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Nithin Rajan Tharakan

Manama

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting and Finance professional with over a decade of progressive experience in financial reporting, reconciliation, and operational accounting. Proven ability to reduce discrepancies, optimize reporting accuracy, and support audit readiness. Recently certified as a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

African and Eastern (Bahrain) WLL
05.2024 - Current
  • - Improved cash flow forecasting accuracy by 5%, reducing financing needs.
  • - Streamlined month-end closing processes and ensured accurate journal postings.
  • - Collaborated with external auditors for annual financial reviews.
  • - Led payroll processing, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • - Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy, correcting 98% of errors.
  • - Supported internal audit with financial data analysis and compliance checks.

Accountant

African and Eastern (Bahrain) W.L.L.
01.2016 - 04.2024
  • - Managed full accounts payable/receivable cycle and monthly reporting.
  • - Maintained fixed asset schedules and improved closing time by 2 hours.
  • - Conducted monthly inventory checks and asset audits.
  • - Completed month-end/year-end closing and reconciled bank accounts.
  • - Monitored cash flow projections to support investment decisions.

Operations Executive Cum Supervisor

Al Manar Cargo
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • - Created and updated operational documents and supervised packing crews.
  • - Introduced new trucking services, increasing revenue by 45%.
  • - Coordinated with freight forwarders and airlines for efficient shipments.
  • - Analyzed operations performance and participated in process improvement.

Accounts and Administrative Officer

Al Mulla Logistics W.L.L.
10.2011 - 04.2014
  • - Entered and tracked financial data, reducing data entry errors by 10%.
  • - Managed deposits and payments with 100% accuracy.
  • - Processed payroll and updated HR files.
  • - Supported purchasing and invoice management.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Marketing

Birla Institute of Technology
06.2010

Advanced Diploma - Aviation and Tourism Management

Trade Wings Institute of Management
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2008

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Computer Science

Kristu Jayanti College
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2007

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • GAAP & IFRS Standards
  • Month-End Close & Reconciliation
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Budgeting & Internal Audits
  • Time Management & Adaptability
  • Payroll Processing
  • Fixed Asset Management

Certification

  • Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) Certification from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) — 2025

LANGUAGES

English
Malayalam
Hindi

Timeline

Senior Accountant

African and Eastern (Bahrain) WLL
05.2024 - Current

Accountant

African and Eastern (Bahrain) W.L.L.
01.2016 - 04.2024

Operations Executive Cum Supervisor

Al Manar Cargo
05.2014 - 12.2015

Accounts and Administrative Officer

Al Mulla Logistics W.L.L.
10.2011 - 04.2014

Advanced Diploma - Aviation and Tourism Management

Trade Wings Institute of Management

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Computer Science

Kristu Jayanti College

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Marketing

Birla Institute of Technology
Nithin Rajan Tharakan