Mohamed messaouik

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations for a
carpentry and fit-out SME
• Prepare IFRS for SMEs-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• File UAE VAT returns via EmaraTax; conduct input/output VAT reconciliation and ensure FTA-compliant
documentation
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance and prepare tax computation in line with UAE Corporate Tax
law
• Manage payroll processing including WPS compliance
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent financial leakage
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Maintain QuickBooks accounting system and improve reporting processes

Provided outsourced accounting and tax compliance services across multiple UAE client portfolios through
two boutique accounting practices, including a French CA-led firm specialising in international clients.
• Prepared and reviewed IFRS-compliant financial statements for diverse client portfolios
• Filed UAE VAT returns via EmaraTax portal; ensured correct VAT treatment and FTA-compliant
documentation
• Supported UAE Corporate Tax registration, calculations, and return filing through EmaraTax
• Managed general ledger, reconciliations, and accurate bookkeeping records
• Oversaw accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow monitoring
• Supported external audits and liaised with auditors and tax authorities

• Managed banking operations including bank relationships, credit lines, cash flow, and reconciliations
• Calculated and posted Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and landed costs across product lines
• Executed and monitored local and international payments with full documentation
• Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including reconciliations and clearing of open
items
• Participated in month-end and year-end closings per group closing schedule
• Participated in inventory counts and consolidation of stock results
• Supervised a team of 2 staff members

• Maintained day-to-day accounting including cashbooks, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets
• Analysed AP, AR, and inventory transactions posted during the period
• Prepared monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Calculated and posted landed costs accurately
• Prepared direct and indirect tax reports submitted to fiscal authorities
• Calculated corporate tax liability on statutory basis; liaised with tax advisors for assessments
• Approved payment requests, employee advances, and petty cash
• Supervised junior accountants and deputised for Finance Manager when required

• Maintained bookkeeping records in accounting software
• Performed bank reconciliations and prepared P&L and Balance Sheet with PPT presentation
• Ensured accounting archives and prepared tax returns