K.J. AUGUSTINEMobile: +97150-7361532 / +9716-5234180E-Mail: augustine_india@yahoo.com

S E N I O R M A N A G E M E N T P R O F E S S I O N A L : A D M I N I S T R A T I O N / O P E R A T I O N S Location Preference: UAE

- A recognised strategic individual with accounting and administrative experience; excels at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, completing projects within time and budget constraints

P R O F I L E S N A P S H O T

MBA (Finance) professional with nearly 17 years of experience in:- Administration & Operations - Payroll Operations - Customer Relationship Management - Finance & Accounts - Accounts Receivables / Payable - MIS / Documentation- FOREX Operations - Budgeting - HR Management

Currently working with Trans-Fast, Dubai as Manager - Administration & Finance - GCC Experienced in heading entire accounts functions including maintenance & finalization of accounts, working capital

management, profit monitoring, report management, building internal financial controls, etc. Proficiently led general administrative activities including client management, vendor development,

housekeeping, budgetary control, commercial operations, labour issues & laws, asset management, etc.

Excellent understanding of formulating budgets, conducting ageing & revenue analysis, preparing key reports to exercise financial control and enhancing overall efficiency of the organisation

Demonstrated excellence in preparing key reports and implementing systems and procedures for the overall operational effectiveness

Possess sound analytical, problem solving and coordination skills

C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S

Heading the preparation of MIS reports, personal files, cash & fund flow statement, balance sheet, audit reports, sales invoices, debtors reconciliation and other financial reports to keep track of financial performance

Controlling and giving approval for all bank and cash payments Handling payroll processing functions involving computation of salary, preparation

of salary certificates and assessment Liaising with banks for optimum utilisation of available cash credit limit and taking

care of financial systems by means of proper budgeting for adequate controls Monitoring preparation of statutory books of accounts, bank reconciliation, party

reconciliation and consolidated reports in compliance with time & accuracy norms Overseeing the accounts & financial statements including trial balance, profit &

loss account, etc. Resolving customer complaints, system problems and providing efficient customer

service Supervising reconciliation of accounts receivable trial balances with the general

ledger control account; recording purchases, sales, payments and receipt correspondence with banks, debtors & creditors

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Since May’11: Trans-Fast, DubaiGrowth Path:May’11-Aug’13 Operations & Collections Manager- GCC Since Sep’13 Manager - Administration & Finance - GCC

Role: Spearheading the functions in company’s system in coordination with all the exchange houses

in GCC tied-up with the company Rendering advice for funding of all the exchange houses across GCC Handling training and system installations in EH across GCC and other operational matters Ensuring provision of rates and making it competitive without compromising on profitability

Highlights: Distinguished efforts towards tying up with 65+ exchange houses in GCC Successfully developed & implemented various useful initiatives to streamline the facility management process Achieved cost savings through the execution of sourcing, negotiation, and value optimization projects Took ownership of activities like employee salary, benefits, EOS settlement and all their visa related matters Addressed compliance and major customer complaints

Dec’08-Mar’11: Sharjah Islamic Bank, Sharjah as Head Teller & Sales and Service Officer Role: Steered a gamut of cash related works including buying and selling of foreign currencies Handled telegraphic transfers and other remittance functions and back-office work related to cash Checked and authorised the voucher sand cheques of other cashiers, custodian of cash and other security items Managed opening and closing of accounts for individuals and companies Addressed all queries related to loan, credit cards, share trading and all other facilities provided by the bank Ensured compliance of transactions with AML procedures and practices

May’03–Jun’08: Wall Street Exchange Centre LLC, Sharjah, UAE Growth PathMay’03-Sep’03 TraineeOct’03-Jun’06 Sales & Relationship Officer Jul’06-Jun’08 Branch In-charge

Role: Categorised client base for the draft, currency and telegraphic business in the branch Supervised authorization of remittance (Draft, TTs, Western Union and Instant Cash) through computer system in branch office

under AS 400 system environment Managed the AML procedures and rendered AML training to remittance staff Executed market analysis and formulated strategies for business development Handled the cross selling of various money transfer products through discussions and PowerPoint presentations

P R E V I O U S E X P E R I E N C E

Jun’01-Feb’03 UAE Xchange and Financial Services Ltd., Calicut, Kerala, India as Assistant Manager Nov’99-Dec’00 Lacotia Computer Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu as Business Development ManagerAug’98-Sep’99 National Food Products Co., Muscat, Oman as Credit Controller / Accountant Aug’97-Jul’98 Calicut District Fishermen Development Federation, Calicut as Accountant

T R A I N I N G S

Planning & Development, Material Management and Stores Management, Personnel & Welfare, Publicity & Public Relation - Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bangalore

Training and project work in ‘Retail Hire Purchasing as a Source of Car Finance’ – Lloyds Finance Ltd., Bangalore Training and project work in ‘Career Development Foundation of India (an NGO)’ as Management Trainee Training in AML/KYC Procedures and Practices - Sharjah Islamic Bank & Wall Street Exchange, UAEI T S K I L L S

Tally & Pegasus MS Office AS 400 Internet and E-mail Applications

A C A D E M I C D E T A I L S

1997 MBA (Finance) from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore, India1994 M.Com. from University of Calicut, Kerala1992 B.Com. from University of Calicut, Kerala

P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S

Date of Birth : 26th May 1972Nationality : IndianMarital Status : MarriedNo. of Dependents : 6Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic and KannadaPassport No. : L 4949926, Valid Till 03/11/2023Visa Status : EmploymentDriving Licence : Valid UAE Driving LicenceAddress : P.O. Box No. 12393, Dubai, United Arab Emirates