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Resume- Zohaib Yaqoob
- 1. Dear Sir/Madam I aman 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.