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IMRAN ALI SAIYED

DUBAI,UAE

Summary

Organised Accountant with [Number] years of involvement in managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping and [Area of expertise]. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Team-oriented Accountant adept at creating clear and comprehensive financial reports to present to senior management. Enjoys being part of dynamic team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Tax Accountant

IMRAN & MONIS CO
DUBAI, UAE
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Helped with researching tax issues and documenting conclusions for reference purposes.
  • Managed documentation to support tax reporting activities.
  • Supported implementation of tax policies to simplify return filing and payment.
  • Collaborated with outsourcing firms to review tax returns and resolve detected problems.
  • Generated financial reports, returns and payment receipts for tax audits.
  • Operated accounting software to process claims and refunds with tax authorities.
  • Executed strategies and policies to boost tax compliance and achieve business goals.
  • Worked with clients to decrease tax liabilities.
  • Maintained compliance calendar to meet filing deadlines and requirements for different taxes.
  • Liaised with internal and external auditors in auditing tax filings and payments.
  • Prepared and submitted returns to tax agencies to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted accounting teams in preparing projections for financial forecasts.
  • Fielded tax-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reviewed tax legislative changes and modified accounting operations for compliance reasons.
  • Identified and tracked tax-related risks and opportunities to drive investment decisions.
  • Checked accounting data and financial reports and pinpointed omissions and potential issues.
  • Advised management teams on tax-related matters to facilitate decision-making efforts.
  • Strengthened tax controls and awareness within businesses to reduce non-compliance risks.
  • Reconciled taxes and declarations to general ledgers for audit purposes.
  • Reconciled tax accounts with balance sheets and tracked pending taxes against submitted payments.

Accountant

BUY AND CELL TRADING LLC
Dubai, UAE
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Documented department processes to encourage accountability among team members.
  • Trained team for external audits to drive high standards and consistency in reporting.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Provided accurate monitoring information to budget holders on monthly basis.
  • Prepared long-term revenue and capital budgets for presentation to stakeholders.
  • Investigated budget variances to identify causes and suggest corrective action.
  • Collected and collated information and data to prepare annual budgets and forecast projections.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
  • Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
  • Liaised with and managed relationships with external auditors to prepare excellent audit reports.

Accounts and Tax Assistant

TaxAssist Accountants
DUBAI, UAE
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
  • Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
  • Controlled credit and confirmed debtors paid dues on time.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Compiled reports on sales, expenditure and marketing for senior management.
  • Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
  • Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
  • Entered transactions into internal databases.
  • Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
  • Drafted and edited financial presentations for management to inform decision-making.
  • Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
  • Interpreted and applied accounting policies, rules and regulations to confirm compliance with applicable standards.
  • Prepared reports and projections based on financial data.
  • Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
  • Coordinated completion of client requests following directions from partners and managers.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end tax returns.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
  • Prepared client billing under guidance from billing manager.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.

Chartered Accountant

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
Dubai, UAE
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Conducted audits on financial processes and transactions to identify discrepancies.
  • Negotiated terms with suppliers to capture [Result].
  • Planned optimal allocation of budgets and funding to maximise Return on Investment (ROI).
  • Advised senior stakeholders on effective capital management practices to achieve [Result].
  • Conducted [Number] internal and external financial audits since [Year].
  • Counselled clients on potential operational risks and areas for financial improvement, resulting in [Result].
  • Maintained up-to-date working knowledge of legislative changes within corporate finance.
  • Produced high quality and accessible financial statements, reports and forecasts.
  • Applied cutting-edge forensic accounting practices to reliably detect and prevent fraud.
  • Minimised clients' tax liability in full compliance of current UK tax legislation throughout business acquisitions and mergers.
  • Expertly managed financial systems and budgets to boost profitability for [Number] clients since [Year].
  • Assessed company's financial systems, analysed potential risks and implemented mitigative action.
  • Guided high level clients on winning growth strategies to capture [Result].
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
  • Collected and collated information and data to prepare annual budgets and forecast projections.
  • Documented department processes to encourage accountability among team members.
  • Prepared long-term revenue and capital budgets for presentation to stakeholders.
  • Liaised with and managed relationships with external auditors to prepare excellent audit reports.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
  • Provided accurate monitoring information to budget holders on monthly basis.
  • Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Trained team for external audits to drive high standards and consistency in reporting.
  • Investigated budget variances to identify causes and suggest corrective action.

