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Riyaz AHAMAD

@riyazahamad

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Finance and accounts professional with 8+ years driving compliance, automation, and cost control in hospitality.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior finance/accounts role where I can own month-end and reporting, strengthen GST/TDS/DVAT compliance, lead payroll operations, and drive automation with Tally Prime/Excel to cut close time and improve cost control.

I’m a results-oriented Finance & Accounts professional with 8+ years of progressive experience across financial management, audit compliance, and operational finance in the hospitality sector. I’ve built strong routines around end-to-end accounting, monthly reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), variance analysis, and decision-ready MIS that helps senior management act quickly.

I’ve repeatedly improved outcomes by automating month-end processes using Tally Prime and advanced Excel—cutting close time by 60%—and by implementing cost control measures that reduced operational expenses by 15%. I also drive disciplined statutory compliance (GST/TDS/DVAT and related returns), achieving 100% compliance with zero penalties for 2+ consecutive years, while leading payroll for 80+ employees and strengthening internal controls for revenue accuracy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance & Account Senior Executive

Current

Sanadige Restaurant

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Oversee end-to-end restaurant accounting for INR 50M+ annual revenue, driving sales reconciliation, AP/AR operations, and monthly reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). Implemented cost controls and automated payroll/Excel processes to reduce operational costs by 15% and cut payroll processing time by 60%, while maintaining 100% statutory compliance with zero penalties.

Advanced Excel GST TDS DVAT Bank Reconciliation Cost Control Payroll Processing POS Reconciliation

Executive Finance Account

Sanadige Restaurant

Dec 2021 - Mar 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Managed daily and monthly debtor/creditor reconciliations and cash management, reducing aging receivables by 30%. Ensured revenue integrity through POS/night audit reconciliation, supported internal/external statutory audits, and delivered monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements for management decisions.

General Ledger Cash Management Bank Reconciliation POS Reconciliation Financial Statements Audit Coordination

Account Supervisor

Fortune Park Orange

Apr 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Maintained audit-ready books of accounts (petty cash, cash book, bank book) with 100% accuracy for 100+ room property. Prepared daily/monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies averaging INR 2L+ monthly, and reduced unauthorized expenses by 20% through strengthened internal controls.

Petty Cash Management Cash Book General Ledger Bank Reconciliation Internal Controls Month End Closing

Account Assistant

Fortune Park Orange

Aug 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Supported day-to-day hotel accounting including AP/AR posting, cash handling, and bank reconciliations for a high-volume property with 100+ rooms. Assisted month-end closing and improved expense tracking and cost allocation visibility using Excel-based systems.

AP AR Support Cash Handling Bank Reconciliation Excel reporting Month End Closing Audit Preparation Cost Allocation Financial Documentation

Apprentice – Accounts

Public Works Department (PWD)

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year)

Handled government accounts receivable/payable and maintained accurate financial records for operational needs. Performed monthly bank reconciliations and debtor/creditor follow-ups to keep ledgers current and audit-ready.

Bank Reconciliation Accounts Reconciliation Documentation Financial Record Keeping Cash Bank Records