1. Dear Sir/Madam
I am an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a Member Chartered Certified
Accountant (ACCA – UK) with a record of outstanding academic and professional performance;
having acquired a uniquely diverse and in depth professional work experience. I am currently
associated with Gemalto Middle East FZ LLC based in Dubai since September 2015 and have
prior Halliburton Worldwide Limited (Abu Dhabi, U.A.E) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Middle East experience in Bahrain office and Pakistan Office specializing in financial services,
banking, capital markets and insurance industry and have prior experience spanning more than 6
years.
My association with Gemalto as Senior Accountant - General Accounting entailed review,
development and analysis of key financial and management accounting information including
financial reporting to the group and reporting under international and statutory requirements as well
as provision of high quality support service to the top management within the company and to the
global stakeholders.
I am looking for a career opportunity that commensurate with my skills and qualification and can
provide me with a competitive working environment coupled with the opportunity of career growth.
Warm Regards
Zohaib Yaqoob
Encls: Resume
Zohaib Yaqoob, ACA
Flat No. 410, Marina Pinnacle, Dubai
Marina, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Mobile: UAE+971 52 678 5448
Mobile : PAK +92 300 8235221
zohaibyaqoobadam@gmail.com
Skype ID : Zohaib.yaqoob

2. Zohaib Yaqoob
An organized & detail oriented professional facilitating & supporting diversified
business needs. Able to strategize and prioritize effectively to work well under
pressure. A diligent & motivated team player always leading from the front.
zohaibyaqoobadam@gmail.com +971526785448 Dubai, U.A.E.
Work Experience
Senior Accountant
Gemalto Middle east FZ LLC
World leader in Digital security
September 2015 till Date
Reporting to the Finance Director for the Region
• Ensuring revenue recognition criteria is appropriately applied for the region which includes UAE, Oman, Saudia and Pakistan.
Similarly, recognizing cost using the matching concept. It helped the company achieve effective status in the internal audit.
• Creating financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects, which can then be used by managers to aid
project management, Further effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other
contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing. Moreover, ensuring POC is appropriately applied.
• Making Budgeting and cash flow forecast to identify cash flow needs of the company, ensuring minimum cash is available.
• Review Tax and corporate compliance procedures for the region mainly Pakistan and Saudia. Audit by the taxation authorities were
cleared without any review points.
• Coordinating with various stakeholders such as Bankers, internal and external auditors, legal experts.
Achievements
Financial Analyst
Halliburton Worldwide Limited
Oil services company
September 2013- August 2015
Reporting to the Area Supervisor and Area Manager for the
Region:
• Responsible for evaluating project feasibility and financial
review of possible ventures, helping the company bid for various
oil service contracts.
• Budgeting, forecasting and annual planning for various
business segments.
• Responsible for preparing Lease versus buy analysis for the
company. Saved USD 50,000 by making accurate decision making
• Responsible for ensuring that an accurate standard costing
system is in place, ensuring accurate pricing of overheads in the
systems
Supervisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Big Four audit Firm
April 2008 Till August 2013
• Managed multiple teams to perform the audits which included
planning, review of key areas, resolution of significant audit and
accounting issues and reporting to the governance and finalization
of audit activities;
• Providing specialist expertise to the client in preparation of
financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Providing robust consultations in relation to internal control
framework;
• Supporting client in preparation and review of submission of
various group financial reporting packs.
• Ensuring computations of taxation in accordance with local
laws and regulations. Major clients are:
Insurance
AXA Insurance, ACE Insurance, Adamjee Insurance
Banks
United Bank Limited, Bank Al Falah Limited, Samba Bank, Dubai Islamic
Bank
Funds and Other
MCB funds, UBL funds, Clariant Pakistan
• Made a reporting structure for senior management for high level
review. This helped the senior management in reviewing past and
current trends and analysis and link variations easily (Halliburton)
• Made a format for inputting data into SAP for month end entries,
saving labor hours. (Halliburton).
• Appraisal award for dedication and hard work at Halliburton
• Early promotion as audit semi senior (AA II) and senior based on
high performance in PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Pakistan
Skills and Competence
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Accounting Systems &
Controls
• Financial Planning
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Management
Accounting
• SAP / Hyperion
• Report Writing
• Team Player
• Forecasting
Education
07/2007 - 06/2013
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
01/2006 - 12/2007
Chartered Accountant
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (ACCA)
08/2003 - 06/2005
A levels (GCSE Cambridge)
The Lycuem School
08/2001 - 08/2003
O Levels (GCSE Cambridge)
The Beacon house School System
Interest
• Member of the Karachi Gymkhana Cricket Team.
• House Captain at The Lyceum School.
• Gold medalist in swimming championships at club level.