Syed Altaf Ahmed.
Kuwait, Kuwait City.
To,
The HR Manager,
Subject: Application for the post of Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant in Finance Department.
Dear Sir,
It is with a high-level of interest that I submit my application for the position of Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant. My effective leadership and problem-solving abilities make me the perfect candidate for this role.
With over 21 years of experience in finance, I can apply a unique combination of skills to achieve positive outcomes when managing the challenges of this role. My experience includes preparing and analyzing all financial statements. As a analytical thinker, I continually monitor all departments to look for ways to improve production, cut expenses, and stakeholders meet financial objectives.
The attached resume provides further detail about how my qualifications are a match for your team’s needs & my comprehensive hands-on experience will make me an excellent addition to your organization.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours’s
(Syed Altaf Ahmed)
Syed Altaf Ahmed
Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant
Kuwait
Mobile: +965-********
********@*****.***
SUMMARY
A highly motivated, confident Chief accountant / Senior Accountant with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Having extensive experience in identifying the needs of corporate and able to quickly understand the mission, vision, & value of an organization.
Now looking for a career opportunity in the field of Finance at a managerial level in a well-structured multinational organization. Where I could further enhance my experience and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Sri Krishnadevaraya University -India
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Proficiency in MS-OFFICE Applications viz. Excel, Power Point, Word & Access.
Exposure to various Accounting & Reporting packages, e.g. Dynamics, Oracle, Cognos etc.,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
YIACO Medical Company K.S.C.P
Chief Accountant (April 2014 to till date)
• Prepared, reviewed and finalized the Financial Reports including Statement of financial position, profit & loss, Changes in equity, cash flows & notes to consolidated financial information.
• Responsible for Balance Sheet Reconciliation & submit the detailed information to the management.
• Coordinating & providing all the necessary information related to external audit, internal audit & Ensure all Financial deadlines are met. Preparing for Audit file, coordinating with Auditors for smooth completion of the audit process and recoding of audit adjustments.
• Coordinating with the budget team members to prepare the budget schedules.
• Evaluating the performance of subsidiaries and other investments.
• Comparison of actual with the budgeted result and submit variance report to the management.
• Ensure accurate & timely monthly, quarterly & yearend closing. Facilitate closing procedure.
• Ensuring proper implementation of the fiscal policies & procedures and providing the recommendation for improvement and efficiency.
• Reviewing & approving payments with the approved limits.
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget. Review & submitting all the daily transactions provided by the staff such as Bank transfers, L.C & L.G’s, EOSB, Bank Loans, Cheque payments & Others.
• Monitored of Tagging, Recording, Addition and Disposal of Fixed Assets as per Company Policy.
• Dealing with Banks to finalize the facilities contract and get the best rates for cash & non cash facilities.
• Review of agency agreements & suggesting necessary corrections related to financial terms.
• Analyzing, reporting & implementing the Provision policies such as Receivables & Inventory.
• Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Creation of Chart of Accounts, System Dimensions etc. in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Monitored of Debtors & Creditors Ledgers Reconciliation & Bank Reconciliation.
• Recording & reporting the investment activities. Provide support and training to subordinate staff as required.
• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations.
• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives.
YIACO Medical Company K.S.C.P
Senior Accountant (July 2008 to March 2014)
• Support to perform the activities in accounting, Receivables, Payables and Inventory.
• Preparing the Aging reports, Process & Preparing the Foreign & Local payments and submitting to Finance Manager.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Ensure timely follow up of collections & payables on time.
• Ensure adequate controls & process are in place in accuracy & timeliness of information.
• Ability to meet the reporting & closing on time. Assist on reporting, process & controls.
• Providing necessary information to the external, internal & principal auditors on time.
• Preparing the provisions reports for Receivables & Inventory.
• Analyze and maintain the general ledger.
• Reconciliations of cash, banks, prepaid, accrued, payables & others.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments, including supporting documentation and appropriate descriptions;
• Prepare monthly cost allocations, financial statements reconciliations;
• Reconciliation of inter - company entries and other control accounts.
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employee accruals, other accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Coordinate with banks and other internal and external customers.
• Assist in Closing financial statements on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and schedules forming part of month closure and year end audit requirement.
• Assist with compliance reporting for Internal, Statutory auditors and local agencies.
YIACO Medical Company K.S.C.P
Accountant (May 1998 to June 2008)
• Preparation & accounting of vendor debit notes on a timely basis, Vendor reconciliation statement and submit to manager for review.
• Handling proper documentation of all vendor invoices, payment etc.
• Handling day to day communication with Vendor’s finance team, Co-ordinate with internal purchase department for resolving any invoice related issues.
• Prepare periodical vendor aging report and submit to the manager.
• Prepare budget forecasts, Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Compile with financial policies and regulations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements, submit monthly inventory reports to the management, preparing aging reports of inventory.
• Process of payments related to suppliers & customers.
STRENGTHS
• Good Analytical skills
• Team Management
• Quick learner
• Good Team player.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Marital status - Married
Date of Birth - 25.08.1970
Nationality - Indian
Present Address - Kuwait