Senior Accountant

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Neville Hilloo

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Competencies

Professional Summary

-     Financial Reporting & Analysis

-     Project Accounting & Cost Control

-     SAP FI Module & ERP systems

-     Subcontract Billing & Certification

-     Bank Reconciliations

-     Cash flow management

-     Vendors & Payment management

-     Audit coordination

-     Year-end closing Accounting

-     Fixed Assets and Inventory Control

-     VAT Compliance & Finalization

-     Contract Management

-     Client Relationship

-     Resource Management

-     Grievance Handling

-     Team Management

-     Handling Legal Financial Cases

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I am a
results-driven Finance and Accounts Professional with
21+ years of experience in the Gulf region
, specializing in
Construction Accounting, Project Finance, and ERP Systems (SAP FI).
I've got a proven track record in
vendor management, subcontract billing, financial reconciliation, and audit compliance
.

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Current
- Working as an
Accounts and Finance Specialist
with
Oman Shapoorji Company LLC from April 2004 in Muscat.

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Highly appreciated in tackling challenging issues, analyzing viable alternatives & providing innovative solutions
. Skillful in Financial Management and dedicated to delivering value through
disciplined accounting practices
and collaborative teamwork

Þ     My core strengths are my
accuracy, reliability, and commitment
to corporate and audit standards.

Technical Skills:

Þ       Accounting Software: SAP (FI Module), ERP Systems.

Þ       Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Þ       Other: Internet Applications, Data Entry & Analysis.

Trainings Attended:

ð SAP Finance

ð Team Building & Management

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & CONTRIBUTION

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Successful Case Withdrawals
: I've been instrumental in negotiating withdrawals from clients in certain cases, which has benefited the company's reputation and streamlined processes.

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Optimized Payment Terms
: I've worked on relaxing payment terms along with legal team, agreed upon in initial contracts, aligning them with business realities while maintaining healthy client relationships.

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Cost-Beneficial Discount Schemes:
Collaborated on crafting discount schemes for clients with pending payments, enabling the company to pay lesser amounts and achieve cost benefits.

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Recovery of Stuck Funds:
Alongside the team, we've been successful in recovering money from old government projects that had remained unresolved for many years – a significant achievement boosting the company's financial health.

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Contract Management:
I've handled intricacies of contract management from a finance angle, balancing legal compliance with commercial pragmatism.

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Client Relationship Focus:
Throughout these efforts, maintaining positive client relationships has been a priority, ensuring mutual benefits.

COMPETENCY SKILLS

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Financial Reporting & Analysis
– I have expertise at project-centric reporting and variance analysis.

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Project Accounting & Cost Control
- Skilled in budgeting, cost tracking, and project profitability analysis.

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SAP FI Module & ERP Systems
- Proficient in SAP FI, optimizing financial processes.

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Subcontract Billing & Certification
- I've managed complex subcontractor billing and certification processes.

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Bank Reconciliation & Cash Flow Management
- Ensured robust cash flow management and reconciliation.

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Vendor & Payment Management
- Skillful in vendor relations and payment processing compliance.

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Audit Coordination & Year-End Closing
- Proven audit liaison experience ensuring compliance.

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Fixed Assets & Inventory Control
- Managed asset tracking and inventory reconciliation.

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VAT Compliance & Finalization
- Experienced in Oman VAT regulations and finalization.

EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS

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OMAN SHAPOORJI COMPANY LLC Muscat

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Accounts & Finance Specialist [13
th
April 2004 TILL DATE]

Responsibilities

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Project Accounting Lifecycle
– Responsible for budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting for major projects like Royal Opera House, Royal Hospital Extension, Mall of Oman, and Al Amerat Warehouse Complex.

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SAP Implementation
- Managing subcontract billings, cheque processing, and supplier invoice verification via SAP.

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Payroll & Imprest Management
- Administering payroll, site imprest accounts, and rental cost tracking.

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Banking Operations
- Handling daily banking, reconciliations, and maintaining cash flow records.

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Audit Compliance
- Liaising with auditors for year-end closing and subcontractor reconciliation.

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VAT Finalization
– Coordinating VAT processes with legal team ensuring Oman Tax Authority compliance.

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Vendor Management
- Ensuring timely payments and compliance with company policies.

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Collections & Billing
- Managing machinery hire billing and collections across project sites.

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Team Management
– Managing a team of 3 people and responsible for their performance.

EDUCATION

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B. Com (Economics & Accounts)
from Mumbai University [
2003]

Personal Details

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Date of Birth:
11
th
April 1982

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Address:
ALGhubra, Muscat

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Indian Passport Number:
V | 30
th
March 2032

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Oman Driving License:
     No | 24
th
August 2027

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Languages Known:
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi – Fluent, Arabic – (Basic spoken)