Hi, I’m
Sandeep Sharma
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accounting professional versed in internal controls, taxation and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimised systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards. Resourceful accounting professional with 5+ years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Sejourne Holiday Homes LLCDubai, UAE
Accountant
06.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
- Assessed accounts and accounting systems in cases of alleged criminal activity.
- Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
Queensbury Consultancy & Services LLCDubai
Accountant
10.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Handling all the invoices (sales and purchase) on a regular basis, maintaining them in QuickBooks.
- Handling petty cash and expenses of the company.
- Handling bank account reconciliation and updating the same in QuickBooks.
- Managing company social media pages like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Gmail, and any other inquiry related to visas or company setup in UAE as well as in the UK.
- Handling all types of visas for the United Kingdom or the European region (Schengen Area).
- Working for Abitant Furniture Trading LLC, a United Kingdom-based company branch set up in Dubai, as a contract basis Accountant, managing all their invoices (import and export), government approvals, VAT registration, Corporate Tax registration, as well as bank reconciliation.
- Preparing WPS sheets and managing WPS transactions for staff salaries.
- Managing the Career Finder Programme for any client applying to the United Kingdom.
- Preparing financial reports on a monthly and annual basis for Company Queensbury and Abitant, and submitting them by email or hard copies.
- Contacting clients for their visa documentation, and filing it.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
Sakshi Advertising & PRDubai, UAE
Accounts Manager
10.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Overall governance of accounts, planning, and team handling.
- Claim preparation and calculation in accordance with the monthly budgets set by the company.
- Supervising day-to-day operations, and ensuring timely delivery of the work.
- Creditor MIS and fund managing, and Debtor or Payment MIS.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Analysed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Maintaining and monitoring smooth functioning, and reporting to banks for CC limits and inventory funding.
- Following AML policies and procedures.
- Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
- Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
- Registered customer information on database to maintain accurate records.
- Placed customer orders, providing guidance on product delivery timeframes.
- Negotiated contracts and closed deals to achieve favourable terms for corporate objectives.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
- Improved overall process for year-end inventory audits.
- Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
- Documented account activity and worked within data security guidelines to safeguard confidentiality.
- Resolved escalated issues and liaised with clients to restore satisfaction and promote retention.
- Processed customer payments and set up direct debits for long-term service contracts.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Maximised client success, educating on financial and operational strategies to support account growth.
- Kept up-to-date with market trends to identify opportunities to improve product and service offerings.
- Maintained quality assurance standards for all products and services.
- Developed professional relationships with clients to build trust, respect and reliability.
Balaji Infra Engineering Pvt. LtdDehradun, India
Accounts Executive
11.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Overall governance of cash in the factory.
- Handling labour demands, and any cash-related problem.
- Export and import documentation, and preparation of banking documents for payments received through LC.
- Currency posting on a daily basis according to RBI guidelines.
- Ledger maintaining and voucher entering.
- Local purchasing from local vendors.
- Monthly check and audit in the factory for raw material, and preparing reports.
- Documentation for any timely check by government officials, e.g. Excise Check, Weights and Measures, C.A., ISO personnel, etc.
- Ensuring the highest levels of employee relationship, motivation, and engagement to drive results and high levels of employee satisfaction.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
- Maintained relationships with key clients to maximise account revenue and loyalty.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers from diverse cultural backgrounds to maximise sales opportunities.
- Followed company CRM models to maintain up-to-date, accurate account information.
- Forecasted accurately to enable revenue performance evaluations.
- Used management software and data analysis to forecast product demand.
Al Mulla GroupSalmiya, Kuwait
Branch Manager
05.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Worked as branch manager, guiding and managing a team of 7-8 people with different nationalities.
- Was responsible for all the reports and filing work.
- Supervising day-to-day operations for maximum marketing.
- Follow-ups of accounts.
- Regular entry of cash collection from source.
- Quotation, mailing, and developing new sources for customers.
- Responsible and accountable for the contracts and related documentation to strict standards.
- Reporting to senior management of the Galaxy for accounts receivable and collection.
- Ensuring timely submission of bank documentation, and sales reports.
- Working as a Compliance Officer to track the source of income, along with KYC and supporting documents.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Directed day-to-day work of 12 employees, and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
- Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
JKG Realtek Pvt Ltd (JKG Nissan)Dehradun, India
Intern
10.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Controlling and maintaining billing and non-taxable items.
- Supervising day-to-day operations for Maximum Marketing.
- Follow-ups of accounts receivable from retailers.
- Regular entry of cash collection from source.
- Quotation, mailing, and developing new sources for retailers.
- Responsible and accountable for stock management and monthly stock audit.
- Reporting to senior management of the Galaxy for accounts receivable, and collection.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Made positive contributions to team and workplace, consistently exceeding expectations.
- Used problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and prioritise workload.
- Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss latest developments.
- Sought feedback actively and used it to improve performance.
Education
DAAS College, HNB Garhwal UniversityIndia
Bachelor of Business Administration from Finance
Sikkim Manipal UniversityIndia
Master of Business Administration from Finance
Skills
- VAT Preparation and Filing
- Compliance Officer (AML)
- Data preparation
- Creditors and Debtors MIS
- Payroll handling in Tally
- Ledger Posting
- Tally ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel, Word
- Efficient multitasking
- Team Management
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Financial planning
- Database management
- Financial planner
- Tax accounting specialisation
- Budget analysis
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Intuit QuickBooks specialist
- General ledger accounting
- Budget and cashflow
- Tax return filing
- Account reconciliation specialist
- GAAP understanding
- Corporate tax planning knowledge
- Compliance testing knowledge
- Cash Flow analysis
- Advanced bookkeeping skills
- Tax knowledge
- Account reconciliation processes
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Personal Information
- Passport Number: W5327273
- Date of birth: 01/31/92
- Marital status: SINGLE
- Visa status: RESIDENT VISA
Custom
Music, Reading, Travelling and interact with people.
Affiliations
- Reading
- Writing
- Gardening
Accomplishments
I have been awarded for Table tennis as top 1 in college.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant
Sejourne Holiday Homes LLC
06.2024 - 09.2024
Accountant
Queensbury Consultancy & Services LLC
10.2022 - 01.2024
Accounts Manager
Sakshi Advertising & PR
10.2019 - 12.2021
Accounts Executive
Balaji Infra Engineering Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 08.2019
Branch Manager
Al Mulla Group
05.2016 - 05.2018
Intern
JKG Realtek Pvt Ltd (JKG Nissan)
10.2015 - 03.2016
DAAS College, HNB Garhwal University
Bachelor of Business Administration from Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Business Administration from Finance
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