John D'souza
Milton,ON
Summary
Results-oriented and skillful analyst with a proven track record of managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues in operations, workflow, and production by uncovering trends that impact business success. With 10 years of experience as a Rational Fuel Analyst, consistently enhanced operations for organizations through the implementation of information systems solutions. Demonstrated ability to transform specific business goals into new system designs that drive growth and improve efficiency. Recognized as a knowledgeable innovator for recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce innovative solutions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Fuel Analyst
Autobahn Freight Lines Ltd
01.2014 - Current
- Performed comprehensive variance fuel analysis and determined root-cause for each significant variance
- Processed bi-weekly payroll of over 50 employees, ensuring timely payment of salaries and entitlement
- Prepared journal entries and handled accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
- Analyzed maintenance costs and provide recommendation on fleet utilization and replacement
- Negotiated service agreements to ensure cost efficiencies
- Tracked daily data to determine profit and loss and made recommendation resulting in saving
- Maintained accounting control procedures and monitoring reconciliation process
- Ensured that the financial records adheres the standard accounting principles
- Prepared data reports for correct fuel accounting and charges
Senior Financial Officer - Budgets
Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: UAE
- Prepared budgets of US $3 million annually using Oracle
- Monitored allocations of appropriate accounts as per policy and procedures
- Analyzed financial statements and monthly variation of actual versus the forecasted
- Reviewed procurement contracts of over US $400,000 for allocation of tenders
- Checked reimbursements of US $15,000 petty cash on a weekly basis
- Supervised 3 staff, reviewing month end accruals, journal entries, payroll and depreciation schedules on a monthly basis
- Prepared year end audit schedules
- Handled increase in workload due to 20% reduction in staff
- UAE
Accountant
Al Masood Group of Companies
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: UAE
- Prepared yearly budgets and forecasted financial statements on a quarterly basis
- Compiled and presented detailed monthly/quarterly reports for Senior Management review
- Trained 2 staff to post journal entries, accruals and generate reports using
- Reviewed A/R ageing report for follow up on outstanding invoices, allocation of unapplied payments and clearing of credit balances
- Monitored inventory and initiated annual inventory count to reconcile physical stock to ledger
- Validated 2000 invoices per month with purchase orders, agreements and approved payments
- Calculated and analyzed foreign exchange gain/loss for overseas transactions
- Prepared audit schedules for yearend closing and coordinated with auditors
- Reconciled vendor statements, bank statements and inter-company balances
- Generated revenue of US $50,000 by recommending sale of obsolete inventory
- UAE
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Financial Management Services
University of Mumbai
India Mumbai11-1994
Skills
- Finance assessment
- Finance reporting
- Finance and accounting oversight
- Accounting and finance understanding
- Finance management
- Finance expertise
- Finance and accounting operations
- Finance organization
- Finance background
- Fuel handling safety
- Inventory counts
- Cash handling
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fuel Analyst
Autobahn Freight Lines Ltd
01.2014 - Current
Senior Financial Officer - Budgets
Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2006 - 01.2013
Accountant
Al Masood Group of Companies
01.1997 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Financial Management Services
University of Mumbai
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