Venize Villar

Accounting:
• Managed accounting clients across various industries, (Oil & Gas, Trading,
etc.) ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS.
• Oversaw the preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS,
including but not limited to IFRS for Leases, Consolidation, Joint Ventures,
Investments, Intangible Assets, Inventories, etc.
• Provided various financial services such as Accounts Payable
Management, Sales Invoicing, Audit Support, Inventory Management, and
Accounting Advisory.
• Trained and mentored new hires, facilitating their successful integration into
the accounting team.
Payroll:
• Processed clients payroll in accordance with applicable UAE labor laws
(Mainland and Free Zones), including calculating final settlements, gratuity,
and DEWs, and facilitating salary payments through both WPS and
Non-WPS methods.
• Managed and coordinated GCC payroll processing, ensuring compliance
with the respective countrys rules and regulations.
• Co-led global payroll project management, assisting in coordinating with
various teams across different time zones to ensure timely and accurate
payroll processing and global compliance
UAE VAT:
◦ Ensured the clients VAT compliance, including tax computation, payments,
return filing, and certification submissions.
◦ Worked closely with Accounting, AP, AR, and Treasury teams to improve
systems and processes for effective VAT compliance management.
◦ Managed tax assessments and audits, ensuring all required documentation
was prepared and submitted on time.
◦ Conducted tax accounting and reconciled VAT returns with financial books,
ensuring accuracy and compliance with VAT regulations.
UAE Corporate Tax:
◦ Provided strategic tax advisory services, helping clients navigate the
complexities of UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
◦ Assisted clients in preparing for future Corporate Tax filings, including the
development of internal controls and documentation processes.
Management:
◦ Prepared the teams monthly revenue vs. expenses report and provided
forecasts for the following month to support financial planning.
◦ Participated in meetings with potential clients and promoted cross-selling
opportunities by encouraging existing clients to explore additional service
offerings.
◦ Developed and maintained a leads schedule for potential clients, assisting
senior management in closing deals and acquiring new clients.
◦ Collaborated with leadership to align team performance with business
goals, supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

Financial Reporting and Management:
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements and conducted monthly
management reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local
regulations.
• Monitored cash collections, maintained the cash receipts journal, and
implemented new policies to strengthen internal cash controls and improve
cash management.
• Supervised the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers and the preparation of
journal entries
• Provided insights for financial planning
Taxes Compliance:
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and percentage
tax, adhering to the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)
Law.
• Managed tax reporting and documentation, maintaining adherence to local
and national tax laws.
Internal Audit and ISO Compliance:
• Performed internal audits by reviewing and evaluating financial controls
and processes, enhancing financial integrity.
• Coordinated with external auditors to address findings, implement
improvements, and inspected projects to ensure budget and specification
compliance.
• Spearheaded ISO compliance initiatives, ensuring that processes and
documentation met international quality standards.
Strategic Planning:
• Prepared the 5-year financial projection to support long-term strategic
planning and decision-making.
• Helped secure funding for major initiatives with the General Manager.

• Conducted audit procedures in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (ISA), ensuring financial statements were prepared in compliance
with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Coordinated with global EY teams, clients, and component auditors to
ensure timely completion of group audits and deliverables.
• Advised stakeholders on audit findings and offered recommendations to
improve accounting procedures and ensure compliance with applicable
standards.
• Conducted Investment Valuation Testing procedures, Risk Assessment
Procedures, Test of Controls, Test of Details, Analytical Procedures, Bank
Reconciliations, Recalculation for IFRS 16 (Leases), etc.
• Performed consolidation tasks for group financials, including intercompany
eliminations and foreign currency adjustments.
• Supervised and trained junior associates by reviewing their work and
providing performance feedback to enhance audit quality.
• Prepared detailed audit working papers and maintained high-quality
documentation to support audit conclusions and ensure review readiness.

• Gained exposure to various audit methodologies and techniques.
• Supported the preparation of working papers and audit documentation.
• Performed vouching, tracing, and analytical procedures
• Participated in client meetings and walkthroughs to understand key
business processes and internal controls.
• Helped identify control weaknesses and provided recommendations to
improve financial reporting accuracy.