Mahesh Raval
Houston,USA
Summary
Results-driven Accounting and Finance professional with extensive international experience in diverse sectors including Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Transportation, and Manufacturing. Expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis, Investment Banking, Auditing, and Corporate Budgeting, delivering strategic insights and operational excellence. Proficient in Financial Modeling, Data Interpretation, and Strategic Planning, providing actionable insights to support financial decision-making.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounting and Financial Analyst
AVAN Property Management LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Streamlined daily sales revenue reconciliation in compliance with GAAP standards.
- Ensured timely bank transactions and resolved discrepancies in revenue collection.
- Managed timely mortgage accounting and payroll execution on a biweekly basis.
- Closed monthly operational transactions and prepared detailed financial reports.
- Conducted investment risk analysis for real estate portfolios and budget evaluations.
- Developed data models and performed competitive analysis for strategic decision-making.
Finance & Accounting Analyst
Atlas Operating LLC
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by analyzing weekly/monthly financial dashboards.
- Conducted lease operating expense analysis using advanced Excel functions efficiently.
- Ensured operational continuity during 2020 pandemic by adapting workflows effectively.
- Executed daily reconciliations of sales revenue per GAAP standards and software guidelines.
- Streamlined cash transactions and maintained timely records for accurate financial operations.
- Prepared financial statements and dashboards, conducting variance analyses and KPI tracking.
Finance Manager
AL Badr Transport LLC
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Optimized corporate budgets, unlocking liquid capital of OMR 800K in 3 months.
- Implemented cost controls and reduced project costs by OMR 15K within 3 months.
- Transitioned the department to a paperless environment, increasing operational efficiency.
Investment Manager
Geepee Industries Ltd.
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Enhanced shareholder net worth and increased profits by 75% within six months.
- Established robust financial reporting systems for 14 group companies.
Finance and Investment Manager
Modern Delta International Projects LLC
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Increased profit by 1.5 times through strategic asset swaps and cost reductions.
- Implemented efficient financial reporting for large-scale construction projects.
Manager- Finance and Administration
Sama Muscat International LLC
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Rescued OMR 1.5M worth of assets during critical economic conditions.
- Developed investment strategies to diversify and stabilize operations.
Internal Auditor
Desert Line Projects LLC
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Saved OMR 6M on a major airport project through robust audit processes.
Manager - Financial & Investment Analysis
Expert Committee Government Finance Dept.
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Contributed INR 5000M to shareholder net worth through corporate restructuring.
- Restructured 25+ large-scale companies, improving operational efficiencies.
Deputy Manager
Gujarat State Financial Services Ltd.
01.1995 - 03.2003
- Increased IRR by 36% via strategic mortgage services and project management.
- Reduced NPAs to 0.0001% and doubled business growth within two years.
Accountant
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd.
06.1986 - 06.1992
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing
University of Wales
London, Greater London, United Kingdom03.2009
Diploma - Business Finance
Chartered Financial Analysts
India12.2001
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara, India12.1985
Skills
- Financial regulatory compliance
- Bank reconciliation
- Corporate tax return preparation
- GAAP
- Oracle
- Financial model construction
- Financial & Constraint Analysis
- Budgeting
- Team Management & Customer Relations (CRM)
- Property management
- Variance analysis
- Vertical analysis
- Financial compliance audits
- Accrual accounting
- Activity-based costing
- Internal controls
- Accounts receivable
- Month-end close
- Financial performance report preparation
- Income statement preparation
- Accounts payable
- Financial sensitivity analysis
- Financial statement audits
- Working capital management
- Strategic Planning under Constraints
- Performance dashboards
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Income statement
- Capital Budgeting, DCF Analysis
- Profitability analysis
- Statement of changes in equity
- Cost of Capital
- Merger & acquisition (M&A) modeling
- Trend analysis
- Data modeling
- Rolling forecast budgeting
- SWOT & Value Chain Model Development
- VLOOKUP function
- Horizontal analysis
- Cost allocation
- SAP ERP
- Financial ratios
- Journal entries
- Pivot tables
- Financial statement interpretation
- QuickBooks
- Strategic management
- Revenue recognition
- Root cause analysis
- Cost reduction in financial analysis projects - Cost reduction achieved in financial analysis projects (More than 15%)
- SAP
- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
- Management Consulting & Advisory Support
- Key Performance Indicators
- Follow-up (loan closing)
- Multifamily properties
- Monthly financial performance reviews
- Payroll
- Finance experience within energy industry
- Quantitative analysis
- Variance analysis reporting
- Financial statement preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial data reconciliation
- IFRS
- Analytical thinking
- Balance sheet creation
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Financial management
- Financial statement analysis
- General ledger accounting
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Driving License: Yes
- Availability: Anywhere, Anywhere
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Accounting and Financial Analyst
AVAN Property Management LLC
08.2023 - Current
Finance & Accounting Analyst
Atlas Operating LLC
02.2020 - 07.2023
Finance Manager
AL Badr Transport LLC
02.2016 - 01.2020
Investment Manager
Geepee Industries Ltd.
11.2014 - 12.2015
Finance and Investment Manager
Modern Delta International Projects LLC
09.2013 - 09.2014
Manager- Finance and Administration
Sama Muscat International LLC
04.2011 - 08.2013
Internal Auditor
Desert Line Projects LLC
08.2009 - 04.2011
Manager - Financial & Investment Analysis
Expert Committee Government Finance Dept.
04.2003 - 03.2007
Deputy Manager
Gujarat State Financial Services Ltd.
01.1995 - 03.2003
Accountant
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd.
06.1986 - 06.1992
Diploma - Business Finance
Chartered Financial Analysts
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Master of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing
University of Wales