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Shanawaz Shaikh

Shanawaz Shaikh

Mumbai

Summary

Senior Financial Accountant/Auditor with 10 years of expertise in VAT implementation, compliance, assessment, advisory, litigation, and audit. Proficient in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Statements with a track record of delivering exceptional results. Skilled in training staff on VAT-related matters and assisting vendors in navigating complex issues. Successfully restructured business setups for VAT compliance in alignment with UAE and Qatar regulations. A dedicated professional with a strong skill set and commitment to compliance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Financial Accountant/Audtor

Popup Agency
Doha
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepare financial statements accurately.
  • Managed swift processing of receivables and buyer invoices.
  • Processed all suppliers' invoices to comply with payment schedules.
  • Reconciled and maintained ledgers and sub-ledgers consistently.
  • Ensured accurate receipt of services/materials before invoice processing.
  • Handled creditors' invoices and attached necessary agreements before processing through system.
  • Maintain accuracy in financial accounts for payable and receivable departments.
  • Maintained precise records of financial transactions involving payables and receivables.
  • Intercompany balance Reconciliation on monthly basis
  • Handled reconciliation of AP, AR, WIP, revenue, prepayments and accruals.
  • Ensured compliance of invoices from main contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers with relevant procedures.
  • Decreased payroll errors by 10% through the implementation of a new payroll review process.

Senior Financial Accountant/Auditor

Nilesh P. Parikh & Co. (Chartered Accountant)
Mumbai/ Dubai
01.2014 - 06.2023

•Ensured compliance with VAT regulation through timely submission of returns.

•Reviewed and analyzed business contracts to ensure proper tax filing.

•Facilitated periodic departmental training on VAT matters.

•Researched evolving tax laws in UAE and GCC.

•Reconciled accounts receivable ledger for accurate payment records.

•Contacted clients regarding overdue invoices.

•Generated reports detailing accounts receivable status for monitoring.

•Observed grooming standards and identified training opportunities.

•Determining the VAT implications associated with any new business proposals.

•Sent monthly MIS concerning tax compliance and assessment status.

•Filing annual VAT audit & annual return for the client independently.

•Administered generic email box and coordinated assignment of invoices to processing staff.

Accounts Assistant

L.R. Chopra & Co.
Mumbai
03.2014 - 12.2015
  • Handled preparation and processing of invoices smoothly.
  • Supported accounts receivable processes.
  • Managed meticulous financial transaction records.
  • Executed reconciliations for multiple financial accounts, such as petty cash and credit cards.
  • Processed receipts, invoices, and payments from various stakeholders.
  • Contributed to maintaining general ledger activities.

Education

MBA - Finance & Audit

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Management & Technology
Mumbai
05-2022

Bachelor Degree Of Commerce - Accounting And Finance, Tax, Audit

Mumbai University
Mumbai
01-2015

Skills

  • Financial statement preparation
  • Month-end close
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Financial transaction review
  • Statement preparation
  • Profit and loss tracking
  • Accounts payable management
  • Sales tax reporting
  • Year-end close
  • GAAP standards
  • Tax document preparation
  • Accounting
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Audit preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Record preparation

Certification

  • Pursuing US CPA(Certified Public Accountant) completion date 30/12/2025

Languages

English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Senior Financial Accountant/Audtor

Popup Agency
07.2023 - 06.2024

Accounts Assistant

L.R. Chopra & Co.
03.2014 - 12.2015

Senior Financial Accountant/Auditor

Nilesh P. Parikh & Co. (Chartered Accountant)
01.2014 - 06.2023
  • Pursuing US CPA(Certified Public Accountant) completion date 30/12/2025

MBA - Finance & Audit

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Management & Technology

Bachelor Degree Of Commerce - Accounting And Finance, Tax, Audit

Mumbai University
Shanawaz Shaikh