Zeeshan Ahmed Khan, Deputy Finance Manager

Zeeshan Ahmed Khan

Deputy Finance Manager

First Screen FZ LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Accounting and Finance
Experience
13 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 7 Months

Deputy Finance Manager at First Screen FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2019

• Manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements and group management reports as per IFRS standards.
• Oversee the tasks performed by finance team in Dubai, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa and the USA.
• Ensure intercompany and related-party transactions are identified, properly recorded and reconciled.
• Produce executive reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
• Assist in strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost-benefit analysis and forecasting.
• Liaise with external auditors on quarterly and annual audit and reviews to ensure compliance.
• Serve as Point of contact for all internal and group-wide ad hoc reporting requests.
• Preparation of trend and other analysis to support the review of Balance Sheet and Income Statement for periodic reporting.
• Lead the delivery of KPIs by CEO deck for the accounting and business function.
• Review and implement best practices and process improvements within the Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Financial Controlling processes.
• Proactively work to ensure that accounting policies and operating procedures are clearly defined, in line with Group standards and are timely met.
• Support the Group Finance department's compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes Oxley.
• Deliver VAT reporting for Dubai office, ensuring compliance as per Federal Tax Authority guidelines.
• Participate in tax structuring for multiple countries of operation and leading the tax filing process.
• Lead the payroll team with monthly processes and review the payroll journals.
• Work closely with the team for brainstorming sessions to enhance the importance of being a team player and rapid adaptability to change to our dynamic work environment.
• Manage the group-wide implementation of IFRS 9, 13, 15 & 16.
• Lead the training sessions for updates in reporting standards and other management requirements.

Senior Accountant at First Screen FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2017

• Maintain accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly and year-end consolidated financial reporting packages in
accordance with IFRS.
• Work with executives to create an annual budget and tracked actual expenses against projected expenses.
• Review contracts financially impacting the company and discuss with management.
• Manage daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
• Prepare and file tax returns and generates monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable operations.
• Mitigate risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
• Support program managers in providing procedural training in finance and accounting.
• Liaison with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

Accountant at First Screen FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2015 to December 2016

• Managed the entire accounting cycle, including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing
books of accounts.
• Booked of journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
• Reviewed books of accounts resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
• Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
• Processed payroll and calculated deductions accurately to secure payment traceability.
• Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
• Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
• Reviewed and processed client payments, including electronic payments and check deposits.
• Maintained integrity of the general ledger, including a chart of accounts.

General Accountant at U.A.E
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2013 to December 2014

• Responsible for booking entries, general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and payable management, petty cash and admin task.
• Managed banking activities and monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Payroll administrations and disbursement of 500+ employees through the Wage Protection System.
• Booked of month-end and ongoing journal entries.
• Periodical updates to the Trial balance, Statement of comprehensive income and Statement of financial position.
• Maintained Fixed Assets Register and inventory report.
• Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
• Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
• Maintained accurate and complete documentation for all financial department procedures.
• Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
• Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.

Audit Supervisor/Audit Senior at Nasir Javaid Maqsood Imran Chartered Accountants
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • June 2010 to July 2013

Nasir Javaid Maqsood Imran Chartered Accountants is a member firm of CPA Associates International (USA)
• Undertook system documentation, system walkthroughs, internal control testing, and reconciliation of quarter and year-end balances.
• Assessment of efficiency and effectiveness of the client’s internal controls.
• Checked compliance of financial statements with International Accounting Standards through the application of International Standards on Auditing.
• Reviewed internal control procedures to ensure adherence to management policies and control procedures and identifying internal control weaknesses.
• Worked as senior-in-charge on various clients, leading the audit team and adhering to firm's procedures in planning, execution of fieldwork and reporting.
• Assisted the engagement manager and partner in finalizing audit plans in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and Global Audit Methodology of CPA Associates International.
• Performed audit procedures and checking the compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Education

Diploma, Accounting and Finance
  • at Accountants & Auditors Association UAE
  • June 2016

United Arab Emirates Chartered Accountant (UAECA)

Master's degree, Accounting, Business and Finance
  • at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK
  • July 2015

Associate Member (ACCA UK)

Higher diploma, Accounting and Business Sciences
  • at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK
  • April 2012

Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business

Diploma, Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
  • at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
  • June 2010

CA Foundation

Specialties & Skills

Auditing
Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis
Internal and external Audit & controls
Customer Service
Financial Management
IFRS proficiency
Accounts payable and receivable management
Group Consolidation & Statutory reporting
Financial reporting and analysis
Innovation and Creativity
Performance Management
Cash Flow and budget analysis
VAT filing and reporting
Interpersonal skills
Risk management
Team leadership
Inter-Company and related party accounts reconciliation

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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native Speaker

Memberships

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK
  • Associate Member
  • March 2016
Accountants & Auditors Association United Arab Emirates
  • Associate Member
  • June 2016

Training and Certifications

Presentation Skills Training Course (ICAP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2008
Professional Ethics Module (ACCA UK) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Effective Business Communication (Training)
Training Institute:
Leoron Institute Dubai
Date Attended:
January 2019
Duration:
10 hours
Value Added Tax (Training)
Training Institute:
BDO Chartered Accountants & Advisors Dubai
Date Attended:
June 2018
Duration:
12 hours