BHAVESH KUMAR ROOPAH
Moka,Mauritius
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Resourceful offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trust and Corporate Accountant
Curatus Trust Company (Mauritius) Limited
Ebene, Mauritius
07.2024 - Current
- Update accounting records for portfolio of clients on system and prepare management accounts of trusts/Companies/Foundations.
- Reduced discrepancies by maintaining accurate ledger accounts.
- Prepare periodic survey forms as required by FSC.
- Liaising with auditors and coordinating with clients abroad.
- Assist and monitor work of Junior Accountants.
- Prepared accurate financial statements for informed decision-making.
Senior Fund Accountant (Senior Associate Level 2)
Apex Group (Mauritius)
Ebene
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Onboarding process of Global Apex NAV operating offices
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from clients
- Primary day-to-day contact with brokers/custodians and clients for funds in portfolio
- Adherence to and maintaining Apex standard of service, policies procedures
- Cash and portfolio reconciliation to bank and broker
- Prepare working files and NAV for funds
- Update fund accounting system for funds in portfolio
- Use of accounting software
- Ensure trade confirmation with brokers
- Completion of ad-hoc projects as required by clients or reporting line manager
- Timely reporting of any issues to reporting line manager
- Be proactive in promoting and driving efficiency initiatives
- Recording of all investor transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and year-end procedures
- Responsible for training of Junior staff
- Preparation and review of financial statements and management account
- Liaison with auditor on financial statement statutory audit
- Be natural team player.
- To promptly report to reporting line manager.
- Abide to internal control procedures
- Any other duties as may be assigned
- Plan and attend board meetings
- Process invoices and bank transfers for fund clients, and ensure liaison with banks for settlements
- Preparation and filing of statutory returns with relevant authorities
- Understanding and application of AML/CFT regulations to funds in portfolio and to investor/client onboarding
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining fund accounting process and implementing new software tools.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements for funds by conducting thorough research and staying up-to-date on industry changes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, leading to smoother audit processes and reduced risk of compliance issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by developing and implementing efficient workflow processes for fund accountants.
- Reduced errors in financial statements by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts on regular basis.
Audit Manager
BUSINESS ASSIST ACCOUNTANTS LTD
Port Louis
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Directed staff of 8 personnel and managed budget annually.
- Participating and performing audits works for all local firms.
- Business Plan
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team
- Preparation of financial statements, tax returns and also all compulsory returns to MRA and registrar of companies division.
- Auditing of GBC1 clients.
- Developed and maintained relationships with all customers and suppliers through continual communication.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
- Achieved completion rate on all assignments without loss of materials and assets, demonstrating innovative and practical problem-solving skills in high-stress environment.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Preparation and recommendation of long-range plans for development of all departments.
- Managed team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Aligned audit activities with business goals by incorporating strategic priorities into annual audit plan.
- Increased departmental efficiency through strategic allocation of resources and workload distribution among team members.
- Managed team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Collaborated with management to develop actionable recommendations for improving internal controls and processes.
Assistant Accountant
ASKspire (Mauritius) ltd
Grand Baie
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate efficient processing
- Dealing with approximately 10-12 major supplier incoming calls and email
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency by implementing new software solutions.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
Assistant Financial Reporting/Team Leader
ABINBEV
Cascavelle
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Supported Internal Auditor to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
- Managed approximately 5 countries' month-end closure.
- Collaborated with Team Leader and several including cashbook, GL, Trade Receivable, and Account payable departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
- Audited and documented all processes and procedures for new accounts department.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing efficient work processes and providing constructive feedback.
- Assisted in development of training materials for new hires, resulting in more streamlined onboarding process.
Junior Audit Trainee
ALEXANDER MANAGMENT SERVICES LTD/ MOORE STEPHENS LTD
Port Louis
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisting senior with all audit processes from start till end before finalisation from audit partner
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.
- Reviewed client documentation, including invoices, bank statements, and contracts, to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Gained valuable experience in various industries by working on diverse client engagements.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting, Economics & Maths
ST ANDREWS
ROSE-HILL01.2014
ACCA LEVEL 2 - Accounting, Economics & Maths
LONDON COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY
ACCA LEVEL 3-IN PROGRESS - ACCOUNTING
LONDON COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY
EBENESkills
- Staff Management
- Business planning
- Operations management
- Business administration
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Analytical skills
- Negotiation
- Audit Coordination
- Private Equity Accounting
Additional Information
Private car license
Timeline
Trust and Corporate Accountant
Curatus Trust Company (Mauritius) Limited
07.2024 - Current
Senior Fund Accountant (Senior Associate Level 2)
Apex Group (Mauritius)
07.2023 - 07.2024
Audit Manager
BUSINESS ASSIST ACCOUNTANTS LTD
01.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Accountant
ASKspire (Mauritius) ltd
06.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Financial Reporting/Team Leader
ABINBEV
10.2017 - 05.2019
Junior Audit Trainee
ALEXANDER MANAGMENT SERVICES LTD/ MOORE STEPHENS LTD
03.2017 - 10.2017
High School Diploma - Accounting, Economics & Maths
ST ANDREWS
ACCA LEVEL 2 - Accounting, Economics & Maths
LONDON COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY
ACCA LEVEL 3-IN PROGRESS - ACCOUNTING
LONDON COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY
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