Senior VAT Analyst

TEBLE & FABLE EST.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2015 - 09.2015
  • Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
  • Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
  • Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy.
  • Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
  • Assessed accounts and accounting systems in cases of alleged criminal activity.
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
  • Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
  • Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
  • Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
  • Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
  • Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
  • Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of [Type] forms.
  • Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
  • Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Chief Accountant

M & CELL
DUBAI, UAE
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Worked with [Job title] and [Job title] to expand and update company finance manual.
  • Produced [Type] reports comparing actual performance to budget and provided expert commentary of possible causes of variances.
  • Assimilated [Type] systems to improve efficiency by [Number]%.
  • Led [Type] team of [Number] for [Number] years.
  • Expertly maintained [Type] account records, performed [Type] reporting and ensured [Type] compliance.
  • Ensured team provided specialist advising to [Client] to guide evidence-based financial decision-making.
  • Reviewed current [Type] practices in-depth to identify inefficiencies and implement practical corrective action.
  • Increased accuracy of cost analysis by [Number]% by introducing effective standard costing system.
  • Reviewed [Type] reports and consulted with [Number] senior stakeholders to maintain long-lasting working relationships.
  • Owned daily financial activity and reviewed [Type] team's output through [Task] and [Task].
  • Produced and presented detailed [Timeframe] accounting reports to [Job title].
  • Reduced [Type] costs by [Number]% by devising and implementing [Type] budgetary expense controls.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
  • Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Investigated budget variances to identify causes and suggest corrective action.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
  • Provided accurate monitoring information to budget holders on monthly basis.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
  • Documented department processes to encourage accountability among team members.
  • Prepared long-term revenue and capital budgets for presentation to stakeholders.
  • Collected and collated information and data to prepare annual budgets and forecast projections.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
  • Trained team for external audits to drive high standards and consistency in reporting.
  • Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
  • Liaised with and managed relationships with external auditors to prepare excellent audit reports.

Account Executive

YOU AND CELL
DUBAI, UAE
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Designed sales strategies to exceed target quotas.
  • Extracted and assessed data to explore current trends.
  • Collated and evaluated data to explore and gain insight of consumer behaviour.
  • Participated in department meetings to obtain information, announcements and developments.
  • Established cordial relationships with internal and external contacts to boost rapport.
  • Collaborated with team to develop marketing strategies.
  • Pursued new leads each month to reach targeted quota.
  • Managed, mentored and assigned tasks to interns.
  • Liaised between clients and sales executives to resolve account management issues.
  • Created and submitted monthly and quarterly progress reports to management.
  • Addressed enquiries through phone and email and directed to designated departments.
  • Communicated with clients to gauge satisfaction of services and meet needs.
  • Registered information on database to maintain accurate records.
  • Practiced cold calls strategy to gain leads and reach out to prospects.
  • Informed clients regarding updates and renewals to avoid delays and penalties.
  • Resolved issues and complaints and escalated major concerns to management.
  • Demonstrated services and product value and features to potential clients.
  • Followed industry trends and set pricing strategies to maximise business returns.
  • Enforced service standards to maintain establishment reputation for excellence.
  • Analysed consumer data to predict future purchasing trends for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborated with cross-company departments, developing new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
  • Created seasonal sales plans with varying stock and promotional strategies.
  • Kept business in compliance with internal controls, industry regulations and health and safety requirements.
  • Managed stock within set minimum and maximum levels to serve customers without over-extending finances.
  • Evaluated products to select mix meeting current customer demand.
  • Leveraged strong working knowledge of products and systems within [Type] industry.
  • Maintained detailed and current records of inventory, personnel activities and business finances.
  • Monitored competitor activities, responding creatively to maintain relevancy and competitive edge.
  • Negotiated buying conditions and sales contracts to secure lucrative deals.
  • Established clear budgets with sound controls to keep business operating with optimum finances.
  • Compared supplier risks to make balanced, strategic purchasing choices.
  • Researched and applied proven marketing techniques to drive sales.
  • Oversaw business staffing and training, building successful, customer-focused team.
  • Determined strategic direction of organisation based on industry knowledge and market research.
  • Planned logistical operations for safe transportation, storage and sale of goods.
  • Formulated marketing and advertising strategies for continuous business growth.
  • Directed retail and wholesale operations, scrutinising and improving existing processes to boost efficiency.
  • Pursued new business opportunities by forging strong networks and contacting potential buyers.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTS

