Mohamed Washeem

Highly motivated and results-driven professional with 23+ years of experience in Finance, Accounts, Auditing, Payroll and Inventory. Manages client relationships, optimizing financial processes, and leading cross- functional teams. Proven track record of delivering high-quality services within deadline-driven environments. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving cost reductions and process improvements.Technically proficient in MS office applications and working in SAP, Oracle and Blackline. Possess excellent analytical and organizational skills with proven abilities in developing client relationships. Strong skills in time management, prioritizing task and meeting deadlines

Finance & Accounts Delivery Manager IBM India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India from 08/2010 - Till Date 

As a manager 

● Leading and directing a team in areas of General Ledger, Fixed Asset and Financial planning & Analysis 

● Managing day to day operations, ensuring service levels, operational and quality targets are achieved 

● Providing guidance and support to the team in resolving issues or disputes 

● Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial/Management reports, statements and analysis 

● Review and approval of journal entries

● Review and certification of Reconciliations and cash flow forecasting 

● Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of controls and making recommendations for improvement 

● Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery 

● Developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders 

● Internal and External audit support 

● Leading meetings and providing regular updates to clients or business units on service delivery status and performance 

● Conducting performance reviews of team members and providing opportunities through training programs to enhance their skills and knowledge 

As a Team member 

● Preparation of Comprehensive Margin analysis report showing Gross Margin & Net Margin Branch wise and for each profit center 

● Preparation and recording of adhoc and Standard Journal entries 

● Intercompany settlement - connect with respective regions to finalize monthly intercompany settlement 

● Bank Reconciliation 

● Reconciliation of GL accounts and follow up with stakeholders to ensure closure of open items 

● Preparation and analysis of Finance/Management reports 

● Internal and external audit support 

● Audit of accrual calculation

Internal Audit Executive From 12/2007 to 07/2010 : Utmost Electronics Est. - Dubai, U.A.E (Division of YK Almoayyed & Sons, Bahrain) 

● Reporting directly to the Group Internal Auditor 

● Evaluate internal control systems to highlight shortcomings and provide necessary recommendations 

● Review of periodical MIS reports for Internal Appraisal 

● Annual inventory count and variance analysis

● Surprise inventory count at warehouse and showroom 

● Physical verification of cash during surprise visit 

● Physical verification of Fixed Assets 

● Review of accounts receivable with the management 

● Random audit of Credit limit enhancement 

● Review of special discount approval and schemes offered to the customers 

● Verification of check payments before going to the signatories 

● Verification of petty cash vouchers before the payments 

● Random audit of GRN’s, Delivery Note and Internal Transfers with all related documents 

● Random Audit of Local purchase order and stock purchase orders 

● Audit of Salesman/Merchandisers incentive payments 

● Audit of overtime payments to the employees 

● Review of leave salary payments and Full & Final settlement to the employees 

● Non office hour visit to the locations to check on the safety and security 

● Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements

Internal Audit Assistant from 02/2004 to 11/2007 : Y. K Almoayyed & Sons, Manama, Bahrain 

● Conducting Audit Assignments in accordance with the Audit plan and reporting to the Audit Manager. 

● Supervising Inventory counts, Stock variance analysis and Stock updates. 

● Analysis of inventory aging report 

● Validation of documents submitted by new customers 

● Physical verification of cash during surprise visit 

● Review of job cards pending for invoicing 

Executive - Outsourcing From 07/2001 to 02/2002 : M/s. India Life Hewitt, Bangalore, India 

● Payroll Processing, Flexi Plans and Benefits Administrations. 

● Processing of different kinds of Loans like Personal, Housing and PF etc. 

● Processing of Full & final settlements under Payroll. 

● Monthly MIS Report & Cash flow statements of clients  

Tax Audit Assistant From 12/1998 to 07/2001 : M/s. Kumbhat & Co., Bangalore, India 

● Conducted Statutory, Internal and Tax audits of Partnerships Firms 

● Conducted Statutory & Internal audits of Companies, Banks & Financial Institutions. 

● Preparation and Finalisation of Financial Statements 

● Computation of Tax Statement of Partnership Firms and Individuals. 

Chief Accountant From 12/1997 to 11/1998 : M/s. Coastal Hatcheries, Mangalore, India 

● Handling of Cash Book, Bank Book with reconciliation and Bank Transactions. 

● Preparation and Maintenance of Purchase Bills and Sales Bills 

● Preparation and Maintenance of Purchase and Sales Ledger, Debtors and Creditors Ledger, General Ledger and Stock Register. 

● Finalization of accounts 

Articleship From 11/1994 to 11/1997 : Mr. Abdul Samad, FCA, Mangalore, India 

● Worked as an Internal Auditor for Manufacturing Industries, Construction Companies and Hospitals. 

● Given charge of Concurrent as well as Statutory Audit of the Branches of Nationalized Banks 

● Preparation and Finalization of Financial Statements of Firms and Individuals 

● Computation of Tax Statement of Firms and Individual

CA (Inter) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India November 1998

PGDCA - St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, India Sept 1995

Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) : Accounts, Auditing, Costing & Income Tax Mangalore University - Mangalore, India April 1994