Sreekumar Raghavan Pillai- Regional Finance Manager
Flat No. 18, Building No. 683, Road No. 2107, Gudaibiya, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Sreekumar.nrd@gmail.com
Mob – 00973 39863400
A highly motivated and results driven Finance Manager/Financial Controller who has over 18 years of
invaluable experience in leading and developing a successful finance team. Skilled in numerous financial and
accounting fields, including: preparing annual budgets, monitoring key accounts and credit control. Having
the ability to handle complex assignments effectively & possessing the confidence to work as part of a team
or independently. Sree is presently looking for a suitable opportunity position with a forward thinking
company where he can excel, deliver & achieve his potential.
Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems
and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management
teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:
Accounting
Management
Financial Analysis
Forecasting
Internal Controls
External Audit
Cash flow Control
Forecasting
Cash Management
Budgeting
Cost Reductions
Internal Audit
Project Job Costing
Debt Collection
Setting up Policies
Business Plans
Technology Integration
Regulatory Compliance
Efficiency Improvements
Regional Management
Analytical Mind
High level of Integrity
Problem Solving
Decision making
Career ExperienceCareer ExperienceCareer ExperienceCareer Experience
Design Worldwide Partnership, Bahrain 2012 July to – Present
Regional Finance Manager
Started as an Accounting Manager in 2012 and now in a position of the Regional Finance Manager – Middle
East. Managing the finance and accounts of the regional offices, which includes UAE and Bahrain. Reporting
directly to CEO and CFO. Core functions included direct supervision of the accounting of the regional offices
and all related financial/accounting management. Make sure accounting as per IFRS standard and giving clear
cut information’s to the management about the projects profits, billings, forecast report and cash movements
etc.
Responsible for all Financial and accounting matters of Middle East offices.
Preparing Business Plan for the Company.
Directly dealing with project Staff for fulfilling the forecasted revenues.
Guiding Project Directors in taking their decisions.
Setting off the Monthly Sales Target and pushing the Team to achieve it.
Efficient collection process to reduce the Bad debts.
Immediate attention and risk covering for the Hold or terminated projects.
Controlling Sub Contractors.
Preparing Project Status Report
Preparing Aged Receivables and Aged Payables Reports
Preparing the Monthly Financial Statements, such as Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash
flow Statement etc.
Preparation of Budget and Forecasts.
Preparing Billing Schedule.
Preparation of the annual reporting package.
Co-ordinate with Main Office for preparing Group Consolidation Reports.
Preparing weekly Billing Report
Project Job Cost analysis (PJC)
Monitoring Invoice and Receipts.
Conducting Staff On line Appraisals
Preparing Intercompany reconciliations.
Fixed Assets management.
Bank Reconciliation and Balance Sheet Reconciliation Statement
Coordinating with Internal Auditors and External Auditors
Monitoring and Controlling the Petty Cash Account.
Over all supervision of all accounting transactions for Bahrain and Dubai office.
Assuring Timely closing of accounts for ME region.
Dwp Bahrain W.L.L. 2008 – July 2012
Manager – Finance & Accounts
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements,
Cash Flow projections, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including
AR/AP, account reconciliation, Bank and Balance Sheet reconciliation, Project Job Costing and cash
management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications.
Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interact
with the Directors and Executive Directors concerning financial forecasts and reports.
Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking reducing operating expenses
10%.
Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes.
Served as key leader in effectively managing annual revenue growth.
Functionally reporting to the Regional Director, Group Finance Director and Managing Director.
Major functions includes:-
Monitoring and ensuring the daily revenues and expenses are accounted as per IFRS.
Preparing Monthly Management Report for Bahrain Office.
Preparing Financial Over View Reports
Preparation of the monthly Financial statements, including P & L , Balance sheet and cash flow
statement.
AR Analysis and Credit Control
Make sure the policies and procedures are followed strictly
Make necessary changes in the Policies
Mulloli Company for Hotel & Restaurant S.P.C, Manama
2001 – 2008
Group Financial Controller
Prepared financial reports, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss A/C as per Unified Account system
specified by American Hotels and Motels Association
Monitor and ensure daily revenues, expenses and inventories are accounted as per International
Accounting Standards.
Prepared and consolidated monthly reports and annual budgets
Ensure regular payments to Government Organizations are on time as per the Bahrain Laws.
Established internal controls for optimum utilization of manpower and materials.
Major Functions:-
• Monthly P&L account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Inventory Control
• Verify Daily Flash Report and Night Audit report.
• Cost Analysis
• Bank Reconciliations
• Petty Cash Control and Cash Management
• Control City Ledger and Guest Ledger.
• Liaise with External Auditor for Final Audit.
Apsara Jewellery Group 2000 - 2001
Charummood – H.O
Alappuzha Dist, Kerala, India
Chief Accountant
Reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for accounting of 3 branches and Head Office with a team
of 8 accountants.
The functions include consolidating accounts at all these branches under branch accounting system and
reporting to Head Office periodically. Other major functions include budgeting, MIS, Working capital and
Inventory Management, conducting Internal Audit, liaising with external auditors, presenting reports to
Managing Director and operational heads to help in decision making.
Designed and implemented budget forecasting
Prepared and Finalized books of accounts of Branches & H.O
Developed and implemented systems and procedures for Finance and Accounts, Commercial
Departments and Inventory Management.
MURALEE & SHAJI 1997- 2000
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
TEMPLE ROAD – ADOOR
PATHANAMTHITTA
KERALA – INDIA
Accountant
Performed a full spectrum of accounting functions including audit testing for numerous financial accounts,
test of controls, evaluation and documentation of accounting systems.
Got well trained in all aspects of Accounting and Auditing.
Major accomplishments
Prepared Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet of various firms
Conducted Tax Audit of more than 100 Trading Concerns
Prepared Audit Reports of Banks and Govt. Institutions
Prepared Project Reports and Bank Statements.
Conducted Internal Audit of Educational Institutions
Conducted Income Tax and Sales Tax assessment
Prepared Partnership Deed’s and Agreements.
Conducted Audit of Private Companies
EDUCATION
Academic
Bachelor of Commerce, majored in Accountancy (From Kerala University)
Technical
Diploma in Computer Applications from LBS Center for Science &
Technology (Govt.of Kerala)
IT Skills
Expert in MS Office, Word, Power Point, Excel etc.
Expert in most of the Accounting Packages including SAGE ACCPAC, Delteck and IDS.
PERSONAL
Address : P.O. Box. No. 3058
Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
Nationality : Indian
Date of Birth : 14-01-1975
Marital Status : Married, two daughters [in Bahrain]
Passport No. : Z2424176 valid up to 01/11/2025.
References are available upon request.