SARDAR VALLABH BHAI PATEL UNIVERSITY
ANAND, GUJARAT, INDIA
03.2009 - 03.2012

Master's degree - ACCOUNTS

SARDAR VALLABH BHAI PATEL UNIVERSITY
ANAND, GUJARAT, INDIA
03.2012 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Compliance testing knowledge
  • Intuit QuickBooks specialist
  • Lawson Financials knowledge
  • Understands foreign tax reporting
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • PeopleSoft knowledge
  • Payroll
  • GAAP understanding
  • Hyperion Financial Management specialist
  • Tax accounting specialization
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • Financial planner
  • Bookkeeping
  • Corporate tax planning knowledge
  • ATX Total Tax Office
  • Budget analysis
  • Account reconciliation expert
  • Advanced bookkeeping skills
  • Budget forecasting expertise
  • Data trending knowledge
  • ATX Total Accounting Office proficiency
  • Tax return filing
  • SEC and call reporting proficiency
  • General ledger accounting
  • Great Plains familiarity
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
  • Process optimisation
  • Sage Accounts
  • QuickBooks expert
  • Tax law understanding
  • Accounts payable
  • Tax accounting specialisation
  • ERP software
  • SPSS/STATA/SAS software proficient
  • Financial management
  • Closing processes
  • Accounting procedures consultant
  • Accounting operations professional
  • Finance management
  • Administrative support
  • Project budgeting
  • Pivot tables
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Invoice coding familiarity
  • VAT returns
  • Process improvement
  • Financial statements expertise
  • Strong communication
  • V-lookups
  • Oracle proficiency
  • Accounts receivable
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Invoice preparation
  • MS Office Suite
  • Month-end processes
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial reporting specialist
  • General ledger accounting expertise
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Account reconciliation
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Schedule management
  • Data entry
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
  • Audit coordination
  • Calculating liabilities
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Statutory reporting
  • Payroll processing
  • Fiscal budgeting knowledge
  • Apache Arrow
  • SAP expertise
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Methodical multitasker
  • [Type] auditing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Exceptional client care
  • [Type] accountancy expertise
  • IT literate in [Software], [Software]
  • Eye for detail
  • Cost reviewing
  • Territory management
  • Tactical planning
  • Strong lead development skills
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Sales analysis
  • Selling adverts
  • Self-motivated
  • Business continuity planning
  • Networking skills
  • Revenue retention
  • POS software expertise
  • Converting leads
  • Public Relations
  • Scripting expertise
  • Trend forecasting
  • Salesforce
  • Vendor management
  • Supporting international sales team
  • Developing local contracts
  • Employee management
  • Oral and written communication
  • Account development
  • Management collaboration
  • Persuasive communication expertise
  • Customer relationships
  • ERP proficiency
  • Business development and planning
  • Systems and software programmes
  • Coordinating documents
  • Proficiency with CRM systems
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Key account generation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Account acquisition
  • Operations coordination
  • Account servicing skills
  • Data analytics
  • Account management

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Native
Urdu
Advanced
Arabic
Elementary
Gujarati
Native

Certification

  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Hobbies

Listening 

Additional Information

Reading

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Timeline

Tax Accountant

IMRAN & MONIS CO
09.2016 - 12.2016

Accountant

BUY AND CELL TRADING LLC
05.2016 - 08.2016

Accounts and Tax Assistant

TaxAssist Accountants
01.2016 - 04.2016

Chartered Accountant

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
10.2015 - 12.2015

Senior VAT Analyst

TEBLE & FABLE EST.
07.2015 - 09.2015

Chief Accountant

M & CELL
04.2015 - 06.2015

Account Executive

YOU AND CELL
01.2015 - 03.2015

Master's degree - ACCOUNTS

SARDAR VALLABH BHAI PATEL UNIVERSITY
03.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTS

SARDAR VALLABH BHAI PATEL UNIVERSITY
03.2009 - 03.2012
IMRAN ALI SAIYED