Sameen Mohamed Rasath

Detail-oriented Accountant with over 4 years of progressive experience in accounts payable/receivable, VAT filing, payroll processing, financial reporting, and audit support across UAE and Sri Lanka. Currently managing in-house accounting functions for multiple client portfolios in the UAE, including end-to-end VAT compliance under FTA regulations. Proven track record in reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial statement preparation.

Seeking to bring strong analytical skills and hands-on ERP experience (Tally, Peachtree, Zoho, MS Excel) to a growing finance team as a Junior Accountant, Accountant, Payroll Accountant, or AP/AR Accountant.

Accountant – In-house Accounting - MJH Accountants and Advisory - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2024-04)

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for multiple client accounts on an in-house accounting basis.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations, ensuring accurate and timely filing.
• Perform monthly bank, vendor, and supplier reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Process supplier invoices, verify purchase orders, and manage payment runs in line with credit terms.
• Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger for multiple client entities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of supporting schedules.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve accounting queries and provide financial updates.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for management and regulatory review.

Accountant (Part-Time) - The Arabian Taste Lanka (Pvt) Ltd - Katunayaka, Sri Lanka

(2024-03 - 2024-03)

Evenings, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM, concurrent with Jawaamil Associates

• Managed revenue transactions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Analyzed monthly financials and reported variances to department heads.
• Prepared event budgets and cash requests, coordinating directly with the chairman.
• Oversaw daily cash handling and reconciliation for hotel operations.

Accounts and Audit Trainee - Jawaamil Associates Chartered Accountants - Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

(2022-08 - 2024-01)

• Ensured client compliance with VAT, ESC, PAYE, WHT, and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Prepared financial statements including profit & loss, cash flow, and balance sheets for a range of clients.
• Performed bookkeeping for clients across hotel, construction, textile, and retail sectors.
• Conducted audits and prepared budgets for NGOs and hotel-sector clients.

Audit Trainee - Department of Internal Audit, Eastern Province - Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

(2022-02 - 2022-07)

• Prepared audit queries for group and special government audits.
• Reviewed vote ledgers, cash books, and monthly financial records for compliance.
• Verified attendance and payroll-supporting records for schools across Trincomalee District.
• Carried out additional internal audit duties as assigned by senior auditors.

Receptionist - Welcombe Hotel - Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

(2017-08 - 2018-02)

• Welcomed guests and managed check-in / check-out procedures.
• Managed reservations and coordinated room assignments.
• Processed guest payments and maintained accurate financial records.

Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA – B.Com Equivalent) - Accountancy - Department/Institute of HNDA, Sri Lanka (2019 - 2023)

G.C.E.

Advanced

Level (A/L) - Accounting, Business Studies, Economics - Al-Manar Central College, Maruthamunai (2016 - 2016)

General Information Technology (GIT) - Information Technology - KM / Al-Manar Central College, Maruthamunai (2015 - 2015)

G.C.E.

Ordinary

Level (O/L) - T/Rotawewa Muslim Maha Vidyalayam (2013 - 2013)