SANDEEP KUMAR

E-mail

Mobile: +9198726-50431, Whatsapp: +966570536448

Objective

To work in a Challenging and competitive environment where I can sharp and shine my knowledge and skills and learn new things with commitment towards excellence and career growth potential.

Experience

21 Years approx ( Max in Hospitality Industries )

Expertise and Achievement
  • Working knowledge of Hotel accounting Software- ORION , ALIF- BOSS (Accounting Package), SHAWMAN ( PMS/POS/Material Management System ), FIDELIO, SUN Accounting, OPERA
  • Well versed with MS office tools ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint )
  • Qualified Diploma holder in computer Application & Data Processing from NIIT
  • Ensure debtors control, Cash float surprise check, Inventory Controls , Management and financial accounts are consistently accurate with company accounting policies and timetable.
  • Ensuring all financial activities, maintenance of accounts and related MIS reports, compliance with statutory requirements, & internal controls.
  • Achieved 100% Balance Confirmation in Taj Group of Hotels.
  • Achieved target for No. of days in Inventory & Debtors.
  • Achieved Taj Internal Audit- TPAM Score in Chandigarh above 80, in Sri Lanka from 63 to 77, in Gwalior above 75

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY –

  1. GLORIA INN HOTEL, RIYADH, KSA

79 Rooms Property

As Financial Controller since May 2016 to May 2017

  • As a member of Pre-Opening Team, Hotel operational on 02-August-2016, Responsible for Finance departmental and other necessary documentation of Financial Matters
  • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Lead and manage the day-to-day activity of the Accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports
  • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
  • Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
  • Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
  • Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
  • Other duties as assigned
  1. WARWICK DOHA HOTEL, DOHA QATAR

164 Rooms Property

As Chief Accountant since Sept 2014 to 3rd Sept 2015

  • As a member of Pre-Opening Team, Hoteloperational on 15-Dec-2014, Responsible for Finance departmental organization chart, interview of section heads, office setup, job descriptions, Finalization of SOPs, Procurement of all Licenses, All insurance coverage other than HR, Opening OF Hotel Bank Accounts, salary accounts, Finalisation of Operating Contracts, Develop purchasing, receiving, Credit policies ,Budgets for the property and other necessary documentation of Financial Matters
  • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Lead and manage the day-to-day activity of the Accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
  • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
  • Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
  • Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
  • Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
  • Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
  • Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
  • Follow departmental policies and procedures
  • Follow all safety policies
  • Other duties as assigned
  1. THUDUFUSHI ISLAND RESORT, MALDIVES ( PLAN HOTEL RESORTS & HOTELS )

As Chief Accountant from Nov 2012 to Sept2014

The 47 beach bungalows and 25 water villas

  • compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
  • ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  • ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
  • prepare financial management reports
  • ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
  • establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
  • resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
  • continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
  • monitor and support taxation issues
  • develop and maintain financial data bases
  • financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
  • ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
  • analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
  • analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
  1. RADISSON BLU AMRITSAR, ( CARLSON GROUP )

186 Rooms Property

As Assistant Financial Controller since 26th June’ 11 to 15th October’ 2012

  • As a member of Pre-Opening Team, Responsible for Finance departmental organization chart, interview of section heads, office setup, job descriptions, Finalization of SOPs, Procurement of all Licenses, All insurance coverage other than HR, Opening OF Hotel Bank Accounts, salary accounts, Finalisation of Operating Contracts, Develop purchasing, receiving, Credit policies ,Budgets for the property and other necessary documentation of Financial Matters
  1. TAJ GROUP- USHA KIRAN PALACE, GWALIOR, INDIA( THE INDIAN HOTELS COMPANY LTD. )

40 Rooms Property

Chief Accountant since 26th January’ 10 to 25th June’ 2011

  • To ensure accurate and timely maintenance of hotel accounts, by adherence to the established accounting procedures .
  • Prepare Monthly Position of actual results against budget, analyse results and report the same to Corporate and share the same information with GM to plan and ensure budgets are met.
  • Ensure compliance of budgeting process for all Capital & Operational requirements as per Corporate guidelines.
  • Monitor and maintain the control of revenue and expenditure cycles i.e review supplier invoices, general ledger scrutiny and verify supplier payments with supported documents and Debtors & Inventory Management ensuring Daily revenue and taxes checking so that controls are in accordance with the Policies and procedures to ensure SOPs compliances on regular basis to achieve budgeted target for number of inventory days and debtors.
  • Facilitate learning and development for all the team members of the department i.e one to one communication with each team member, conducting periodical departmental meeting, understanding and developing culture of sharing information.
  • Develop systems and procedures to achieve higher cost efficiency i.e providing analytical reports to other functional departments for their easy understanding & contribution to achieve end result etc.
  • Monitor timely preparation and submission of periodic reports to external and internal users.
  1. TAJ GROUP- TAJ EXOTICA, BENTOTA, SRI LANKA ( TAJ LANKA RESORTS LIMITED )

