Lynisha Henzita D'Souza
Senior Tax Accountant
Dubai
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 7 years of experience in managing bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax returns, reporting and finalization. A dedicated professional with a focus on integrity and precision, adept at collaborating in large teams and delivering reliable results in corporate environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
Shuraa International Tax & Accounting Services LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Reporting directly to management, providing regular updates and insights.
- Managing a team of 8, each responsible for overseeing 20 clients with varying business models and products.
- Reviewed and ensured the quality of work completed by junior team members.
- Finalized accounts and prepared comprehensive financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flow) for all companies.
- Prepared and presented Management Information Reports (MIS) on an annual basis.
- Managed VAT registration processes for clients, ensuring compliance.
- Prepared VAT reports and successfully submitted them on the FTA portal.
- Managed VAT refund filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Handled corporate tax registration and ensured timely submissions.
- Filed corporate tax returns in a timely and compliant manner.
- Coordinated the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) registration for clients.
- Regularly communicated with clients to understand their needs and requirements,ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Responded promptly to official tax notices, providing necessary clarifications and additional submissions.
- Ensured the organization’s full compliance with federal tax regulations by applying best practices and diligent attention to detail.
Senior Accountant
MORE IDEAS GENERAL TRADING LLC (BYJUS THE LEARNING APP)
03.2019 - 03.2024
- Reporting directly to the CFO and management
- Managing the entire Accounts Receivable Cycle for all GCC regions
- Conducting month-end and year-end closing of books of accounts for three companies
- Generating weekly and monthly reports for management on sales revenue, incentives, aged receivable balance, Vendor SOA report and refund report for UAE, Oman, Kuwait and Malaysia
- Weekly cash flow forecasting
- Performing VAT calculation and Advance VAT for UAE and Oman
- Monitoring all accounts payable and receivable cheques, preparing invoices, and keeping accounts updated
- Reconciling all bank and merchant accounts on daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Generating weekly and monthly reports for management on sales revenue, incentives and refunds for UAE, Oman, and Kuwait
- Handling petty cash across three countries
- Conducting month-end and year-end closing of books of accounts for three companies
- Managing Customer Refunds and resolving EPP Issues for UAE, Oman & Kuwait
- Facilitating online payments for customers using Amazon Payment Services (Payfort), Postpay, Tabby, KNET, and Bank Muscat payment gateway
- Coordinating with management to recommend improvements in accounting quality and provide operational support
- Assisting with the migration of Tally software data to Microsoft Business Central Dynamics
Audit Assistant
M/S ASHOKA AND ASSOCIATES, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS.
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Recording day to day transactions such as purchases, sales, income and expenses
- Preparing financial reports such as balance sheet, income statement, invoices and other documents
- Auditing of companies
- Computation of Goods and Service Tax (GST)
- Handling confidential information with honesty and integrity
Education
ACCA - Accountant in Business (F1), Management Accounting (F2), Financial Accounting (F3), Corporate and business Law (F4), Performance Management (F5), Taxation (F6), Diploma in Accounting & Business
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA-UK)
BCOM - Accounting And Finance
St. Aloysius College
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Tally 9 ERP
- Focus
- Quick Books
- Zoho
- Odoo
- Microsoft Office Suite
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
Shuraa International Tax & Accounting Services LLC
04.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
MORE IDEAS GENERAL TRADING LLC (BYJUS THE LEARNING APP)
03.2019 - 03.2024
Audit Assistant
M/S ASHOKA AND ASSOCIATES, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS.
12.2017 - 12.2018
BCOM - Accounting And Finance
St. Aloysius College
ACCA - Accountant in Business (F1), Management Accounting (F2), Financial Accounting (F3), Corporate and business Law (F4), Performance Management (F5), Taxation (F6), Diploma in Accounting & Business
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA-UK)
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