Bilal Shaheed
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Proficient senior accounting professional offering 13 years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator, and people manager. Skilled Senior Accountant highly effective at solving routine and critical issues at lowest and highest operational levels. Specialising in retail accounting.
Overview
3
3
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Manager
Lulu Retail Holdings PLC
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Managed diverse portfolio of accounts, adapting strategies to meet various industry demands and client needs.
- Increased account profitability by identifying areas for cost reduction without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, leading to increased repeat business.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Maintained accurate customer database records to support efficient account management and service delivery.
- Streamlined account management processes for better organisation and time management.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Accounts Officer
Lulu Group International
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Processed invoices and payments quickly and accurately, maintaining precise up-to-date company finances.
- Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
- Managed past due accounts, generating collections and providing status reports.
- Supported commercial teams in remedying purchase invoice queries, aiding timely resolution.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts ahead of tight deadlines.
- Rectified accounting errors to eliminate transaction discrepancies.
- Reconciled financial accounts using SAP software.
- Created financial reports, comparing discrepancies between planned and actual budgets for investment insight.
- Researched and analysed statistical data trends to inform financial strategies.
- Assisted finance teams in inputting and processing transactions accurately.
- Managed monthly production staff payrolls, liaising with individuals to resolve discrepancies.
- Supported and delivered compliant, accurate monthly payroll and associated pension schemes.
- Prepared periodic payroll reports management analysis and use in labour planning and decision-making.
- Prepared and filed tax returns within assigned deadlines.
- Managed petty cash transactions for various business expenses to ensure financial accuracy.
- Created organised filing system for account documents, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Automated basic accounting procedures to streamline processes and boost efficiency.
- Conducted financial audits to identify discrepancies.
- Conducted financial audits to identify discrepancies.
- Supported and delivered compliant, accurate monthly payroll and associated pension schemes.
- Prepared periodic payroll reports management analysis and use in labour planning and decision-making.
Accountant
Lulu Hypermarket
07.2011 - 04.2023
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, ensuring reliable data for financial reporting and insurance assessments.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions to support financial accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Reduced financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Facilitated audit processes by organising comprehensive financial documentation, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Collected financial data from multiple sources, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Assistant Accountant
Abad Group of Companies
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule, verifying accuracy against documentation to maintain financial integrity.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Processed payroll for 80 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations to support timely employee compensation. for 80 employees.
- Managed year-end processes to calculate and return accurate tax amounts to HMRC.
- Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.
- Administered employee's provident fund, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and maintaining accurate records for effective fund management..
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Kerala University
Kerala, India01-2009
Skills
- Full-cycle accounting
- General ledger maintenance
- Account reconciliations
- Tax compliance
- Financial statement generation
- SAP expertise
- Accounting software proficiency
- Payroll administration
- Tax compliance
- Financial reports
- Month-end reports
- Cash flow management
- Receivable management
- Audit support
- Intercompany dealings
- Fixed asset management
- Budget management
- Cost control
- Data interpretation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Data interpretation
- Cost control
Languages
Malayalam: First Language
ENGLISH: B2 Upper Intermediate
Hindi: B2 Upper Intermediate
Personal Interests
- Reading and research in World History
- Interest in Astrophysics and Space Science
Additional Skills
- Advanced MS365 skills, with strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficient in SAP ERP systems.
- Financial reporting, budgeting, MIS preparation, and data analysis.
Timeline
Accounts Manager
Lulu Retail Holdings PLC
09.2024 - 09.2026
Accounts Officer
Lulu Group International
04.2023 - 09.2024
Accountant
Lulu Hypermarket
07.2011 - 04.2023
Assistant Accountant
Abad Group of Companies
07.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Kerala University