Umber Hashmi

Accounts Manager with 4+ years leading end-to-end bookkeeping, VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and month-end close for a US/UAE-facing finance team at SJ Curve, Dubai. Certified in QuickBooks Online and Xero, with advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and hands-on use of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) to cut reporting turnaround time. Strong track record in AP/AR management, multi-account reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support for remote international clients across the GCC.

Accounts Manager (Remote) - SJ Curve - Dubai, UAE

(2022-01)

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for a remote, US/UAE-facing finance team, maintaining audit-ready financial records with zero material discrepancies across quarterly reviews.
• Prepare and file VAT returns and Corporate Tax submissions on schedule, maintaining full compliance with UAE FTA regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile bank, supplier, and customer accounts monthly across multiple entities, improving reporting accuracy and reducing unresolved variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including tool/technology expense analysis and variance review, to support leadership decision-making.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable cycles to strengthen cash flow management and reduce days sales outstanding.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and internal/external audits, ensuring readiness for compliance reviews.
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and evolving tax regulations.
• Apply Claude AI and ChatGPT to automate recurring reporting tasks, cutting report turnaround time and freeing capacity for higher-value analysis.

B.Com (Hons) - Accounts & Finance - University of Punjab, Gujranwala Campus