Rafiq Ahamed - Senior Accountant
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 19 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
ITC Govt
01.2010 - 07.2024
- Manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
- Conduct regular ledger maintenance and reconciliation of accounts
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities
- Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during audits
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for decision-making
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
- Handle payroll processing for 1200 employee and related financial tasks
- Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff
- Prepares Financial Statements and related lead schedules for Internal reports & External Audits for the Group
- Prepares various financial analyses for the Group
- Liaise with Auditors during yearly External Audits
- Responsible for the preparation, filing, payment & review of VAT related returns
- Prepares various analyses for the company – Gross Profit analysis
- To monitor compliance with FTA & Banks
- Manage FTA portal of the Group
- Handles Bank Guarantee applications and renewals
- Prepares Monthly Bank Reconciliation
- Other functions that maybe assigned from time to time.
Treasury/AP Accountant
AUJAN INDUSTRIES Coco Cola company
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Preparing and processing APV (Cash & Bank Payment)
- Calculating and preparing reimbursement billings and receivables
- Handling multi-currency bank reconciliation- Process of Bank Guarantee, Letter of Credit, DOA, DP
- Issuing and processing cheque payments
- Daily coordination with the bank and intercompany accounts
- Monitoring staff and supplier advances
- Handling foreign currencies and cash salary disbursement
- Consolidate Cash Position tracking.
General Accountant cum TT Executive
Cash Express Exchange
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Checking and verifying entries at the end of each shift
- Physical verification of foreign currencies and AED
- Reconciliation of bank statements and exchange reconciliation
- Performing TT/DD allocations and generating MIS
- Daily closing of accounts and passing GL entries.
Central Head Cashier/Collection officer
Borneo Textile Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Daily cash collection and sales reporting
- Maintenance of floating cash in counters and petty cash
- Credit card sales monitoring and reconciliation
- Cash depositing in the bank and reconciliation of credit card sales
- Contacting Debtors by Initiating contact with debtors via phone calls, emails, or letters to discuss their overdue payments
- Negotiating Payment Plans by Working with debtors to establish manageable repayment plans based on their financial situation
- Resolving Disputes by Addressing any disputes or discrepancies regarding the debt and providing clarification or documentation as needed
- Maintaining Records by Keeping detailed records of all communications and payments made by debtors.
Education
PG Diploma - Islamic Finance
01.2012
Master of Commerce - Banking & Insurance
01.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
01.2000
Skills
- Oracle R12 Financial Functionality: Oracle R12 - GL, AP, AR, CE, Purchasing, Project Module & E-Business Tax, CRM, ERP Systems: QAD ERP, MFG Pro, Tally 9, Symex 2000
- Software Proficiency: Windows MS office, Excel Data analysis, Power BI
- Supplier Reconciliation
- Project Accounting and Tracking
- Cash Reconciliation
- Revenue Reconciliation
- Oracle Technical Skills
- VAT Filing and Tax Accounting
- Financial Entries
- Internal and External Liaison
- Payroll Processing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- General Ledger Accounting
- Budget Analysis and Forecasting
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Liability Calculation and Budget Planning
- Bank and Vendor Reconciliation
- Billing and Invoicing
- Credit Control and Risk Management
- Sales and Operations Coordination
- Letter of Credit – DA- DP- Fixed Asset Control
- Payroll Processing for 1200 Employee
- Budget Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow analysis
- GAAP Accounting
- Auditing
- Statutory Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Funds Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Bookkeeping
- Tax Return Filing
- Cloud accounting
- Payroll Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Strategic Planning
- Account Reconciliation
- ERP systems proficiency
- Financial Management
- General Ledger Management
- MS Office Suite
- SAP expertise
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Preparation
Accomplishments
- Winner 2023 Outstanding Finance Team by Global Excellence Awards
- Accurate Payment Process certificate received from Department of Transport 2013
Languages
Hindi
English
Bahasa Malay
Urdu
Tamil
Arabic (Basic)
Personal Information
- Title: Accountant
- Visa Status: Visa Transferable UAE
Timeline
Accountant
ITC Govt
01.2010 - 07.2024
Treasury/AP Accountant
AUJAN INDUSTRIES Coco Cola company
01.2007 - 06.2010
General Accountant cum TT Executive
Cash Express Exchange
01.2005 - 01.2007
Central Head Cashier/Collection officer
Borneo Textile Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2004
Master of Commerce - Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
PG Diploma - Islamic Finance
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