Rafid Ali

• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Supervise the month-end and year-end closing process to ensure timely reporting.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow to maintain liquidity.
• Review general ledger reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Pakistani tax regulations, including sales tax and withholding tax.
• Support external auditors by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation.

• Investigated transaction monitoring alerts to identify unusual or suspicious activities.
• Performed sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening during customer onboarding.
• Conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and periodic Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews.
• Escalated suspicious transactions for further investigation and regulatory reporting.
• Assisted in internal AML compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensured compliance with the regulations and guidelines issued by the State Bank of Pakistan.

• Recorded accounting transactions in accordance with GCC IFRS and company policies.
• Prepared and submitted Bahrain VAT returns within statutory deadlines.
• Performed bank reconciliations and monitored daily cash and card collections.
• Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintained accounting records supporting AML monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated with auditors by preparing financial schedules and supporting documents.

• Managed daily accounting operations for trading and inventory transactions.
• Recorded supplier invoices, customer receipts, and payment vouchers.
• Prepared Bahrain VAT returns and ensured compliance with tax regulations.
• Performed inventory reconciliations and monitored stock-related accounting records.
• Maintained import costing records and supporting shipping documentation.
• Conducted customer due diligence and KYC verification in accordance with AML requirements.

• Prepared, posted, and filed accounting vouchers accurately.
• Conducted comprehensive bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepared and submit ed VAT returns in compliance with regulations.
• Integrated vouchers seamlessly into accounting so ware, streamlining processes.
• Prepared sales tax invoices and maintain detailed import logs.
• Verify identity of clients / beneficial owners.

• Participated in statutory audits of manufacturing, trading, and service sector clients.
• Examined accounting records and supporting documentation for audit evidence.
• Performed substantive testing and analytical review procedures.
• Evaluated internal control systems and identified operational risks.
• Prepared audit working papers in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Assisted senior auditors in drafting audit findings and management letters.

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Documents financial transactions by entering account information. Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Secures financial information by completing database backups. Maintains financial security by following internal controls.