TARIQ SAEED
Sharjah
Summary
Results-driven Accountant with 13+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience in the UAE, specializing in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, VAT compliance, and ERP systems. Proven track record of streamlining financial processes, improving departmental efficiency by up to 50%, and delivering accurate financial reporting in fast-paced manufacturing and consulting environments. Proficient in Infor LN (SAP-based ERP), QuickBooks, Tally, and MS Office. Actively leverages modern AI productivity tools including ChatGPT, Claude (Anthropic), Grok, and NotebookLM to accelerate financial analysis, report drafting, and process documentation. Adept at month-end close, bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, budget analysis, and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Emirates National Factory for Plastic Industries LLC (ENPI)
Sharjah
12.2013 - 02.2026
- Joined as Assistant Accountant and was promoted to Accountant across multiple divisions of one of the UAE's and GCC's largest plastic manufacturers, including United International Clear Packaging LLC, Taibah Printing and Packaging Co., Future Pack LLC, and United Security LLC. Managed full-cycle accounting operations with responsibility for AP, AR, GL, VAT, ERP reporting, and financial analysis.
- Managed end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and effective collections across multiple business units.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders for compliance with quantity, pricing, and company procurement policy.
- Verified invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, including UAE VAT requirements.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger records.
- Processed Letters of Credit (LCs), Murabaha, and Mudharaba financing payments in accordance with bank procedures and Islamic finance standards.
- Assigned VAT codes, maintained VAT records, and prepared monthly VAT summaries and returns in compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.
- Administered and reconciled petty cash, ensuring all disbursements were supported by receipts and properly authorized.
- Executed month-end and year-end accounting close procedures, including journal entries for accruals and prepayments, and produced detailed financial reports and variance analyses.
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels in coordination with procurement and operations teams to support purchasing decisions and cost control.
- Managed financial transactions and reporting using Infor LN (SAP-based ERP), ensuring data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to resolve billing discrepancies and maintained comprehensive correspondence records.
- Utilised AI productivity tools including ChatGPT, Claude (Anthropic), Grok, and NotebookLM to streamline financial report drafting, summarise complex documentation, support prompt-driven data analysis, and improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Led participation in the successful implementation of a new ERP system, contributing to seamless data migration and process standardization across business units.
- Redesigned and implemented improved AP and AR workflows, reducing processing time and eliminating recurring reconciliation errors.
- Increased overall accounting department efficiency by 50% through process automation, workflow improvements, and cross-team training.
Financial Analyst - Government Efficiency Improvement Prog (GEIP)
PFM Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd
Pakistan
12.2009 - 06.2013
- Engaged as a Financial Analyst on a World Bank-aligned governance reform initiative, working within the Irrigation and Health Departments to modernize public sector budgeting and accounting practices across federal and provincial governments in Pakistan.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and redesigned existing accounts and budget policies and procedures; developed standardized templates and tools for improved budget and accounting workflows.
- Managed bookkeeping operations and ensured accurate, timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close cycles.
- Assisted line department representatives in preparing detailed budget requests, including supporting documentation and compliance with government finance regulations.
- Conducted detailed review, consolidation, and analysis of accounts and budget submissions for presentation to departmental authorities and the Finance Department.
- Prepared charts, graphs, and comparative reports illustrating prior, current, and projected budgets and expenditures to support executive decision-making.
- Successfully led the launch of the Medium-Term Budgetary Framework (MTBF) across Federal, Sindh, and Punjab government departments.
- Designed and delivered training programs that equipped public sector employees with 3-year budget forecasting skills, increasing planning efficiency by 80%.
- Contributed to the strategic allocation of government funds to priority public welfare sectors in alignment with the GEIP reform agenda.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
01.2004
Commitment to continuous professional development in accounting and financial management.
Skills
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- VAT Compliance & Tax Returns (UAE FTA)
- ERP Systems: Infor LN / SAP / Tally / QuickBooks
- Cash Flow & Cash Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
- Purchase Order Review & Approval
- Inventory Monitoring & Cost Control
- Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- LC, Murabaha & Mudharaba Processing
- AI-Assisted Financial Workflow Optimisation
- ERP / Accounting Software: Infor LN (SAP-based), QuickBooks, Tally ERP, Zoho ERP
- Productivity Tools: Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Outlook
- AI Productivity Tools: ChatGPT (OpenAI)
- Claude (Anthropic)
- Grok (xAI)
- NotebookLM (Google)
- Compliance: UAE VAT / Corporate Federal Tax Authority (FTA) reporting and returns
- Financial Operations: LC processing
- Murabaha
- Mudharaba
- Islamic finance banking procedures
Languages
English (Professional)
Urdu (Native)
Arabic (Basic)
Personal Information
- Available: Available Immediately (Visa Cancellation)
- Availability: Available Immediately (Visa Cancellation), Open to opportunities across the UAE
Driving
Valid UAE Driving Licence (Dubai)
Location Preference
Sharjah, UAE - Open to opportunities across the UAE
Timeline
Accountant - Emirates National Factory for Plastic Industries LLC (ENPI)
12.2013 - 02.2026
Financial Analyst - Government Efficiency Improvement Prog (GEIP) - PFM Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd
12.2009 - 06.2013
University of the Punjab - Bachelor of Commerce,