162- Rooms Property

As Deputy Chief Accountant since 16th Sept, 2008to 25th January’ 10

  • Assist the Financial controller in ensuring all financial activities, maintenance of accounts, compliance with statutory requirements, & internal controls.
  • Monitor and analysis the timely preparation of accounts payable/ payroll statements, income and expenditure statements etc.
  • Assist the Financial controller in budgetary control to ensure desired financial performance with emphasis on profit maximization through revenue enhancement and strict expenditure controls.
  • Maintain records, registers and documents in order to facilitate internal and external audit.
  • Perform the monthly book closing and prepare the reconciliation report.
  • Authorize various bill payments and monitor preparation and delivery of cheques to various suppliers, travel agents etc.
  • Assist the Financial controller in preparation of the Balance Sheet and the Profit & Loss Statements for the Hotel.
  • TAJ GROUP- TAJ CHANDIGARH ( TAJGVK HOTELS & RESORTS LTD)

149- Rooms Property

Block No. 9-A, Sector 17-A, Chandigarh

As Accounts Executive Pre-opening team member since project 18th Oct,

2004 to 15th September’ 08

  • Assist the Financial controller in preparation of the Balance Sheet and the Profit & Loss Statements for the Hotel.
  • Liaise with banks, financial institutions and other government authorities on various financial matters.
  • Prepare MIS reports, to develop a more informative database for improved management decision-making and critical evaluation of activities.
  • Inform & advise the departmental heads in the areas of financial performance.
  1. SAMSUNG ( INDIA ) ELECTRONICS LTD., CHANDIGARH BRANCH

as Market Co-ordinator-Commercial Since April, 2004 to 17th Oct, 2004

Worked as Marketing Cordinator on Contractual basis– at its Chandigarh branch , Handling direct area of Chandigarh, Punjab and distributor area of HP, J&K.

Job Profile : -

  • Handled Invoicing & Collection of three Locations i.e Chandigarh, Punjab & HP.
  • Age wise Analysis of Debtors.
  • Handled Branch Schemes & Rebates, Physical Stock Taking of Three Warehouses
  • Bank Reconciliation, Handling Sales Tax Matters of Punjab.
  • Coordinating with Debtors for Balance Confirmation.Achieved 100% Balance Confirmation in Samsung India Electronics Limited as well in Taj Chandigarh.
  • Looking after Budgeting of Rebates / Schemes i.e Branch Generation & Utilization of Branch Scheme Budget.
  1. PARAS SALES CORPORATION, SCO 363-64, Sector 35-B,Chd (since Sep’ 96 to Mar’ 04)

Distributor for Complete Range of SONY Audio Video for Himachal Pradesh, & Sole Distributor for SPICE – Cash Cards, Distributors for Sony Ericsson Mobiles

Job includes Voucher Checking, Reconciliations- Bank, Debtors, Creditor , Staff Imprest, Aging Analysis, Looking after MIS

  1. STEEL STRIPS LIMITED, SCO 49-50, Sector 26, Chandigarh as

Marketing Trainee for 18 months,

Job includes Coordinating with Branches for collection, Forwarding Targets, Invoice Checking, Bank Reconciliation.

Qualifications

Academic & Graduation :

B.COM from Punjab University, Chandigarh, India 1994-95

Personal Details

NameSandeep Kumar

Age42 Years

Date of Birth:29th December 1973

Mailing AddressH.No 2105, Ambedkar Colony, Dhanas, Chandigarh- 160 014 (UT)- INDIA

Email Address

Marital StatusMarried

HobbiesListening Music & Traveling

Languages Known English, HindiPunjabi ( Written & Spoken )

Reference:Mr Chhavi kataraMobile: 0091-8875743225

Head HR

The Zuri Hotels & Resorts

Mr Deepak JhaMobile: 0091-8800644200

Director of Finance

Radisson Blu- Greater Noida

Mr Koteshwar RaoMobile: 0091-9282117297

Financial Controller

Taj Corromandel, Chennai