Tony Thomas

About Tony Thomas

Hello! I am Tony Thomas, a finance and accounting professional with about 10 years of experience across various industries, including manufacturing, energy, and corporate services. My expertise lies in financial risk management, financial modeling, and operational efficiency optimization. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to organizational success and drive financial performance. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning. I have hands-on experience in preparing MIS reports, financial statements, and budgeting insights, and I excel in reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with internal controls. My leadership skills have allowed me to nurture a collaborative team atmosphere, mentoring junior staff and advocating for continuous improvement. Key Achievements- Secured an additional 5 Million OMR facility from the bank through the development of robust financial models- Led the successful implementation of a customized ERP system, integrating Inventory and Production Modules- Achieved reconciliation & valuation of previously unaccounted inventory, improving financial accuracy and reporting- Recovered 90K OMR in VAT refunds by reviewing VAT returns from the past 4 years, identifying additional refund opportunities- Hands-on experience in preparing MIS reports, financial statements, and budgeting insights. Proficient in reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with internal controls- Skilled in securing corporate loans by liaising with banks and financial institutions, negotiating loan terms, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations, and preparing financial proposals- Expertise in accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow management, overseeing vendor payments, customer ledgers, and credit management; led aging analysis and reconciliations to maintain financial stability- Expertise in taxation and compliance, including VAT filing, documentation, and liaising with VAT authorities to ensure timely refunds. Contributed to tax audits and internal reviews to maintain regulatory adherence- Exhibit robust leadership skills by nurturing a collaborative team atmosphere, mentoring junior staff, and advocating for a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Experience

1. Chief Accountant

   Lulu Malls India

   May 2025 — Present · Lucknow, IN

   Responsible for overseeing the complete Accounting and Finance functions of all the three LuLu Hypermarket branches in Uttar Pradesh.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA - CPT

• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kottayam

  Commerce

  2003 — 2011

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA - IPCC (Intermediate)

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• Payroll Management
• Financial Statements
• Research
• Erp
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Planning
• Internal Controls
• Financial Accounting
• Tax
• Project Management
• Financial Reporting
• Fixed Asset Depreciation
• Tax Audits
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Statutory Audit
• Statutory Compliances
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Microsoft Word
• Tax Returns
• Management
• Sap