Ali Raza

Senior Accounting Professional with 13+ years of experience in accounting operations, financial management, project cost control, auditing, and statutory reporting across construction, real estate, manufacturing, and UK-based organizations. Managed full-cycle accounting and project costing for a construction & contracting company in Qatar, including cost Centre allocation, overhead distribution, and site-wise profitability reporting. Expertise in financial reporting, including preparation and review of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, and management accounts.

Proven track record managing end-to-end accounting operations, including General Ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, payroll, and intercompany transactions. In-depth knowledge of, UK VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, and statutory compliance across Qatar, UK, and Pakistan jurisdictions. Proficient in Xero, Oracle, ERP, QuickBooks, Tally Prime and Peachtree, with hands-on experience in ERP implementation, data migration, and process optimization.

Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost control, and financial performance monitoring to support strategic decision-making. Experienced in coordinating internal and external audits, designing internal controls/SOPs, and mentoring accounting teams.

Senior Accountant at Al Manqala Construction & Trading W.L.L (2026-01 – 2026-08)

Reporting to: CEO / Director

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end closing.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, including invoicing, collections, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll, overtime calculations, employee settlements, and leave provisions in full compliance with Qatar Labour Law.
• Allocate direct and indirect project costs to appropriate cost centres and distribute monthly overhead expenses across project sites per approved allocation methodology, enabling accurate project profitability analysis.
• Monitor project budgets, analyze cost variances, and prepare site-wise cost reports for management review.
• Maintain petty cash, bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and fixed asset/depreciation records.
• Assist in preparation of Corporate Tax (CT) working papers and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements; prepare monthly financial statements and management reports and support internal/external audits.

Assistant Manager Accounts at XPACT Financial Management Limited (2025-10 – 2026-01)

Reporting to: Managing Director

• Led end-to-end bookkeeping and month-end close processes in Xero, ensuring accurate posting, accruals, prepayments, and ledger integrity across multiple UK entities.
• Prepared and reviewed management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Conducted bank, credit card, and supplier reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and posting corrective journal entries to maintain audit-ready records.
• Managed UK VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations, including partial exemption considerations and timely submissions; assisted in Corporation Tax computations.
• Oversaw payroll processing and pension contributions, ensuring compliance with UK auto-enrolment requirements and statutory payments.

Manager Accounts & Finance at Consult & Deal (2016-09 – 2025-10)

Reporting to: CEO/Directors

• Directed Accounts Receivable and Payable functions for real estate operations, managing invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and cash flow across property sales and development activities.
• Prepared and reviewed Bank Reconciliation Statements, resolving unmatched transactions and strengthening internal cash controls for booking advances, instalment receipts, and plot transfer payments.
• Produced monthly Profit & Loss statements analyzing revenue from plot sales, commissions, and rebates against expense variances to support management reporting.
• Calculated and processed sales staff commissions and reconciled new bookings, ensuring accurate recognition of advances, instalment schedules, and customer balances.
• Maintained complete general ledger control and managed payroll processing, including salary calculations, statutory deductions, and disbursements.
• Implemented internal controls and documentation standards that reduced posting errors and improved audit readiness within a real estate accounting environment.

Accounts Officer at SVA RUBA Electronics (Pvt) Ltd (2015-11 – 2016-08)

Reporting to: GM Accounts

• Managed import-related accounting, including invoices, duties, freight, and clearing costs, ensuring accurate cost allocation and regulatory compliance.
• Performed monthly bank reconciliations, administered payroll, and maintained sales books, reconciling creditor and debtor ledgers to support cash flow management.
• Assisted in Sales Tax and General Tax computations and statutory filings, and verified timely banking of cash and cheque collections.

Accountant at The Lake City Holdings (Pvt) Ltd (2013-07 – 2015-08)

Reporting to: Account Manager & CFO

• Managed Accounts Receivable and Payable functions, including debtor/creditor ledgers, account reconciliations, and adjusting journal entries for a large organization.
• Maintained and reconciled the General Ledger, prepared Bank Reconciliation Statements, and supported annual audit activities including schedule preparation.
• Prepared No Demand Certificates (NDC) and NOCs for plot transfers, and calculated government taxes applicable to land and property transactions.

B.A. – University of Balochistan

CAT in Certified Accounting Technician (UK) – Skans School of Accountancy