Asha Shaik

• Spearheaded comprehensive Accounts Payable processes, overseeing vendor invoices, petty cash, and both domestic and international disbursements, achieving 100% on-time payment accuracy.
• Ensured meticulous UAE VAT compliance by accurately applying VAT treatment across transactions in line with FTA regulations, facilitating periodic return filings with zero penalties.
• Managed treasury functions involving multi-currency transactions (AED, USD, SAR), executing daily bank reconciliations and generating weekly cash flow forecasts to optimize liquidity.
• Leveraged analytical skills to enhance financial reporting and support strategic decision-making, contributing to overall organizational financial health.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment for efficient financial operations.

• Accounts Payable: Managed AED 600, 000+ monthly AP cycle across 50-60 vendors — end-to-end invoice
processing with 3-way matching (PO, contract, invoice), petty cash, and domestic/international disbursements;
performed vendor reconciliations and prepared AP aging analysis, maintaining 100% on-time payment accuracy.
• UAE VAT & Corporate Tax: Ensured accurate VAT treatment across all transactions per FTA regulations; supported
periodic VAT return filings with zero penalty incidence; maintained full UAE Corporate Tax readiness across all
reporting periods.
• Treasury & Banking: Handled multi-currency transactions (AED, USD, SAR); executed daily bank reconciliations and
produced weekly cash flow forecasts sustaining optimal liquidity; liaised directly with bank relationship managers
for credit facility discussions and account opening.
• Trade Finance: Coordinated with bank relationship managers and shipping agencies for trade finance operations
— managing Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Letters of Credit (LC), and commercial invoices to ensure accurate,
timely documentation across export cycles.
• Invoice Controls & Process: Coordinated invoice approval workflows and maintained compliance with internal
controls; supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance AP efficiency and turnaround.
• Reporting & Audit: Supported month-end and quarter-end financial close; prepared MIS reports for management;
coordinated with statutory auditors for audit queries, maintaining organized documentation for swift resolution.

• Gained structured hands-on exposure to statutory audits, internal audits, and Income Tax compliance under direct
CA mentorship.
• Managed TDS/TCS deductions and timely filings across a diverse client portfolio.
• Supported GL operations and month-end/year-end close cycles, contributing to reliable financial reporting.
• Extended engagement through early 2022 to complete CA Final examination requirements alongside practical
training.

• Led full-cycle accounting operations, managing GL, AR/AP, journal entries, and reconciliations in compliance with Indian GAAP and Schedule III, ensuring precision and financial integrity across all transactions.
• Enhanced month-end and year-end financial close processes, consistently delivering accurate financial reports to management ahead of statutory deadlines.
• Implemented timely GST and TDS filings while developing an effective IGST vs. LUT routing strategy that optimized export refund recovery and minimized regulatory challenges.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and attention to detail, contributing to improved financial reporting and compliance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.

• Statutory Audits: Executed end-to-end statutory and financial audits for multiple private-sector clients; delivered
compliant, high-quality audit reports on schedule.
• Risk & Controls: Performed vouching, substantive procedures, and GL reviews, identifying financial inconsistencies
that directly strengthened client internal controls.
• Process Improvement: Redesigned audit documentation workflows, reducing average turnaround time while
maintaining full compliance with professional standards.
• Client Advisory: Delivered post-audit recommendations that translated compliance findings into tangible
operational improvements for clients.