NASIR SIDDIQUI
Senior Accounting Analyst
Dubai
Summary
Forward-thinking financial accounting analyst with high-level knowledge of financial statements, accounting processes and expense reporting. Managed month-end closing and reporting tasks for several corporate departments. Superb technical and communications skills leading to desired achievements in fast-paced environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial/Accounting Analyst
Laurentian Bank of Canada
Toronto
01.2012 - Current
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions to balance suspense accounts
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks daily/monthly
- Identified and suggested remedies for areas of improvement based on detailed daily reports and analysis.
- Introduced new accounting, financial and operational systems to maximize efficiency and recordkeeping accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Actively supported internal and external auditors' requests, provided supporting proofs for Quarterly and Annual auditing
- Identified system errors and applied established company policies and procedures to resolve issues.
- Reviewed account data and activity to devise financial estimation reports and adjustments.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
Chief Accountant
IFP Emirates
Dubai
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
- Presentation of monthly financial results to Financial Controller
- Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards
- Complied with established policies and performed bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, billing and profit and loss statements
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Coordination with inter-company auditors and consolidations of reports
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
Senior Accountant & Internal Co. Auditor
Caspian International
Dubai
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for day-to-day accounting activities
- Prepared budgeting report and cash flow for higher management
- Examined General Ledger, Debtors and bank accounts in timely manner to assure no irregularity or discrepancies is present
- Conducted internal auditing for local branch and offices located abroad
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Accounting
Barkatullah University
IndiaDiploma in Computer Science - Computer Applications
India
IndiaCertificate Course in SQL -
Softlink Computer Studies
IndiaInternationally Qualified Professional - Applied And Professional Ethics
Brian Fleming
TorontoSkills
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Senior Financial/Accounting Analyst
Laurentian Bank of Canada
01.2012 - Current
Chief Accountant
IFP Emirates
01.2007 - 01.2012
Senior Accountant & Internal Co. Auditor
Caspian International
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Accounting
Barkatullah University
Diploma in Computer Science - Computer Applications
India
Certificate Course in SQL -
Softlink Computer Studies
Internationally Qualified Professional - Applied And Professional Ethics
Brian Fleming
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