Nadeem Ulla

Experience

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  Nazeer Basha & Co

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

  Junior Accountant

  Auditor

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  Accenture

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  General Accounting Ops New Associate
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  Meeru Island Resort & Spa

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2020

  Assistant Cost Controller

  - Prepare and analyze hotel costs monthly- Recommend alternatives to improve cost efficiency- Assist in monthly inventories count- Establish and maintain a database for inventory stock with up-to-date pricing- Ensure proper storage and issuance of all items- Establish and maintain a cost allocation transfer system- Assist in monthly forecast preparation- Monitor completion and distribution of daily in-house reports- Reconcile and monitor all balance sheet accounts- Assist in preparation of hotel’s budget- Responsible for month-end deadlines and schedules- Train, develop, and motivate accounting staff- Administer rental and tenant contracts- Monitor front office rebates- Prepare daily operational package for GM and Director of Finance & Business Support- Cross train accounting staff for General Cashier and Income Auditor positions- Compile month-end statistical information for financial statements- Prepare month-end journal entries using standard templates- Assist in conducting standard reconciliation templates- Assist General Cashier in surprise float counts- Assist in General Cash and Income Audit Functions- Perform other duties as assigned Show less

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  Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

  Assistant Cost Controller

  • Responsible for food and beverage cost controls.• Manage full operation of two resort stores.• Conduct frequent spot-checks within the department to ensure adherence to administrative procedures.• Perform inventory counts monthly in each department according to resort standards.• Verify material control system for all received items and issued materials.• Prepare costing for recipes and menus prepared by Executive Chef/F&B Manager.• Analyze officer meal and ENT checks, posting to relevant cost accounts.• Report on slow-moving and items close to expiry.• Ensure proper accounting and recording of all spoilages.• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost management effectiveness.• Offer financial advice and recommendations to management on cost-related decisions and strategies.• arrange material submittals for ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and schedule.• Maintain a select list of approved suppliers and pricing to ensure procurement of quality products at the best possible prices.• Provide supplier lists with valid quote terms for the preferred supplier list.• Administer material requisitions and purchase planning for effective consolidation and centralization. Show less

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  Patina Hotels & Resorts

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  Cost Controller

  • Review the daily intake of products into the hotel and ensure accurate pricing and quantity of goods received• Control the stores by ensuring accuracy of inventory and stock control and the pricing of goods received• Monitor slow moving goods and goods nearing expiry dates to reduce waste and alter product purchasing to accommodate• Spot Cheek report• Manage cost reporting on a weekly basis like F&B Cost report and Food waste report.• Attend finance meetings, as required• Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel areas• Generate accurate financial reports, including F&B Flash cost and individual outlet reports.• Investigated discrepancies between actual costs and budgeted amounts, proposing corrective actions.• Allocated costs to specific projects, departments, or cost centers to track expenditures accurately.• Collaborated with various departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.• Prepared costing for recipes and menus prepared by Executive Chef/F&B Manager. Show less

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  Solutions Leisure Group

  Jul 2024 - now

  Assistant Manager Cost Control