Aziz Deshmukh
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished accounting and finance professional with expertise in general ledger management, bank reconciliation, and payment processing. Proven ability to manage month-end closing, financial reporting, and intercompany reconciliations effectively. Skilled in ensuring compliance with tax regulations and preparing for audits while adhering to DAFZA standards. Committed to utilizing accounting and finance skills to enhance organizational performance.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Accountant
Union Logistics FZE
Dubai, UAE
2024.01 - 2026.07
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable with timely invoices and payments.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to keep cash records accurate.
- Execute general ledger reconciliations for trading ledger credit balances with documentation.
- Prepare monthly closing entries, management reports, and variance analysis for planning support.
- Support UAE VAT by entering input and output VAT and filing returns.
- Maintain vendor and customer ledgers, monitor aging, and follow up outstanding items.
- Coordinate with auditors by preparing audit schedules and supporting corrective actions.
- Collaborate with sales and operations on cost allocation and customer credit limits.
- Maintain accurate ERP records using 9 Tally, QuickBooks, Outlook, and Excel data integrity.
Accountant
Blueberry Petro Product FZE
Sharjah
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, improving cash flow visibility and reducing outstanding receivables through systematic follow-ups.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and VAT compliance prior to payment processing, preventing discrepancies and duplicate payments.
- Updated and managed AP databases with access controls to protect sensitive financial and vendor data.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate monthly financial performance and highlight cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple company books and presented audit findings to management in clear, non-technical terms.
Administrative Assistant (Internship)
Gallagher Insurance Company
Pune
2022.05 - 2023.04
- Executed day-to-day administrative and operational duties with high accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced insurance environment.
- Applied critical thinking to analyze operational problems, evaluate solutions, and support team decision-making.
- Consistently delivered tasks within tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism and collaborative relationships across departments.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting & Finance
Mumbai University
Mumbai, India 2022.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) - Accounting & Finance
Mumbai University
Mumbai, India 2019.01 - 2022.01
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Month-end closing processes
Accounting and finance management
General ledger oversight
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Intercompany reconciliations
- Tax invoice compliance
- Audit preparation and coordination
- DAFZA regulations compliance
Certification
- SAP FICO — Pursuing / In Progress
- Tally ERP with GST — Certified
- Advanced Microsoft Excel — Certified (Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas, Macros, Financial Modeling)
- Stock Market & Investment Analysis — Certified
- Valid UAE Driving License — LMV
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
Advanced (C1)
Hindi — Fluent
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Accountant
Union Logistics FZE
2024.01 - 2026.07
Accountant
Blueberry Petro Product FZE
2023.08 - 2023.12
Administrative Assistant (Internship)
Gallagher Insurance Company
2022.05 - 2023.04
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting & Finance
Mumbai University
2022.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) - Accounting & Finance
Mumbai University
2019.01 - 2022.01