Rajiv Surjeewon
Port Louis
Summary
Knowledgeable accounting professional bringing several years of experience in corporate accounting and project management. Efficient in managing general treasury functions, various construction projects in different African countries. Successful at revamping and strengthening controls, reorganizing processes, and simplifying procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy of accounting records. Has been working with different African countries, BVI, Mauritius, Cayman, Jersey, and Guernsey jurisdiction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Accounts Manager
Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited
Forbach
06.2023 - Current
- Successfully directed and managed a team of client accountants in the finance departments, consistently delivering company objectives.
- Proactively focused on maintaining strong customer relationships and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction;
- Identified and managed risks associated with client accounting through implementation of proper frameworks.
- Offered professional guidance and support to client accountants, colleagues, and clients on accounting and tax queries.
- Monitored industry regulations and standards for compliance with applicable laws.
- Developed comprehensive service checklists to enhance client satisfaction; Successfully addressed client and management concerns and complaints.
- Streamlined processes and implemented new controls to meet team/individual goals.
- Enhanced collaboration across various teams and levels within the organization.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization on initiatives relating directly or indirectly to clients.
- Created visually appealing and informative reports
- Advised senior management on strategies for improving existing client relationships.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
Regional Financial Controller
NEWMARK HOTELS
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised finance departments across multiple properties in Mauritius.
- Management reports compiled on a monthly basis for shareholder review in relation to both properties.
- Aided in preparing budgets and forecasts; Created controls to optimize efficiency within purchasing and sales divisions.
- Established efficient controls to monitor inventory movement.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of payroll and related tax procedures.
- Established systems for tracking staff hours and managing overtime.
- Managed debtors and creditors, ensuring efficient management of financial obligations.
Project Accountant
GEAR AFRICA LTD
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed the financials and reporting for 5 Metro implementation projects across Africa.
- Prepared and presented monthly cash flow reports for individual projects and consolidated financial data for 5 projects to CEO.
- Managed the preparation of monthly budgets and conducted comprehensive three-month forecasts for multiple projects.
- Created monthly reports and dashboards for presentation to the CEO.
- Took responsibility for determining payment priorities for payables.
- Streamlined financial control processes across the finance team, both locally and in Africa.
- Handled debtor account management and bank interactions.
- Worked closely with tax advisors to align company operations with jurisdiction requirements.
Assistant Manager
OSIRIS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS (MAURITIUS) LIMITED
06.2015 - 12.2022
- Managed a team of 12 staff in collaboration with the group finance manager;
- Participated in board meetings as a representative for directors and clients.
- Handled budgeting tasks and made financial decisions on behalf of clients.
- Prepared abridged financial statements and announced listings for New Frontier Properties Ltd and Astoria Investments Ltd;
- Liaised with JSE and SEM to ensure accurate preparation of annual reports for listed entities. Calculated EPS, WANS, and HEPS in adherence to reporting guidelines including King III&IV.
- Reviewed direct and indirect taxes for clients and OCS, analyzing income tax and APS.
- Managed payroll services for BVI, Mauritian, and Cayman entities, including OCS.
- Created and formatted financial analysis and graphs for use in company management pack dashboards.
- Conducted meticulous reviews of trusts accounts (BVI and Mauritian Trusts) to ensure accurate data reporting for CR
- Conducted staff training sessions on SICORAX payroll, QuickBooks, and NetSuite Oracle. Oversaw finance management for a growing domestic IT trading company with responsibility for payroll.
Senior Accounts Executive
IMARA CO (MAURITIUS) LTD
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Prepared consolidated financial statements.
- Prepared statutory format for GBC companies.
- Streamlined the process of preparing audit files in coordination with external auditors.
- Ensured accuracy and quality by reviewing team members' work on specific clients' bookkeeping.
- Prepared monthly management accounts and quarterly consolidation accounts.
- Efficiently handled the preparation of accounts and Income tax returns for GBCs' entities during the wind up process, meeting all FSC filing obligations.
Accountant
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (MAURITIUS) LTD
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Started in the accounts receivable department as accountant, the job was processing of invoices on Oracle system
- Then moved to the General Ledger department whereby it was more on checking the accounts and reconciliations of discrepancies.
Semi Senior Auditor
KPMG
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Performed audit fieldwork for supervised onshore and offshore companies.
- Assisted in the drafting of audited financial statements, including statement of cash and notes to accounts, while ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Companies Act 2001, and relevant legislations.
- Drafted Management Letters discussing internal control weaknesses in the company.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting assignments while also executing year-end inventory counts.
- Prepared letter of engagements and risk assessment documents for audit assignments.
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements.
Semi Senior Auditor
ERNST AND YOUNG
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Responsible for audit fieldwork of onshore and offshore companies under supervision; Assist in the drafting of audited financial statements including statement of cash the notes to the accounts in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Companies Act 2001 and relevant legislations; Drafting of Management Letters covering internal control weaknesses inherent in the company; Performing bookkeeping and accounting assignments; Planning and performing of year end inventory count; Preparation of letter of engagements and risk assessment documents before starting audit assignments; Preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
Assistant Accountant
MICROS FIDELIO
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Leveraged relationships with banks and financial institutions to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Liaised with debtors to ensure proper communication and conducted necessary follow up.
- Aided in the preparation of monthly budgets, payroll, and VAT returns.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations and other necessary reconciliations.
- Assisted and collaborated with external auditors.
- Supported the team in preparing year-end financial statements.
Accounts Officer
EISOS(MAURITIUS)L IMITED
02.2005 - 05.2006
Education
ACCA Qualified - ACCA
London College of Accountancy / ACCA
MauritiusBachelor of Science - Accounting With Finance
Open University of Mauritius
Mauritius06-2024
Higher School Certificate -
Dr Regis Chaperon SSS / Belle Rose
01.2004
Skills
- Management Planning
- Database Management
- Relationship Management,Team player
- Analytical Skills, attention to details
- Active listening and adaptability
- Proactive and problem solving aptitude
- Dynamic and problem solving abilities
- Multitasking and Quick decision maker
- Maintain Good Work Relationship with Colleagues
- Quality Oriented
Languages
- ENGLISH
- FRENCH
- HINDI
- CREOLE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Client Accounts Manager
Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited
06.2023 - Current
Regional Financial Controller
NEWMARK HOTELS
12.2022 - 06.2023
Project Accountant
GEAR AFRICA LTD
10.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
OSIRIS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS (MAURITIUS) LIMITED
06.2015 - 12.2022
Senior Accounts Executive
IMARA CO (MAURITIUS) LTD
04.2012 - 05.2015
Accountant
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (MAURITIUS) LTD
01.2011 - 03.2012
Semi Senior Auditor
KPMG
06.2010 - 12.2010
Semi Senior Auditor
ERNST AND YOUNG
07.2007 - 06.2010
Assistant Accountant
MICROS FIDELIO
06.2006 - 06.2007
Accounts Officer
EISOS(MAURITIUS)L IMITED
02.2005 - 05.2006
ACCA Qualified - ACCA
London College of Accountancy / ACCA
Bachelor of Science - Accounting With Finance
Open University of Mauritius
Higher School Certificate -
Dr Regis Chaperon SSS / Belle Rose
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