Shahid Afreedi P
Senior Accountant
Doha
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with 6+ years of progressive experience in Qatar's F&B, Medical, and Trading sectors. Proven expertise in full cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll (WPS), bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and trade finance. Highly skilled in streamlining financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering accurate, timely reports to support strategic business decisions. Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities that consistently add value.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
CAN International Group
03.2019 - Current
- Managed the full accounting cycle, including general ledger entries, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closings of 10 divisions like Indian coffee house and Micro health laboratories
- Oversaw payroll processing in compliance with Qatar's Wage Protection System (WPS); prepared SIF files and coordinated bank submissions.
- Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external audits.
- Directed trade finance activities, including Tender Bonds, LGs, and Performance Guarantees through local banks.
- Contributed to budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Liaised with auditors for reconciliations, trial balances, and compliance documentation.
- Aligned accounting practices with F&B and medical sector needs.
- Handling supplier invoices, verifying GRNs, and ensuring timely vendor payments.
- Preparing monthly profit & loss accounts, budget forecasts, and cost analysis reports.
- Coordinating with restaurant managers for stock verification and cost control.
- Filing VAT returns, managing tax compliance, and liaising with auditors.
- Maintaining asset registers, depreciation schedules, and utility cost tracking.
- Supervising daily sales reconciliation (POS, online platforms, walk-ins).
- Supporting internal controls for petty cash, advance settlements, and payroll disbursement.
- Preparing salary sheets, gratuity, leave salary, and end-of-service benefits.
- Monitoring food cost, wastage reports, and pilferage trends.
- Handling month-end and year-end closing, preparing MIS reports for management.
- Ensuring software backups, account closing entries, and ledger maintenance.
- Supporting inter-branch reconciliation and group-level financial consolidation.
Accountant
ANORA GOLD AND DIAMONDS LLP
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for entire Accounting / Document management and clerical job of the company.
- Managing the cash flow and billing of client invoices in compliance with firm policy.
- Recording of expenses & purchase and material delivery.
- Make profit & loss report and submit to manager.
- Keep and track all company related documents like. Proposals, purchase orders, sales orders, and retrieve them in no time, when required by the relevant employees.
- Installation and back of software.
- Urgent maintenance of computer hardware and software upgradation etc.
- Receipt, issue and inventory control of items.
- Bank deposits, payments and reconciliation.
- Preparations of month end reports, year-end reports.
- Evaluate monthly profit and loss account.
- Checking vouchers with supporting documents.
Accountant
BUSY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Work diligently with existing clients to ensure software is functional, updated and supported.
- Managing client accounts.
- Assisting with preparation of client billings and account reconciliations.
- Monitoring and reporting on sales performance.
- Suggesting innovative ways to increase sales and enhance clients' experience.
- Organizing meetings with clients about their needs.
- Acting as the point of contact for clients.
Accountant
BOMBAY DYIENG
- Prepare monthly financial statements for company.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly close activities.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
- Review and verify accuracy of reported data.
- Present all monthly and year-end financial reports.
- Analyse and interpret financial reports and records.
- Present corrective action recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and company requirements.
- Review accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare tax schedules.
- Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audit processes.
- Produce analyses regarding capital asset acquisitions.
- Manage fixed asset process and policy.
Accountant
VIBEX INTERNATIONAL CARGO LTD
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assist with the preparation, analysis and verification of accounting records, financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to reporting and procedural standards.
- Managing the cash flow and billing of client invoices in compliance with firm policy.
- Maintain the general ledger operations.
- Support the month end close process.
- Audit, process and pay vendor invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reconcile invoices to purchase orders and bill customers.
- Collect, categorize, calculate, verify and enter data to maintain accurate records.
- Monitor and analyse budget variances.
- Assist with tax filings.
Education
CMA -
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
VIBES Professional Course - undefined
Sree Sankaracharya Computer Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
B. Com - undefined
University of Calicut
07.2013 - 12.2016
Skills
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Financial Reporting & Auditing
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Payroll Management (WPS)
- Bank Reconciliations
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Trade Finance (LG, Tender Bonds)
- Asset & Inventory Management
- ERP Software & Microsoft Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- Documentation & Administrative Support
- Compliance & Internal Controls
Awards
Emerging Performer Award, CAN International, 2021
Timeline
Accountant
ANORA GOLD AND DIAMONDS LLP
03.2021 - 02.2022
Accountant
VIBEX INTERNATIONAL CARGO LTD
10.2019 - 03.2020
Accountant
BUSY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
05.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Accountant
CAN International Group
03.2019 - Current
VIBES Professional Course - undefined
Sree Sankaracharya Computer Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
B. Com - undefined
University of Calicut
07.2013 - 12.2016
Accountant
BOMBAY DYIENG
CMA -
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
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