ABDULLAH QURESHI

ACCOUNTS, FINANCE, AUDIT & VAT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Cell: +971-**-*******

E-mail: adx3lv@r.postjobfree.com

Employment Visa - Abu Dhabi-UAE (Transferable)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-qureshi-0b631916/

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To contribute towards the growth and development of a dynamic organization where there are ample opportunities to grow both professionally and personally and where I can utilize my skills and experience efficiently and effectively.

PROFILE SUMMARY

Holding Master’s Degree MBA-Finance with B. Com, Accounts & Finance, Management Professional with 19+ years of extensive experience, a record of quality work performance within the multicultural dynamic business environment

Intensive experience in handling a wide range of accounts & finance-related operations, major working experience with well-known brokerage firms in the UAE Stock Markets; DFM & ADX under the UAE Regulatory Authority; SCA.

Equipped with outstanding presentation and report writing skills in Office applications like MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.

Expertise in different kinds of software including Oracle-ERP, SAP, TradeNet Financial, Zag Traders Extreme Brokerage(FM), Orion GL, Workhorse, Focus & SAGE Accounting Software in various SME sectors.

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

• Financial Analysis and Business development

• Providing management accounting support & advice to clients

• Management of complete accounting cycle including AR/AP analysis, Vendor and Bank Reconciliation, Finalizing Trial Balance, Preparation of Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow Statement) as per IFRS and MIS reporting.

• Analyzing budget figures with actual.

• General and VAT accounting, transitional support and compliance

• Team player with problem-solving skills.

• Time management efficiently and effectively.

• Flexible with a positive attitude. Negotiate issues and resolving problems.

• Punctual, quick understanding with accurate working performance.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

Asparagus For Healthy Food–Sole Proprietorship LLC, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E

"Accounts Manager” Jan-2023 till Now

Job Description:

• Interact with vendors to get services/products credit price proposals/quotation’s comparison for new/running accounts.

• Providing financial assistance i.e. maintaining accounts, internal control & producing financial reports based as

• per management’s requirements.

• Collating clients’ financial data, ensuring all accounts are in order.

• Review and record vendor’s invoices on daily/weekly basis for getting accurate balances.

• Review and record monthly vendor’s SOA along with our BOA for the accurate generation of AP reports as per agreed term payments.

• Review & act in full purchasing cycle process, getting LPO’s daily ordering, on time deliveries, getting proper tax invoices and recording to generate reports as per requirement of the business.

• Review & report of clients’ daily accounts operations of the finance department.

• Maintaining books and records for clients and complete general ledger operation as per accounting standards.

• Review & report of P&L & BS on monthly basis for the management, to lead and implement decision for each branch.

• Act as lead role in finance & accounts department to help and create a smooth environment for daily work.

• Partial role in fixing selling prices of items in the menu.

• Interact with staff and operations team on a daily basis.

Leads Accountancy & IT Consultancy FZE, Abu Dhabi - U.A.E

"Financial Advisor/VAT Consultant” Oct-2017 till Dec-2022

Job Description: (5 -Yrs)

• Interaction with clients and setting up meetings.

• Dealing with financial institutions on behalf of potential clients as per their requirements.

• Providing financial assistance i.e. maintaining accounts, internal control & producing financial reports based on client’s requirements.

• Collating clients’ financial data, ensuring all accounts are in order.

• VAT implementation and guidance for the execution of VAT Return and record in accordance with UAE VAT laws.

• Review of VAT process and controls.

• Review and record monthly vendors and bank reconciliation statements.

• Review & report of client’s daily accounts operations of the finance department.

• Maintaining books and records for clients and complete general ledger operation as per accounting standards.

• Provide services as per the client's requirement (in case of a partly outsourced accounting service).

AL FARDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C, DUBAI - U.A.E

"Financial Controller” June-2010 to Aug-2015

Job Description: (5 -Yrs)

• Operate internal control & risk reporting systems to ensure fluid transactions and effective financial management.

• Cost control, financial analysis accounting practices, and reports.

• Supervise accounting procedures internal controls (implementing, monitoring, enhancing), and database management.

• Analyze and audit workflow to assure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized.

• Coordinate with external auditors in preparation, finalization & submission of quarterly audited financial statements to SCA (Regulatory Market Authority), financial markets; DFM, ADX Shares Markets.

• Member of policymaking committee setup for review and evaluation of policies.

• Collaborate with other business unit managers to advise on company's risk matters, controls, and best practices.

• Review & report of complex accounting records and transactions’ accuracy.

• Analyze records & transactions in order to project results, such as the impact on the financial statement.

• Monitor & analyze monthly operating results against budget.

• Monitor all bank transactions on daily, weekly & monthly basis.

• Review bank settlements, facilities renewal, monitoring bank contracts, and guarantees renewals.

• Review & report the daily operations of the finance department.

• Supervise the preparation of financial statements.

• Review customers’ transactions buy and sell orders and their facilities and limits.

• Communicate & coordinate for the reconciliation for branch accounts i.e. loans, financial bank guarantees, fixed deposits, margin on guarantees, internal accounts balances, etc.

• Coordinate with Head Office-Al Fardan Group of Companies, Abu Dhabi –U.A.E.

Achievements:

• Acknowledgment by CFO on the achievement of reconciliation of old intercompany disputed accounts.

• Co-ordination with the I.T team and other departments for automation and data migration of clients' accounts balances into a new accounting system along with other accounts.

WORLD FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC-UAE (formerly: Al Theqa Financial Services LLC "Senior Accountant” June-2006 to June-2010

Job Description: (4-Yrs)

• Organize and assign a day to day work schedule to the accounts staff.

