Ahmed Zakzouk

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Led the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conducted comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensured compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations.

Taxation:

• Managed all aspects of tax planning, compliance, and reporting for the organization.
• Ensured adherence to tax laws and regulations, optimizing the company's tax position.
• Oversaw the completion and submission of corporate tax returns and provided guidance on tax strategies to minimize liabilities.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Developed annual and long-term financial plans, working closely with department heads to establish budgetary guidelines.
• Monitored budget performance and provided proactive recommendations for cost containment and revenue enhancement.

Risk Management:

• Implemented robust internal controls and risk management procedures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential financial vulnerabilities and implemented strategies to mitigate them.

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Collaborated with executive leadership to formulate financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Participated in mergers and acquisitions due diligence and integration processes, assessing financial impacts and proposing integration strategies.

Team Leadership:

• Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Fostered a collaborative and high-performing work environment, resulting in improved departmental productivity and employee satisfaction.

Financial Systems and Technology:

• Oversaw the implementation and maintenance of financial systems, ensuring optimal utilization for reporting and analysis.
• Utilized advanced financial software and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Interacted with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory agencies, and banks, to facilitate financial audits and regulatory compliance.
• Presented financial reports and strategies to the executive team and board of directors.

Compliance and Regulation:

• Stayed current with accounting and tax law changes, adapting company policies and procedures accordingly.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant financial and tax regulations, minimizing risks and penalties.

Vendor and Contract Management:

• Negotiated and managed contracts with financial service providers, including banks, insurance companies, and tax consultants, to optimize cost-effectiveness.

• Managing the office and a team of Qualified Consultants, Accounting & Tax Processionals.
• Managing local and overseas clients for various Business Consultancy sectors. Managing the Marketing, Operations and Services departments from strategy to implementation level.
• Designing of Tax Compliant working models as per UAE Tax Laws and Regulations. Managing Financial Reporting cycles & Business Process Improvement projects.
• Specialized services to various sectors i.e. Real Estate, Software Solutions, Ecommerce etc Preparations & finalization of Business valuations, feasibility study, business plan, pitch deck and diagnostic analysis reports.
• Assisting clients with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, including compliance with IRS and the directives of regulatory authorities.

• Preparation of tax reports. Provide tax advice & consultations.
• Preparation VAT201 - VAT Returns. Preparation VAT301
• Import Declaration Form for VAT Payment.
• Preparation of Voluntary disclosure, reconsideration letters to the FTA.
• Preparation of Forensic Accounting reporting and analysis. Feasibility studies and business plan reporting.
• Financial analysis rations reporting.
• Accounting monthly reporting to the top management.
• Tax Disputes & Appeal
• Voluntary Tax Disclosure
• Tax Risk Assessment
• Tax Evasion
• Accounting Expert Advisory Reporting (Court Cases).

• Preparation of tax reports. Provide tax advice & consultations.
• Preparation VAT201 - VAT Returns. Preparation VAT301
• Import Declaration Form for VAT Payment.
• Preparation of Voluntary disclosure, reconsideration letters to the FTA.
• Preparation of Forensic Accounting reporting and analysis. Feasibility studies and business plan reporting.
• Financial analysis rations reporting.
• Accounting monthly reporting to the top management.
• Tax Disputes & Appeal
• Voluntary Tax Disclosure
• Tax Risk Assessment
• Tax Evasion
• Accounting Expert Advisory Reporting (Court Cases).

• Supervise all regular accounting processes such as A/P and Journal Entries plus monthly closure accounts.
• Organize a company financial programs and ensure compliance to budgets requirements.
• Analyze and forecast financial requirements for organization.
• Supervise and ensure efficient working of all financial transactions in organization
• Monitor and implement all accounts payable check activation and wire transactions.
• Assist departments in account reconciliation process on monthly basis.
• Monitor authorized account reconciliation process.
• Provide support to auxiliary schedules for auditing purposes as per assigned work.
• Analyze different general ledger accounts regularly.
• Collate bank statements on monthly basis.
• Design and prepare audit schedules for external audit processors.
• Provide support to safe keeping of internal expenses in company.
• Manage and maintain finance related programs and documents inclusive of future and programs.
• Develop and formulate all report and deliver presentation projects for repeated usage.