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Taufeeq Yahiya, Senior Accountant

Taufeeq Yahiya

Senior Accountant·Al Jaber Opticals & Real Estate

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Financial Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 2 months

Senior Accountant

May 2018 - Present

Al Jaber Opticals & Real Estate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2018 - Present

• Prepare consolidated financial reports, monthly sales reports, KPIs and analyse profitability
• Reconcile accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation schedule, back charges and insurance schedules.
• Finalise turnover rent after analysing monthly sales and verifying contracts and other documents.
• Fully responsible for internal audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Review balance sheet items and ensure their legitimacy by supporting documents and reconciliation.
• Supervise receivables and payables team, payroll team and General accountants.
• Prepare and update VAT register, monitor reverse VAT on import and online tax filing
• Assist Finance Controller with P/L Analysis, reviews, Budget and forecast, planning and presentations and cost control.

Company industry:
Fashion & Apparel
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Accountant

December 2014 - May 2018

Al Reyadah Group of companies

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

December 2014 - May 2018

• Supervise monthly closing activities for multiple projects.
• Balance sheet reconciliation, VAT compliance, Track retentions, term loans and owner’s equity.
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Budget process, Track actuals vs. budget, profitability, monitor cash position and forecast cash flow.
• Owner of internal auditing and compliance
• Review contracts and invoices of general contractors, subcontractors and consultants
• Monthly performance reviews and Business performance analysis along with KPI and MIS reports.
• Implement controls, policies and procedures.
• Do feasibility study on Capex investments in line with budgeted figures
• Monitor aging reports and work closely with receivable and payable accountants,
• Present reports, analysis and findings to the Finance Manager, Project Managers and Shareholders

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Project Financial Analyst

June 2009 - October 2014

Caspian Mining Ltd

Tanzania

June 2009 - October 2014

• Oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting and analysis, tax and internal control functions for various projects: mining, construction and engineering.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial analyses for each project, capture and communicate variances and performance trends and make recommendations for improvements.
• Generate consolidated financial report, KPI, MIS, detailed revenue and coverage related reports
• Annual budget, monthly/quarterly forecasts, capital vs expense assessment, monitor budget vs actual variance and make recommendations to project lead.
• Review monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure Capex items are accounted for correctly and Capex expenditure is in line with budget.
• Oversee VAT input/output summary for each projects and follow it up through to the tax authorities.
• Review contract and supplier agreements before contracts are finalized by legal department.
• Ensure asset register is up to date with hourly depreciation duly calculated.
• Payroll supervision, internal audit, oversee receivables and payables.
• Liaise with department heads on implementation of cost control procedures.
• Visit sites & actively participate in project start-up operations as well as project closure reports.

Company industry:
Mining & Quarrying
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Financial Accountant

March 2004 - June 2009

SPIE Oil & Gas Services Middle East L.L.C

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2004 - June 2009

• Lead month end closing and ensure that all balance sheet items are reconciled.
• Oversee daily accounting operations and prepare End of Month analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements. Participate in annual budgeting process.
• Generate and upload standard month end journal entries for each projects.
• Prepare Monthly Cash flow projections for projects.
• Periodically review and scrutinize General Trial Balance and ensure accuracy by checking entries and postings. Adherence to cost code and cost centre posting.
• Preparing and recording Company assets and liability by compiling and analysing account information.
• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable team. Check monthly, weekly and daily invoices process in the system. Oversee payroll activities and coordinate with HR for related issues.
• Conduct internal audit & provide all audit requirements/reports. Highlight issues and discrepancies

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Sikkim Manipal University

January 2009

January 2009

Master's degree, Financial Management

India

MBA in Finance

Mangalore University

January 2002

January 2002

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy and commerce

India

BCom degree

Skills

VAT
Expert
VAT
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
ACCOUNTANCY, Project Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, KPI, MIS reports
Expert
ACCOUNTANCY, Project Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, KPI, MIS reports
Expert
ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
Expert
ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
Expert
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Expert
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Expert
BUDGETING and forecasting, cash flow, funds requirements
Expert
BUDGETING and forecasting, cash flow, funds requirements
Expert
COST CONTROL
Expert
COST CONTROL
Expert
SAP, TALLY, ERP, EXCEL, PIVOT TABLE, VLOOK
Expert
SAP, TALLY, ERP, EXCEL, PIVOT TABLE, VLOOK
Expert
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Expert
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Expert
TAX PLANNING
Expert
TAX PLANNING
Expert
VAT, Witholding tax, Feasibility analysis, KPI analysis
Expert
VAT, Witholding tax, Feasibility analysis, KPI analysis
Expert
VAT
Expert
VAT
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
French
Beginner
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
SAP FICO
SOFTPRO
Aug 2016
Risk based auditing
Marcus Evans
Feb 2008