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Lynisha Henzita D'Souza

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)
Lynisha Henzita D'SouzaSenior Tax Accountant