Shafique Ahmed is a professional accountant with over 6 years of experience in the UAE. He has a background in finance and accounting and is seeking a challenging role in a progressive organization. His experience includes roles managing accounts receivable, implementing accounting procedures, and reconciling financial reports. He has a proven track record of improving key performance metrics like days sales outstanding.

1. Shafique Ahmed
Ras Al Khaimah (Free zone) – U.A.E.
Mob # 055-5160114
ahmed.shafique83@gmail.com
Career objective
To have a challenging career in a dynamic & progressive organization that provides
a supportive environment to a motivated, innovative and skilled professional. To practically
enhance my capabilities in the field of Accounting and Finance, focusing on professional
and personal growth and development.
Summary
A Professional Accountant (credit controller) with 6.5 years of experience in UAE.
Well versed in implementing complete Accounting Cycle. Able to devise and implement
tested Training Practices and procedures within a challenging environment. Highly
articulate and effective communicator with excellent team building and interpersonal skills;
works well with individuals at all levels. Recognized as a resource person, problem solver
and creative leader.
Achievement
s
• Reduced DSO from 80 days to 65 days for Gulf international.
• Reduced overall AR from 90M to 80M for Gulf international.
• Implement new Collection process like Reminder & Warning letter for Gulf
international.
• Having Top 100 customers Balance Confirmation for Gulf international.
• Zero Cash loss for the year 2011-2012
Professional Experience
April 2015 to till date Gulf Wooden & Metal Works Ras Al Khaimah,
UAE
Senior Accountant
 Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior payment
 Maintaining and performing Accounts (Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash follow)
 Making customers invoice and LPO for suppliers
 Setting up monthly collection target and ensure to achieve the same for smooth cash
flow
 Interaction with customers and helping them resolve their queries if any.
 Analysis of financial credibility and market standing of new customers
 Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
 To Handle Payroll (preparation and disbursement)and petty cash
 Reconciliation of customers and supplier accounts and Bank.
 Ensure consistency in presentation of AR reports and submission of reports.
July 2014 to Feb 2015 Infinity life style Management & Concierge
Dubai, UAE
Accountant
• Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior payment
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms

2. • Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks
accordingly
• Reconciliation of Bank statement
• Updation of financial status and writing periodic reports to senior management.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• To Handle Payroll and petty cash.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with
company policy and accepted accounting practices
Apr 2008 to Jan 2013 Gulf international (FMCG) Dubai,
UAE
Accountant
Description :Gulf International is leading distributor of FMCG products with channel
partners such as Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Bahlsen, etc and distributing to various
types of retail chains like Carrefour, Lulu, Spinney’s, catering services like Emirates
Flight Catering, various group of hotels etc to name a few of them.
 Supervised and control of collection (Cash, cheques CDC & PDC) from various types
of customers.
 Setting up monthly collection target and ensure to achieve the same for smooth cash
flow.
 Interaction with customers and helping them resolve their queries if any, to their
complete satisfaction.
 Analyzed financial credibility and market standing of new customers
 Credit appraisal of customers.
 Documentation and filing of Credit Approvals
 To Investigate and resolve credit & cash customer queries.
 Sending balance confirmation to the customers
 Reconciliation of customers accounts
 Daily correspondence and follow up with customers for payments.
 Distribution of Statements and Ageing Schedule to customers.
 Preparation of dishonored cheques report and tracking dishonored cheques.
 Processed of dunning letters and monitor dunning notices sent to customers and
ensure compliance for timely response to customers by AR cell.
 Ensure consistency in presentation of AR reports and submission of reports.
 Coordinate of internal and external audit.
 Customer code creation and maintaining customer master data.
 Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
 Monitored customer account details for non payments, delayed Payments and other
irregularities.
 Maintained accounts receivable customer files, ageing review.
Education
2004-2006 M.Com - Majors in Finance and Accounts
Pakistan
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
2002-2004 B.Com - Majors in Finance and Accounts
Pakistan
University of the Punjab.
Certifications & Professional Trainings
Advance Excel Training from Al Batha Group Dubai-UAE
TALLY ERP & SAP (FICO) Training from Al Batha Group Dubai-
UAE

3. Business & Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Communication skills (report writing & presentation skills)
• Strong administration skills, self motivated
• Knowledge of all major computer softwares
• Committed and Hard working
• Keen to learn and enjoy working in a team environment
Personal Information
• Valid UAE Driving License
• Date of Birth 27.10.1982