Waleed Sharif

Professional
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«FRIAS
« VaTFiing + Managed end-to-end accounting fo 15 real estate development projects ince July 2023,
rien ecumrriarons including Expo Cty Dubai (Mangrove & Vale), The Catch, Paragon, Paragon, Society House,
Gondor Golf Link, Condor Concept 7, Condor Sonate, Condor Marina Star, Kempinsii, Arka
Enclave Residences, Resident du Port, Mama Shelter, Ritz Carlton, and Hammock Park.
+ Owned month-end close processes, including invoicing, revenue reconciliation n ne with
the matching principle, bark reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and preparation of
monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements. + Performed comprehansive balance shea reconciliations, ncludingfsed
ss nd depreciation, prepayments, provisions, staff advances, and accruals, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records. + Supervised and mentored ateam of thr junior accountants, delegating uansactonal \{asks hile rveuing
ork ensure regulatory Gomplance
and mel accurate reporting. + Executed AED 3-8 millon i weakly bank transfers, ensuing accuracy nd compliance wih
contractual obligations and internal control requirements.
+ Managed treasury operations across multiple companies and bank accounts, monitoring
gquidy, controlling fund movements, and ensuring availabilty of cash for operational and project requirements. Reconciled financial data across Xero and Monday.com, resolving discrepancies and improving management reporting accuracy. + Managed FTA Emara Tax compliance for al group subsidiaries, independently
ing VAT returns, Uaising directly withthe Federal
Tax Authority (FTA), and maintaining
fuly compliant and up-to-date Emara Tax portals.
+ Streamlined commission calculation and payment processes for agents and brokerages,
improving efficiency and accuracy.
+ Collaborated with the Finance Director on Mergers
& Acquisitions (M&A) accounting.
ensuring books were ull updated, reconciled, and accurate
up to the transaction cut-off date
«Assisted ina PuwC-led statutory audit, preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting
documentation, and supporting management in addressing audit queries.
+ Handled finance and accounting matters independently during the Finance Directors
absence, resoling operational ssues, audit queries, and urgent financial matters

+ Delivered accounting, financial analysis and audit services for 8 clients across telecom,
hospitality, Food and Beverage, marketing, and construction industries.
+ Implemented Xero and POS systems, replacing outdated QuickBooks solutions
«= Ensured IFRS
15 revenue recognition compliance, improving
financial reporting accuracy.

+ Conducted production,
costing, procurement, and warehouse audits, identitying control gaps.
+ Designed and executed audit programs, increasing efficiency and accuracy of audits.
+ Performed SAP gap analysis, leading to measurable cost savings and workflow
improvements.
+ Assisted
in drafting and updating SOPs to strengthen intemal controls across departments.
+ Delivered audit findings and recommendations
to senior management, ding compliance
culture