Siddiq Bin Dhalaal, Accountant

Siddiq Bin Dhalaal

Accountant

National Marine Dredging Company

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, P1-Coorporate Governance and Ethics (Professional Stage)
Experience
9 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 7 Months

Accountant at National Marine Dredging Company
  • United Arab Emirates
  • February 2010 to August 2014

❖ Job Responsibilities:
 Overseen the accounting process; reported the financial condition of the Projects to management, by comparing the budgets with Actual.
 Monitored the monthly results, compared with budgets. Explained any deviations and followed up the detailed action plans to achieve the financial targets of the company
 Prepared and recorded asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
 Tracked the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, check depreciation amounts and closed out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
 Maintained and balanced subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
 Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
 Assisted the Finance Controller during external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
 Monitored the cash flow, coordinated and assisted on A/R, A/P issues, ensured the invoicing, collection and payment within the agreed terms.
 Deeply involved in the setting up the credit limit and terms to the major customers.
 Coordinated all payroll functions with payroll staff.
 Maintained current and accurate chart of accounts and filing system for all appropriate accounting records.
 Overseen MIS system with support from IT coordinator to maintain and upgrade the company IT application to support business operation.
 Reconciled supplier/debtors statements with GL/Bank statements with GL and Sub. Ledgers with GL on monthly basis
 Negotiated and dealt with banks for provision of facilities including project financing, issuance of bank guarantees for projects

Accountant at GM3 Accounting Services Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2008 to June 2009

Accountant Jan. 2008- Jun. 2009 (1Y/6 M)
GM3 Accounting Services Ltd, London, UK

❖ Job Responsibilities:
 Billed customers accurately and on timely basis for services provided
 Screened clients and advised on credit limit policy,
 Reported on cash position and forecast.
 Applied cash and settled discrepancies amounts
 Monitored and reported on deviations from credit standards
 Analyzed unbilled revenues and reconciled with the general ledger.
 Ensured timely collection of receivables and liaised with customers with their inquiries.
 Reported on weekly basis totals of billing/aging/cash receipts/invoice adjustments and collection vs. forecast
 Received, matched, verified, coded and posted supplier invoices
 Worked closely with other departments ensuring payments approved as per agreement terms' and payment conditions and company policy and procedures
 Prepared supplier payments on timely basis and liaised with suppliers with their inquiries
 Ensured all contracts/variation orders, are up to date and maintained supplier accounts
 Prepared regular company’s AP aging/accrual reports
 Supported management and payments team by providing timely and accurate payments and account standing information using Sage Line 50 accounting system
 Reconciled Debtors& suppliers accounts, Bank accounts and GL and sub, ledger accounts
 Payroll and tax returns
 Conducted month end closing and prepared financial statements

Finance Officer at Harrow Association of Voluntary Services
  • United Kingdom - London
  • July 2004 to December 2007

❖ Job Responsibilities:
 Worked with the HASVO Partnership Board and managed the accounting and financial affairs of the organization and educational programs/projects

 Ensured that all accounting allocations are appropriately made/accounted for and documented
 Established and executed internal controls over the organization’s accounting and financial procedures by reviewing and approving all invoices to be paid, as well as reviewing accounts receivable aging reports.
 Carried out all banking and finance activities including negotiating lines of credit and supplier agreements, as well as reviewing all financial contracts and financing agreements.
 Provided accurate and comprehensive financial information to management Committee for long-term financial strategies
 Prepared Financial and management reports including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, budgets, budget-to-actual and financial projections.

Education

Diploma, P1-Coorporate Governance and Ethics (Professional Stage)
  • at Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
  • August 2013
Diploma, P- 2.6 Internal Audit & P- 2.5 Financial Reporting
  • at Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
  • August 2012
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
  • at Thames Valley University
  • January 2000

Specialties & Skills

Accounts Receivable
Closings
Budget Analysis
Bank Negotiations
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payables/Accounts Receivables
Liability & Cash Management
Reconciliation Bank /GL
Financial Statements
Budget & Cost Control
Evaluation of Financing Facilities

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
  • Student
  • January 2012

Training and Certifications

ECDL-Spreadsheet (Training)
Training Institute:
Acton Training |Centre
Date Attended:
June 2006
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • football & jogging