Thilagarajan V

Freelance Senior Accountant & Financial Consultant

• Job Details:Lead financial setup for SMEs, designing IFRS-compliant COAs and ensuring UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) compliance for corporate taxation. Manage end-to-end financial operations, including invoice processing, expense tracking, budgeting, and bank reconciliations, improving accuracy by 20% using QuickBooks and Zoho Books. Ensure 100% compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax, and labor law, minimizing audit risks. Oversee payroll and employee reimbursements, maintaining accurate and confidential records. Provide strategic financial advice, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessment, to support SME growth in the UAE market.

Senior Accountant (Promoted to Senior Lead)

• Job Details:Designed and implemented COA and accounting systems, aligning with IFRS to enhance reporting accuracy by 20%. Managed airport revenue streams, ensuring precise financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards in a high-stakes, technology-driven environment. Oversaw accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset management, and inventory control, achieving 98% transaction accuracy and reducing stock discrepancies by 15%. Processed payroll for 1,400+ staff, managed reimbursements, and collaborated with people and culture team for seamless HR operations. Led Oracle Financials implementation and adapted Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, reducing reporting times by 30%. Strengthened internal controls, cutting audit discrepancies by 25%, and coordinated with auditors for clean audit records. Streamlined month-end closings, reducing cycle time by 15% through process enhancements.

Account Specialist

• Job Details:Conducted audits for non-profit organizations, achieving 100% compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborated with teams to resolve discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.