Asif Shaikh

• Supervised full-cycle accounting operations — AP, AR, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger ensuring accuracy and 100%
compliance across all transactions.
• Directed preparation of monthly/annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), management accounts, and variance analysis
reports, consistently meeting month-end close deadlines within 5 working days.
• Led monthly bank, cash, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations; enforced internal controls and SOPs to eliminate discrepancies and
strengthen financial integrity.
• Managed UAE VAT compliance end-to-end: input/output tax computation, VAT return filing with FTA for AED 4M+ in monthly transactions,
maintaining audit-ready documentation with zero FTA penalties.
• Monitored daily cash flow, working capital, and liquidity positions; delivered cash-position to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinated annual external audit engagements — providing audit schedules, MIS packs, aging reports, and profitability analysis — achieving
clean sign-offs with zero audit findings for 2 consecutive years.
• Administered payroll processing for 100+ staff, including salary calculations, leave accruals, gratuity provisions, and deductions; ensured 100%
WPS and UAE labour law compliance.

• Managed general ledger, posted 200+ monthly journal entries (accruals, prepayments, depreciation), and administered AP/AR cycles —
processing invoices, vendor payments, and collections across 28+ branches.
• Executed monthly bank reconciliations, inter-branch ledger reviews, and inventory/stock reconciliations across 28+ retail branches,
consistently resolving all variances within 2 working days of month-end.
• Handled TDS computation, Professional Tax, and GST documentation; ensured statutory compliance including timely E-Way bill generation per
Indian regulatory requirements.
• Prepared monthly MIS and management reports; supported internal and external audit engagements by compiling audit evidence, schedules,
and reconciliation files.