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Akif Jamal

Akif Jamal

County Dublin

Summary

Accounts & Finance Professional:

Multifaceted ACCA Qualified, MSc in Financial analytics with 1st class honor and Oxford Brooks University Graduate BSc in Applied Accounting. Equipped with direct experience in a financial management capacity, adept at collaborating with C-Level executives to devise and execute innovative strategies. Proficient in financial statement, planning, reporting, analyses, and risk assessment. Seeking an enduring position with a progressive organization to mobilize resources, objectively pursue opportunities, and lead the achievement of results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Financial Controller-Contract

ORACLE EMEA
, Dublin
07.2023 - Current
  • Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting: Lead the preparation & review of statutory FS along with ETB, ensuing adherence of standard & statutory compliance for multiple international entities.
  • Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: Conduct detailed flux analysis and reconcile balance sheets, fostering a comprehensive understanding of global entities within a controllership framework.
  • Statutory Audit Oversight: Collaborate with auditors & advisors to ensure the timely & accurate completion of statutory audit across international entities
  • External Reporting & Documentation: Prepare & provide requested documentation to external providers, including support schedules and packs for annual compliance audits.
  • Process Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop & enhance processes & systems for financial and statutory reporting, driving continual improvement initiatives.
  • Financial Close Processes & Journal Entry Preparation: Lead the completion of statutory quarterly and annual financial close processes, including the preparation of JE & review of GL accounts in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Statistical Reporting: Prepare statistical returns for international entities.

Financial Accountant

DKF Accountant Limited
, Dublin
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Preparation & consolidation of annual financial statements & VAT return.
  • Managing accounting operations & Month end closing process.
  • Reconciled the Company & Subsidiaries' bank accounts & GL accounts.
  • Preparation & issuing of month end reports on queries & supplier/customer accounts.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Sr. Accountant

China System Limited Middle East LLC
Dubai
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced Controls & Procedures: Developed & documented business processes & accounting policies, strengthening internal controls. Collaborated with C-level executives to optimize financial procedures.
  • Efficient Reporting & Analysis: Prepared financial statements & transaction reports, presenting results with thorough financial analyses for informed decision-making.
  • Resolved Compliance Issues: Investigated & resolved audit findings, account discrepancies, & VAT non-compliance issues promptly & effectively.
  • Improved Record Management: Implemented a paperless filing system for accounting records, ensuring easy retrieval of past & current documents as
    required.
  • Effective Team Management: Successfully managed & mentored a team of two, fostering a productive work environment & supporting professional development.

Accountant

PROVIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER
Dubai
10.2018 - 08.2021
  • Strategic Reporting: Produced financial statements, collaborating closely with senior management & C-level executives for informed decision-making.
  • Efficient Bookkeeping: Managed databases & spreadsheets for AR Tracker, revenue of 15 million AED/month, & daily payments of 3 million AED/month, ensuring organized & accessible financial data.
  • Accurate Reconciliation: Reconciled AP/AR ledger & aging status, ensuring all payments were properly accounted for & posted.
  • Effective Transaction Management: Managed day-to-day financial transactions with precision, recording accounts payable & receivables data, including VAT, to maintain compliance & accuracy.
  • Monthly Closing of Account: preparation of financial statement & ensure compliance of VAT data collection along with quarterly VAT return filing to FTA.

Finance Executive/ERP Functional Consultant

Digital Research Labs Partner with Taxassist Accountant UK
Islamabad
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Regulatory Compliance: Managed bookkeeping, finalized accounts, & prepared VAT returns in accordance with HMRC-UK Law, ensuring regulatory adherence.
  • Holistic Financial Management: Executed financial activities including statement preparation, reporting, & analysis, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Client Account Expertise: Confirmed annual accounts & VAT returns for 200 UK clients, spanning various industries, demonstrating reliability & proficiency.
  • Quality Assurance: Identified & corrected accounting errors, ensuring software quality & compliance with IFRS standards.
  • Effective Training: Provided ERP training & support, resolving queries for client workforce, improving system utilization.

Education

M.Sc. Financial Analytics -

Dublin Business School
Ireland

ACCA -

ACCA
Dubai

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting -

Oxford Brookes University
Duabi

Skills

ACCOUNTING SKILLS:

  • Financial reporting
  • Financial statement
  • Management Reporting
  • Internal & external Audit
  • Cash & Bank reconciliation
  • Account payable & receivable
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Payroll
  • MIS reporting
  • Bookkeeping-invoicing/journal entries
  • Vat returns & filing
  • Financial analysis (ratio, variance & sensitivity)
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • IFRS/IAS/US GAAP

IT SKILLS 10 ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE:

  • Oracle Financial EBS R-12
  • Oracle Cloud & Smart View
  • SAP FICO
  • Tally ERP & ERP Next
  • Quick Books, Capium & Kashflow,
  • Surf, Dext & Sage
  • Xero & Zoho

SOFT SKILLS:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Member of student union in Dublin Business School.
  • Certificate of participation in Pakistan Leadership conference March 2018
  • Certificate of Oracle Financials EBS R-12 & SAP FICO (An End user Training- ACCA).
  • IFRS & MS Office tools (Advance Excel, word, & Power Point) webinar by ACCA.
  • Professional Ethic: Module
  • ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27000:2013s

Languages

English

Affiliations

  • FITNESS ACTIVITIES • BOOTCAMPS • YOGA • BODY PUMP • CRICKET

Timeline

Assistant Financial Controller-Contract

ORACLE EMEA
07.2023 - Current

Financial Accountant

DKF Accountant Limited
10.2022 - 07.2023

Sr. Accountant

China System Limited Middle East LLC
09.2021 - 10.2022

Accountant

PROVIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER
10.2018 - 08.2021

Finance Executive/ERP Functional Consultant

Digital Research Labs Partner with Taxassist Accountant UK
05.2017 - 10.2018

M.Sc. Financial Analytics -

Dublin Business School

ACCA -

ACCA

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting -

Oxford Brookes University

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