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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a Financial Accountant, it was my key responsibility to manage and execute routine accounting activities, including accounts payable, fixed asset register, cash management, and payroll to ensure transparency and maintain financial accuracy. Moreover, I have to perform day-to-day activities, such as managing group corporate credit cards, petty cash, monthly bank reconciliations, banking relationship, and KYC checks. It is important to highlight that I created accurate journal entries for month-end reports, including but not limited to prepayments, accruals, cost correction, and balance sheet movements. Furthermore, I have actively supported in allocating and administering Corporate Overhead Budgets and revised forecasts. Some of my key accomplishments associated with this job role include:• Oversaw all aspects of payroll processing for global (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Saudi, Qatar and UAE) ex-pat employees with more than 150 staff in 11 years.• Utilised JDE Edwards for processing 100% accurate salaries of employees within defined time constraints.• Addressed and resolved employee concerns, issues, and requests in timely and appropriate manner.• Compile payroll data, maintain reports and payroll transactions to support system integrity in line with audit standards.• Enhanced financial planning and forecasting by leveraging excellent data analytical skills for executing budget variance analysis, investigating causes, and resolving potential discrepancies.• Delivered support in reviewing and preparing annual salary increments and bonus worksheets to ensure accuracy and on-time submission for approval of senior management.• Conducted detailed investigations and closed out open purchase orders through Cognos-generated report for prompt and precise processing of invoices/payments.• Administered and implemented AFE process within company's offshore region to guarantee proper approval of expenses while evaluating budgeted and unbudgeted expenses.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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