Anthony Pontes

Commercially astute, creative and detail oriented, accounting and admin professional focused on honoring company ethics and preserving confidentiality with 10 years of progressive experience across a wide range of accounting, administration and HR functions and different industry segments. Proven ability to combine planning, organizing and execution to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Assistant Manager – Accounts - Culligan Gulf LLC - Doha, Qatar

(2014-01)

Culligan is a renowned company worldwide having its headquarters in USA. Culligan is a leader in the water treatment business and the pioneer of water filtration systems. Recruited to manage accounts, administration, and HR department I was the first accountant for the company when the company was established and now the business has grown three folds.

• As a lead accountant I was entrusted with all functions of accounts, banking, administration and HR.
• Proficient in managing Letter of Credit, with hands on experience in LC establishment, invoicing, negotiation, collection and extensive knowledge of LC terminology.
• Part of the team that was instrumental in transition from old system to ERP
• Review Accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.

Accountant - Alwatany Travels - Doha, Qatar

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

Alwatany Travels is a subsidiary company of Nasir Bin Abdulla & Sons and is an IATA approved travel agent specializing in travel management services across the globe. Hired to spearhead the accounts department as the company transited from being a family business to commercial.

• Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs
• Billing and Settlement Plan reconciliation, payment and management.
• Audit Assistance

Accountant - Saad Trading & Contracting, Sal Contracting - Doha, Qatar

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

Saad Trading & Contracting deals in the rental of heavy vehicles and assists its parent company, Sal Contracting in the various excavation projects undertaken by them.

Accounts Assistant - Odyssey Tour and Travels - Goa – India

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

This company is active in arrangement of tours, travel and tourism related activities in Asia.

• Cash and Bank reconciliation

Accounts Assistant - Travelpack Marketing and Leisure Services (India) Ltd - Goa, India

(2004-01 - 2007-12)

Masters Diploma - Business Administration – Finance - Indian Institute of Advance Management Training and Research (IIMS) (2008-01)

Bachelor of Commerce - Cost and Management Accounting - St. Xavier's College - Goa University (2004-01)