ABUTALIB MOHAMMED KAZIM TAWHIDI
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Finance and HR expert with over Seven years of UAE experience in accounting, financial reporting, payroll reconciliations, VAT compliance, and HR operations. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effectively managing finance and HR functions for SMEs and multinational organizations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance manager
FOCUS SOFTNET FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
2023.09 - Current
- Maintained general ledger, AR/AP, bank reconciliations, and expense tracking.
- Processed payroll and ensured WPS compliance.
- Ensured adherence to VAT regulations and audit controls.
- Maintained legal compliance to avoid penalties and sanctions.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports, assisting in better fund allocation.
- Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate and timely salary disbursements.
- Worked to scale and enhance the finance function by implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
- Managed daily finance operations to support smooth business activities.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Finalized VAT returns with rigorous transaction reviews and compliance checks.
- Reconciled expense reports and financial statements to maintain effective cost controls.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists, and insurance records.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
- Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Assistant accountant
OXFORD ALUMINUM AND GLASS INDUSTRIES LLC
Dubai, UAE
2022.02 - 2023.08
- Handled full-cycle accounting including payables, receivables, and reporting.
- Supported management with budget planning and financial analysis.
- Ensured compliance with VAT regulations and audit requirements.
- Created financial statements for internal and external audit purposes thereby promoting transparency.
- Assisted senior accountants in preparation of monthly and yearly closings, improving process efficiency.
- Worked closely with the auditing team during yearly audits to guarantee full cooperation from accounting department.
- Managed documentation thoroughly to ensure system was updated and functional for audit checks.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
Assistant financial manager
GLOBAL FOR MOBILE AND ACCESSORIES FZCO, DAFZA
Dubai, UAE
2019.05 - 2022.01
- Managed vendor invoices, reconciliations, and customer accounts.
- Assisted in audit preparation and financial reporting.
- Improved financial accuracy by regularly reconciling bank statements.
- Ensured timely payments of vendor invoices, maintaining good relationships.
- Provided support during internal and external audits; enhanced transparency.
- Generated regular reports on payables and receivables for management review.
- Utilised accounting software to optimise bookkeeping tasks.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, improving efficiency.
- Kept track of all transactions and bills to maintain organised records.
- Assisted with annual audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Prepared accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs, enhancing data accuracy.
- Assisted senior accountants in preparation of monthly and yearly closings, improving process efficiency.
- Regularly maintained detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Oversaw payroll activities for accurate and timely remuneration of employees.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
Administrative assistant
DÉCOR GLASS
Sharjah, UAE
2017.06 - 2019.04
- Expedited document filing system with a new, organised method.
- Facilitated internal communication.
- Initiated purchase orders for office supplies ensuring cost-effective procurement.
- Interacted professionally with clients providing excellent service at all times.
- Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries, managing correspondence and supervising office cleanliness.
- Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - India
MBA - Finance
Skills
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Accounting and finance management
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Vendor invoice processing
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Reconciliations: DEWA, Etisalat, cash, bank
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Petty cash handling
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Monthly reporting and accruals
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Salary sheet preparation
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Staff clearance processes
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Journal entries management
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VAT compliance and audit support
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Receivables management
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Customer invoicing and payment follow-up
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Treasury management
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Daily cash flow oversight
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Fund transfers and guarantees
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Human resources management
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Recruitment and onboarding
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HR policy implementation
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Payroll and performance management
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Labor law compliance (UAE)
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HRMS and attendance systems
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Financial reporting
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Accounts payable and receivable
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Tax and VAT compliance
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Audit coordination
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Employee relations and HR operations
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Teamwork and communication skills
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ERP systems and advanced Excel
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Tally ERP 9 and Microsoft Dynamics 365
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Customer ledger maintenance
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Interunit reconciliation
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Corporate tax return completion
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Corporate tax preparation
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Advanced
Hindi (Fluent)
Fluent
Urdu (Basic)
Fluent
Timeline
Finance manager
FOCUS SOFTNET FZ LLC
2023.09 - Current
Assistant accountant
OXFORD ALUMINUM AND GLASS INDUSTRIES LLC
2022.02 - 2023.08
Assistant financial manager
GLOBAL FOR MOBILE AND ACCESSORIES FZCO, DAFZA
2019.05 - 2022.01
Administrative assistant
DÉCOR GLASS
2017.06 - 2019.04