ABU AHMED SHIRALI

Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
•Monitoring cash/credit card transaction and reconciling on daily base and submitting daily sales report.
•Supervising purchase, Implemented Purchase plan based on inventory turnover to avoid aging stock & periodical Inventory Count, Inventory Reconciliation and performing variance analyze.
•Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
•Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
•Performed Monthly payroll, Staff Incentive and End of service and updated employee records.
•Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies, accurately resolving variances.
•Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy sheets to track financial trends and performance.
•Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
•Created and implemented procedures and best practices for reconciliation process.
•Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
•Periodical Inventory Count, Inventory Reconciliation and performing variance analyze.
•Submitting break even analyze report to set up monthly store sales Target.
•Submitting Stock report, brand profitability report as well as, brand wise sales report
•Liaison with insurance companies regarding renewal of insurance policy of employees
•Handling Administrative work as required by company and attending meeting with landlords to negotiate rent for showrooms.
•Handling e commerce sales transactions.
•Handling Consignment transactions like purchase, sale, and inventory Management.
•Setup accounting Standard by rectifying all errors within the system and department and recommends procedures and policies by maintaining accounting controls and completed Pending financial reports for the year 2018-2019 by analyzing and rectifying errors in the system.

• Managed end-to-end finance and accounting operations for a multi-branch retail business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective internal controls.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and management reports to support strategic business decisions.
• Led month-end and year-end closing activities, including General Ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, provisions, account reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Managed end-to-end UAE VAT compliance, including return preparation, reconciliation, and filing, while preparing Corporate Tax computations, supporting schedules, and statutory reports for submission to the Head Office for final filing.
• Oversaw procurement planning, inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, and variance analysis across six retail outlets to optimize inventory turnover and cost efficiency.
• Supervised treasury operations, daily cash and credit card reconciliations, and branch sales reporting.
• Prepared management reports covering profitability analysis, break-even analysis, stock audits, and sales performance.
• Managed accounting for e-commerce and consignment business operations.
• Processed monthly payroll, staff incentives, and End-of-Service (EOS) benefit calculations.
• Completed the historical financial reporting backlog for FY2018-2019 through accounting data clean-up and process improvements.
• Supported the company liquidation process by coordinating financial documentation with external auditors.

• Managed finance and accounting operations for nine retail outlets across the UAE, Oman, and Qatar, and ensuring compliance with group financial policies.
• Prepared monthly financial statements, MIS reports, profitability analysis, and KPI dashboards to support management decision-making and business performance.
• Managed General Ledger (GL), bank, cash, credit card, creditor, and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Administered UAE VAT compliance, including VAT return preparation and filing, while ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Managed procurement budgets, product costing, pricing analysis, and inventory control to support cost optimization and profitability across regional operations.
• Prepared supplier payment plans, reviewed vendor invoices, reconciliations, contracts, and documentation, ensuring timely payments and compliance with company policies.
• Monitored treasury activities, including weekly cash flow forecasting, fund management, working capital, and banking operations across multiple countries.
• Supervised payroll processing, staff incentive calculations, inventory audits, consignment accounting, hotel sales, and monthly stock reconciliations.
• Managed daily sales, gross margin, and profitability analysis while preparing stock, brand performance, mall sales, and management reports to support strategic business decisions

• Managed end-to-end accounting operations for retail, import/export, and call centre businesses, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
• Oversaw Accounts Receivable (AR) for more than 200 active customer accounts, strengthening credit control and ensuring timely collections.
• Managed Accounts Payable (AP), vendor payments, overseas supplier transactions, and payment scheduling to maintain healthy supplier relationships.
• Processed vendor and customer invoices by verifying purchase orders, GRNs, sales orders, and delivery notes while maintaining accurate accounting records
• Maintained General Ledger (GL), fixed asset registers, petty cash, cost center accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Performed month-end and year-end financial closing, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepared sales analysis, profitability reports, commission calculations, and other financial performance reports for senior management.
• Maintained inventory accounting, product costing, physical stock verification, and variance analysis to strengthen inventory controls and improve cost management.
• Managed customer collections, credit control, disputed accounts, payment negotiations, and intercompany reconciliations to improve working capital and cash flow.
• Processed monthly payroll, staff incentives, and End-of-Service (EOS) benefit calculations.
• Played a key role in ERP implementation, including Chart of Accounts (COA) mapping, system testing, data validation, and user support.

• Coordinated accounting and financial reporting activities for the Wholesale Division and Managed Accounts Receivable (AR), credit control, customer collections, and payment follow-ups to improve cash flow and minimize outstanding receivables.
• Prepared and analyzed Accounts Payable (AP) aging reports, providing timely management reports to support credit and working capital decisions.
• Managed end-to-end accounting for 4 retail branches, including a factory outlet, maintaining General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and accurate financial records.
• Monitored daily banking activities, cash flow, petty cash, and performed bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions.
• Processed payroll, maintained fixed asset registers, prepaid and accrued expense schedules, and performed month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepared monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, intercompany reconciliation statements, and handled month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinated annual audit requirements by preparing financial schedules, supporting documentation, and liaising with internal and external auditors.

• Managed showroom accounting operations.
• Processed supplier invoices, purchase documentation and sales invoices.
• Maintained Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records.
• Managed daily cash collections, bank deposits and petty cash.
• Assisted inventory verification and year-end stock count.