Jafar Shareef
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional with expertise in financial software such as QuickBooks, Zoho, Tally ERP 9, and SAP. Proficient in MS Office, specializing in VAT, corporate tax management, internal auditing, payroll processing, and municipal tax compliance. Experienced in handling pro and visa-related work, aiming to contribute to an organization focused on financial excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6057
6057
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior accountant
BELCANTO RESTAURANT AND CAFE LLC (DUBAI OPERA)
Dubai, UAE
2024.11 - Current
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP or local standards.
- General Ledger & Reconciliations: Maintain the general ledger, review journal entries, and reconcile bank and vendor accounts.
- Audit & Compliance:
Supported internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and ensuring accuracy of financial records. Ensured compliance with tax regulations, including VAT filings. Managed and prepared monthly municipality tax calculations and submissions in a timely manner. - Payroll and Service charges : Managed employee payroll and Service charges, including wage calculation and accurate employee disbursement
- Accounts Management: Oversee accounts payable and receivable, verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
- Analysis & Budgeting: Analyze financial information to summarize status, assist with budget preparation, and identify areas for efficiency improvements.
- Supervision: Guide, mentor, and review the work of junior accountants and bookkeepers..
Senior Accountant
PRINCIPLES ACCOUNTING & AUDITING LLC
2022.01 - 2026.03
- Oversee entire accounting process, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions from initial entries to finalization.
- Maintain accurate books, records, and accounts reflecting company transactions.
- Independently manage books of accounts with expertise in GL, Trial Balance, Petty Cash, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss.
- Develop and present comprehensive MIS reports to senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and identify potential liquidity issues.
- Manage cash flow to ensure company meets financial obligations.
- Proactively follow up with customers on outstanding payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Ensure all statutory requirements, including VAT and Income Tax, are met.
- Compute UAE FTA VAT return, prepare tax returns, and possess knowledge of Corporate Tax.
- Finalize books of accounts as per IFRS and submit for audit.
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audit completion.
- Monitor banking activities and reconcile bank statements.
Accountant Executive
CHIC EVENTS LLC
Dubai, UAE
2021.04 - 2022.12
- Assist the Chief Accountant in comprehensive reporting and analysis, covering daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc requirements.
- Participate in periodic surprise spot-checks on the General Cashier’s float to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Support both internal and external audit review processes.
- Maintain General Ledger accuracy through meticulous journal entry management.
Accountant Executive
CHIC EVENTS LLC
Dubai, UAE
2021.04 - 2022.12
- Assist the Chief Accountant in comprehensive reporting and analysis, covering daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc requirements.
- Participate in periodic surprise spot-checks on the General Cashier’s float to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Support both internal and external audit review processes.
- Maintain General Ledger accuracy through meticulous journal entry management.
Accountant cum PRO
2B GROUP OF COMPANIES DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
2018.06 - 2021.03
- Oversaw complete accounting process, ensuring precise recording of financial transactions from entries to finalization.
- Managed PRO services, including company formation and trade license acquisitions.
- Administered employee visas, ensuring timely submission, processing, and follow-ups.
- Renewed, updated, and maintained employee visas and trade licenses.
Accountant cum PRO
2B GROUP OF COMPANIES DUBAI
Dubai, UAE
2018.06 - 2021.03
- Oversaw complete accounting process, ensuring precise recording of financial transactions from entries to finalization.
- Managed PRO services, including company formation and trade license acquisitions.
- Administered employee visas, ensuring timely submission, processing, and follow-ups.
- Renewed, updated, and maintained employee visas and trade licenses.
Education
MBA - Finance & Marketing
MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
IndiaB.Com -
MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
IndiaCertified Management Accountant - Persuing
LONDON INSTITUTE
Dubai, UAESkills
- QUICK BOOK & ZOHO
- TALLY ERP 9 & SAP
- MS OFFICE
- FTA VAT AND CORPORATE TAX
- YEARLY INTERNAL AUDITING
- PAYROLL
- MUNICIPALITY TAX
- PRO AND VISA RELATED WORK
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
HINDI
MALAYALAM
TAMIL
Timeline
Senior accountant
BELCANTO RESTAURANT AND CAFE LLC (DUBAI OPERA)
2024.11 - Current
Senior Accountant
PRINCIPLES ACCOUNTING & AUDITING LLC
2022.01 - 2026.03
Accountant Executive
CHIC EVENTS LLC
2021.04 - 2022.12
Accountant Executive
CHIC EVENTS LLC
2021.04 - 2022.12
Accountant cum PRO
2B GROUP OF COMPANIES DUBAI
2018.06 - 2021.03
Accountant cum PRO
2B GROUP OF COMPANIES DUBAI
2018.06 - 2021.03
MBA - Finance & Marketing
MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
B.Com -
MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
Certified Management Accountant - Persuing
LONDON INSTITUTE