning global parameters to company code
o Maintaining master data of customers, vendors, new GL creations, asset cards and new cost centres & profit centres
o FI Module independently in full cycle implementation
• Carried out the configuration of:
o SAP System to meet the end-user requirements
o FI in the areas of GL/ AR/ AP/ AA independently
• Visited plants and imparted SAP usage training to end-users
• Implemented changes in configurations and managed new configurations related to Fico Module in respect to new developments in SAP as per the requirement of the company
• Collaborated with ABAP programmers for generating financial & MIS reports
• Upgraded foreign exchange rates in SAP System

Notable Accomplishments:
• Holds the merit of receiving the Certificate of Appreciation for:
o Preparing the Mar’08 Balance Sheet through SAP by from Mr. Anil Jain-Managing Director
o Outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the SAP Team during 2007from Mr. Anil Jain-Managing Director

May’93-Mar’06 Union Quality Plastics Limited as General Manager (Commercial & Accounts)

Key Result Areas:
• Developed various schedules and statements related to finalization
• Collaborated with branches regarding branch activities
• Prepared monthly stock & book debts statements
• Controlled monthly bank reconciliations
• Managed tax audit & audit queries
• Liaised with Income Tax and Sales Tax Authorities
• Drafted reports for T.D.S., Service Tax payments, etc.
• Handled the filing of periodical returns with Income Tax and Sales Tax Authorities

TECHNICAL PURVIEW

• Well versed with SAP Customization, Configuration & Support

ACADEMIC DETAILS

2011 MBA (Finance) from The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura
1992 B.Com. from St. Xavier’s College, University of Mumbai
1989 12th from Siddhart College of Commerce, Mumbai Board
1987 10th from St. Sebastain Goan High School, Mumbai Board

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

• Completed:
o Diploma Training in IFRS through KPMG, Mumbai in 2012
o Functional Program in SAP-FICO from Net Business Solutions (India) Limited in 2005

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 4th July, 1970
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Marathi
Passport Details: No. L3090714; valid till 18/02/2024