Arfan Tanveer ACCA
Dubai Silicon Oasis,UAE
Summary
A qualified certified chartered accountant (ACCA UK & CA UAE Member), team-orientated adept at creating clear and comprehensive financial reports present to senior management, budget holders and external clients. Enjoy working hard, being part of a dynamic team and facing new challenges. Bring a strong work ethic, 10 years varied accounting, Finance, Audit and Tax experience and have an ability to adapt and add value quickly. Have ability to developing strong working relationships both internally and externally. Excellent soft skills ERP ORACLE, SAP, FOCUS Int. & QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. Accounting professional versed in internal controls, taxation and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimised systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Accountant & Finance
Hepta Group of Companies
Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE
12.2017 - Current
- All Accounting, Finance, Bank, LC & Payroll
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Assessed knowledge and skills gaps, creating opportunities to fuel improvement.
- Identified project blockers and acted as driver to overcome obstacles and achieve deadlines.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Allocated resources strategically to achieve high ROI and minimise financial cost.
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Performed periodic expense variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual amounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 99.9% accuracy.
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in ERP FOCUS INT.
Internal Auditor
Sitara Chemical Group of Industries Limited
FAISALABAAD PAK, PAKISTAN
06.2014 - 11.2017
- All Auditing Activities (Finance, Accounts & Compliance Internal Audit)
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Shaped internal audit strategy and methodology to meet company goals.
- Issued targeted follow-ups to improve company processes.
- Coached internal audit team to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines.
- Executed ad hoc and special investigations and reviews requested by management.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Undertook continuous monitoring to drive improvements.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Drew up annual Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and strategies.
- Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Review monthly bank reconciliations with 99.9% accuracy.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Audit Supervisor
HYDER BHIMJI CHARTRED ACCOUNTANT & CO Member of KRESTON International
FAISALABAD PK, PAKISTAN
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed various tasks related to audit assignments
- Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Maintained communication with clients throughout the auditing process to deliver status updates.
- Investigated irregularities and discrepancies and provided remedies.
- Directed audit engagements for compliance with established standards.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Education
Master's degree - ACCOUNTS, FINANCE, AUDIT AND TAX
ACCA UK, UAE CA, MASTER IN COMMERCE
UNITED KINGDOM 06.2014 - 04.2017
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Financial policy creation
- Management accounting
- VAT returns
- Cashflow forecasting
- Statutory accounting
- Corporate compliance
- UK GAAP knowledge
- Payroll administration
- Team building
- Leadership
- Time management
Languages
English
Urdu
Certification
ACCA UK, UAE CA
Timeline
Manager Accountant & Finance
Hepta Group of Companies
12.2017 - Current
Master's degree - ACCOUNTS, FINANCE, AUDIT AND TAX
ACCA UK, UAE CA, MASTER IN COMMERCE
06.2014 - 04.2017
Internal Auditor
Sitara Chemical Group of Industries Limited
06.2014 - 11.2017
Audit Supervisor
HYDER BHIMJI CHARTRED ACCOUNTANT & CO Member of KRESTON International
06.2013 - 06.2014
Custom
Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP ERP, Oracle, Focus Int., QuickBooks, Peachtree, True
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Social Interaction, Reading Books
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Visa Status: Employment Visa (One Month Notice Period)
Custom
Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP ERP, Oracle, Focus Int., QuickBooks, Peachtree, True
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Social Interaction, Reading Books
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Visa Status: Employment Visa (One Month Notice Period)
Work Availability
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