James Dsouza

Accountant with experience in handling day-to-day accounts, payroll, bank reconciliations, VAT filing, and audit support. Worked across retail and trading businesses in Bahrain managing month-end closing, vendor payments, and financial reporting using Oracle ERP, Tally, and Excel.

Accountant at Danaht Al Tawfeer Company W.L.L (2024-01 – Present)

Accountant managing general ledger, revenue reconciliation, payroll operations, and vendor portfolio.

• Maintained the general ledger within Oracle ERP ensuring all daily transactions, monthly accruals and closing entries were posted accurately to meet month-end deadlines.
• Managed daily retail revenue reconciliation by auditing cashier tills against POS system reports and verifying cash/credit card settlements matched bank deposits effectively eliminating revenue leakage.
• Reduced the manual report processing time by 40% through the development of automated data models, enhancing the speed and accuracy of financial reports for senior management decision making.
• Executed full cycle payroll operations and ensured HR/government compliance by managing visa processing and statutory filings via SIO, LMRA, and Tamkeen portals to mitigate organizational risk.
• Directed the annual external audit for 2023 and 2024, preparing comprehensive audit workpapers and acting as the primary point of contact to resolve auditor inquiries and ensure a clean audit opinion.
• Administered a portfolio of 60+ vendors, leading commercial negotiations and resolving discrepancies. Optimized company liquidity by strategically scheduling payments and implementing a formal approval system to strengthen financial controls.

Accountant at Zoom Cleaning Services Co. W.L.L (2023-09 – 2023-12)

Accountant responsible for general ledger maintenance, payroll processing, and financial reporting.

• Maintained the general ledger by verifying and recording all financial transactions.
• Independently managed and processed payroll for 40+ employees ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
• Optimized cashflow by facilitating timely client payments through proactive invoicing & vendor follow ups.
• Prepared comprehensive monthly financial statements for management & led the documentation process for the yearly financial audit.

Junior Accountant at Southern Area Trading W.L.L (2021-02 – 2023-08)

Junior Accountant managing daily bookkeeping, reconciliations, and VAT compliance.

• Managed daily posting of sales, purchases & receipts into bookkeeping software with a focus on administrative efficiency ensuring all records were fully prepared for external audits.
• Performed monthly reconciliations for bank statements, receivables & payables to maintain financial accuracy.
• Assisted in the preparation of quarterly VAT reports ensuring full compliance with tax regulations.
• Supported the monthly account closing process & preparing P&L, Cashflow statements for management review.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Minor – SGVU – Suresh Gyan Vihar University (2018 – 2021)