Manoj Sankar
Accra
Summary
Meticulous professional with strong financial and accounting background. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, revenue distribution and expenditure forecasting for strategic decision-making. Outstanding manager with superior delegation, leadership and management skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
Accra
06.2022 - Current
- Preparing month end reconciliations of General Ledger Accounts to ensure all necessary adjustments are done to guarantee accuracy of financial reports
- Monthly Payroll runs ensuring necessary deductions and reimbursements are processed correctly
- Complete required local and national statutory filings, such as Nhil,GFund , Tourism Levies, Withholding and value-added tax
- Developed and implemented a set of internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reduce the risk of fraud
- Verify that the accounting and other related department operations are being performed according to hotel procedures
- Advise the Director of Finance in ways of improving the system for those procedures which have flaws or do not function efficiently
- Responsible for Bank and Fixed Asset Reconciliation
- Responsible for Balance sheet Reconciliation
- Cash forecasting and Variance reports to Director of Finance
- Prepare monthly prepaid and accrued expenses journal vouchers
- Assist the Director of Finance and supervise daily Accounting department operations
- Verify that all ledgers and supporting documentation are filed and in order
- Assist DOF for Budget and forecast preparation.
Senior Accountant
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
Accra
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures that improved accuracy and efficiency
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, providing actionable insights to senior management
- Performed reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy of financial records
- Maintained and updated accounting records and databases to ensure accuracy of financial data
- Prepare the Food & Beverage cost and conduct the inventories in the outlets and stores
- Review LPO for DOF approvals
- Reconciled Bank and other related General accounts.
Credit Manager cum Cost Controller
Marsa Malaz Kempinksi Hotel
Doha
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Reviewed and approved credit applications and customer limits promptly.
- Monitored credit performance, achieving 100% reduction in credit losses.
- Conducted credit card reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared food and beverage cost flash reports and managed inventory.
- Executed menu engineering strategies in food and beverage outlets.
- Reviewed accounts receivable aging and paymaster reports daily.
- Managed debtor aging effectively, resulting in controlled levels of debt.
Cost Controller
Kempinski Grand & Ixir
Manama
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Compiled daily complimentary food and beverage consumption costs for GM approval.
- Generated daily telephone complimentary and house use report.
- Developed breakage cost report for crockery and glassware.
- Created discrepancy and debit notes for spoiled goods, focusing on perishable items.
- Prepared all-inclusive food and beverage cost breakup report, allocating revenue in GL accounts.
- Established quality control sheet for perishable items received from suppliers.
- Conducted monthly inventory audits in main store and other outlets.
- Executed monthly inventory reconciliation across all outlets and processed journal vouchers.
Cost Controller cum Accounts Payable
Paradise Island Resorts
Maldives
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable, resulting in improved cash flow and reduced overdue payments
- Reconciled accounts payable to ensure accurate financial records
- Prepare the payment process for the Vendors in a timely manner
- Review the AP aging
- Prepare the F&B Flash Report and conduct the inventory.
F&B Cost Controller
The Raviz
Kollam
07.2011 - 06.2012
F&B Cost Controller Supervisor
The Ocean Spray
Pondicherry
03.2011 - 07.2011
F&B Cost Control cum Income Auditing
Surya Samudra Resort
Thiruvananthapuram
12.2009 - 02.2011
Asst F&B Cost Control
The Duparc Hotel
Pondicherry
04.2009 - 12.2009
Butler
The Leela Kempinski
Thiruvananthapuram
03.2007 - 03.2009
Education
Accounting 1: Recording Financial Transactions -
Manama Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance
04.2014
PG Diploma in Tourism & Hotel Management -
Mangalore University of Mangalore
05.2006
Bachelor of Commerce -
Thiruvananthapuram University of Kerala
05.2004
Network Centered Computing -
NIIT
05.2004
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Payroll administration and processing
- Tax compliance and preparation
- Internal controls and audits
- Financial policy development
- Budget forecasting and management
- General ledger oversight
- Cost control strategies
- Account reconciliation techniques
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/05/1984
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
References
- Sencer Mumcular, director of finance, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, Ghana
- Mohamed Tammam, Assistant Director of Finance, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, Ghana
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Painting
- Reading and watching news
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
06.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
06.2018 - 06.2022
Credit Manager cum Cost Controller
Marsa Malaz Kempinksi Hotel
10.2014 - 12.2017
Cost Controller
Kempinski Grand & Ixir
06.2013 - 06.2014
Cost Controller cum Accounts Payable
Paradise Island Resorts
06.2012 - 06.2013
F&B Cost Controller
The Raviz
07.2011 - 06.2012
F&B Cost Controller Supervisor
The Ocean Spray
03.2011 - 07.2011
F&B Cost Control cum Income Auditing
Surya Samudra Resort
12.2009 - 02.2011
Asst F&B Cost Control
The Duparc Hotel
04.2009 - 12.2009
Butler
The Leela Kempinski
03.2007 - 03.2009
Accounting 1: Recording Financial Transactions -
Manama Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance
PG Diploma in Tourism & Hotel Management -
Mangalore University of Mangalore
Bachelor of Commerce -
Thiruvananthapuram University of Kerala
Network Centered Computing -
NIIT
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