Group Accounts Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Senior Accountant

• May 2017 - Oct 2021

 Played key role in Implementation of New software (Dynamics365) by working closely with developer to prepare the software as per the requirement of company.  Preparation of IFRS complaint Financial statements of company and Management reports.  Preparation of Operational budgets and cash flow forecast in close coordination with all the department heads and presenting it to Management.  Preparation of Actual vs. budget variances and financial analysis reports indicating the business performance.  Implementation of VAT in the new system and co-ordinating with VAT auditors to ensure on time VAT return submissions and payments.  Leading the staff in VAT related matters and ensuring correctness of inputs in the system.  Authorizing the release of payments in accordance with the cash flow status of the company and indicating the management on working capital requirements.  Income Generation for all the properties of the company and insuring the correctness of income flow to the Financial statement.  Matching the ledgers and sub ledger balances during the closure process.  Liasoning with banks on routine affairs and management of banking facilities undertaken and ensuring compliance with banking covenants.  Monitoring the bouncing, withdrawal and holding of Tenants cheques and directing the Property Management department on collection of penalties and fee for any such services as per the company policies. Show less

Senior Financial Accountant

• Jun 2014 - May 2017

 Preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements in close co-ordination with Statutory Auditors.  Acting as a single point contact for Statutory Auditors during their fieldwork and ensuring timely completion of audit.  Maintaining books of accounts and preparation of monthly management reporting packs for Senior Management’s review.  Preparation of Company’s operational budget and cashflow forecast and regular monitoring of the workings capital requirements.  Independent handling of Accounts Receivable/Payable and GL Accounting function with high level of accuracy.  Constant monitoring of the status of the ongoing projects against escalation clause and making retention claims.  Ensuring that all payment vouchers are sufficiently supported with proper documents and approvals before processing payments.  Payroll management and timely disbursement of staff salaries as per the requirement of the WPS.  Liasoning with banks to ensure cohesive banking transactions and for obtaining tender bonds and performance bonds for the upcoming projects.  Performing financial analysis of the accounting reports to monitors project profitability and implement cost effectiveness measures wherever necessary. Show less

Sr. Financial Accountant

• May 2013 - Jun 2014

 Handling account receivable functions and managing billings for prestigious shows like Gitex Technology Week, Gulfood, Motor show and other venue shows organized at DWTC and registering benchmark collections.  Leading the periodic meetings on the billing and collection review with the in-house business units of DWTC.  Ensuring the preparation of receivable aging reports on periodic basis and circulating the same to business units and AR managers.  On-time billing with proper approvals as per the authorization matrix and ensuring and its timely dispatch to the clients.  Preparing the periodic review reports for the AR department and circulating it to the management.  Posting the revenue in oracle on the completion of each show and preparing collection status report.  Liasoning with prestigious clients during the shows and developing good customer relation and recording their feedback for the management to review billing and collection policies.  Preparing Key performance indicator (KPI) report for AR section and circulate it to EY management on periodic basis.  Preparing Service line agreement (SLA) report for AR section and circulate it to DWTC and EY management for review. Show less

Sr.Accountant

• Jun 2008 - May 2013

 Managing the team of 5 Accountants and assigning them their respective roles.  Maintaining books of accounts and preparation of monthly MIS for management review and managing the year-end audit.  Performing analysis of financial statement of the entity and preparing the performance review report for the management.  Preparation of Operational Budgets and Cashflow with constant updation and ensuring the availability of sufficient funds for all operational and Capex requirements of the entity.  Acting as first contact point with Auditors and arranging necessary supporting and documents to the Auditor for their review and audit.  Ensuring the timely payment of Franchise fee in accordance with the Franchise agreement and constantly reviewing the payable aging and ensuring the payment to the suppliers as per their agreed credit terms.  Performing payroll verification and ensuring the timely payment of salaries in compliance with WPS requirement.  Provide assistance to CFO for preparing projected cost analysis review of upcoming development projects of the franchise.  Liasoning with banks on routine affairs and management of banking facilities undertaken and ensuring compliance with banking covenants.  Ensuring compliance and actively participating in periodic updation of Finance Policies and Procedures in line with changing business requirements and new accounting standards. Show less

Senior Banking Officer

• Apr 2005 - May 2008

 Worked in the Accounts department of the bank as a Accountant.  Engaged in reconciliation of the branch accounts of the bank.  Assisted managers in combining the branch accounts & consolidating the company accounts.  Counter executive duty including cash, clearing & transfer.  Assisting the management in loan documentation & approvals.  All related task in the day to day banking procedures.  Worked as an administrative officer of the Bank & dealt with the admin matters.  Worked in the Accounts department of the bank as a Accountant.  Engaged in reconciliation of the branch accounts of the bank.  Assisted managers in combining the branch accounts & consolidating the company accounts.  Counter executive duty including cash, clearing & transfer.  Assisting the management in loan documentation & approvals.  All related task in the day to day banking procedures.  Worked as an administrative officer of the Bank & dealt with the admin matters.