Muhammad Azeem Taj Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Achievements:• Played a pivotal role to introduce new chart of account, continuing with Epicor I-Scala for system generated reports. • Successfully integrated Accounts Payable/Receivable module with general ledger to improve reconciliation and avert cash-miss outs.• Facilitated breakup of complex JVs to avoid confusion and enhance ease of understanding by the key management.• Set rules for data entry mechanism for transaction classification and system generated transaction reference number to maintain proper document archiving• Implemented new mechanism to track transaction between complex group structures; introduced new procedures to segregate revenue and cost separately for each subsidiary. • Incorporated single accounting software for all branches/subsidiaries to generate centralized reports/consolidated financial statementDuties & Responsibilities:• Lead finance operations for Head Office, 2 branches, and 3 subsidiaries.• Oversee hiring of staff and training programs conducted by the accounts department.• Review the General Ledger and Balance Sheet, highlight variances for remedial action.• Coordinate with the AR/AP/Payroll departments and ensure month-end and year-end closing as per schedule.• Conduct balance sheet analysis; authenticate bank reconciliation, provisions and monthly sales/expenses.• Manage Bank Facilities Trade Finance Operations (Letter of Credit, Trust Receipts) and ensure timely renewals of the same.• Reconcile inter-company account statements/sub-ledgers and financial reports to highlight gaps, if any.• Prepare Survey Report with Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) quarterly/yearly and provide meaningful explanation.• Engage Audit Firm for In Country Valuation Certificate that is mandatory for material supply to government Institutions.• Authenticate VAT reports, ensure accurate online filling of VAT Return (reconciling imports under Reverse Charge Mechanism).

United Arab Emirates

Achievements:• Successful integration of Accounts Payable module with general ledger.• Introduction of new chart of account and continuing with Epicore I-Scala for system generated reports. Duties & Responsibilities:• Preparation of Trial Balance and Profit & Loss Account.• Reconciliation of local & International purchases with Suppliers.• Preparation of monthly expenses and Inventory Reports.• Bank Reconciliation.• Suppliers Aging Reports.• Monthly Stock Tacking with stores department• Preparation of Journal Vouchers• Handling Payment Vouchers and relevant invoice settlement under payable module.

Accounting, Auditing,

Activities and Societies: Preparation and presentation of Report on AIG scandal.

Bsc (Hons) In Applied Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Business/Management

Faculty Of Arts (Fa), Economics

Matriculation, Science

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