Bejoy Joseph

Directed all financial operations, compliance, and audits for the U.S. business unit. Led planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic MIS reporting, and reduced month-end closing from 10 days to a single day.

Oversaw funds with more than $1 billion in revenue annually and managed accounting and finance activities per FASRG. Prepared monthly financial packets and supported board reviews, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.

Administered accounting, budgeting, and financial planning for HISD business operations. Oversaw capital projects, asset acquisitions, and implemented GASB 84 and GASB 87, enhancing internal controls and automating processes.

Managed capital assets accounting and related financial reporting for the Houston Independent School District.

Met accounting and financial objectives by timely recording of accurate financial data, forecasting requirements, and preparing annual budgets. Implemented financial controls and risk management protocols, and processed payroll through third-party vendors.

Led the Microsoft Dynamics implementation project, driving substantial improvements in data accuracy and workflow efficiency. Coordinated with diverse teams to align business processes and reporting standards.

Led financial planning and analysis for a multi-billion dollar organization, overseeing a team of 15 finance professionals. Negotiated complex financing agreements, revamped group policies to save over $30 million, and spearheaded implementation of a new financial management system.

Worked on raising funds for investments in Dubai Pearl and other associated projects. Part of the team that secured the first tranche of $100 million from Singapore Investment Agency.

Involved with corporate fund raising and worked closely with management on financial strategies and new investment opportunities. Directed and implemented systems, policies, and procedures related to the organization's operations and fiscal function.

Set up a subsidiary, Tawseel LLC, ensuring policies and procedures were in place and implemented an ERP (Oracle Apps) system in line with Dubai Holding policies. Handled financial and budgetary control, consolidation, management reporting, and profitability analysis.

Played a pivotal role as a FI-CO core team member in implementing SAP across various divisions, standardizing business processes and reporting requirements. Enhanced operational efficiency and improved data accuracy.

Managed financial and budgetary control, preparation of financial statements and MIS, consolidation, treasury, credit, costing, and inventory control. Part of the FICO core team for SAP implementation.

Conducted audits for a leading public accounting firm with extensive audit practice of entities that are multidisciplined and diversified in operations.

Graduate Certification in Finance from Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, completed from 2019 to 2020.

Certification in Pastoral Studies/Counseling from Anugraha Capuchin Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy, completed from 2014 to 2016.

Certified Accounting Technician in Accounting from ACCA, completed from 2001 to 2002.

Chartered Accountant in Accounting and Finance from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, completed from 1994 to 1997.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Related Services from Mahatma Gandhi University, completed from 1991 to 1994.