Mar 2023 – Jan 2025
Senior Accountant, United Business Group W.L.L (UBGroup)
Kuwait City
- Managed full-cycle accounting processes, encompassing invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Led the monthly closing process, guaranteeing timely and precise posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and optimized cash flow to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
- Assisted in budgeting and forecasting, actively monitoring financial performance against targets while providing variance analysis.
- Ensured timely payroll processing, collaborating closely with HR and management to facilitate accurate salary distribution.
- Supported external auditors during the annual audit process, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive financial reports, delivering insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.
Jun 2020 – Feb 2023
Senior Accountant, United Qmax Drilling Fluids Company
Ahmadi
- Spearheaded invoicing, collections, and daily revenue reporting processes to enhance financial tracking.
- Reconciled daily inventory and executed quarterly physical counts, ensuring accuracy and control.
- Verified and recorded accounting transactions within ERP (Focus 9), ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Oversaw supplier payments and bank reconciliations, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Orchestrated the monthly financial close, including accruals and prepayments, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepared financial statements and assisted with budget preparation to align with strategic objectives.
- Processed payroll, ensuring timely salary approvals and accurate remuneration for staff.
- Coordinated with auditors for annual and tax audits, ensuring comprehensive compliance with regulations.
Nov 2017 – May 2020
Senior Accountant, GOFSCO (Gas & Oil Field Services Company)
Kuwait, Ahmadi
- Prepared annual financial statements and effectively managed the month-end closing process.
- Handled complex financial data in Sage ERP Accpac while supporting MS Dynamics AX 2012 implementation efforts.
- Oversaw payroll processing, meticulously verifying calculations, and facilitating timely salary payments through online banking for CFO approval.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management, ensuring compliance with legal and audit requirements.
- Coordinated external audits by providing crucial documentation and responding proactively to auditor inquiries.
Feb 2015 – Oct 2017
Senior Auditor, PKF INTERNATIONAL
Kuwait
- Conducted comprehensive audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
- Finalized financial statements for various companies, ensuring strict compliance with IFRS.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements, delivering insightful assessments on financial performance.
- Drafted detailed audit reports, management representation letters, and professional client correspondence.
- Performed risk assessments and internal control evaluations to guarantee financial accuracy and integrity.
- Managed tax registrations, computed and filed tax declarations in accordance with local regulations.
- Assisted with tax inspections and assessments, and prepared objections for tax disputes.
- Liaised with tax authorities, ensuring timely compliance with statutory requirements.
Jul 2008 – Dec 2014
Senior Auditor, M/s. Abraham and Kurian, Chartered Accountants
India, Kerala
- Prepared financial statements, budgets, project reports, and work plans tailored for various clients.
- Conducted statutory audits for companies, banks, and partnership firms, ensuring adherence to current applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed and filed income tax, service tax, and sales tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Liaised with tax authorities during audits, assessments, and dispute resolutions, fostering strong professional relationships.
- Provided tax advisory services focused on planning, optimization, and compliance with both direct and indirect taxes.
