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Samuel Zavier, ACCA

Samuel Zavier, ACCA

Dubai

Summary

Highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with over 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, and audit. Proficient in analyzing complex financial data to drive strategic decision-making and ensure fiscal responsibility. Adept at streamlining processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, ensuring adherence to best practices. Strong collaborator and communicator, capable of working with cross-functional teams to deliver results. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of financial management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

InstaShop DMCC
02.2022 - Current

1. Presented financial insights to executive leadership, translating complex data into actionable recommendations that drove margin improvement.


2. Managed financial reporting cycles for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring 100% compliance with internal controls and external audit standards


3. Spearheaded custom dashboard development with engineers, enhancing data clarity for partner/stakeholder reporting requirements


4. Contributed to training and development of accounting teams.


5. Handled payables across 10,000+ vendors internationally, ensuring weekly on-time settlements.


6. Identified revenue discrepancies and optimized internal processes to achieve monthly gains of AED 50K–100K.



Audit Associate

Kreston Menon
06.2021 - 02.2022

1. Assisted with external audits and prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements.


2. Performed vouching and ledger checks for large client accounts.


3. Supported ICV certification documentation and client communication.


4. Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.


5. Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.

Associate Accountant

Zavier & Associates
05.2019 - 01.2021

1. Managed bank reconciliations, supplier payments, and monthly book closures.


2. Engaged with vendors and bankers for account resolution and accurate reporting.


3. Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Zoho Books.


4. Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.


5. Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.


6. Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.


Education

ACCA - Adv Performance Management & Financial Management

PwC's Academy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01-2019

Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
09-2018

Skills

  • Revenue Reporting & Payables Management
  • Partner & Vendor Reconciliation (10,000 entities)
  • Financial Dashboards & Data Visualization
  • Variance analysis
  • Interdepartmental Communication & Process Streamlining
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office Suite
  • Zoho Books, MS Dynamics, Finance & Operations
  • Financial statement review
  • Internal controls implementation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Advanced Financial Modeling
  • Principles of VAT (PwC)
  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Timeline

Senior Accountant

InstaShop DMCC
02.2022 - Current

Audit Associate

Kreston Menon
06.2021 - 02.2022

Associate Accountant

Zavier & Associates
05.2019 - 01.2021

ACCA - Adv Performance Management & Financial Management

PwC's Academy

Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
Samuel Zavier, ACCA