Remote Bookkeeper & Data Entry Specialist with 10+ Years

MUHAMMAD TAYYAB IQBAL

Remote Bookkeeper Data Entry Specialist Accounts Receivable & Payable

Dubai, UAE • +971-**-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/muhammad-tayyab-iqbal-2b944a38b PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Remote Bookkeeper and Data Entry Specialist with 10+ years of experience managing full-cycle bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting across UAE-based businesses. Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online & Desktop, Xero, Zoho Books, Sage 50, and Excel. Proven track record delivering 99% data accuracy, reducing overdue receivables by 35%, and automating 75% of reporting workflows. Available for fully remote roles supporting clients in the UAE, USA, UK, Canada, and Europe — with reliable high-speed internet and a fully equipped home office. IFRS/GAAP compliant and experienced in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax. CORE COMPETENCIES ATS KEYWORDS

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping Accounts Receivable (AR) Accounts Payable (AP) Bank & Ledger Reconciliation Data Entry (High-Volume, High- Accuracy)

QuickBooks Online & Desktop

Xero Zoho Books Sage 50 UAE VAT & Corporate Tax (FTA) Month-End & Year-End Close KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Reduced overdue receivables by 35% through structured AR aging reports and proactive client follow-up

• Automated 75% of monthly reporting workflows, cutting close time by 3+ days

• Maintained 99% ERP data accuracy across QuickBooks, Zoho, and Oracle through rigorous validation

• Strengthened cash flow by 20% via optimized invoicing cycles and payment terms

• Improved cost control by 15% through detailed budget vs. actuals forecasting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounts Manager Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates, Dubai, UAE Nov 2025 – Mar 2026

• Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and prepared IFRS-aligned financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

• Handled AR operations: generated invoices, tracked aging schedules, conducted collections follow-up

• Ensured compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations; liaised with FTA-registered advisors

• Supported internal and external audits with organized documentation and reconciliation schedules

• Processed high-volume billing and maintained accurate financial data entries in ERP systems Note: Role ended due to company restructuring; references available upon request. Senior Accountant & Bookkeeper Biofoot Medical, Dubai, UAE Oct 2018 – Nov 2025

• Executed full-cycle bookkeeping: GL maintenance, journal entries, TB, month-end and year-end close

• Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements delivered to management on monthly basis

• Filed quarterly VAT returns and managed UAE Corporate Tax records in compliance with FTA guidelines

• Administered payroll for 50+ employees via WPS; reconciled payroll ledgers monthly

• Reconciled bank statements, vendor accounts, and customer accounts; maintained fixed asset register

• Reduced overdue receivables by 35% through a redesigned AR aging and collections process

• Coordinated annual external audits, preparing audit schedules and resolving queries Accountant & Data Entry Specialist Eslam Equipment Rental, Dubai, UAE Feb 2015 – Sep 2018

• Performed high-volume data entry for invoices, purchase orders, payments, and inventory records with 99%+ accuracy

• Prepared GAAP-compliant financial reports including monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations

• Managed AP/AR cycles: vendor payments, customer billing, collections, and aging analysis

• Processed LPOs, expense claims, and staff payroll through WPS

• Automated repetitive reporting tasks using Peachtree and Zoho Books, saving 8+ hours per week

• Filed UAE VAT returns and maintained FTA-compliant documentation Accounts Officer Puma Gas Heater, Pakistan Jun 2013 – Jan 2015

• Managed AP/AR, bank reconciliations, VAT filings, payroll, and expense tracking

• Maintained general ledger and supported annual audit preparation Earlier Roles (Pakistan): Asst. Accounts Manager – Candid Frozen Foods (2011–2012) Data Processing Officer – Candid Frozen Foods (2010–2011) Asst. Data Processing Officer – Crystal Distributors (2009–2010) TECHNICAL SKILLS & TOOLS

Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Zoho Books, Sage 50, Peachtree, Firstbit ERP, Oracle Financials

Productivity & Reporting: Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF formulas), Power BI, Google Sheets Remote Work Tools: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Trello, Asana Compliance: UAE VAT (FTA), UAE Corporate Tax, IFRS, GAAP EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

M.Com (Accounting) B.Com – University of the Punjab, Pakistan Certifications: UAE Corporate Tax (Lynchpin) • QuickBooks Certified • Advanced Excel • Power BI • GAAP • Bookkeeping • Digital Literacy • E-Commerce • Dubai Police Appreciation Award LANGUAGES

English (Fluent — Business & Professional) • Urdu (Native) • Punjabi (Native) REMOTE WORK AVAILABILITY

Available for full-time or part-time remote positions. Home office equipped with high-speed internet, dual monitors, and all required accounting/collaboration software. Open to clients in UAE, USA, UK, Canada, and Europe across all time zones.

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