Rajan John

• Directed the Finance function, encompassing comprehensive accounting, reporting, and strategic financial insights to optimize the Holding Company, Regional Office and School's fiscal resource utilization. • Collaborated with Regional and Group Finance Teams to enforce robust financial processes and internal controls. • Mentored and managed the accounting team, fostering professional growth and enhancing their technical and educational proficiency. • Produced monthly management reports, including the Profit or Loss, variance analysis and commentaries with explanation on variances between actual, budgeted and forecast costs • Produced monthly Pupil reports – Actual pupil numbers and Forecasted pupil numbers • Assisted in school-wide budgetary planning - managed the annual budgeting process including preparation of the annual budget for review by the School Principal and Regional CEO. • Analyze and discuss budget variances with budget holders, management, and the Finance Committee. • Managed Salary & Wages Administration by reviewing monthly payroll exception reports, and ensuring efficient and compliant disbursement of employee remunerations. • Prepared and filed VAT returns and submitted refund claims ensuring continues VAT compliance • Coordinated all external audits and reviews, addressing findings with the Finance Committee.

• Provided leadership and strategic direction for the Finance Department. • Developed necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company’s business • Managed financing activities with external institutions, including Banking Facility Management (overdrafts, long-term loans, LCs). • Oversaw construction project finance, ensuring robust risk control, budgetary compliance, and reporting. • Safeguarded school assets by fostering a robust financial environment. • Delivered monthly stewardship reports featuring operating statements, variance, receivables, and payables analysis. • Prepared and managed a 3-month rolling Cash Flow forecast, optimizing cash flow efficiency. • Directed the Annual Financial Plan and Budget, encompassing both Opex and Capex. • Conducted thorough expenditure reviews against budget with stakeholders and Finance Committee. • Provided authoritative advice on fiscal policies, financial regulations, and authority lines within the school. • Ensured strict adherence to the school's tendering processes. • Monitored external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company. • Managed Salary & Wages Administration by reviewing monthly payroll exception reports, and ensuring efficient and compliant disbursement of employee remunerations. • Coordinated all external audits and process reviews, addressing findings with the Finance Committee.

• Headed the Project Accounting and Administration team for Dubai Parks and Resorts, ensuring top-tier financial oversight and management. • Directed comprehensive accounting operations, maintaining rigorous control and accuracy in financial activities. • Led the preparation of precise Financial Statements, aligning with regulatory standards and business objectives. • Developed insightful Management Reports, focusing on budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and strategic financial analysis. • Conducted detailed Man-month and Cost analyses to optimize resource allocation and project profitability. • Reviewed and authorized Payment Certificates for Consultants and Contractors, upholding financial integrity and contractual compliance. • Negotiated advantageous Financial Facilities, Guarantees, and Letters of Credit with leading banks, enhancing financial leverage. • Managed Salary & Wages Administration, ensuring efficient and compliant disbursement of employee compensation.

• Directing & Controlling Finance Department. • Directing & Controlling Accounting works (invoicing, collections of accounts receivable, payment of suppliers and contractors and payroll management) in Sister Companies. • Review all customer contractual obligations to ensure sales and revenue are properly recognized. • Contributed to increasing Revenue by setting up target for Project Managers. • Contributed in maximizing profit percentage by reducing Material wastage and labour cost. • Contributed to the development of 12 staff members through formal training, one-on-one supervision, and performance evaluations. • Directing preparation of monthly and annual Financial Statements. • Preparing Consolidated Accounts. • Preparing Management Reports – Budgeting, Cash flow projections and Quarterly Project Profit & Loss reports. • Banking Facility Management. • Asset Management. • Managing Salary & Wages Administration. • Reviewing and devising Annual Financial Auditing working papers for Auditors.

• Directing & Controlling the Accounting works in Regional Head Office & Branch Offices. • Preparing Consolidated Accounts. • Preparing Management Reports (Debtors & Creditor Report, Cash Forecast & Cost Report). • Preparing Bank Reconciliations. • Finalization of Accounts. • Producing accurate & timely Financial Statements. • Asset Management. • Banking Facility Management (Bank over drafts, Bank guarantees & bonds and Letter of Credits). • Salary & Wages Administration. • Preparing Quarterly Salary Payment Certification working papers for Labour Audit. • Preparing Annual Financial Auditing working papers for Auditors.

• Maintaining Books of Accounts. • Preparing Financial Statements. • Preparing Management Reports (Debtors & Creditor Report, Cash Reports and Cash Forecast). • Preparing Bank Reconciliations. • Finalization of Accounts • Preparing Annual Financial Auditing working papers for the Auditors. • Salary & Wages Administration. • Handling Office Administration.

• Maintaining Books of Accounts using Accounting Package Tally 4.5. • Bank Reconciliation. • Preparing Financial Statements and Management Reports. • Handling Sales Tax assessment. • Co-ordination with different Depts. (Logistics, Marketing, Academics & Examination and Personnel Department). • Handling Office Administration.