Sheraz Ahmed

Provide strategic financial advisory to small-business owners across North America and
global markets, driving informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
Independently handle full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients, ensuring 100%
accuracy in financial records and reporting.
Develop annual budgets and quarterly board reports, using variance analysis to identify
and mitigate financial discrepancies.
Manage full-cycle bookkeeping including AP/AR, invoicing, and bank and credit-card
reconciliations in QuickBooks Online and Xero.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and
GAAP; lead QuickBooks Desktop-to-Online migrations across client entities.
Top Rated on Upwork — 100% Job Success Score, 5.0 rating across 17+ completed
projects and ~1, 100 hours.

Independently managed the complete accounting cycle for a diverse group of
companies, ensuring full compliance and operational efficiency.
Partnered directly with the CEO to deliver cash flow analysis for individual entities and
the consolidated group, alongside detailed performance reports.
Optimised group liquidity by managing 11 bank accounts and reconciling 19 corporate
credit cards, ensuring zero penalties through timely vendor and creditor payments.
Managed multi-currency transactions to mitigate exchange-rate losses and led accurate
submission of VAT and Corporate Tax returns across jurisdictions.
Streamlined the AP/AR process including KYC vendor verification, rigorous client follow
ups for collections, and precise invoicing.
Managed end-to-end payroll including preparation and submission of W-2s and 1099s,
ensuring cross-border regulatory compliance.
Led data migration projects between accounting platforms, enhancing data integrity and
reporting speed; facilitated smooth year-end external audits.

Independently managed the complete accounting function including AP/AR, bank
reconciliations, and month-end close.
Prepared monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis for
leadership review.
Managed cash flow planning and monitored expenses to support operational efficiency
and prevent liquidity shortfalls.
Ensured timely preparation and submission of VAT returns in compliance with UAE
regulations; prepared consolidated financial statements for 2 subsidiaries.
Reconciled inventory records against physical stock; led and coached a team of 5
accounting staff.

Delivered audit, bookkeeping, and tax-compliance services to a diverse portfolio of
clients across multiple industries.
Planned and performed financial and operational audits under IFRS standards to ensure
high-quality, transparent reporting.
Managed filing of Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax returns, ensuring all
deadlines and legal obligations were met.
Evaluated internal controls and recommended process improvements to increase
operational efficiency and reduce risk.