Ahmad Sharif

• Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting: Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple clients, including maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (FS) in compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• VAT Registration and Returns: Handle the complete VAT registration process for clients, ensuring timely and accurate submission of VAT returns. Stay updated on VAT regulations and apply tax compliance to client financial records.
• Corporate Tax (CT) Compliance: Oversee corporate tax filing processes for clients, ensuring compliance with UAE tax regulations. Manage tax assessments and work closely with external auditors to address any issues or discrepancies in the tax filings.
• Tax Assessments and Advisory: Conduct detailed tax assessments for clients and provide advisory services regarding their tax obligations, helping them navigate the complexities of local and international tax regulations.
• Bank Account and Payment Gateway Monitoring: Regularly monitor clients' bank accounts and payment gateways to ensure accuracy in transactions, prevent discrepancies, and ensure smooth cash flow management.


• WPS Processing: Manage the Wage Protection System (WPS) processing for clients, ensuring timely salary disbursement in compliance with UAE labor laws and regulations.
• Audit Reporting and Liaison: Conduct internal audit reports for clients and liaise with external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting, smooth audit processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Client Communication and Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to clients based on financial data. Collaborate with clients to address accounting-related concerns and ensure all bookkeeping, tax, and financial reporting matters are handled efficiently.
• Month-End Closures: Manage the month-end close process for clients, including reconciliations, journal entries, and reviewing trial balances to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Project Transformation Lead (ERP Implementation & Financial Integration)
• Lead the transition from Sage 300 to Zoho ERP (Books, Inventory, Payroll) ensuring smooth integration and adoption.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, aligning with financial goals.
• Develop and execute implementation strategies, managing timelines and resources effectively.
• Conduct user training sessions and provide ongoing support for system adoption.
• Establish (COA), Item creation, Composite Items formulas (COGS), configure respective accounts, UOM settings, Dynamic Price Lists, as well configure accounting policies and procedures guidelines
• Calculate pricing formulas, cost allocations, and conduct break-even analysis
• Perform sales analysis and financial forecasting to support strategic decision such as ( Target Purchase Cost, Target NP, Products Probability Reports, Target Sales ‘Volumes & Values’ )
• Oversee finance and accounting postings, including AP, AR, and general ledger entries.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial forecasts to optimize organizational performance.
• Set up user permissions and access controls



• Integrate payment gateways and automate financial processes for efficiency (Stripe, PayPal, WhatsApp integration)
• Lead cross-functional teams through ERP implementation phases, ensuring project success.
• Evaluate system performance, gather user feedback, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Close Tasks
• Develop and manage financial models.
• Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial data for strategic planning.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Create detailed financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop and oversee the company’s annual budgeting process.
• Supervise daily accounting operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll).
• Oversee the preparation of VAT tax returns
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Implement and maintain financial systems and procedures.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (auditors, banks, regulatory authorities).
• Ensure accurate and efficient financial data management.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies for new projects and initiatives.

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring adherence to accounting principles and company policies.
• Establish and enforce accounting methods, procedures, and principles across departments.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate smooth audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial forecasts to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and file VAT tax returns accurately and on time.
• Conduct regular reviews of financial data and reports to present insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Accounting Responsibilities
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget values.
• Set deadlines and tasks for efficient team performance.
• Supervise and approve accounting transactions (e.g., POs, invoices, payments, advances, bills).
• Review and approve client credit facility requests.
• Conduct investigations into irregularities, report findings, and assist with actions.
• Oversee production of periodic financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage payroll, leave salaries, gratuity, and overtime & deductions provisions in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
• Supervise fixed assets additions, disposals, and depreciation, conducting physical checks as needed.
• Manage inventory including opening balances, purchases, consumption, and physical counts.
• Ensure timely collection and payment of receivables and payables, optimizing working capital.
• Monitor sales and supplier invoices for accuracy and required documentation.
• Manage company bank accounts, credit cards, and remittances, liaising with bank managers.
• Audit accounts to ensure regulatory compliance, coordinating with external auditors.
• Provide recommendations to management on financial objectives and policies.
• Conduct pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Implement new ERP systems smoothly when required.

