I am well experienced, enthusiastic and determined accounting, finance and audit professional with over six (6) years of diversified experience in Finance, Accounts, Taxation and Audit with a strong record of leadership and delivery of services in the multidimensional and multicultural working environment. I have a Certificate in Accounting & Finance (CAF) equivalent to CA intermediate issued by ICAP. I am proficient in using Oracle R12, Quick books, Deltek, Connect business, Peachtree, Microsoft Office Tools and other computer applications.
Responsible for quality support to the users of the FSC within the Group in the areas of Financial Analysis and Management, Management Reporting, Reviews, Internal Audit and Business Control.
Assisting Country Accountants during internal and external audit assignments, organizing financial information, processing audit requests and providing support to follow up with internal and external stakeholders.
Review, monitoring and approval of routine transactions, ensuring accurate recording and managing day to day electronic payments.
Providing overseas leave cover for regional finance teams in the UK, Africa and the Middle East.
Proactively involved in Balance Sheet Reconciliations, providing support to the country and regional teams with month-end routine, quarterly and year-end close.
Reconciling Inter-company accounts, general ledger and sub-ledger accounts to source data and system to ensure that all transactions have been accurately recorded.
Analyzing assigned ERP reports to identify unusual trends and patterns, flagging potential problem areas.
Providing support to Project Teams (where required) in analyzing project data and working capital analysis.
Responsible for an accounting system and smooth functioning of the Finance and Accounts Department and maintaining an excellent working relationship.
Managing working capital and making financial and operational decisions.
Preparing financial statements as per IFRS and internal policies and coordination with Auditors.
Providing support when required in preparation and computation of annual income tax returns in accordance with tax laws.
Assisting the team in preparation of monthly withholding tax statements.
Process customer payments and invoices in a timely manner.
Develop internal finance controls based on industry best practices.
1) Responsible for the accounting system and smooth functioning of Finance and Accounts Department and maintaining an excellent working relationship.
2) Ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
3) Managing working capital and making financial and operational decisions.
4) Review, monitoring and approval of routine transactions, ensuring accurate recording and managing day to day electronic payments.
5) Preparing financial statements as per IFRS and internal policies and coordination with Auditors.
6) Preparation and computation of annual income tax returns in accordance with tax laws.
7) Assisting the team in preparation of monthly withholding tax statements.
8) Process customer payments and invoices in a timely manner.
9) Assist in monthly account reconciliations and general ledger activities.
10) Oversee billings, credit adjustments, and refunds on monthly basis.
11) Work with cross-functional teams in resolving financial and revenue-related issues.
12) Perform revenue analysis, commission calculations and reporting the same on monthly basis.
13) Determine and review revenue numbers with management on weekly basis.
14) Work with the Tax Manager in tax calculation and filing activities.
15)Develop internal finance controls based on industry best practices.
During this period i supervised and conducted statutory audits of both listed and private clients. My duties include;
i) Overseeing audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepares reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to line and senior management.
II) Reviewed automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit concepts and compliance with the department\'s methodology.
III) Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.
IV) Understand the commercial objectives of the business and the impact made by audit
V) Liaise with internal auditors as needed
VI)Ensure the company complies with all relevant auditing and reporting requirements, industry regulations and government legislation.
VII) Ensures that audit are completed in compliance with the IFRS, Corporate Law, ISA\'s and other relevant laws and regulations.
Preparing books of original entries and ledgers
Documentation and review of system documentation and policies
Compilation of financial statements
Prepare reports for ledgers, trial balance and reconcile all statements
Perform research on various accounting processes, analyze variances and prepare appropriate reports
Monitor all accounting deliverable\'s, process all vouchers and ensure work according to deadline & performing reconciliations.
Compliance with IFRS, IAS and other professional standards
Monitor all accounting deliverable\'s, process all vouchers and ensure work according to deadline & performing reconciliations.
Income tax, sales tax, withholding tax returns (monthly/annual).
Responding to sales and income tax notices through online web portal (IRIS) or manually at the regional tax office.
FBR/PRA sales tax, Income tax registration, WEBOC (Import license) registration
Prepare responses to income and sales tax notices