Simish TA

› Direct end-to-end financial operations across UAE, KSA, and Qatar entities: GL, AP/AR, payroll (WPS), petty cash,
and bank reconciliations.
› Prepare and present monthly MIS reports, quarterly financial statements, and annual budgets; conduct variance
analysis against forecasts and prior periods.
› Present financial performance reports, Power BI dashboards, and scenario analysis directly to business owners —
documentation; liaise directly with external auditors; zero audit findings maintained across all entities.: Group Audit —
Single Point of Contact (UAE, KSA & Qatar)
› Manage end-to-end UAE VAT compliance — prepare and file FTA VAT returns, maintain input/output VAT
reconciliations, manage VAT audit process including all audit schedules, documentation, and FTA correspondence;
zero-penalty record since January 2018.: UAE VAT Compliance
› Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance — taxable income computation, deferred tax calculations, CT return filing,
and liaison with external tax advisors under the 9% CT regime.: UAE Corporate Tax
› Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation for all related-party and intercompany transactions across UAE,
KSA, and Qatar — ensure compliance with UAE CT transfer pricing rules; maintain audit-ready documentation.:
Transfer Pricing
› Oversee intercompany accounting and reporting across all four group entities — maintain intercompany
reconciliations, manage eliminations, ensure cross-entity transaction accuracy, and produce consolidated group
reporting.: Intercompany Reporting — UAE, KSA & Qatar
› Manage multi-currency accounting across AED, SAR, and QAR — FX revaluation, exchange rate variance reporting,
and multi-currency bank reconciliations.: Multi-Currency Accounting
› Manage banking relationships across all group entities — payment approvals, bank reconciliations, credit facility
utilisation, and funding arrangements.: Banking Relationships & Facilities
› Manage payroll across UAE (WPS/MOHRE), KSA (MUDAD), and Qatar for 80+ employees — salaries, allowances,
deductions, and EOS gratuity in compliance with each countrys labour law.: Multi-Country Payroll
› Primary owner and full implementation lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — finance module
configuration, chart of accounts design, reporting automation, and system integrity across all entities; reduced close
cycle by 30%.: ERP Systems
› analysis has directly influenced capital allocation, cost control, and commercial decisions at ownership level
across all group entities.: Owner-Level Reporting & Business Partnering
› Produce detailed P&L and cost analysis reports by department and business unit — enabling leadership to
track revenue, costs, and profitability at division level; present business unit performance dashboards via
Power BI directly to business owners.: Departmental & Business Unit Reporting
› Serve as the sole audit point of contact for all four group entities — manage and coordinate all internal and
external statutory audit engagements end-to-end; prepare and own all audit schedules, reconciliations, and
› Lead, mentor, and performance-manage an 8-person finance team including Credit Control; set individual KPIs aligned
to reporting SLAs.

› Managed daily bookkeeping, AP/AR, and GL for a technology trading company supplying Virgin Megastore, Dubai
Duty Free, and Jumbo Electronics.
› Prepared monthly financial reports, management accounts, and budget-vs-actual variance reports for management
review.
› Led full Odoo ERP implementation as sole business lead — digitised manual processes and reduced month-end close
cycle by ~30%.
› Filed UAE VAT returns from inception (January 2018) — zero-penalty FTA compliance record and full audit trail across
entire 6-year tenure.
› Coordinated annual external audit: compiled schedules, reconciliations, and responded to auditor queries — zero audit
findings throughout tenure.

› Managed full-cycle accounting: GL entries, month-end close, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliation of bank and
balance sheet accounts.
› Prepared financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and management reports for senior-level decision
making.
› Handled UAE VAT returns ensuring full FTA compliance; supported external auditors with working papers and
schedules — zero findings.
› Supervised AP/AR — optimised payment terms, managed credit control; reduced debtor days by 15% within 12
months.
› Processed monthly payroll via WPS and calculated End-of-Service (EOS) gratuity for 80+ employees per UAE Labour
Law.
› Maintained Fixed Assets Register, posted depreciation, and reconciled intercompany transactions.

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, General Ledger and reconciliations
Performing revenue accounting transactions, clearing exceptions, raising invoices, triggering accounting, conducting reconciliation, fare/refund audits, master updates, and other processing functions as per ISO standards and procedures.
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
MIS reporting and preparing reports for management
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Customer account maintenance and clearing.
Accurate and timely recording of all cheques received into the PDC module
Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Preparation and filing of quarterly VAT returns for submission to Tax authority.
Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments and applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Ensure cash receipts are accurately applied to customer accounts in a timely manner.
Support month-end and year-end close process, preparing monthly financial reports
Timely notification and follow-up to recover bounced cheques.
Deliver high-quality deliverables, resolve issues efficiently, and communicate effectively with customers.
Accountable for communicating with vendors and customers to resolve discrepancies impeding payments
Monitored financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets. Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including invoices, statements, etc.
Preparation of bank requirements like KYC and ensure that compliance is attended on time.
Reconciliation of payroll, verification of contracts and orders, and collecting receivables.
Ensure that financial records are kept up-to-date and accurate, and oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, including VAT, and other compliance documents.
Reconciliation of the bank statement on a daily basis against all deposited cheques
Monitored account documentation for over 90 accounts, rectified issues and contacted vendors about account changes.
Monthly reconciliation of all balances pertaining to the Receivables Ledger function.
Analyzed areas for improvement and efficiency related to accounts receivable process and help lead implementation of such improvements.
Negotiated for Credit terms, Coordinate with Supply chain team to improve credit limit and terms.
Assist in reconciliation and analysis of relevant accounts to ensure that any anomalies or discrepancies are identified within agreed time frames and the company’s books of accounts reflect the correct position with regards to the transactions for the month.

