HAJA MAIDEEN

• Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organisation.
• Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
• Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
• Streamlined payroll system resulting in timely and accurate salary payouts.
• Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
• Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
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  Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
• Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
• Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
• Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.

• Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
• Accounts payable/receivable
• Strengthened financial operations by implementing new accounting

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• Monitored financial performance indicators, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
• Coordinated finance activities across departments for operational efficiency.
• Implemented cost control measures to reduce unnecessary expenditure.
• Provided strategic direction for tax planning initiatives, yielding significant savings.
• Managed payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Maintained updated knowledge of relevant laws and regulations avoiding legal complications.
• Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
• Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
• Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

• Produce timely fee invoices and respond to fees queries.
• Receipt and reconciliation of fee payments.
• Credit control including 1st and 2nd reminder letters, all minor credit
• Prepare payments by cheques and manage records.
• Conduct and agree monthly bank and control account reconciliations
• Ensure the timely banking of cheques.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Prepare the school a/c for audit, including statements of Financial Activity
• Manage the audit process ensuring that the auditors have the information in a timely
• Monitor the operation of financial controls through internal audit and recommend to further controls as appropriate to safeguard the School's funds and other assets

• Prepare and enter monthly billings
• Primarily responsible for the processing and maintenance of accounts payable function to subcontractors
• Increased operational transparency with detailed project budget reports.
• Review, analyse and book monthly Labor charges and Intercompany cross charges
• Prepared project budgets and forecasted future needs in line with business strategy.
• Prepared and distributed monthly accounts and forecasts within agreed deadlines, enabling analyses.
• Managed projects through budgeting, scheduling and complex problem-solving.
• Automated routine tasks which resulted in increased productivity levels.
• Maintained the general ledger to ensure data accuracy.
• Ensured timely payments by diligently monitoring accounts receivable and payable.
• Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
• Enter all change orders, back charges, subcontracts, award analysis, and projected adjustments
• Support project management team on project budgets and forecasts

• Addressed account inquiries and provided updated data from CRM software.
• Generated KPI reports to illustrate overall performance.
• Monitored customer trends and account performance to proactively identify and rectify challenges.
• Oversaw account portfolio to deliver top-quality account services.
• Coordinated with finance department to manage account finances efficiently.
• Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.
• Documented account activity and worked within data security guidelines to safeguard confidentiality.
• Prepared detailed reports to provide insight into account performance.
• Maintained quality assurance standards for all products and services.