Solah Mohamed

Highly Experienced Finance Professional | Hospitality Finance Specialist

Baa Kudarikilu, MV.

About

Highly accomplished finance professional with over 17 years of progressive experience in hospitality finance, specializing in comprehensive financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic cash flow forecasting. Proven ability to optimize financial operations, ensure regulatory adherence, and provide critical insights to senior leadership, consistently driving accuracy in financial statements and contributing to strategic decision-making. Seeking to leverage extensive expertise as a Senior Financial Professional.

Work

Vakkaru Maldives Efzy Holdings Pvt Ltd

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Accountant

Baa Atoll, Baa, Maldives

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Summary

Leads daily financial operations and monthly reporting for a luxury resort, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, tax compliance, and strategic financial forecasting.

Highlights

Successfully finalized monthly financial reports on schedule, providing critical insights and statistical data to support management decision-making.

Developed and managed yearly budgets and forecasts, enhancing strategic financial planning and ensuring effective resource allocation.

Ensured 100% accuracy in hotel revenue recording and finalization by meticulously checking and reconciling all revenue streams monthly.

Managed and reconciled all MIRA tax liabilities, including monthly computations and timely payments, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Supervised and guided a team of night auditors, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashier functions, improving operational efficiency.

Vakkaru Maldives Efzy Holdings Pvt Ltd

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Tax And Income Auditor

Baa Atoll, Baa, Maldives

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Summary

Managed daily revenue auditing and tax compliance for a luxury resort, ensuring accurate financial recording and adherence to regulatory standards.

Highlights

Achieved 100% accuracy in daily revenue recording by meticulously reconciling POS, PMS, and GL systems, minimizing discrepancies.

Ensured proper allocation of all revenue packages (e.g., breakfast, HB, FB, Spa, Transport) by meticulously checking dissections, optimizing revenue recognition.

Audited and approved daily rebates, room discounts, and special rates, obtaining sign-offs from the Director of Finance and General Manager.

Conducted daily spot checks on room rates and verified daily rate check reports with night auditors, ensuring system accuracy and compliance.

Managed daily reconciliation of TGST and Green Tax, processing monthly tax payments ahead of deadlines to maintain regulatory compliance.

Vakkaru Maldives Efzy Holdings Pvt Ltd

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General Cashier / Paymaster

Baa Atoll, Baa, Maldives

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Summary

Managed all resort cash collections, banking operations, and payroll processing, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

Highlights

Managed daily cash collections, ensuring 100% reconciliation with PMS, drop logs, and GL, reducing discrepancies.

Conducted surprise cash counts for various house bank floats, maintaining strict internal controls and financial integrity.

Administered all banking operations, including monitoring transactions and promptly resolving unidentified deposits or double postings.

Processed and reconciled monthly payroll, leave balances, and leave liabilities for all employees using Sun System, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.

Managed petty cash and IOU payments, ensuring proper approvals and timely expense claim reconciliations.

Huvafen Fushi Per Aquum

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Accounts Officer

North Malé Atoll, Kaafu, Maldives

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Summary

Supported daily financial operations and month-end closing processes, managing capital expenditures, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable functions.

Highlights

Managed resort Capital Expenditures (CAPEX), ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of investments.

Reconciled monthly bank statements and daily/monthly revenue, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.

Oversaw accounts payable for local and foreign suppliers, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Prepared weekly cash flow statements, providing crucial data for financial planning and liquidity management.

Assumed general cashiering, accounts receivable, and payroll responsibilities during Accountant's absence, maintaining seamless financial operations.

Huvafen Fushi Per Aquum

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Accounts Payable / Income Auditor

North Malé Atoll, Kaafu, Maldives

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Summary

Managed accounts payable and income audit functions, ensuring accurate supplier payments, revenue recording, and tax compliance for the resort.

Highlights

Processed and reconciled local and foreign supplier payments (Cheque & TT), ensuring timely disbursements and accurate financial records.

Maintained accurate supplier aging reports, reconciling against monthly outstanding statements to prevent discrepancies.

Prepared and passed all journal entries and month-end reconciliations for Accounts Payable, ensuring precise financial reporting.

Managed all tax payments (TGST, Green Tax & WHT) and reconciled tax-related accounts, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Oversaw general cashiering functions during absence, including daily cash collections and petty cash management, maintaining operational continuity.

Royal Island Resort & Spa Villa Hotels & Resorts

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Accounts Receivable

Baa Atoll, Baa, Maldives

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Summary

Managed accounts receivable for tour operators and debtors, ensuring timely collection of payments and accurate financial reconciliation.

Highlights

Successfully followed up on and collected payments from tour operators, ensuring timely revenue realization for the resort.

Maintained and reconciled debtor's aging reports, proactively managing outstanding balances.

Prepared and issued Pro-forma & Tax Invoices to tour operators, facilitating smooth billing processes.

Generated cash flow figures and processed all necessary journal entries for accounts receivable, supporting financial planning.

Completed month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for all GL accounts related to Accounts Receivable, ensuring reporting accuracy.

Royal Island Resort & Spa Villa Hotels & Resorts

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Accounts Payable

Baa Atoll, Baa, Maldives

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Summary

Managed local and foreign supplier payments and creditor aging reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely accounts payable operations.

Highlights

Processed and managed local and foreign supplier payments (Cheque & TT), ensuring timely disbursements and maintaining vendor relationships.

Reconciled supplier aging against monthly outstanding statements, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial records.

Prepared weekly cash flow forecast figures related to Accounts Payable, contributing to effective liquidity management.

