Hi, I’m
Ayesha Muhammad Iqbal
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accounting and Finance professional with 4+ years of experience in financial accounting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Skilled in managing financial accounting functions and meeting internal and external customer requirements, including the preparation of financial and management reports. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and resilience skills. Holds a Master's degree in Business Management and is experienced in managing high-volume activities, pressure handling skills, and delivering accurate reports within deadlines.
Overview
3
Languages
4
years of professional experience
Work history
GargashDubai, United Arab Emirates
Accounts Receivable Specialist
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated daily activities of Accounts Receivable section, ensuring timely and accurate processing of 90% accounts.
- Investigated complex collection issues and liaised with financially responsible parties to negotiate payment arrangements and resolve outstanding balances.
- Monitored overdue accounts and recommended transfer of delinquent accounts for further collection action.
- Prepared and assisted with Accounts Receivable reports and analyses, highlighting collection progress, adverse trends, and recommendations for improvement.
- Planned and scheduled departmental workloads, ensuring effective allocation of assignments and adequate staffing to meet operational requirements.
- Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures, internal controls, and service standards.
- Developed and recommended improvements to Accounts Receivable policies and procedures to strengthen collection efficiency and financial controls.
Indenta Solution LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates
Accountant
01.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Managed and coordinated monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in line with corporate deadlines and company policies.
- Reviewed and validated payroll master data in Workday, and WPS system including new hires, salary changes, promotions, transfers, terminations, allowances, deductions, and other employee changes.
- Monitored more than 500 employee timesheets, attendance records, leave accruals, and payroll-related allowances to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
- Reconciled payroll outputs and approved inputs, investigated variances, and processed necessary payroll adjustments.
- Prepared and posted payroll-related journal entries in Infor LN, including payroll accruals, reversals, and employee benefit provisions.
- Performed payroll balance sheet reconciliations and supported monthly, year-end, and financial closing activities.
- Coordinated employee settlement payments with HR and Cash & Bank teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Ensured payroll processes complied with UAE Labor Law, company policies, internal controls, and payroll governance requirements.
- Maintained accurate and confidential payroll records and process documentation, ensuring audit readiness and effective payroll controls.
ICLOZUREDubai, United Arab Emirates
Junior Accountant
10.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Processed revenue accounting transactions, raised invoices, and performed accounting and reconciliation activities in accordance with approved ISO standards and procedures.
- Identified, investigated, and resolved 99% accounting discrepancies and queries with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.
- Maintained and strengthened detective and preventive controls to minimize errors, inconsistencies, and recurring accounting issues.
- Performed regular reconciliations of Sales, Interline, Revenue, and other clearing accounts to ensure accurate and realistic balances.
- Prepared and processed accounting entries for provisions, accruals, reversals, revenue recognition, exchange differences, and other revenue adjustments.
- Supported pre- and post-closing accounting activities, including reviews, reconciliations, exception clearance, and other month-end assignments.
- Responded to internal queries by providing accurate financial information and ensuring effective, structured communication.
Education
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute SZABIST
Master of Science from Project Management
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Executive MBA from Business Administration and Management
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable Management
- Accounts Receivable/ Payable Aging Analysis
- Professionally Overdue Payment Follow Up
- Hands on Experience on QuickBooks & Tally
- Payment & Invoice Reconciliation
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Customer Service & Payment Collection
- Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas: SUM, IF, SUMIF, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP & XLOOKUP Pivot Tables, Charts & Data Analysis
- Time Management & Meeting Reporting Deadlines
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding performance and consistent contribution to the organization.
- Honored for demonstrating consistent dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to achieving organizational objectives.
Affiliations
- Enjoy swimming, cooking, and exploring new challenges as a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Fluent
References
Furnish upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Gargash
01.2025 - Current
Accountant
Indenta Solution LLC
01.2024 - 01.2025
Junior Accountant
ICLOZURE
10.2022 - 01.2024
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute SZABIST
Master of Science from Project Management
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Executive MBA from Business Administration and Management