Financial Responsibilities
• Provide analytical support, financial forecasting, reporting, and project support.
• Produce financial reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) including compared financial statements and variance analysis.
• Lead annual and quarterly budgeting, forecasting, and revision processes.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement organization-wide.
• Develop financial models and ad hoc reports to support decision-making.
• Analyze historical data and performance, preparing reports and projections.
• Review business unit performance to highlight critical financial issues and support remedial actions.

Budgeting Responsibilities
• Collaborate with project managers to develop CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Review budget proposals from managers for accuracy and completeness.
• Consolidate departmental budgets into an organizational budget.
• Assist top management in analyzing proposed plans and exploring alternatives if projected results are inadequate.
• Monitor organizational spending to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Estimate future financial requirements.
Analyze business unit data to ensure budget compliance and prevent overspending.

Accounting Responsibilities
• Manage daily operations of the accounting department.
• Produce financial reports and statements.
• Enforce accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Maintain bank relationships and monitor cash balances
• Report financial results to the board of directors.
• Manage outsourced functions and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Tenders Management Responsibilities
• Review supply demands and prepare proposals.
• Manage tender preparation and cost calculations
• Negotiate discounts and delivery expectations.
• Manage post-sale customer relationships and expectations
• Ensure on-time, within-scope, and within-budget project delivery.

Accountant Responsibilities
• Manage all accounting entries and maintain the accounting system.
• Process CHQs and bank transfers.
• Prepare summary reports for executive review.
• Balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare trial balances, and reconcile entries.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Manage payroll through WPS (Wage Protection System).
• Support external audits by analyzing general ledger accounts and providing audit information
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements to prevent legal challenges.
• Monitor adherence to company accounting protocols.
• Present accounting issues and results to executive committees and upper management.

Administrative Responsibilities
• Supervise administrative duties including maintaining diaries, scheduling appointments, typing, word processing, and organizing meetings.
• Manage databases, handle correspondence, and liaise with relevant organizations.
• Oversee HR services such as organizing license renewals, visa applications with the Ministry of Labor, and managing employee paperwork.
• Coordinate medical tests, passports, memos, and resolved fines.
• Represent the company at various locations including police stations, airports, hotels, embassies, and government departments.
• Manage services like phone connections, mail, and electricity.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable filing systems, verifying supporting documents.
• Process employee payments, including verifying expense reports and preparing checks.
• Prepare various journal entries for period-end closing & intercompany entries
• Resolve discrepancies and conduct periodic and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Assist the chief accountant with financial closing, preparing financial statements, and cash flow forecasting.
• Negotiate payments for outstanding accounts.
• Disburse petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation.
• Review posted journal vouchers and invoices prepared by accounting clerks.
• Establish and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for recording fixed assets.
• Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in the accounting system.
• Reconcile fixed asset subsidiary ledger balances with the general ledger.
• Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets and update detailed schedules of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Allocate general expenses to respective cost centers based on revenue percentage.
• Calculated accruals such as gratuity, leave salary, and airfare tickets using spreadsheets and post them in the system.
• Reconciled all general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.

• Assist the sales manager by preparing statistical and price comparison reports with competitors.
• Provide guidance to travel agencies, clarifying procedures and answering inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with IATA rules and Gulf Air bulletins by auditing issued tickets daily.
• Handle customer complaints alongside reservation officers, explain Gulf Air offerings.
• Prepare spreadsheets for incentive customers and monthly sales targets.
• Assist the finance manager in VAT tax calculations & returns, revenue comparisons reports, and BSP payments.
• Manage monthly journal voucher (JV) closing entries.
• Process receipts, payments, debit and credit notes in the accounting system, and follow up on receivables.
• Prepare bank transfers and conduct monthly reconciliations for bank and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain records of sales department activities and monthly achievements.
• Resolve issues of passenger’s excess baggage calculations and other airline chart seats calculations
• Process Refund Tickets calculations and post in system.
• Present financial and statistical data effectively to managers