Senior Company Accountant

• Feb 2022 - Present

Accountant Assistant

• Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

Responsible for the accounts payable processing and payments. Prepare and process weekly payroll. In charge of the bank reconciliations processes. Process collections and receipts to the bank. Cash flow forecasting and management. Bank transfers and payment processing. In charge of the preparation of journals and month-end reconciliation. Prepare financial reports, statements, or internal reports. Worked closely with the Group Accountant to ensure all accounts functions are processed and prepared in an accurate and timely manner.Significant Accomplishments:Gained more knowledge in NZ internal and external company processes, and Accounting systems.I became familiar with NZ Taxation, (PAYEE, GST) ACC, Levy, and some human resource laws and policies.

Regional Finance & Accounting Manager

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

Manage the entire finance operation in UAE (local finance team) and UK (overseas branch). Lead the month end process for the group to ensure agreed deadlines and deliverables are met. Responsible for overseeing production of monthly management accounts for the board including commentary e.g. P&L with variance analysis, assist with the interpretation of financial reports for decision making, monthly revenue flash and Senior Management Team report. Oversee Fixed Assets register, including reconciliation of all relevant accounts on a monthly basis. Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycle, including weekly cashflow forecasts. Responsible for all local compliance including VAT and tax filings across all group companies. Provide support for internal/external audits and any due diligence work. Manage transactional accounting including AR, AP and monthly payroll.Significant Accomplishments: Developed continuous improvement of financial procedures and controls. Become more resourceful and able to excel and have managed challenging tasks. Have greatly developed significant skills such as people management skills, problem-solving skills, multi-tasking abilities and time management skills. Gained significant knowledge in using SAGE 50. Reviewed and validated the accounting system currently used and assessed potential Cloud based accounting systems.

Senior General Accountant & HR Manager

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Spearheading entire functions of finance & accounts, banking, treasury, audit support, and management reporting; managing the entire setting of charts of accounts, preparation of books of accounts from the inception, maintaining books of account, accounting functions like petty cash, payables, receivables, monthly MIS. Yearly Budgeted Profit & Loss Account for the company and budget with monthly progress and analysing its variance and reporting to management. Interviewing candidates for accounts, administration & yearly appraisal. Fortnightly & monthly reports like Cash flow, Budgeted & actual P&L variance, Sales Report, Management report & P&L PPT report.Significant Accomplishments: Led & manage overall Accounting processes in Dubai Branch with overall application in internal control system. Contributed to the efficiency of company by managing its financial operation and staff including HR functions. Gained expertise in Oracle ERP Package. Led additional activities such as:HR related matter like calculation of final settlement, Leave Salary, Air Fare, Gratuity, Leave Salary & Processing of Payroll & WPS Uploading.

Finance Administrator

• Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

Financial Analyst reliever, In-charge in preparation of time pressured ERS Flash report for management. (Financial models). Assist Regional Financial Analyst with month end reporting, analysis and Forecast report (POR) submission (CFR Reports).Responsible in preparation of various reports for P&L Analysis, Backlog GP Analysis, Control Account, & Object code. Produce an accurate and detailed monthly report of Projects, Insufficient EAC, & Accrued Cost of Sales. Monitors and maintains a well ordered final Database, Project Review reports, & updates POC forms. Supporting Finance controller function during audit, data gathering, and follow-ups with various departments. Respond to queries related to Sales, Orders and manual adjustment.Significant Accomplishments: Quickly mastered new systems, processes & workflows that improve time management skills & cost-savings. Gained significant knowledge in ERP Applications, and gained more knowledge in Advanced Excel functions.

Senior Accountant

• Jan 2005 - Sep 2012

Reporting directly to the Finance Director. Supervised accounting clerks. Monitors and prepares daily cash position for upper management for review, analysis & control. Participate in the preparation of various schedules for Audit & assist in the audit functions with the external auditors. Act as reliever in preparation of bank guarantees, letter of credits and bonds request to bank. Performs daily bank reconciliations and all bank transactions related. Participate in the preparation of variance analysis. Responsible for the processing of checks & in communicating payment transactions and due accounts. Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Manage all draft requests, wire payment transfer and credit applications to suppliers. In-charge in the preparation of adjustments & clearance of debit balances. Prepares monthly reports for assets, such as summary schedule of Prepayments, Deposits & Post dated checks. Liaise with HR/Payroll Dept. with regards to employee phone bill deductions & adjustments.Significant Accomplishments: Demonstrated ability in providing guidance & mentoring payment team and resolve routine account enquiries. Managed the accurate and timely processing of invoices. Simultaneously handled multiple bank accounts.

Accountant

• Sep 2003 - Oct 2004

Responsible for the processing and issuance of checks to various suppliers & all payments, cash receivables, and inventory.Prepares Receipts, cash collections and other related transactions. In-charge in the preparation of various reports and adjustments/journal entries. Prepares Projected Cash Flow Report, Collection Report, Cash Receipts and Cash Disbursement Book. Responsible for the preparation of Bank Reconciliation. Prepares cash position for analysis & control to ensure that all expenses are within the budget. Conducts monthly inventory of fixed assets and spare parts. In custody of petty cash fund. Ensures all advances are properly recorded and documented.Significant Accomplishments: Improved the accuracy of budget forecasts. Established good working relationship with suppliers/ vendors. Earned awards for excellent performance during year-end auditing process. Played a key role in maintaining accounts of five firms up to finalization, which also includes periodic filling of sales-tax, income-tax returns, coordinating with auditors and miscellaneous administrative work

Internal Auditor

• May 2001 - Sep 2003

Conducting operational and financial audits to analyze if it is consistent with GAAP. Performs independent evaluation of company’s internal control processes. Verify compliance with policies and procedures & provide constructive recommendations through verbal and written reports. Discuss audit findings & recommends improvements for future performances. In-charge in the preparation of Financial Statements of Internal Audit Department.Significant Accomplishments: Developed strategic and operational improvements, resulting in a 15-percent increase in efficiency. Mastered/skilled in preparation of reports, expertise in auditing in detecting of fraud & other fraudulent acts. Supported the preparation of reports including review, analyzing results, initiating required operational improvements and interpretation of budgets and forecasts.

Treasury Officer

• Jun 2000 - May 2001

Key Responsibilities:- Bookkeeping- Cashiering/ Treasurer- Financial Statements Reports- Payroll Management- Accounts Payable (all payments)- Accounts Receivable (billing & collections)- Cash Flow & Budget- Government Tax remittances- Customer Service/ Negotiation- Fixed Assets Key Responsibilities:- Bookkeeping- Cashiering/ Treasurer- Financial Statements Reports- Payroll Management- Accounts Payable (all payments)- Accounts Receivable (billing & collections)- Cash Flow & Budget- Government Tax remittances- Customer Service/ Negotiation- Fixed Assets