Lagesh Babu

A senior Accounting and Procurement management professional with over a decade and a half of robust experience in directing day-to-day accounting operations, account finalization, and procurement workflows. Acquired extensive expertise in supplier coordination, cash-flow oversight, Letter of Credit (LC) execution, and leveraging advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities for rigorous financial analysis, operational data tracking, and reporting. Actively seeking senior leadership opportunities as a Procurement Manager or Senior Accounts Manager.

Chief Accountant / Procurement In-Charge - Komandor Middle East W.L.L / Arcal W.L.L - Bahrain

(2019-01)

• Successfully directed day-to-day accounting operations, oversaw complete account finalization, and managed comprehensive financial and management reporting.
• Led end-to-end procurement activities, monitored purchasing requirements, and supervised and verified the purchase team's coordination with suppliers and finalising deals, along with purchase orders and timely deliveries.
• Established and submitted Letters of Credit (LC), collaborating directly with banking institutions and stakeholders for seamless commercial documentation and cash-flow support.
• Managed complete supervision of VAT submission and coordinated directly with VAT auditors when required.
• Ensured finalisation of accounts and full coordination with external auditors, and fulfilled Ministry of Finance requirements, including preparation of supporting letters from management whenever required.
• Prepared comprehensive monthly reports and conducted regular monthly review meetings with senior management and high officials.
• Utilized advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities for rigorous financial analysis, account reconciliation, and operational data tracking.
• Streamlined inventory control and vendor evaluation procedures to minimize operational bottlenecks and achieve cost efficiencies.

Senior Accountant - Infrashore Mechanical - Bahrain

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Managed daily accounting workflows, maintained robust financial documentation, and executed finalization of accounts across complex commercial cycles.
• Handled Letter of Credit establishment, submission, and related banking compliance to support smooth operational payments and international vendor settlements.
• Prepared detailed management financial reports and managed comprehensive account reconciliations, auditing support, and payment-related activities.
• Coordinated closely with internal project teams to monitor financial outlays and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.

Senior Accountant - Alumar Aluminium - Bahrain

(2012-01 - 2016-12)

• Handled daily accounting operations, transaction recording, and supported full account finalizations with precision.
• Managed financial activities, payment workflows, and documentation associated with banking partners and key suppliers.
• Compiled financial data and management reports while executing routine reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Maintained systematic archiving of financial records to ensure complete transparency and regulatory readiness.

Master of Commerce - M.Com