Atif Ul Haq
Umm Al Quwain,UAE
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, audit support, and budgeting. Demonstrates proficiency in developing SOPs and managing multi-branch operations, ensuring robust internal controls and regulatory compliance. Skilled in utilising QuickBooks, Tally ERP, Sage50, Odoo, and advanced MS Excel to optimise financial processes. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic financial management and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Accountant
Labelle Chocolates & Flowers
UAQ-Head Office, UAE
2017.07 - 2026.02
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions.
- Managed petty cash operations while ensuring compliance during internal and external audits.
- Developed and implemented accounting and operational standard operating procedures across company and all branch outlets to enhance regulatory compliance and ensure strong internal controls.
- Facilitated thorough audits by ensuring organized and accurate records.
- Streamlined payroll system to ensure timely and accurate salary payouts.
- Facilitate accurate tax preparations to streamline processes and enhance financial accountability.
- Conducted comprehensive budget reviews to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives.
- Managed team of junior accountants to maintain exceptional quality of work.
Oversaw training and development initiatives to improve team performance. - Advised senior management on financial strategies to enhance informed decision making.
- Facilitated smooth audits through meticulous organisation and maintenance of accurate records.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Accountant
Farook Metals & Aluminum Coating LLC
Ajman, UAE
2015.05 - 2017.06
- Facilitated analysis of high-volume monthly transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Facilitated preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Managed daily cash flow for improved organizational liquidity.
- Managed foreign exchange transactions for optimal profitability.
- Streamlined reporting procedures, resulting in time-efficient processes.
- Produced month-end forecasts, providing insight on material variances for high-risk budget areas.
Staff Accountant
Classics Services LDA
Maputo, Mozambique
2013.01 - 2014.12
- Maintained accounting records and supported financial statement preparation.
- Ensured adherence to internal controls and ethical accounting practices.
- Managed payroll functions to ensure employee satisfaction and statutory compliance.
- Maintained confidentiality and protected operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Monitored and reconciled company accounts, providing financial stability.
- Ensured timely payments to suppliers through management of accounts payable.
- Supported month-end closing activities, facilitating prompt reporting.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
Certified Public Accountant - CPApro UK
AICPA (UK & Wales)
UKMaster of Commerce - Finance
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Pakistan 2010.07 - 2012.07
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Pakistan 2008.07 - 2010.07
Diploma in Commerce - Commerce
Punjab Board of Technical Education
Lahore 2006.07 - 2008.07
Skills
- Financial reporting and budgeting
- Audit support and internal controls
- Standard operating procedure development
- Multi-branch operations management
- QuickBooks, Tally ERP, and Sage50 expertise
- Odoo proficiency
- Advanced Excel skills
- Regulatory compliance and cash management
- Petty cash oversight and inventory management
- Point-of-sale system experience
- Confidentiality assurance and currency verification
- Efficient workload prioritization and money counting machine operation
- ATM servicing
Websites
Custom
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Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Purtugeese
Beginner