• Owned accounting operations across trading, distribution, and eCommerce entities —
ensuring accuracy and consistency across all financial records and reports.
• Led full Odoo ERP implementation from scratch: configured chart of accounts, cost centres,
entity structures, automated journal workflows, and payment processes — reduced month
end close cycle by approximately 30%.
• Managed intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple related entities;
maintained documentation and ensured consistent treatment across jurisdictions.
• Executed multi-currency AP/AR payments across USD, AED, and other currencies; monitored
FX exposure and tracked FX gains/losses against deal margins.
• Built and maintained real-time cash flow visibility aligned to trading cycles; optimised working
capital by managing payment terms, collections strategy, and cash timing.
• Performed detailed P&L reviews at entity and deal level — tracking cost per deal, identifying
margin leakage, and recommending corrective actions to management.
• Managed full financial reconciliation for Amazon Seller Central, Amazon Vendor Portal, and
Noon marketplace accounts — matching settlements to GL and ensuring accurate revenue
and margin recognition.
• Filed UAE VAT returns from inception (January 2018); managed international tax matters with
external advisors for cross-border trading transactions.
• Maintained audit-ready financial records across all entities; coordinated annual external audits
with zero audit findings across the engagement period.
• Continuously improved finance processes, controls, and reporting as the business scaled —
implementing automation and workflow tools to enhance financial visibility.

› Supported AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and invoice processing for a manufacturing firm in Sharjah.
› Assisted month-end close; maintained Fixed Assets Register, depreciation entries, and petty cash.
› Prepared salary statements for 60+ employees using Tally ERP; assisted with financial statements and audit
coordination.

● Finalization of Accounts and Prepare Financial
Statements and Cash Flow Statements.
● Manage day to day finance and accounts
operations.
● Salary Calculations & WPS Updating.
● Review, verify and Posting Sales Invoices.
● Review, collection and cash deposit slips from
cashier and enter Bank Receipts Record
transaction
in system.
● Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining
records and files; reconciling accounts.
● Preparation of monthly Financial Reports for the
Managements.
● Maintains customer confidence and protects
operations by keeping financial information
Confidential
● Conduct periodic Financial Audit of the Company.
● Accounts Receivable and Payable Management.
● Preparation of Bank Reconciliation statement.
● Finalization of monthly/annual financial reports.
● Reconciliation of vendor Statements timely and
accurately.
● Contributes to team effort by accomplishing
related results as needed.
● Implements accounting procedures and company
policy.
● Coordinate with Accounts Payable for the
scheduled submission of vendor payments,
ensure the more of transmission of funds is as
recorded on the ERP, and appropriate
approvals are secured to facilitate the payments.
● Review all invoices for appropriate documentation
and approval prior to payment
● Identify and report immediately any issues with
vendor payments, mode of payment,
vendors/invoices on hold to Line Manager.
● Ensure safe custody of all original bank
guarantees from customers and suppliers and
● Prepare the daily cash flow statements and
ensure that all payments are in line with
the forecast and that any Adhoc or unplanned
payments are all duly justified and
approved prior to disbursement of funds.
● Respond to all vendor inquiries
● Reconcile vendor statements, research and
correct discrepancies
● Prepare timely reports as required by the Line
Manager.
● Contribute in revising work methods, forms,
formats, and standards to improve
operational efficiency.
● Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and
accurately, in accordance
● with company policy and accepted accounting
practices
● Comply with all relevant quality, health, safety and
environmental management policies, procedures
and controls

Cash Handling/Invoicing
* Issue invoices and follow up payable and receivable accounts
* Monitor and periodically summarize all petty cash floats and expenses across the company
* Monitor the cash flow on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
* Record supplier invoices in the accounting system

Reconciliations (Bank Reconciliations)
* Ensure that all suppliers’ accounts are fully reconciled periodically
* Is responsible for the preparation of inter-company reconciliations and the resolution of outstanding items

Book keeping
* Maintain and update all accounts
* Maintain the accounting of lease-related activities in the system and work out recharges to vendor

Liaising
* Support in cash management, banking, vendor relationships and implementation of the ERP system
* Liaise with HR on the financial and timely payment arrangements for the monthly payroll