NALINI DEVI SOWAMBER
Grandbay,PL
Summary
My fourteen years of experience in this field have enabled me to gain knowledge that helps me to carry out any work assigned to me properly. I feel very confident with the way I approach my tasks. Participation in the implementation of Sage X3 at La Sentinelle Ltd and Annata at CFAO Motors (Mauritius) Ltd have allowed me gaining a greater insight of accounting software and ERPs. I see myself as a fast learner and I easily adjust to my environment.
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader – Accounts
CFAO MOBILITY (MAURITIUS) LTD
PAILLES, PL
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Management Accounts & Monthly Schedules
- Supervision of Accounts Payables & Receivables
- Budget
- Monthly Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- VAT & TDS returns
- Coaching Staff as and when required
- Treasury Management
- Assistance to external auditors
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Senior Accounts Officer
CFAO MOTORS (MAURITIUS) LTD
Pailles, PL
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Management Accounts & Monthly Schedules
- Supervision of Trade Payables
- Budget
- Monthly Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- VAT & TDS returns
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Participated in the development and review of financial policies and procedures.
- Developed policies and procedures related to accounts receivable management best practices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding collections activities.
- Developed and implemented efficient accounting systems and procedures to improve workflow.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations, preparing and submitting tax returns and other necessary filings.
- Coordinated with external auditors for annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices, payments and accounts receivable ledgers.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared cash flow forecasts, and managed bank reconciliations.
- Provided support in the development of new accounting systems as needed.
- Provided financial guidance and support to other departments, enhancing overall organizational performance.
- Participated in special projects such as budgeting exercises or cost analysis initiatives.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to financial and operational controls.
- Reconciled bank statements, ensuring accuracy of all transactions.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving payment cycles and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Coordinated with the IT department to improve accounting software and systems.
- Managed and reconciled multiple accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Generated weekly reports on overdue accounts for management review.
- Prepared financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
- Helped prepare and administer yearly budgets for overall operations and individual departments.
- Processed and recorded transactions in general ledger, maintaining detailed financial records.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Managed accounts receivable aging process to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances from customers.
- Maintained current and accurate general ledger with all accounting data in audit-ready format.
- Created and maintained budgeting controls, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement in operations.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets by providing relevant data points from historical trends.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Accounts Supervisor
La Sentinelle Ltd
Baie Du Tombeau, PL
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Bank Reconciliation
- Supervise Trade Receivables and Payables team
- VAT & TDS returns
- Monthly Management Accounts
- Departmental Analysis
- Budget Preparation
- Assistance to external auditors
- Treasury Management
- Import & Export Monitoring (LCs, Bank Guarantees, etc)
- Management Reports
- Inventory
- Oversaw the accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely payments of invoices.
- Coordinated the preparation of year-end audit materials for external auditors.
- Created ad hoc reports as requested by management using various software applications such as Excel and Access.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
- Performed complex account reconciliations on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made in order to increase efficiency within the department.
- Analyzed financial data and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Assisted in the development of annual operating budgets for each department within the organization.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Prepared balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports as required by management.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies that would improve overall business performance.
- Generated project update reports and drafted professional correspondence for business purposes.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of information.
Senior Accounts Clerk
Sopral Ltd (Happy World)
PORT LOUIS, PL
04.2010 - 12.2013
- Daily Sales
- Bank Reconciliations
- Creditors
- Debtors
- Preparation & Return: VAT & TDS
- Assist the Accountant in the preparation of statutory accounts
- Assist the Accountant in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Assist the Accountant in the preparation of management reports
- Assist the Accountant in the daily cash flow monitoring
- Generated various ad hoc reports as requested by upper management team.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Entered expenses into computer software for budgetary tracking.
- Created and filled out Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Researched discrepancies in account balances and resolved them accordingly.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings offering insight into potential solutions to identified problems.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Performed monthly closing activities such as accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed asset depreciation calculations.
- Processed accounts receivable and payable transactions, including invoices, payments, bank deposits and journal entries.
- Assisted with budget preparation and forecasting activities.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to finance and accounting functions.
- Participated in annual audit preparation activities by providing supporting documentation as required.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts on a periodic basis to identify trends or irregularities in account balances or activity levels.
- Coordinated auditing process by providing requested documents to external auditors.
- Maintained accounts payable operations by entering vendor bills, printing checks, and setting up electronic debits.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
(Hons) - Banking & International Finance
University of Technology, Mauritius
MauritiusMBA - Financial Risk Management
University Of Technology, Mauritius
MauritiusACCA - Level One - Ongoing Level Two
Certification - Compliance
TRACE
Certificate - Import & Export Procedures
Freight Academy
Port LouisSkills
- Performance management
- Month-end reporting
- Fast Learner
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Prospecting
- Training and development
- GL entry verification
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Account reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Staff education and training
- Coaching
- Complaint resolution
- Mentoring
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Analytical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Risk management
- Team assessment
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Team Leader – Accounts
CFAO MOBILITY (MAURITIUS) LTD
09.2022 - 10.2024
Senior Accounts Officer
CFAO MOTORS (MAURITIUS) LTD
04.2018 - 09.2022
Accounts Supervisor
La Sentinelle Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2018
Senior Accounts Clerk
Sopral Ltd (Happy World)
04.2010 - 12.2013
(Hons) - Banking & International Finance
University of Technology, Mauritius
MBA - Financial Risk Management
University Of Technology, Mauritius
ACCA - Level One - Ongoing Level Two
Certification - Compliance
TRACE
Certificate - Import & Export Procedures
Freight Academy