• Verify, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the organization.

• Coordinate with external auditors in preparation, finalization, and submission of quarterly audited financial statements to SCA (UAE Regulatory Authority) DFM, and ADX (UAE Stocks Markets).

• Monitor all financial transactions, Bank Reconciliation on daily, weekly & monthly basis.

• Monthly reconciliation of Vendors & Inter-Company branch accounts & monitoring these accounts on daily basis.

• Supervise fixed assets management.

• Directing monthly & quarterly basis accruals & pre-payments.

• Review & implement effective internal control policy relating to credit control.

• Supervise the preparation of financial statements as per the IFRS.

• Prepare & review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.

• Analyze financial information to prepare entries for accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions with TradeNet Financial – Accounting Software.

• Review & report of quarterly Balance Report to be submitted to SCA.

• Recommend, develop, and maintain financial data, computer software systems, and manual filing systems, coordinate with Head Office-Al Bassam Group-UAE & Saudi Arabia.

• Sample verification of customers’ transactions buy and sell orders

• Verification of clients’ data on the company software.

Achievements:

• Took the initiative of introduction, implementation, and usage of TradeNet-Financial in the entire department.

BELCO ELECTROMECHANICAL L.L.C, DUBAI - U.A.E

"Accountant" July-2004 to Dec-2005

Job Description: (1 -Yr)

• Prepare Trial Balance, Profit & Loss A/c, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation & Cash Flow Statement.

• Verify L.P.O, D.O, invoices from before journal voucher entry into the system till the party's payment.

• Prepare presentations and special administrative reports as requested.

• Monthly Reconciliations with Banks, Vendors & Inter-Company branch accounts.

• Payroll recording and personnel records, calculation & supervision for disbursement of wages.

• Responsible for handling petty cash.

• Coordinate with external auditors & Head Office-Belselah Group, Dubai-UAE.

EJAZ DYEING & FINISHING MILLS (PVT) LIMITED, LAHORE-PAKISTAN

"Procurement Officer" May-2003 to Mar-2004 Job Description: (1-Yr)

• Assist the company in managing and controlling stocks and Fixed Assets Management.

• Visit the plant site in the month beginning to check the ending inventories.

• Recording the acquisition and disposal of fixed assets.

• Making of relevant department's formats with co-ordination for WRAP & ISO certifications.

• Monthly Reconciliations with Vendors & Inter-Company branch accounts.

• Coordinate with the procurement manager for day to day work in the plant.

• Coordinate with auditor, compliance & Head Office-Ejaz Group of Companies, Lahore-Pakistan.

AIMS SYSTEM OF EDUCATION, BAHAWALPUR, PAKISTAN

"Accounts Officer” Mar-2001 to May2003 Job Description: (2 -Yrs)

• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements.

• Prepare Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement.

• Prepare presentations and special administrative reports as requested.

• Fixed Assets Management, payroll recording, and personnel records.

• Coordinate with auditors and Directors of the AIMS System of Education, Karachi-Pakistan.

THE CITY SCHOOL (EDUCATION SYSTEM PVT. LTD. BAHAWALPUR-PAKISTAN

"Accountant / Office Assistant" Aug-1999 to Mar-2001 Job Description: (1 -Yr)

• Preparation for head impressed accounts

• Responsible for distribution and record of student fee slips and their collection report with the help of monthly bank reconciliation statements.

• Prepare Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement.

• Fixed Assets Management, payroll recording, and personnel records.

• Prepare presentations and special administrative reports as requested.

• Coordinate with auditors & Head Office of The City School-Education System Pvt. Ltd. Lahore-Pakistan.

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

MBA Finance College of Business Administration, Lahore – Pakistan.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur - Pakistan.

• Trained in Essential Food Safety Training Program, Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority, Abu Dhabi-UAE (Valid till: 16-Mar-2028)

• CPD Event on Islamic Banking & Finance from Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan held in Pakistan Association of Dubai-UAE (5-CPD Hrs).

• Project Management Tools & Techniques from Chicago Training & Consultancy, Abu Dhabi-UAE (3-Hrs).

• How to Conduct the Internal Audits Effectively (As Per ISO-9001:2015 & ISO 19001) from 3Fold Education Center, Abu Dhabi-UAE (2-Hrs).

• Trained in Fire Fighting & Causality Services, Punjab Social Security, Lahore-Pakistan(100-Hrs)

• Trained in National Cadet Crops, Pakistan Army (400-Hrs)

• ISO-9000 Certificate from C.B.A Lahore, Pakistan. (3-Months)

LANGUAGES SKILLS

Read Write Speak Understand

Arabic Very Good Good Working Knowledge Working Knowledge

English Very Good Good Good Good

Urdu Mother Language

PERSONAL DETAILS IT & COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Father's name: Abdul Hafeez Qureshi Born on: December 1, 1972 Nationality: Pakistani

Gender: Male

Marital status: Married

Driving license: Dubai U.A.E Valid LTV License

Visa status: Employment Visa - Abu Dhabi-UAE

(Transferable)

Microsoft Windows, MS. Word Excel PowerPoint, Outlook

Accounting Packages –Off the Shelf

QuickBooks, Peachtree, Tally, Focus & SAGE

Accounting Packages – ERP

Oracle, SAP, ZagTrader Extreme Brokerage (Financial Module)

Orion GL, Workhorse & TradeNet-Financial, Intuit QuickBooks

Equators & Horizon DFM & ADX, UAE Stocks Markets.

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