Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in tax policy knowledge, account management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates high ethical standards and focused time-management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at critical-thinking. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive organisational success while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tax & Compliance Officer
Maritime & Mercantile International LLC
Dubai, UAE
04.2022 - 12.2023
Preparing and filing all the taxes on a monthly basis like Municipality, Excise tax, Tax audit. Maintaining the reports of all tax-based records on monthly basis.
Successfully led tax audit for Excise & Municipality tax, liaising with internal auditors to ensure filings met audit requirements.
Assisting and uploading new product registration in the UAE market.
Maintaining the product price, selling price & cost price updated and registered in the tax portal.
Streamlined taxation processes to ensure timely filing of returns.
Carried out meticulous record-keeping tasks, ensuring easy retrieval of information when required.
Responsible for all the Utility payments throughout the organization.
Preparing the board resolutions and AGM documentation and filing on quarterly, half-yearly and annual basis for all the international and UAE market.
Monitor quarterly and annual compliance with loan agreements, trademark registration documents for all the UAE and international Markets.
Maintaining and updating the tracker for all compliance related documents and adhere to the timeline.
Updated policy documentation regularly to reflect changes in regulation and maintained clear records of all compliance activities for audit purposes.
Implemented preventative measures against non-compliance situations by thorough monitoring.
Reviewed contracts and agreements for possible violations or risks.
Updating the centralized repositories tracker and maintaining the records of trade licenses and other legal documents
Stayed aware of changes to tax legislation, promptly implementing required changes to maintain compliance process efficiencies.
Improved efficiency with the implementation of streamlined tax processes.
Accountant
Gargash Insurance
Dubai
04.2017 - 04.2022
Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
Prepared and maintained the general and subsidiary ledgers of the division
Reconciled balance sheet accounts on monthly basis
Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
Maintaining historical records by filing documents including the filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payables documentation etc
Handled staff payroll accurately ensuring timely disbursement of salaries.
Examined entries posted in ledgers and journals of accuracy with established accounting procedures and policies
Handled vendor inquiries regarding payments, invoice and purchase order
Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions.
Accounts Executive
Lifestyle (Landmark Group)
Dubai
07.2012 - 02.2017
Comparing Suppliers Invoices with Purchase Orders to ensure accurate Quantity and Values and booking of the same
Matching Goods Receipts with Suppliers’ Invoices to ensure Receipt of Invoices at Agreed Prices for entire Quantity Ordered
Mediating with the Purchase Department to resolve Price and Quantity Discrepancies noticed on Suppliers’ Invoices
Sustaining and updating Supplier Price Master as per Trade Agreement between the Company and its Major Principals
Overseeing the Setting up of New Supplier Accounts, to Update Existing Accounts, and to Prohibit Inactive Accounts
Generating Ad hoc Reports for Select Suppliers as required by the Management, including Stock Depletion Reports, GRN Status Report for Unpaid Invoices, and Payable KPI
Performing Monthly Reconciliation of Down Payment Accounts and other Supplier Advances to Track Stock of Prepaid Purchases
Conducting a Quarterly Reconciliation of all the Supplier Accounts
Imparting assistance to other Members of the Finance pertaining to Month-End Account Closing activities
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