Processed all necessary journal entries and month-end reconciliations for Accounts Payable, ensuring precise financial reporting.

Royal Island Resort & Spa Villa Hotels & Resorts

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Assistant Cost Controller

Baa Atoll, Baa, Maldives

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Summary

Supported the Cost Controller in managing daily and monthly Food & Beverage costs, inventories, and recipe management to optimize operational efficiency.

Highlights

Generated daily and monthly Food & Beverage Cost Reports, providing critical insights for cost optimization and management decisions.

Conducted daily outlet inventories and monthly inventories of outlets and main stores, ensuring accurate stock control and reducing waste.

Created and updated item recipes as requested by F&B production, contributing to standardized cost control measures.

Managed item creation, price changes, and entry into the system, along with checking and booking Goods Received Notes (GRNs) from stores.

Prepared cost comparison reports and daily OC/ENT/COMP reports, enhancing transparency and control over operational expenditures.

Royal Island Resort & Spa Villa Hotels & Resorts

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Night Auditor

Baa Atoll, Baa, Maldives

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Summary

Ensured accurate daily revenue recording and financial reconciliation during night shifts, maintaining operational integrity for the resort.

Highlights

Reconciled daily revenue across POS, PMS, and GL systems, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial postings.

Conducted spot checks on room rates and verified daily rate check reports, ensuring system accuracy and compliance.

Prepared daily income statements and processed necessary journal entries, contributing to timely financial reporting.

Performed monthly balance sheet reconciliations for related GL accounts, ensuring data integrity and financial health.

Male' Aerated Water Company (MAWC)

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Sales Executive

Malé, Kaafu, Maldives

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Summary

Contributed to maximizing company sales and fostering strong customer relationships through direct engagement and product promotion.

Highlights

Maximized product visibility and sales by ensuring proper arrangement and display of company products in all assigned retail shops.

Cultivated strong relationships with shopkeepers and owners, effectively communicating product benefits and display strategies.

Efficiently managed order taking from various outlets, contributing directly to sales targets.

Education

Maps College

Malé, Kaafu, Maldives
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Professional Qualification ACCA Knowledge Level

Courses

Business and Technology (BT)

Management Accounting (MA)

Financial Accounting (FA)

Centre for Higher Secondary Education

Malé, Kaafu, Maldives
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General Certificate Of Education Advanced Level Business Stream

Courses

Accounting

Mathematics

Business Studies

Dhivehi

Islam

Baa Atoll School

Baa Dharavandhoo, Baa, Maldives
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General Certificate Of Education Ordinary Level Commerce Stream

Courses

Economics

Commerce

Mathematics

Accounting

Fisheries Science

Dhivehi

Islam

Baa Kudarikilu Shcool

Baa Kudarikilu, Baa, Maldives
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Primary School Certificate Primary Education

Awards

Manager of the Year

Vakkaru Maldives

Recognized as Manager of the Year for outstanding contributions and leadership in financial operations at Vakkaru Maldives.

Employee of the Month Awards

Vakkaru Maldives

Received multiple Employee of the Month awards for consistent high performance and dedication within financial roles.

Promotion to Accountant

Vakkaru Maldives

Promoted to Accountant at Vakkaru Maldives, recognizing demonstrated financial expertise and leadership potential.

Promotion to Accounts Officer

Huvafen Fushi Per Aquum

Promoted to Accounts Officer at Huvafen Fushi Maldives, acknowledging strong performance in financial support roles.

Promotion to Assistant Cost Controller

Royal Island Resort & Spa Villa Hotels & Resorts

Promoted to Assistant Cost Controller at Royal Island Resort & Spa, demonstrating aptitude in cost management and financial reporting.

Languages

Dhivehi

English

Certificates

Profit & Loss Essentials

Typsy - Institute of Hospitality Endorsed Courses

Fundamentals of Hotel Revenue Management

Typsy - Institute of Hospitality Endorsed Courses

Hotel Finance for Non-finance managers

Typsy - Institute of Hospitality Endorsed Courses

Introduction to Leadership

Typsy - Institute of Hospitality Endorsed Courses

Effective Communication with staff

Typsy - Institute of Hospitality Endorsed Courses

Leading & Motivating Teams

Typsy - Institute of Hospitality Endorsed Courses

Train The Trainer

Vakkaru Maldives / Efzy Holdings Pvt Ltd

Skills

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Statistical Reporting, Profit & Loss Essentials, Hotel Finance.

Accounting Systems & Software

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Suns System, Opera System, Fusion, Micros (POS), Infrasys (POS), Micros Material Control, Vision Excel.

Tax Compliance

MIRA Tax Computations, TGST, Green Tax, WHT.

Audit & Reconciliation

Income Audit, Revenue Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, POS to PMS to GL Reconciliation, Debtor's Aging, Creditor's Aging.

Accounts Management

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Cashiering, Petty Cash Management, Payroll Management, Capital Expenditures (CAPEX).

Cost Control & Inventory

Food & Beverage Costing, Inventory Management, Recipe Management, GRN Processing, Cost Comparison.

Leadership & Communication

Team Supervision, Cross-departmental Coordination, Effective Communication, Leading Teams, Motivating Teams, Train The Trainer.

Operational Management

Internal Controls, Policy Compliance, Data Entry, System Updates.

References

Mohamed Musthafa

Director Of Finance, Vakkaru Maldives, 7791128

Hussain Razan Shareef

Assistant Director Of Finance, 7775556

Ibrahim Rafeef

Director Of Finance, 7787888