RAJU YAKA

Dynamic Financial Controller with extensive experience in luxury resorts, including Ocean Paradise Resort. Proven expertise in financial reporting and budget management, driving operational efficiency and enhancing profitability. Skilled in regulatory compliance and audit coordination, fostering team collaboration to achieve strategic goals. Recognized for delivering impactful financial insights that support decision-making. Skilled financial leader knowledgeable about accounting practices, principles and requirements. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate and cost-effective financial operations for businesses. Several years in field with stellar record.

• Oldeni Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge – USD 25M project successfully executed for pre-opening.
• Karafuu Beach Resort – 50M Project FAR (Fixed Asset Register) done in line with Balance Sheet and updated in Software.
• Successfully implemented IDS Software from the Tally ERP at Zanzibar Beach Resort.

• Responsible for all financial and accounting functions of the hotel.
• Preparation and submission of monthly financial reports and variance analysis to Management and owning company on a timely basis.
• Review of reconciliations of all relevant accounts and Balance Sheet.
• Preparation of monthly cash flow projection on timely basis for management review.
• Review and control of contracts/ agreements, licenses and insurance matters.
• To liaise with both internal and external auditors, and other relevant authorities on accounting and audit matters.
• Identifying and implementing costs saving methods.
• To review monthly payroll prepared by Pay Master.
• Preparing of annual hotel operation and capex budgets and forecasts.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Ensures that the P&L is accurate and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax exposures.
• Ensure all tax payments & returns are filed before due dates.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks successfully and work under pressure.
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
• Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.
• Supervises directly or indirectly Finance department staffs comprising of Accounts Receivable & Income Audit, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Accounting and Cost Control sections.
• Reviews and approves payment documents, checks, telegraphic transfers, and payments and petty cash vouchers.
• Review and approve purchase requests, purchase orders.
• Review the daily General Cashier’s Report and approves.
• Review the monthly payroll accrual requirements for annual vacation leave, vacation ticket, incentive pay and pension fund contribution.
• Assure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized and charged to the correct Accounts/departments.
• Review the monthly cash balance for submission to Corporate Support and ensures sufficient cash Balance at all times.
• Supervises the monthly closing processes to ensure timely completion of closing activities in accordance with the monthly closing calendar and timely submission of reports to Corporate Office.
• Review trial balance and approves reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
• Review the monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Responsible for the production of monthly Management Accounts, Executive Summary report and other reportorial requirements.
• Reviews departmental P&L and attends the monthly financial review with department heads.
• Participates in the monthly teleconference call with Corporate Support to run through the results for the month.
• Liaises with the department heads and outside parties such as vendors, banks etc. to resolve issues timely and effectively.
• Liaises with Corporate Support on monthly financial reporting package, budget, forecast and other matters.
• Assures internal control compliance and monitors internal audit report to ensure internal audit issues are addressed and action plans are carried out.
• Assists the internal and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit activities.
• Reviews the Management Letter from external auditor, provides Management comments and coordinates with relevant sections/ departments for compliance or implementation.

• Date of Birth: 04/10/84
• Marital Status: Married

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu

• Ability to effectively adjust to major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Understands market dynamics, enterprise level objectives, financial metrics, and important aspects.
• Skilled at using business knowledge to anticipate opportunities and risks.
• Skilled at building a cohesive team and facilitating goal accomplishment.
• Skilled at developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Ability to interact with others in an honest, fair and respectful way; giving others confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Skilled at clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media; engaging the audience and helping them understand and retain the message.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
• Keeps values and business strategy at the forefront of decision making and actions.
• Skilled at establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently.

• Active participation in team activities.
• Departmental training on SOPs, and cross training to team members to make them multi-skilled.