RISAM RAFEK
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant with 8+ years of expertise in financial data analysis, report preparation, and account reconciliation. Proficient in GAAP principles and financial modeling techniques. Skilled in identifying trends, forecasting financial outcomes, and offering strategic recommendations for business growth. Dedicated to driving operational efficiencies and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Nathan & Nathan HR Solutions
02.2022 - Current
- Compiled financial information and created reports with QuickBooks.
- Performed quarterly FTA VAT filings with a focus on data accuracy.
- Completed UAE corporate tax workshop to support company application.
- Finalized payroll files and secured necessary approvals through WPS.
- Assigned AR schedules to team and delivered results on time.
- Directed accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Optimized time management with the implementation of Excel automation.
- Reduced manual accounting tasks through ERP automation.
- Oversaw daily ledger entries employing double-entry accounting system.
- Managed audit preparations annually, achieving smooth operations with no substantial discrepancies.
- Performed monthly account reconciliation to confirm accuracy of general ledger figures against bank statements.
- Key Facilities : Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Cash Flow, Bank Reconciliations, MIS and Management reporting.
- Accounting Software: Intuit QuickBooks
Accountant
Ultima Racing Group
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated Oracle NetSuite integration to streamline processes.
- Developed comprehensive charts of accounts.
- Established systems to prevent repeated problems.
- Oversaw integration of financial systems during merger, preserving continuity and accuracy in reporting.
- Managed and executed payables and receivables efficiently.
- Managed payroll efficiently using the WPS process.
- Optimized petty cash handling to improve financial operations.
- Generated comprehensive MIS reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Generated revenue reports based on horse races.
- Key Facilities : Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Cash Flow, MIS reporting
Accountant
Emirates Hospital Group
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Leveraged Oracle NetSuite for creating detailed reports, presentations, and documentation.
- Executed payroll operations for over 200 Healthcare staff using WPS efficiently.
- Compiled AP Ageing reports to facilitate payment run.
- Oversaw fund tracking and facilitated seamless account balancing.
- Generated MIS reports for management reporting.
- Ensured quarterly VAT filing adhered to FTA guidelines.
- Conducted daily reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
- Key Facilities : Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Cash Flow, MIS reporting, Bank Reconciliations
- Accounting Software : Oracle NetSuite
Accountant
Al Rashidiyah Private Polyclinic
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Processed Doctors commission and Hospital incentives
- Streamlined month-end closing processes like MIS Reports and Cash Flow Statements.
- Implemented new accounting software Quickbooks, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Weekly supplier payments by optimizing the AP ageing schedules.
- Accounting Software : Tally 9.0 & Quickbooks
Education
Advanced Accounting - SAP - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Computerized Accountants
India03.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
India03.2015
Skills
- Auditing
- Budgeting
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle Netsuite
- Accounts payable
- Accounts Receivable
- MIS Reporting
- Cash Flow Statement
- Intercompany Transactions
- Corporate Tax Filing
- VAT Filing
- IFRS
- GAAP
- Data Analysis
- Fixed Asset Management
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Quickbooks
- ISO audit Assist
Languages
English - Fluent
Hindi - Fluent
Malayalam - Native Speaker
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Nathan & Nathan HR Solutions
02.2022 - Current
Accountant
Ultima Racing Group
06.2021 - 01.2022
Accountant
Emirates Hospital Group
06.2019 - 05.2021
Accountant
Al Rashidiyah Private Polyclinic
05.2017 - 06.2019
Advanced Accounting - SAP - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Computerized Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
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