Asif Ali Syed
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with over 10 years of expertise in accounting and finance, including 4 years in Banking. Proficient in analyzing financial data to uncover cost-saving opportunities and optimize financial processes. Highly skilled in various accounting software platforms, guaranteeing accurate financial management. Committed to elevating financial performance through strategic analysis and comprehensive reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Accountant
Housekeeping Co
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2022.01 - 2025.08
- Oversaw comprehensive accounting and administration functions, from journal entries to account finalization.
- Verified customer invoices for compliance with company policies and Federal Tax Authority guidelines.
- Prepared client aging reports for tracking outstanding dues, facilitating timely collections through follow-ups.
- Submitted AR aging reports to line manager to assist in decision-making and financial planning.
- Confirmed supplier quotations and delivery notes to authenticate all transactions.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and supplies to support financial reporting.
- Prepared vendor aging reports and reconciled statements to identify discrepancies in payments.
- Conducted thorough bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between cash records and bank statements.
- Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
- Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
- Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
Bank clerk
Rakbank
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2014.04 - 2020.09
- Managed confidential customer information, ensuring privacy and trust.
- Performed daily cash handling tasks to maintain financial integrity.
- Maintained updated knowledge of banking policies for informed customer service.
- Improved customer relations by promptly addressing and resolving banking queries.
- Guaranteed secure handling of sensitive documents for client confidence.
- Prepared regular reports, enhancing management's decision-making ability.
- Liaised with other departments; facilitated cross-functional communication and understanding.
- Handled complex transactions; ensured adherence to compliance standards.
Phone Banking Officer
ICICI Bank
Hyderabad, India
2012.09 - 2013.10
- Adhered strictly to bank policies and guidelines during every interaction with clients..
- Worked in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high quality standards in communication and service delivery.
- Identified customers' needs accurately, providing tailored financial solutions.
- Conducted secure payment processing, reducing risk of fraudulent activities.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities when dealing with complicated situations or complaints from customers..
- Ensured timely resolution of issues for improved customer experience.
Customer Service Representative
Allsec Technologies Ltd
Hyderabad, India
2010.10 - 2012.06
- Facilitated customer loyalty programmes to enhance customer retention.
- Managed high volume of inbound calls for quick resolution of customer issues.
- Contributed towards achieving store targets whilst ensuring adherence to service standards.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by providing detailed product information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge, resulting in effective product promotion.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Commerce
Osmania University
India 2007.04 - 2010.04
Major accounting and auditing
Hyderabad India 2020.10 - 2020.12
Zabeel International institute of management
Dubai 2024.05 - 2024.05
Zabeel international institute of management Dubai)
Dubai 2024.05 - 2024.06
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Auditing
- MIS reporting
- Data Analysis
- Cash Management
- VAT ( Value added Tax)
- GST ( Good and service tax)
- Fixed Assets Management
- QuickBooks
- Tally ERP
- Peach-Tree Sage
- Zoho Books
- Microsoft Excel
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): HINDI
Other language(s)
ENGLISH
UNDERSTANDING: Listening C1, Reading C1
SPEAKING: Spoken production C1, Spoken interaction C1
WRITING: C1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
Timeline
Zabeel International institute of management
2024.05 - 2024.05
Zabeel international institute of management Dubai)
2024.05 - 2024.06
Senior Accountant
Housekeeping Co
2022.01 - 2025.08
Major accounting and auditing
2020.10 - 2020.12
Bank clerk
Rakbank
2014.04 - 2020.09
Phone Banking Officer
ICICI Bank
2012.09 - 2013.10
Customer Service Representative
Allsec Technologies Ltd
2010.10 - 2012.06
Bachelors Degree - Commerce
Osmania University
2007.04 - 2010.04